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SBS Australia
8 hours ago
- Politics
- SBS Australia
SBS News in Filipino, Saturday 28 June 2025
The U-S approves millions in funding for Gaza aid operation the U-N chief says is "killing people". SOGIESC Bill Fails to pass in congress. Filipina tennis star Alex Eala advances to the Eastbourne Open finals after a hard-fought win over France's Varvara Gracheva. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST SBS Filipino 28/06/2025 06:34 Filipino 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips set for Alas Pilipinas debut in VTV Cup
Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips are finally set for their national team debuts, leading a new-look Alas Pilipinas Women team for the VTV Women's International Cup from June 28 to July 5 in Vinh Phuc, Vietnam. Alas head coach Jorge de Brito confirmed the addition of the Petro Gazz duo as the Filipinas look to build on their historic silver medal finish in the AVC Nations Cup just weeks ago. Van Sickle and Phillips are among the eight new faces in the team, with Choco Mucho rookie setter Tia Andaya joining the 17-woman pool to help veteran and two-time AVC Best Setter Jia de Guzman and Lams Lamina in the playmaking chores. Also coming in as setter is another Choco Mucho star in Mars Alba. Meanwhile, joining reigning AVC Best Middle Blocker Dell Palomata at the net are holdovers Fifi Sharma and Thea Gagate as well as the newcomer tandem of Maddie Madayag and La Salle's Amie Provido. Alleiah Malaluan and Justine Jazareno round out the additions. Dawn Catindig, Eya Laure, Vanie Gandler, and Alas reserve Leila Cruz will be returning for another tour duty. Bella Belen, Angel Canino, Julia Coronel, Alyssa Solomon, and Jen Nierva, who played crucial roles in the AVC Nations Cup, will not be part of the squad this time around. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
The Star
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Singer Ronnie Liang alarmed after scammers used his identity to court women
Photo: Ronnie Liang/Instagram Ronnie Liang (pic) issued a warning to his followers after he was informed that scammers have been using his photos and even his voice to produce deepfake videos. The singer took to his Instagram page on Thursday, June 19, to show the deepfake video in which he supposedly greeted a fan. Liang also shared screenshots of the scammers' conversations with their victims. 'This is a fake video! Do not believe this!' he said in the caption. 'This video is very alarming. This is made by AI (artificial intelligence).' Liang added that he had already received complaints that other deepfake videos of him have been circulating on social media. 'The fake video is used to ask for money, court Filipinas and foreigners, and encourage people to invest in crypto,' he lamented. 'Please be informed that I did not make any videos to solicit crypto investments, ask for money, or even ask for bank accounts and e-wallets,' he stressed. Several celebrities were equally alarmed as Liang, including Jessa Zaragoza, Rocco Nacino and Melissa Ricks who expressed concern over their matter via the comments section. Just recently, Filipino singer Gary Valenciano also posed a warning after his identity was used in a fake video advertisement of a supposed treatment for cancer. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
GMA Network
18-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Legacy worn proud: Filipina honors hero grandma at Harvard graduation
'I walked that stage with tears in my eyes and a deep awareness that I was not walking alone,' Ylaysha Musngi Gosiaco wrote on her Facebook page. Courtesy: Ylaysha Musngi Gosiaco Harvard University is no stranger to applause. Every spring, thousands gather at Harvard Yard in the university's campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts to witness graduation day—a celebration of scholastic achievement and the promise of potential for members of the graduating class. Last May, Harvard's onstage procession of black togas and caps had a special pause as one graduate embraced the moment to give honor not just to her Filipino identity, but her grandmother's courage and sacrifice during World War II. Ylaysha Musngi Gosiaco, who graduated cum laude with magna cum laude distinction in psychology, approached the stage thinking of things other than her diploma. In her hands was a framed black-and-white photo—not of herself, but of her grandmother, 1st Lt. Dr. Mercedes Cuello Lazaro Musngi, a World War II Filipina guerrilla combat medic. The gesture was quiet, but in that silence, her message of pride, gratitude, and love was loud and clear. Ylaysha stopped. She held up the portrait and her head. She wept. Then, in front of the deans, faculty, and thousands of spectators, she saluted. It was a moment to honor Ylaysha's lola, affectionately called Mommy Ched, whom her family cherishes as a war-time Filipino hero. The patriotism of others like Mommy Ched were honored, too. "I walked that stage with tears in my eyes and a deep awareness that I was not walking alone," she later wrote on her public Facebook page. "Behind me stood generations of love, sacrifice, and prayers—of unsung family and military heroes, seen and unseen," she said. Ylaysha wore a graduation sash inspired by the Philippine flag over her toga. It was a subtle but deliberate declaration of identity at a renowned institution that is proud of its multicultural environment. Over 9,000 students graduated from Harvard this year. Remembering lola In honoring her grandmother, Ylaysha also chose to highlight the stories of women in the resistance during World War II. According to Ylaysha, Mommy Ched treated wounded soldiers under extreme conditions. Some Filipinas who served as guerrillas, medics, or messengers during the war were never officially recognized. Several accounts of their courage have been passed on, not through history books, but with stories at the family dining table. Eighty years after the end of Japanese occupation in the Philippines, Ylaysha made sure that Mommy Ched's sacrifice would not be forgotten. On Philippine Independence Day, June 12, she posted a photograph of herself waving the Philippine flag in the Harvard campus. "For Mommy Ched. For our people," her caption read. Beyond Harvard Ahead of her graduation in Harvard, Ylaysha was involved in mental health advocacy. She founded The Mind Warriors Project: Kalasag, a nonprofit initiative that promotes trauma-informed mental health education and intergenerational healing. Her focus on clinical psychology is not academics alone—it is personal, rooted in a desire to help communities process pain inherited across generations. She has led workshops, collaborated with educators, and worked with both faith-based and grassroots organizations. Her work blends historical awareness with mental health strategies, recognizing that healing often begins with remembering. In her words, her Harvard degree is not just a credential. "It's a testament to what happens when history, faith, and community come together," she wrote. In a commencement season often bookmarked with celebratory social media posts, much of Ylaysha's messages online were about gratitude. She made no mention of internships, job offers, or academic honors. Instead, she wrote about the people who carried her through—her parents, pastors, friends, and ancestors, whose sacrifices she believes made her path possible. Her graduation cap bore the message: "The Lord is the Director of My Purpose-Filled Life." Lola's legacy For many, graduation is about reaching a finish line. Ylaysha, however, believes her graduation is a turning point. She walks forward with a Harvard degree, but also with a mission to remember, honor, and heal. Her moment on stage allowed for a statement about Filipino heritage, and a reminder that some stories may be forgotten without those who chose to remember. And that, perhaps, is the most meaningful kind of commencement: not just the beginning of a new chapter, but a reminder of one's legacy and their stories that the next generations can carry into the future. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
14-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas Women falter vs. Vietnam to end dream run in AVC Nations Cup with silver
Alas Pilipinas Women's fairytale run at the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup ended with a silver medal after they fell to Vietnam, 25-15, 25-17, 25-14 in the championship round on Saturday at the Dong anh Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Filipinas simply had no answer to the tandem of Bich Tuyen and Tran Thi Thanh Thuy as the hosts, who dropped just one set throughout the tournament, turned the game into a one-sided affair to claim their third straight title. The Filipinas, meanwhile, capped off their campaign at second place but with plenty of lessons moving forward. Tuyen led the way with 20 points anchored on 16 attacks, two blocks and two aces while Thuy, famously called T4, tallied 17 markers on 13 attacks, three blocks, and one ace as they defended their home turf. T4 and Tuyen wasted no time making their presence felt as they sent Vietnam to a 16-8 lead in the opening set before T4 wrapped it up with back-to-back hits from the open. Alas kept it close early in the second set with Bella Belen tying things up at 10-all. But the reigning champions were quick to retaliate, answering with a pivotal 11-3 rampage — a stretch that saw the hosts unloading two aces from Tuyen to create a 21-13 lead. World no. 28 Vietnam refused to look back since then as they pulled away for good in Set 3. T4 soared from the pipe and punished Alas' floor defense to send Vietnam to a 14-7 cushion while another Tuyen and T4 took turns to put the punctuation in what has been a dominant showing from the hosts. No Alas player managed to reach a double-digit mark with Alyssa Solomon churning out eight points while Shaina Nitura, who was injected late in their comeback attempt, finished with six markers. Tournament recap: —JKC, GMA Integrated News
