Nadine Lustre at BF Christophe Bariou, Pinagiinitan ng Lokal na Political Dynasty Matapos Magsalita Tungkol sa Korapsyon sa Siargao

Matapos magsalita sina Christophe Bariou at Nadine Lustre tungkol sa umiiral na korapsyon sa Siargao, nagsimula ang serye ng mga artikulong malinaw na naglalayong siraan ang dalawa, lalo na ang negosyo ni Christophe. Sunod-sunod na lumilitaw ang questionable na mga artikulo, halatang binuo para kontrolin ang narrative at pagtakpan ang hindi komportableng katotohanang nabunyag sa publiko. 

Makikita rin sa mga artikulo na ang mga ito ay sponsored at boosted, isang galawang mas
nagpapakita ng PR push kaysa totoong investigative journalism. At kung ethical reporting ang pinag-uusapan, medyo mahirap i-justify kung bakit mas mabilis pa ang paglabas ng promos kaysa sa pag-check ng basic facts. 

Sa pag-atake nila sa Maison Bukana, iginiit pa nilang “reclaimed land” daw ang property. Pero kahit isang mabilis na tingin sa satellite images ang magsasabi kung ano ang totoo: walang ebidensya, walang reclamation, walang basehan. Malinaw na sinusubukang pilitin ang isang kuwento na hindi tumutugma sa realidad.

Matagal na ring usap-usapan sa publiko ang mabibigat na alegasyong iniuugnay sa pamilya Matugas. 

Kabilang dito ang: 

• Maling paggamit at paglipat ng pondo, tulad ng kasong kinasasangkutan ni dating Governor Francisco “Lalo” Matugas na ini-indict ng Ombudsman dahil sa umano’y iligal na pag-realign ng ₱60M disaster funds

• Mga reklamong ghost projects at substandard infrastructure na iniuugnay sa Boometrix, kumpanyang nakakorner ng bilyon-bilyong kontrata sa probinsya

• Ang pagbanggit sa Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco Matugas sa listahan ng ICI ng walong “cong-tractors” na nirerekomendahang sampahan ng kaso dahil sa umano’y iregularidad sa flood control projects

Lahat ng ito ay dokumentado, naka-file, o kasalukuyang iniimbestigahan ng mga ahensya ng gobyerno. Hindi ito haka-haka, hindi imbento, at hindi galing sa ingay ng social media.

Sa kabuuan, masyadong kapansin-pansin ang timing at direksyon ng mga sponsored hit pieces laban kay Christophe. Hindi ito mukhang public interest. Mukha itong malinaw na pambu-bully at harassment laban sa isang taong naglakas-loob magsabi ng totoo tungkol sa mga isyung matagal nang idinaraing ng maraming taga-Siargao.

At kung ganito kabilis ang kanilang pag-atake sa sinumang nagsasalita, mas lalo lang nitong pinapatunayan kung bakit kailangang may magtanong, may tumindig, at may magsabi kung ano talaga ang nangyayari.

Fast-rising Karate club is gaining traction in various karatedo competitions

Fight Alliance Sports Team (FAST) -- founded by prominent Filipino karateka, former National Team Captain, and current national coach Engene Dagohoy -- continues to make waves in the local and international karatedo scene as its young members delivered strong performances in various competitions.

They had a strong showing in both kata and kumite categories at the 21st PKTS JKS Karate Championship, with Ripley Tate Borromeo clinching a gold medal in the 10–11 Girls Open Kumite, two silver medals in the 10–11 Girls Intermediate Kata and Open Kata divisions, and a bronze in the 10–11 Girls Advanced Kata category.

Raphael Mariano Herrera captured gold medals in the 12–13 Boys Intermediate Kata and in the 12–13 Boys Open Kumite, a silver medal in the 12–13 Boys Open Kata category, and a silver finish in Boys Team Kata.

Cheska Gale Chu earned a bronze medal in the 8–9 Girls Intermediate Kumite and a silver in the 8–9 Girls Open Kumite, while Carter Grayson Chu won a gold medal in the 10–11 Boys Open Kumite, a silver in the 10–11 Boys Open Kata category, bronze medals in the 10–11 Boys Intermediate and Advanced Kata divisions, and a silver in the Boys Team Kata.

Romeo Viktor Enriquez bagged two golds after winning both the 8–9 Boys Novice Kata and Novice Kumite events. He also contributed to his team’s effort with a silver medal in the Boys Team Kata.

Ellis Sebastian Canoza earned a silver in the 10–11 Boys Open Kumite and a bronze in the 10–11 Boys Intermediate Kumite, while Viaan Vishal Dedhia added to the team’s medal tally with a silver medal in the 10–11 Boys Open Kumite category.

At the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships, held from October 25 to 28, 2025 in General Santos City, Herrera secured a gold medal in the 12–13 Intermediate Kata category.

Herrera also stood out on the international stage at the 2nd Asian Youth Championship (AKF), held from August 12 to 16, 2025 in Linping, Hangzhou, China after capturing a bronze medal in the Under-14 Advanced Kata category.

Dagohoy was a former member of the Philippine national karate team, having represented the country in international competitions like the World and Asian Championships and the Southeast Asian Games. 

As a national team coach, he is known for disciplined and dedicated approach. His background as a former national athlete gives him deep experience in both kata (forms) and kumite (sparring), which he uses to train his students.

He established Fight Alliance Sports Team, a karate dojo in Pasig City, to develop new talent in the local karate scene.

Spotify Tatak Pinoy Live on Vibe spotlights Over October as first fan-voted headliner

Spotify Tatak Pinoy Live on TV5’s Vibe has named pop-alternative rock band Over October as its first fan-voted headliner, bringing together streaming culture and primetime television to elevate Filipino artists onto a bigger stage. Selected through votes on the Vibe with Tatak Pinoy playlist, the band’s win highlights how Tatak Pinoy Live empowers fans to champion the artists they love. 

The first cycle featured three nominated tracks from the Tatak Pinoy playlist on Spotify reflecting the vibrance and diversity of today’s Pinoy music scene: “Dahan” by Over October, “Sulyap” by Arthur Miguel and “BLACK N’ WHITE” by Dilaw. Over October ultimately secured the top spot and took the Tatak Pinoy Live Stage on the November 23 Vibe broadcast, bringing their music to a stage co-curated with Spotify and shaped by fan support.

For fans, the moment was just as special. Select Octobears who voted for “Dahan” enjoyed exclusive access to the Spotify Premium Fan Lounge, where they met the band and spent time with fellow fans before the show. They also got a front-row view of Over October’s performance on the Tatak Pinoy Live stage - a unique access for fans to experience the music up close.

“Filipino fans continue to shape how local music grows, and Tatak Pinoy Live empowers them to directly  elevate the artists they love,” said Kossy Ng, Head of Music for Spotify Asia.“By bringing together streaming culture and primetime television, we’re creating new spaces where Filipino artists can be celebrated in ways that feel truly fan-driven. We’re excited to keep building moments like this - where fans, artists, and the broader music community come together to lift Pinoy Music to bigger stages.”

Peter Dizon, creator and showrunner of Vibe, shared, “Vibe and Spotify’s Tatak Pinoy Live both champion the pulse of the people – what they feel, what they listen to, and how they shape today’s OPM. Vibe stays true to its core: the real vibe is how the fans vote for their music. With Spotify, we share a unified mission to celebrate OPM, elevate listening, and give Filipino artists the stage they deserve.”

Over October expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from listeners, saying, "We’re incredibly thankful to be named the first Spotify Tatak Pinoy Live headliner, especially knowing it was the fans who brought us here.  This setup lets people experience our music in a more personal way, and we don’t get moments like this often. To all the Octobears who voted and supported us—thank you, this moment exists because of you.”

More Tatak Pinoy Live runs will roll out in the coming months, with new nominated tracks for fans to champion and vote for on Spotify. 

Follow the Vibe with Tatak Pinoy playlist on Spotify to stay updated on the next set of nominated tracks and upcoming performances.

Puregold Taps Into Experiential Retail with First Hakot Relay Run

Puregold Price Club, Inc. President Vincent Co led the first wave of runners at the first-ever Puregold Hakot Relay Run. (

Photo Credit to Running Photographers)

 

Puregold recently transformed a fun Filipino activity into a large-scale community engagement platform with the launch of the Puregold Hakot Relay Run at Burnham Green Park in Luneta.

Held on November 22, the event prompted a strong turnout with participants numbering in the thousands, demonstrating the retailer’s continued focus on community-building initiatives that are aligned with its long-term brand and customer growth strategy. 

Blending fitness, entertainment, and Puregold’s iconic “hakot” experience, the three-kilometer relay introduced an innovative twist to the traditional fun run format. Teams of three joined the race not for speed but for strategy, competing in a hakot segmentwherein runners grabbed grocery items and filled their sling bags before tagging the next team member. The ensuing scenario was a vibrant and adrenaline-filled activity that brought families, barkadas, and communities together in a uniquely Puregold way.

Puregold also staged a Sunset Concert at the venue, where OPM and P-Pop performers such as KAIA, G22, Press Hit Play, and the duo BREKA (Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca) filled the park with live music and turned the relay into an afternoon celebration for families and fans alike.

All participating runners were winners as they took home a Puregold Hakot Relay Finisher’s Medal, an official race singlet, and a grocery sling bag, made exclusively for this inaugural event.

The Puregold Hakot Relay Run is reflective of the company’s broader goal to uplift Filipino communities and celebrate everyday wins.

Puregold President Vincent Co, who led the first wave of runners, said, “Wins come in many forms. This is a new one for us, as Puregold tries to create moments where families, friends, and communities can connect. This Hakot Relay Run gave us a chance to do exactly that.”

The tremendous success of Puregold’s first-of-its-kind relay affirms the potential of more creative, community-driven initiatives to strengthen brand affinity while deepening customer loyalty.


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Vincent Co's Puregold celebrates successful 2025 by giving away PhP15 million worth of prizes

Racking up PhP 7 billion in revenues in the last quarter of 2025, Vincent Co's Puregold is sharing the bounty with its customers by creating life-changing moments of joy through the grand Puregold Nasa Resibo ang Panalo promo. To date, Puregold’s loyal shoppers have won laptops, smartphones, tablets, free groceries, tindahan showcases, and more on its weekly draws. By the end, the company will have given away over PhP 15 million worth of prizes to its most loyal customers. 

The largesse is emblematic of the growth that Puregold President Vincent Co has generated through his leadership in the company. This year alone, Co opened more stores nationwide while pushing basket size and foot traffic. The result: more shoppers choosing to spend their hard-earned money at Puregold. 

Vincent Co stresses the importance of acknowledging the role his steadfast customers play in the company's success. “Even with the economic challenges besetting many Filipino families, our customers and members continue to stand by us and help us sustain growth,” says Co. “Puregold Nasa Resibo ang Panalo is pure gratitude to our loyal customers. Together, we will ensure that Puregold remains a dependable shopping destination that brings convenience and value to every home and every tindahan.”

Now approaching its eighth weekly draw covering the period of November 17 to 23, Puregold Nasa Resibo ang Panalo is stirring up excitement over its forthcoming major prizes that include Suzuki Smash motorcycles, brand-new BYD Sealion 6 SUVs, and several PhP 1 million cash prizes. Customers only need to present a registered receipt that meets a set minimum purchase amount.

By offering customers chances to score gadgets, grocery essentials, or P-Wallet credits, Puregold Nasa Resibo ang Panalo’s weekly draws also turn everyday errands into opportunities to win big.

With its valued Filipino consumers at heart, Puregold celebrates the people who have been with the brand through every milestone. The loyal customer base Puregold has cultivated and sustained through the years now gets to share in the humble success of the retailer.

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