One of the myths about Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte is that she is a cinch for the presidency in May 2028.

Nearly one in two Filipino adults is overweight or obese.

MANILA, Philippines — DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the Philippines’ premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, has been recognized as one of Asia’s Best Performing Companies at the 2026 Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Oct. 16. The ACES Awards recognizes high-performing enterprises in the region for exceptional financial growth, operational scale and governance excellence. In its official announcement, ACES recognized DigiPlus for “scaling digital entertainment frontiers” and “pioneering interactive retail technology across the Philippines.” It highlighted DigiPlus’ flagship digital platforms and omnichannel entertainment ecosystem, which bring innovative, interactive digital experiences to millions of users. ACES underscored DigiPlus’ technology-first approach to growth, demonstrated through the company’s continued investment in proprietary technology and scalable infrastructure. It also cited DigiPlus’ robust financial performance, rapid user base expansion, and comprehensive compliance with industry regulations as foundations of its continued business growth. ACES noted that DigiPlus “demonstrates how a forward-thinking digital entertainment provider can achieve extraordinary commercial scale while maintaining governance integrity.” It also highlighted the company’s transparent corporate governance and alignment with sustainable growth frameworks. “We are proud to be internationally recognized as one of Asia’s best performing companies by the prestigious ACES Awards. This achievement shows DigiPlus’ continued growth and our focus on scaling digital entertainment platforms, pioneering mobile-first experiences, and growing our business responsibly,” said Ping Chen, DigiPlus president.

Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala voiced excitement to compete in front of the home crowd in December this year, as she is set to take on Indonesia’s Janice Tjen in a one-day tennis exhibition event. 

British singer Kavana is set to return to the stage with his “Second Act Asia Tour 2026,” including a one-night concert at New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on Dec. 13.