Pop megastar Taylor Swift is set to direct a feature-length film, US media reported Friday. The singer-songwriter behind hits like Shake It Off has written a script that will be produced by Searchlight Pictures, Variety and others reported. # In60words

NLEX rookie Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser will be out for at least a month after sustaining a hyperextended left knee. The 28-year-old Fil-American hurt his knee during the knockout game against Rain or Shine for the final quarterfinals berth in the PBA Commissioners Cup. #In60words

President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. assured the men in uniform that his administration will expedite the modernization goals of the Philippine Air Force. On Friday, the President led the ceremonial blessing of two new T129 ATAK helicopters in Malacañang. #In60words

Despite its fight to stop such horrendous acts, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted that the Philippines still leads in child sexual exploitation, placing the country as no. 1 in the world. #In60words

Controversial player John Amores has signed with Zamboanga Valientes ahead of their campaign in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Invitational next year. The signing came a month after Amores' punching incident in a game against College of Saint Benilde. Valiente's general manager Nino Rejhi Natividad confirmed the development on Thursday, saying that the team believes in second chances. #In60words...

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced Thursday eight crew members who will join him for a journey around the Moon planned for 2023 on a SpaceX rocket that is still under development. The mission, known as dearMoon, was first announced in 2018. Maezawa initially said he would invite a crew of six-to-eight artists, but later changed the entry requirements to a competition which applicants could apply for online...

House Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo filed House Bill 482, proposing the creation of the Department of Water, Irrigation, Sewage, and Sanitation Resource Management to address the looming water supply backlog and worsening sanitation issues in the Philippines. #In60words

Hidilyn Diaz is officially a world champion. Diaz snatched three medals in the women's 55kg division after lifting 207kg in the International Weightlifting Federation World Championships in Bogota, Colombia, on Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time).

Christmas bells are ringing, and the most awaited holiday seasons are just right around the corner! To make this extra special, there is no better way to spend it than to gift friends, family, and loved ones advanced and trusted devices. #In60words

The Filipino-created app toktok, which has been a runaway success in its home country, just launched a new sub-brand called toktokmall. As more and more people in the Philippines download the app, they will have access to the app's growing catalog of products and services, aimed at improving aspects of the personal and professional lives of its users. #In60words...

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a 4.5-magnitude earthquake that occurred on Tuesday morning, December 6, near the agriculturally prosperous province of Bukidnon in Northern Mindanao.

Allan Iral, chief jail director for the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, praised Crystalene Gonzales for her historic victory in Thailand's 19th International Practical Shooting Confederation.

After the proposed Maharlika Wealth Fund drew flak from several lawmakers and the public, House Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos came to the rescue and defended the measure, saying that it is not a new idea. #In60words

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P2,021,895,000.00 that will cover the health insurance premium of indigent Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) members. #In60words

Actress Sunshine Dizon has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, panic attacks, and abandonment issues. On Instagram, Dizon took to social media on Saturday to post photos of her medicine after getting diagnosed with several mental issues.