November 29, 2025 6:00 pm

Robert Bolick, Gilas Pilipinas revel in victory

LAWIN.newsDecember 21, 202503 views

Gilas Pilipinas defeated host Thailand, 70-64, at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok to win the men’s basketball gold medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games. Robert Bolick led the Filipinos in the title-clinching victory and issued strong remarks after the game about the hostile atmosphere. Players and coaches celebrated on the court and during the medal ceremony as organizers awarded gold to the Philippines and silver to Thailand. The win added another gold to the Philippine campaign in the regional meet.

YouTube star shows up on White House website, raising eyebrows

LAWIN.newsDecember 21, 202504 views

A YouTube content creator’s investment livestream appeared for at least eight minutes on the official White House live video page on Thursday night, temporarily replacing standard programming on whitehouse.gov/live. The unexplained incident raised questions about how the external stream accessed the site, who was responsible, and whether it involved a technical error or unauthorized intrusion. Officials did not immediately identify the creator, announce an investigation, or confirm any cybersecurity impact, and the livestream ended with the page returning to normal operations.

Dr. Angela Wilson appointed vice president of research at Texas A&M

LAWIN.newsDecember 21, 202505 views

Texas A&M University has appointed Dr. Angela Wilson as vice president for research to direct the institution’s research strategy, interdisciplinary initiatives, and external funding efforts. She will oversee grant administration, compliance, and commercialization support while working with faculty and administrators to expand collaborative projects and increase research expenditures across the university.

License plate readers removed in several Central Texas cities

LAWIN.newsDecember 21, 202507 views

Several Central Texas cities have removed automated license plate readers after years of using the technology to aid police investigations. Local officials ended contracts, deactivated devices, and took down equipment following reviews of costs, performance, and policy priorities. Police departments reported that the systems had helped locate suspects and vehicles in past cases, while investigators in other jurisdictions, including in the Brown University shooting case, continue to use license plate reader data. Central Texas agencies now rely on other investigative tools and traditional policing methods and say any future use of license plate readers would require new public discussions and approvals.

Houston Landing announces newsroom closure

LAWIN.newsDecember 20, 202505 views

Houston Landing, a nonprofit news outlet in Houston, Texas, shut down operations on May 15, 2025, citing financial challenges after more than two years of independent, nonpartisan reporting. Launched in February 2023, the newsroom produced thousands of stories that reached millions of readers and recently received dozens of journalism awards recognizing the impact of its coverage. CEO Peter Bhatia confirmed the closure in a farewell note, expressing gratitude to readers, supporters and staff while emphasizing the lasting influence of the outlet’s work.

Philippines lands 6th place in SEA Games

LAWIN.newsDecember 20, 2025011 views

The Philippines finished sixth overall at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, held from Dec. 9 to 20, 2024, with a 50-73-153 gold-silver-bronze haul for 276 total medals. Host Thailand dominated the 10-nation meet, while Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore completed the top five. Gilas Pilipinas swept the men’s and women’s basketball golds, and the Philippine women’s football team captured the country’s first SEA Games football title. Athletics, shooting, swimming, triathlon, and modern pentathlon led the medal charge, as the Blu Girls and Blu Boys completed a softball sweep and the men’s baseball team secured a third straight crown.

DOH warns: Hypertension rising among young Filipinos

LAWIN.newsDecember 20, 2025014 views

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines reports a rise in hypertension cases among young Filipinos, linking the trend to higher consumption of ultra-processed, salty, fatty and sugary foods, especially during the holidays. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and National Nutrition Council official Dr. Eileen Blanco cite increasing emergency room cases involving youth with high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. The DOH urges the public to prepare healthier meals with more vegetables, fruits and lean proteins, to read nutrition labels and to limit daily salt intake to less than one teaspoon as part of efforts to prevent hypertension and related complications.

‘Bar Boys’ cast reunites after 10 years for MMFF

LAWIN.newsDecember 20, 2025015 views

The original cast of the 2017 film “Bar Boys” will reunite in “Bar Boys: After School,” an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2025. Festival organizers confirmed the sequel’s inclusion in the MMFF 2025 lineup, with screenings set in participating cinemas nationwide during the festival run. Producers said the new film will continue the story of the original characters after law school and will release more details on the cast, production, and promotions before the festival opens.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott throws support behind Marty Lancton for Harris County Judge

LAWIN.newsDecember 20, 2025010 views

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Houston firefighters union president Marty Lancton for Harris County judge and announced a pledge of about $25 million to support Republican candidates in Harris County. The governor’s backing links Lancton’s campaign to a broader GOP effort to gain county-level offices in the state’s most populous county. Local party organizations, election officials, and candidates are preparing for a competitive election cycle as the new funding targets key races on the November ballot.

NBA: Wembanyama celebrates 100-game block streak

LAWIN.newsDecember 20, 2025013 views

Victor Wembanyama logged his 100th consecutive NBA regular-season game with at least one block in the San Antonio Spurs’ 126-98 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. The Spurs center finished with 26 points, 12 assists and two blocks, anchoring both the offense and defense. His early-career streak of games with at least one block continued as San Antonio controlled the matchup and secured a decisive road victory. Officials, statisticians and fans documented the milestone as the Spurs advanced through their regular-season schedule.