Shock and anger over despicable and horrendous revelations on the flood control mess best describe the negative side of the year 2025.

Its deep impact on the lives of the people—particularly those most affected by the catastrophe—almost overshadowed the various positive achievements gained in business, technology, sports and the arts that bestowed honor and pride to the country.

We remember the year 2025 with much awe and angst, hoping it would imbue the country’s leaders and people the much-needed values and mindset not to let these things pass again.

A look back to 2025

Month by month, controversies and victories moved the people to stand together and speak out. Through it all, these moments will be part of a future we will build together as a nation.

News stories that defined 2025

Borders, ballots and breakthroughs in 2025
Ups and downs in business this 2025
Highlights in Philippine sports in 2025
Hype, heartbreak and headliners this 2025
Showbiz puksaan, bardagulan ng 2025
In memoriam: Notable figures we lost in 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we pause to remember the notable personalities including actors, directors, singers, and entrepreneurs who passed away this year. May their memories live on.