Sarah Discaya arrested over Davao Occidental ghost project | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Sarah Discaya arrested over P96-M ghost project in Davao Occidental

Embattled contractor Sarah Discaya is arrested Thursday night, December 18, over a P96-million ghost project in Davao Occidental.

• ABS-CBN settles money dispute with TV5, signs deal with Villar’s ALLTV

ABS-CBN’s full line-up returns to Mega Manila’s airwaves on channel 2 as it signs a deal with the Villar-owned AMBS to air the Kapamilya Channel on ALLTV.

• Alex Eala captures breakthrough SEA Games gold after dominant win in women’s singles

Alex Eala claims another piece of history as she captures her first-ever Southeast Asian Games gold medal after reigning in the women’s singles.

• Filipinas end Vietnam reign, capture first-ever SEA Games crown after thrilling shootout

The Philippine women’s national football team captures a historic gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games as they deny Vietnam a fifth straight title.

• Islay Bomogao, LJ Rafael Yasay add to PH’s SEA Games haul with muay golds

Islay Bomogao and LJ Rafael Yasay deliver the Philippines two gold medals in muay in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand. —Rappler.com