𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: “BINI, SB19 pursue 2027 grammy nominations” by John Resty Merano

 

Layout by: Monique Baban

Published by: Keshia Gwyneth Esposa

Date Published: October 20, 2026

Time Published: 6:17 PM

 

Filipino pop groups BINI and SB19 seek nominations in multiple categories for the 69th Grammy Awards on February 7, 2027, through submissions announced on social media on Monday, October 12, 2026. 

BINI submitted entries in three categories: Best New Artist, Best Asian Pop Music Performance for “Unang Kilig,” and Best Song Written for Visual Media for “A Parallel World." The group promoted its entries through a “For Your Grammy Consideration” campaign. 

Meanwhile, SB19 submitted “Visa” for Best Asian Pop Music Performance and “Lawless” for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. 

The five-member group, composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin, also thanked its fans for supporting its international ambitions. 

The Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards, opened the first round of voting for eligible members to review submissions and select nominees. 

Voting runs until October 22, 2026, covering music released between August 31, 2025, and August 28, 2026. 

The 2027 ceremony introduces Best Asian Pop Music Performance, one of five new categories announced by the academy in June. 

The category recognizes artistic excellence in Asian pop recordings originating from or widely recognized in Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, and P-pop, with meaningful use of one or more Asian languages. 

Both groups have strengthened their international presence through major music festivals and performances. 

BINI performed at Coachella in April, becoming the first homegrown Filipino act to appear at the festival, while SB19 performed at Lollapalooza in July, marking another milestone for Filipino pop music. 

However, their submissions do not guarantee nominations, as Recording Academy voting members will determine which entries advance to the final list of nominees. 

REFERENCES: 

Iglesias, I. (2026, October 13). Bini, SB19 submit entries for 2027 Grammy Awards. https://share.google/sZcNe3aQ3Gvl5fzGL

Purnell, K. (2026, October 13). BINI, SB19 begin Grammys 2027 nomination campaigns. Philstar.com. https://share.google/t8uVox6PmbJXpwlvn

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: “ABM-GAS-IA Outlasts HE-HT in Four-Set Clash for SHS Women’s Volleyball Title” by John Francis Guinto

Photos by: Karly Sablay

Published by: Jannah Pauline Beldad 

Date Published: October 20, 2026

Time Published: 3:03 PM

Accountancy, Business, and Management, General Academic Strand, and Industrial Arts (ABM-GAS-IA) defeated Home Economics and Hospitality Management (HE-HT), 3–1, to win the SHS Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Small Gym on October 15, 2026.

ABM-GAS-IA took the opening set, 25–16, establishing an early lead through a strong offensive performance. However, HE-HT answered in the second set, 25–19, leveling the match at one set apiece.

The third set brought a tighter contest, with ABM-GAS-IA edging HE-HT, 25–23, to regain the lead. Toring and Salem contributed consecutive spikes that strengthened ABM-GAS-IA’s attack as the team moved closer to the title.

HE-HT fought to extend the match in the fourth set, keeping the score close as both teams battled for every point. ABM-GAS-IA eventually prevailed, 26–24, sealing the championship after four sets.

Cheers erupted across the Small Gym as ABM-GAS-IA celebrated its victory, finishing the tournament as the SHS Women’s Volleyball champion, while HE-HT finished as runner-up.

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: “ICT Excels in Bible Quiz Bee, Bags Championship” by John Resty Merano

 

Photos by: Rohan John De Guzman

Published by: Rianna Isabel M. Tan

Date Published: October 20, 2026

Time Published: 2:48 PM

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) won the Bible Quiz Bee on October 17, 2026 at the PDIC Function Hall after outperforming four competing strands across three rounds. 

Opening program emcees Sir Wynn Sauler and Ma’am Jesa Suan then welcomed the participants and formally started the competition. The judges were Rev. Albert B. Calto Jr., Ms. Jesren Rose B. Ronquillo, and Ms. Leovela B. Espadilla.

The organizers discussed the general rules, including three rounds with 10 questions each, the question and pointing system, and the procedures for answering each question. Participants were given 10 seconds for the Easy Round, 15 seconds for the Average Round, and 20 seconds for the Difficult Round.

HE-HR and ICT led the Easy Round with 10 points each, followed by ASSH-HUMSS and ABM-GAS-IA with nine points. STEM recorded seven points.

ABM-GAS-IA and ICT tied at 14 points in the Average Round. ASSH-HUMSS, HE-HT, and STEM each scored 12 points.

A clarification arose during the Average Round regarding the Seventh Commandment, as its order differed depending on the classification of the commandments. The organizers eventually accepted both property and possessions and adultery as valid answers.

In the Difficult Round, ICT posted 21 points, while ASSH-HUMSS and STEM each earned 15 points. ABM-GAS-IA and HE-HT both recorded 18 and 15 points, respectively.

ICT finished first with 45 points, followed by ABM-GAS-IA with 41. ASSH-HUMSS and STEM both ended with 34 points, while HE-HT placed fifth with 27 points after deductions.

A tiebreaker was held between ASSH-HUMSS and STEM for third place, with ASSH-HUMSS securing the position. STEM consequently finished fourth.

The final standings placed ICT first, ABM-GAS-IA second, ASSH-HUMSS third, STEM fourth, and HE-HT fifth.

The event concluded with a photo opportunity for each strand, while the distribution of certificates was 

scheduled for October 23.

𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: “ASSH-HUMSS Outlasts ICT, Bags Men’s Volleyball Championship” by Mary Joanne Tuyan

Photos by: Karly Sablay and Queenie Marie Apatino

Published by: Beatrice Isabel Miole

Date Published: October 20, 2026

Time Published: 2:22 PM

Arts Social Science and Humanities, and Humanities and Social Sciences (ASSH-HUMSS) staged a comeback against Information and Communications Technology (ICT), winning 3-2 to claim the Men's Volleyball championship at the Small Gym on October 15. 

ICT took the first set, 25-19, as ASSH-HUMSS tried to catch up but failed to take the lead.

ASSH-HUMSS bounced back in the second set, limiting ICT to just nine points to secure a 25-9 victory and tie the match at one set each.

ICT regained the advantage in the third set, 25-21. Despite ASSH-HUMSS efforts to catch up after the timeout, ICT maintained its lead and moved one set closer to the championship, putting pressure on ASSH-HUMSS.

Refusing to back down, ASSH-HUMSS fought hard in the fourth set after coming close to losing the match. The team stayed determined and edged ICT, 28-26, tying the match at two sets each, forcing a deciding set.

With the championship on the line, ASSH-HUMSS held its ground and secured a 15-12 victory to complete its comeback.

Despite falling behind in the early sets, ASSH-HUMSS sealed the 3-2 victory and took home the championship.