ABS-CBN News rounds up the year as Kapamilya journalists revisit the most talked-about and controversial stories that dominated the national conversation in 2025 in the year-end special “Sa Likod ng Balita 2025,” airing this Sunday (December 28).
In the special, Kapamilya journalists including Karen Davila, reflect on their firsthand coverage of major 2025 headlines, from flood control investigations exposing alleged corruption to key stories on governance, politics, disasters, elections, and historic Filipino achievements in sports, pageantry, and more.
Key political developments also take center stage, including the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte and the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. These events underscored deep political divisions within the government, as the Supreme Court nullified the impeachment filing while the International Criminal Court denied the former president’s petition for interim release.
The year-end special likewise recounts the series of calamities that tested Filipino resilience, from powerful typhoons to destructive earthquakes in Central Visayas and Davao Oriental. It also tracks developments in long-running cases that drew national attention, including new revelations on the missing sabungeros and the arrest of former Congressman Arnolfo Teves after years in hiding.
The 2025 National Elections will also be revisited, highlighting how millions of Filipinos, including a strong turnout from Gen Z, went to the polls amid visible clashes between political factions. The elections saw previously quiet, lesser-known candidates rise to prominence, securing significant victories despite not dominating earlier surveys.
Moreover, the year-end special highlights victories by athletes EJ Obiena and Alex Eala, alongside achievements by Filipino artists and beauty queens. It also reflects on moments of national mourning, including the passing of Pope Francis, followed by the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Revisit the stories that shaped the nation in “Sa Likod ng Balita 2025,” airing this Sunday (December 28), 9:15pm to 10:45pm, on Kapamilya Online Live, Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and the ABS-CBN News’ official YouTube channel and Facebook page. For other updates, follow @ABSCBNPR on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads, or visit corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
