SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 28 December 2025

Renowned Filipino engineer and tech innovator Diosdado Banatao dies at 79 on Christmas Day.

Renowned Filipino engineer and tech innovator Diosdado Banatao dies at 79 on Christmas Day. Credit: Rey Banatao / Dado Banatao (Facebook)

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • Cambodia and Thailand sign truce to end worst fighting in years.
  • Northern Territory Police are investigating a death in custody in Tennant Creek.
  • Renowned Filipino engineer and tech innovator Diosdado 'Dado' Banatao dies at age of 79.

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