SBS News in Filipino, Thursday 1 January 2026

Fireworks over Sydney Harbour

Hundreds of thousands of revellers lined Sydney Harbour in celebration and unity to ring in 2026. Source: AAP / Dan Himbrechts

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • People around the world usher out 2025, embracing 2026 with hope
  • Racist flyers under investigation in Newcastle as New South Wales premier vows to do a crackdown.
  • The Philippine President's family welcome the New Year at Malacañang amid the 2026 budget review.
  • According to the Social Weather Stations (SWS) released on Tuesday, 44% of Filipinos expect their quality of life to improve in 2026; 38% believe their life will remain the same and 8% say it will worsen.

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