Alex Eala cemented her place in Philippine tennis history after capturing the 2026 Mubadala DC Open title in Washington, D.C., completing one of the tournament’s most remarkable championship runs. READ: Alex Eala wins first WTA title, beating…
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced in his State of the Nation Address on Monday that the Philippines is expected to launch its first rocket in 2027. The space launch, he said, will be done…
London, United Kingdom—Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an “electric” atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday. The 21-year-old fought…
MANILA – The Philippines is this year’s “standout performer” among 20 Muslim-friendly destinations in non-Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries after jumping three spots to No. 5. In its 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) released on…
MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources…
MANILA, Philippines — In a message celebrating the Philippines’ Independence Day, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the long-standing bilateral partnership and declared that the US defense commitment to the country remains “ironclad.” “I extend my…
For those whom observers would count among Gen Z and other recent generations, Philippine Independence always falls on June 12.…
MANILA, Philippines — A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said, prompting a regional warning centre to issue a tsunami alert. The offshore quake hit at a depth of…
For Filipinos hoping to grow their families through adoption, the process has become more streamlined with the implementation of Republic Act No. 11642, or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act. The law transferred domestic…
MANILA — The Philippines and Vietnam have signed a Tourism Cooperation Program for 2026–2029, aiming to boost tourism collaboration and enhance flight connectivity between the two nations. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines and…
MANILA — Japan has committed to boost its defense cooperation with the Philippines through the provision of military equipment and technology aimed at enhancing the Philippine forces’ capabilities. The pledge was made after a summit meeting between…
Emperor Naruhito honored Japan’s and the Philippines’ enduring ties, expressing hopes that the relationship can grow stronger, in a speech on Wednesday at a state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos.…
