Alex Eala advanced to the semifinals of the Guadalajara 125 Open after winning two matches in one day. She defeated Italy’s Nicole Fossa Huergo 7-6(2), 6-2 in the quarterfinals early Friday (Manila time). Eala overcame a 1-4 deficit in the first set, winning five of the next six games to take a 6-5 lead. She…
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. has once again been recognized as one of the world’s best central bank governors for the second consecutive year, receiving an “A-” rating in the Global Finance magazine’s prestigious Central Banker Report Cards 2025. “We thank Global Finance for recognizing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’…
MANILA – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) will convene the Charity Summit 2025 on September 5, 2025, at the Manila Hotel’s Centennial Hall, with the theme “Serving More Through Greater Collaboration.” The event will gather 200 participants, including national government leaders, local executives, partner institutions, and beneficiaries, to strengthen cooperation and enhance the reach…
Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala advanced to the quarterfinals of the Guadalajara 125 Open in Zapopan, Mexico, on Friday, September 5 (PH time), marking her first WTA quarterfinal appearance since her inspiring finals run at Eastbourne last June. Eala fought through a grueling contest against 39-year-old Varvara Lepchenko, emerging victorious, 6(3)-7(7), 7(7)-6(3), 6-3, in a match that spanned two days due…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Gaza, where Israel continues its genocidal war, is facing a severe food crisis that could get worse. UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram told Anadolu in an interview that malnutrition rates among children are extremely high and families are struggling to find enough food and water for their…
The Japanese government is closely watching how China, Russia, and North Korea will promote cooperation after the three countries’ leaders gathered in Beijing on Wednesday to attend a Chinese military parade. “We will continue to gather and analyze information (on cooperation among Beijing, Moscow and Pyongyang) with serious interest to assess its impact on regional…
The Gloria Funicular, one of Lisbon’s best-known tourist attractions, derailed and overturned on Wednesday evening, leaving 15 people dead and 18 others injured, including five in serious condition, local media reported, citing police sources. Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas said the city is “fighting hard,” calling it “a difficult day.” The accident occurred near Avenida da…
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said Wednesday that Britain’s Prince Andrew should face prosecution for alleged crimes on US soil, referring to his links to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “So, when do we prosecute Prince Andrew for potential crimes on US soil? Seems like the right next step (after we release the…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental is working to institutionalize the Consumers’ Network, a collaborative initiative that will bring together government agencies, advocacy groups, and media organizations to streamline consumer complaints and provide quicker resolutions. DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson Jade Krystle Bato said the network aims to make handling consumer concerns more…
DoubleVerify has released its 2025 Global Insights: AI, Automation and the Future of Digital Advertising report. Drawing from DV’s platform intelligence, campaign-level analytics, and a global survey of 1,970 marketing and advertising decision-makers, the report uncovers how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping digital advertising at scale. Marketers Stuck as “Campaign Facilitators” A key finding of…