The Philippines reaffirmed its dedication to peace, sustainable development, and a rules-based international order during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) General Debate in New York. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro delivered the country’s national statement, invoking the legacy of former diplomat General Carlos P. Romulo, who praised the UN…
For actress Janella Salvador, landing the role of Charlie in Open Endings is nothing short of a dream come true. The film, one of the official entries in the 2025 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, finally gave her the chance to portray a queer character—something she has long wished for in her career. Speaking at…
On World Pharmacists Day, AS Watson, the parent company of Watsons Philippines, proudly paid tribute to the dedication and expertise of its global network of over 3,000 pharmacists and nearly 10,000 health professionals, whose work is vital in helping customers live healthier lives. “On this meaningful day, we extend our deepest gratitude to over 3,000…
Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s leading digital infrastructure company, has unveiled its Distributed AI platform at its first-ever AI Summit. This new system is designed to support the next wave of artificial intelligence—from advanced automation to emerging “agentic AI” models that can learn, reason, and act on their own. The initiative introduces three key…
Former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday denied Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegations linking him to illegal gambling and supposed cash deliveries, calling the claims baseless and fabricated. “Naririnig ko ang mga akusasyon. Diretsahan kong sasabihin: hindi totoo na ako’y tumatanggap mula sa ilegal na sugal (I heard the accusations. Directly, I would say:…
Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directives, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office-8 (Eastern Visayas) has delivered PHP19.77 million in humanitarian aid to those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi) in Eastern Samar. As of Monday, the assistance included 32,371 boxes of family food packs (FFPs), 400 boxes of ready-to-eat…
The government will extend the current two-month rice import ban for at least 30 more days to help cushion the impact of falling farmgate prices of palay (unhusked rice), the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the extension, approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., aims to support…
Alexandra “Alex” Eala’s quest for another title ended in the semifinals of the Jingshan Tennis Open last Saturday, where she bowed to eventual champion Lulu Sun, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. The 20-year-old Filipina lefty may have missed the final, but she walked away with more than just lessons. The semifinal finish marked her fourth deep run…
Mark Anthony Calimag It wasn’t a race, but the tension inside Le Pavillon in Pasay felt like a grand prix pit stop. Tools clattered, engines roared to life, and eyes locked on the country’s finest grease-stained warriors as Shell Pilipinas Corporation staged the inaugural Shell Helix Auto Mekaniko Champions 2025 — a nationwide showdown built…
A semifinal stumble in Jingshan won’t slow Alex Eala down. Just two days after bowing to New Zealand’s Lulu Sun in a grueling three-set battle, the 20-year-old Filipina tennis star is back in action—this time at the Suzhou WTA 125 in China. Her first hurdle? A familiar opponent: Poland’s Katarzyna Kawa. The two cross paths…