Ateneo de Manila University’s Kennedy Batas (right) against Adamson University’s Jims Raveb Ducusin and Mark Leo Coguimbal in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Batas finished with 24 points on 21 attacks, two aces, and one block, alongside 15 excellent receptions…
The Asian track cycling championships kicked off at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome in Cavite on Wednesday (March 25, 2026). Present during the opening rites were (from left) Tagaytay City Mayor Brent Tolentino, Philippine Paralympic Committee president Michael Barredo, Philippine Sports Commission chairperson John Patrick Gregorio, Philippine Olympic Committee and PhiCycling president Abraham Tolentino, Asian Cycling…
Philippine Tennis Academy player Stefi Marithe Aludo (Contributed photo) Second seed Stefi Marithe Aludo turned in a composed and commanding performance on Wednesday, fending off Mica Emana, 7-5, 6-4, to book her place in the semifinal round of the inaugural Philippine Tennis Association (Philta) Women’s National Open at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental….
Alex Eala’s latest Miami Open run still delivered meaningful rewards, but it also came with the inevitable cost of following up a breakthrough year. The Filipina tennis standout wrapped up her 2026 campaign in the Round of 16, a finish worth 120 WTA ranking points and $105,720 in prize money. That was a respectable return…
For Alex Eala, the Miami Open has become more than just another stop on the WTA calendar. Even after her 2026 campaign came to an end, the Filipina tennis star made it clear that the tournament continues to hold deep personal meaning in her young but rapidly rising career. Fresh from another encouraging run in…
Japan Embassy. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Japan expressed regret on Wednesday after a member of its Self-Defense Forces reportedly broke into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, prompting security and diplomatic concerns. “It is truly regrettable that an SDF officer, who should abide by the law, was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a building,” Chief…
Pope Leo XIV. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Pope Leo urged authorities on Tuesday to seek peace through talks and not armed action, warning that rising hatred and violence are causing widespread suffering, according to Vatican News. “I renew the appeal for a ceasefire and call for peace, but not with weapons. Dialogue is the way…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. OpenAI announced it is closing its social media app Sora, which allowed users to create short AI-generated videos, citing concerns over content safety and responsible use. In a statement posted Tuesday on X, OpenAI said it is “saying goodbye to the Sora app” and will soon share instructions on how users…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone to express condolences following a helicopter crash, Türkiye Communications Directorate said Wednesday. The leaders also discussed recent developments…
Flag of Japan. Photo by Kulbir on Pexels.com The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan dropped 13.1 yen per liter from the previous week to 177.7 yen as of Monday, the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry reported Wednesday. Officials said the decline followed the resumption of government subsidies for oil wholesalers,…