Alex Eala did not just conquer Washington—she carried the roar of an entire nation onto the court. After stunning world No. 3 Jessica Pegula and seizing the biggest title of her career, the Filipina tennis sensation delivered an emotional message that instantly struck the hearts of millions of supporters back home. “I feel all the…
Two low-pressure areas and the southwest monsoon were forecast to bring heavy rain over several parts of the country on Tuesday, Pagasa said. As of 3 a.m., the remnant low of former Tropical Depression Luis was located near Baggao, Cagayan, while another LPA was spotted off Balaoan, La Union. Pagasa said both weather disturbances had…
Senator Raffy Tulfo. Photo courtesy of Senate of the Philippines. Senator Raffy Tulfo filed a bill on Monday seeking to prohibit courts, tribunals and other entities from issuing temporary restraining orders or injunctions that delay the implementation of wage orders. The proposal came after the Pasig Regional Trial Court suspended the Php 85 daily minimum…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday joined the nation in celebrating Alex Eala’s historic championship run after the Filipina tennis star captured the Philippines’ first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 500 singles title. In a social media post, Marcos congratulated Eala for once again breaking barriers and putting Philippine tennis in the global spotlight. “Alex…
Alex Eala did not simply win a tennis tournament in Washington. She tore through a field packed with Olympic champions, Grand Slam winners and some of the highest-ranked players in the world—then delivered a ruthless final-set demolition to claim a title no Filipino had ever won before. The 21-year-old Filipina completed the greatest week of…
Several senators on Monday questioned the temporary restraining order issued by a Pasig court that suspended the implementation of the Php 85 daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila. The increase, originally scheduled to take effect on July 25, was put on hold after two construction companies filed a petition for declaratory relief, arguing that…
Former Commission on Audit-Intelligence and Confidential Fund Audit Office (COA-ICFAO) State Auditor Roderick Wamil testified Monday that Vice President Sara Duterte was the only vice president and Department of Education secretary whose offices had confidential fund appropriations among those he audited. “Tanging si VP Sara Duterte lang po,” Wamil told the Senate impeachment court when…
Photo courtesy of PNA Negros Oriental recognized persons with disabilities for their contributions to their communities during the observance of National Disability Rights Day on Friday. Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria praised PWDs for their resilience and determination, saying they continued to inspire others despite the challenges they faced. He said disability should not prevent anyone from…
Photo courtesy of Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region E.B. Magalona, a town in Negros Occidental launched a weekly eat-all-you-can blue crab event to boost domestic tourism and support local fisherfolk affected by weaker export demand. Mayor Matthew Louis Malacon said about 700 kilograms of blue swimming crabs were sold during the first “Sabado Nights” event…
Photo courtesy of PNP The Philippine National Police (PNP) confiscated about Php 6.99 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in separate operations in Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Sur from August 1 to 2. Police arrested two suspects and recovered 122 master cases of cigarettes during the operations. Authorities also seized a vehicle and an…