Philippine News

MANILA, October 28 ------ Alex Eala got a huge boost ahead of her Hong Kong Open campaign as the Filipina tennis ace notched a new WTA World Ranking career-best of No.51. Previously at No.53, this was a positive development for the 20-year-old who is currently teaming up with Chan Hao-Ching of Chinese Taipei in the doubles division against Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Kamilla Rakhimova. This was despite Eala falling to Moyuka Uchijima of Japan in the qualifying round of the WTA

October 28 ------ TEAM Liquid Philippines certainly saved the best for last. The Cavalry delivered a performance to remember, sweeping Aurora Gaming 4-0 in a dominant MPL Philippines Season 16 Grand Finals to secure back-to-back championships and move one step closer to completing the Golden Road dream. In Game 1, Team Liquid PH overpowered Aurora Gaming with a commanding 21-6 kill score, taking full control of major objectives, gold lead, and map pressure from start to finis

WASHINGTON, October 28 ------ Two US Navy aircraft crashed into the South China Sea in separate incidents officials said, with no fatalities reported. The first crash involved an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, which “went down in the waters of the South China Sea while conducting routine operations from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz,” according to a statement from the US Navy’s Pacific Fleet. All three crewmembers aboard the helicopter were recovered by search and rescue teams

MANILA, Philippines, October 28 ------ The peso weakened against the dollar for the eighth straight trading day yesterday, sinking to its lowest level in 10 months due to the renewed strength of the greenback, weaker local market sentiment and expectations of further monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Data from the Bankers Association of the Philippines showed the peso closed at 58.9 versus the dollar yesterday after shedding 27.5 centavos from Friday’s

October 28 ------ Leo Mhar Lobrido showed grit in the boxing ring to claim a spot in the semifinals and assure himself of a medal in the 3rd Asian Youth Games on Sunday at the Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir. It was another strong day for Team Philippines in Bahrain, as Princess Jay Ann Diaz and Jay-r Colonia lifted their way to bronze, and Alas Pilipinas marched on to the Final Four in volleyball. Lobrido overcame tense moments in the closing seconds of the third round to

October 28 ------ DWIGHT Ramos' Levanga Hokkaido extended their win streak to three with a sweep of Sendai 89ers at Hokkai Kitayell to move up the standings in the 2025-26 Japan B.League season. The Gilas Pilipinas star was sensational in the series, firing 18 points, three steals, and two rebounds in their 87-85 win on Saturday before following it up with a 19-point, five-assist performance in their 97-95 victory on Sunday which he capped with the game-winning steal and layu

MANILA, Philippines, October 28 ------ Nine senators are set to disclose their net worth today, in accordance with the move of the Office of the Ombudsman to restore public access to government officials’ statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN). Senate Secretary Renato Bantug said the senators who have agreed to give copies of their SALNs to the press are Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson, Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bam Aquino, Pia Cayetano, J

October 27 ------ The IMO’s International Maritime Organization’s Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ships wrapped up a week of closed-door meetings with observers agreeing there had been progress and a promising outlook for the future. Observers said the working group had been able to rise above the rancor of the prior week’s special session of MEPC (Marine Environment Protection Committee) and get back to work on the Net-Zero Framewor

October 27 ------ Japan is prepared to sign a memorandum with the United States providing additional details on the investment in shipbuilding that was continued in the countries trade talks. The Yomiuri Shimbun news outlet reports the signing is likely to happen on Monday, October 27, time to Donald Trump’s visit to Japan, which will also see the two countries’ leaders sign a memorandum for greater cooperation. Japan committed to an investment of $550 billion in the United S

October 27 ------ Sweden’s Minister of Civil Defense, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, and the Swedish Coast Guard are reporting that surveillance efforts detected a crewmember dumping trash into the Baltic. While a fairly minor offense, officials said it demonstrates the level of monitoring now underway and, after all, “the sea should be free of trash.” A Coast Guard aircraft on a routine patrol detected the offense. When asked how much, a spokesperson said it was enough that they could s

October 27 ------ Japanese classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (better known as ClassNK) has given a technology qualification (TQ) certificate for a component of South Korean shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries’ (SHI) autonomous navigation solution. As disclosed, the TQ—which is issued for solutions based on new concepts and designs that existing rules and standards cannot address—validated SHI’s “SAS-IBS,” which is a component of the company’s “Samsung Autonom

October 27 ------ Carlos Yulo added to his legend as he repeated as world champion in an apparatus for the first time. Yulo wrapped up his campaign in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, with a bang after striking gold in the men’s vault. Living up to his billing as the reigning Olympic vault champion, the 25-year-old Filipino averaged 14.866 points as he edged Armenia’s Artur Davtyan to reclaim the world title he won in the apparatus in the 202

MANILA, October 27 ------ The San Miguel Beermen spoiled the comeback hopes of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in Dubai for an 83-81 win in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup at the Coca-Cola Arena. June Mar Fajardo steered San Miguel to its second win in four games, with the nine-time MVP posting 17 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, while Kris Rosales stepped up in crunch time with two crucial three-pointers to complete his seven markers. “Medyo siksik yung sched

TORONTO, October 27 ------ Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 to tie their best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece. Coming off a three-hitter against Milwaukee in the National League Championship Series that was the first postseason complete game in eight years, Yamamoto retired from his final 20 batters. The pr

October 27 ------ PLDT was quick to get back on track with a 22-25, 25-23, 25-14, 25-16 recovery win over Farm Fresh in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference at Ynares Center II in Montalban, Rizal. It was the High-Speed Hitters’ turn to deal with an erstwhile unbeaten team in its first loss just four days removed from their surprising first taste of defeat at the hands of import-less Cignal. Savi Davison was brought back to life with 20 points and eight receptions. The Fil-Cana

October 27 ------ Star For All Seasons and Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto, fondly called "Ate Vi" by most, has been in the showbiz limelight since she was 10. After six decades and counting, she shows no signs of slowing down. Last Saturday, Oct. 25, Ate Vi was honored with the Best Actress recognition for "Uninvited" at the 27th Gawad PASADO Awards given by the Pampelikulang Samahan ng mga Dalubguro - a national organization of film educators, teachers, and academics from

MANILA, October 27 ------ Several Kapamilya stars won at the 27th Gawad PASADO Awards held at Manila Tytana Colleges in Pasay City. Among those recognized as winners were: • Jericho Rosales – PinakaPASADOng Aktor sa Telebisyon 2024 (Lavender Fields) • Janine Gutierrez – PinakaPASADOng Aktres sa Telebisyon 2024 (Lavender Fields) • Jodi Sta. Maria – PinakaPASADOng Aktres sa Telebisyon 2024 (Lavender Fields) • Zia Grace – PinakaPASADOng Batang Aktres sa Telebisyon (Saving Grace)

October 27 ------ Philippine screen icon Hilda Koronel makes her much-anticipated return to cinema with the world premiere of Jun Robles Lana’s “Sisa,” selected for the Official Competition of the 29th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF, Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival) this November. Renowned for her roles in Lino Brocka’s masterpieces “Insiang” and “Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag,” Koronel has been one of the country’s most celebrated actresses for over four decades befor

October 27 ------ Actress and singer Alexa Ilacad knows what it’s like to grow up under the spotlight. Starting her career at just eight years old on the kiddie sketch show “Goin’ Bulilit,” Ilacad has since evolved into one of her generation’s most versatile stars — known for her breakout roles in “The Killer Bride,” “Run to Me,” and “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso,” as well as her rising music career that showcases her soulful vocals and emotional songwriting. Now, the young star bri

KUALA LUMPUR, October 27 ------ President Marcos joined world leaders here at the opening of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, and met separately with leaders of Cambodia, Thailand, Canada, Japan, the European Union and the United Nations. Marcos, accompanied by First Lady Liza Marcos, was welcomed by the head of the host country, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. During the plenary session, Marcos stressed th