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Korean blockchain firm eyes tourism, recreation projects in Bataan freeport

A South Korean blockchain and financial technology company has committed to pursue real estate, tourism, and recreation-oriented projects in this free port, the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan announced late Wednesday, July 1.

BFAR earns highest COA audit rating for 4th straight year

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has secured the Commission on Audit’s Unmodified Audit Opinion, the highest audit rating, for the fourth consecutive year.

Seed No. 29 Eala faces No. 13 Paolini of Italy in Round of 16

WHETHER she’s falling down like the London Bridge or standing tall like the Victoria Memorial at Buckingham Palace, Alexandra “Alex” Eala will swing and slug it out against whoever stands in her way in a bid to crack Wimbledon’s Last 8. Against champions one after another it may be, including Olympic gold medalist Jasmine Paolini […]

Van Sickle, Nxled clash with Creamline in PVL opener in Ilagan, Isabela

IN HER FIRST chance playing for the Nxled Chameleons early this year, Brooke Van Sickle needed time to mesh well and adjust to her newfound team and system. Expect her to be better this time around. The 28-year-old PVL champion and MVP should come in with more fire when Nxled shoots for a franchise-best performance […]

Biado nips Gallito to top Indonesia Open 10-Ball tilt

THEY say good players are always lucky. It was the case of Filipino world champion Carlo Biado, who escaped past an upset-conscious countryman Paolo Gallito with a hill-hill 10-9 victory on Saturday and ruled the Predator PBC International Indonesia Open 10-Ball in Jakarta, Indonesia. On the brink of being slain by the youthful Mr. Gallito […]

She belongs

For years, Alex Eala’s breakthroughs have been described in terms of firsts. First Filipina to win a junior Grand Slam singles title. First from the Philippines to crack the WTA Top 100. First to reach a WTA final. Each milestone was duly celebrated, yet each also carried an unspoken qualifier: promise. Wimbledon has now rendered […]

Vendor arrested in Tacloban for alleged sexual abuse of pet dog

TACLOBAN CITY — A 50-year-old vendor was arrested by police after he was allegedly caught sexually abusing a pet Dachshund in Tacloban City shortly before midnight on Saturday. The police report said the suspect was invited by one of the complainant's family members to join a drinking session before the incident unfolded. The suspect excused himself to use the comfort room, but moments later the complainant and her daughters heard their brown female Dachshund crying loudly. “The fami

Alex Eala earns praise from tennis legend Billie Jean King

MANILA, Philippines — Billie Jean King, the tennis legend who helped pave the way for equality in women’s sports, has praised Filipina star Alex Eala following her historic run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. King met Eala after the 21-year-old stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek, 7-6, 6-2, in the third round last Saturday (Manila time), becoming the first Filipino to reach the Round of 16 at Wimbledon. “What a treat to spend some time with Alex Eala, fresh off her hist

Super Typhoon Bavi threat prompts preparations across Marianas, home to 70,000 Filipinos

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — Thousands of Filipinos living in the Mariana Islands are bracing for the impact of Super Typhoon Bavi. The Marianas—comprising Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands—are home to an estimated 70,000 Filipinos, many of whom work in the construction, tourism, healthcare, retail, and service sectors. Residents and businesses across Saipan began extensive storm preparations ahead of the Marianas' second super typhoon in a little

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centers and made last-minute preparations on Sunday, hours before a "super typhoon" was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area from early Monday with winds of 260 kilometers per hour (160 miles per hour) — equivalent to a category 5 hurricane — and gusts of up to 315 kph. The National Weather Service called the typhoon "very dangero

Maria Sharapova hails Alex Eala as ‘A Star’ after historic Wimbledon upset

MANILA, Philippines — Years after Alex Eala once asked tennis icon Maria Sharapova for a photo, the former world No. 1 is now among those celebrating the Filipina’s rise on the sport’s biggest stage. Eala etched her name in history after stunning defending champion and world No. 1 Iga Świątek in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2, to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Sharapova, a five-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, was quick to acknowledge the br

20x Profit in Two Years: How Reddog's 'K-Snack' Model Is Scaling Fast in South East Asia

Revenue doubles for a second straight year; operating profit surges more than twentyfold to an unusually high ~20% margin Singapore entity launched in April, first store opens in August; ASEAN's 600-million market in sight, with an IPO under review for the first half of 2027 SINGAPORE, July 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Reddog, the Korean street-food ("bunsik") brand that has brought tteokbokki and Korean-style corn dogs to Indonesian consumers, has emerged as a standout high-growth, high-margin model

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. What to know about the wedding

NEW YORK — Your English teacher and your gym teacher are married. And we finally know a few more details surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden. Adam Sandler officiated, which both delighted and confused those who had been guessing who would have the high honor. Swift's brother Austin Swift served as her man of honor, and Kelce's brother and podcast co-host Jason Kelce served as the groom's best man. The event was attended by hundreds of celebrities, a

North Korea's Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests

SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests this week of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and "electronic warfare means," state media reported Sunday. The naval vessel was notably the one that tipped over last year during its launch ceremony, but later repaired. The tests took place on Friday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said, less than two weeks after another 5,000-tonne destroyer, the Choe Hyon entered military se

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Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial

SALT LAKE CITY — Charlie Kirk's widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder. The five-day preliminary hearing that starts Monday will be the first time members of Kirk's family are in the Utah courtroom with defendant Tyler Robinson. The hearing will be livestreamed. Robinson turned himself in after the shooting. Prosecutors allege th

Parts of Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite to have water interruptions this week

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite will have water interruptions this week due to scheduled maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday. Manila Water said that in Rizal, some areas in Brgy. San Jose, Antipolo will have no water on July 7-8 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. because of looping activities along Marcos Highway. Maynilad meanwhile said that in Valenzuela City, some locations in the village

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Swiatek doesn't care about results after Wimbledon exit

LONDON, United Kingdom — Iga Swiatek said she does not "care anymore about the results" and is just focused on regaining her best form after suffering a shock Wimbledon third-round loss to Alexandra Eala on Saturday. The Polish third seed's title defence was halted by Eala at the All England Club, just weeks after the four-time French Open champion bowed out in the last 16 at Roland Garros. But Swiatek insisted she was happier with her game in London than she was in the French capital. "I

PSC chairman Gregorio pushes for a pioneering Philippine Sports University

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio has unveiled a bold proposal to establish the country’s first Sports University under the University of the Philippines (UP) system, a pioneering initiative that seeks to transform Philippine sports from a pastime into a national industry of pride, education, and enterprise. Speaking before the graduating class of the UP College of Human Kinetics at the Varsity Training Center, Gregorio challenged the

Eala eyes repeat over Paolini in Wimbledon QF bid

MANILA, Philippines — Aiming to extend her historic Wimbledon run to the quarterfinals, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala looks to repeat over Italian Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club likely Monday evening in Manila. The specific court and time of the round of 16 match had not been revealed as of writing. World No. 32 Eala first faced No. 17 Paolini last February at the 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships, where the former took a 6-1,

Burgos eyes PH Islands Series’ double at 5150 Bohol

MANILA, Philippines — Erika Burgos returns to familiar and winning ground on July 12, aiming to make history as the first two-leg champion of the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series while leading a star-studded international field in the Sun Life 5150 Bohol. The national triathlete and Southeast Asian Games gold medalist heads back to the beachfront of The Bellevue Resort in Panglao, Bohol where she has enjoyed multiple victories, drawing confidence from past success

Man climbs Eiffel Tower, hangs US flag on America's big birthday

PARIS, France — A man climbed the Eiffel Tower on Saturday and draped the US flag on Paris's emblematic landmark on the 250th anniversary of American independence, police said. The man was spotted in the afternoon climbing the tower between the second and third floors and hanging the Stars and Stripes. He was arrested and the forecourt, as well as the second and third floors, were evacuated for a while. The climber gave no explanation for his motives, police said. The flag was taken down.