MANILA (August 25) – Filipino tennis star Alex Eala made history at the US Open, defeating World No. 14 Clara Tauson of Denmark, 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (13-11), in a dramatic first-round match early Monday (Philippine time) at Flushing Meadows, New York. Ranked World No. 70, the 20-year-old Eala became the first Filipino to advance to the second round of the US Open seniors’ singles … [Read more...] about Alex Eala stuns World No. 14, advances to second round of US Open
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Bucana Bridge nears completion, set to open by year-end
DAVAO CITY (August 25) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the 1,340-meter Bucana Bridge Project over the Davao River is 94% complete and on track to open to motorists by the last quarter of 2025. In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain confirmed that the bridge’s superstructure has been completed, … [Read more...] about Bucana Bridge nears completion, set to open by year-end
DPWH District Engineer arrested for alleged bribery attempt on Batangas lawmaker
MANILA (August 25) – Police have arrested a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer in Batangas for allegedly attempting to bribe 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste to stop his investigation into questionable infrastructure projects in the province. In a report to Camp Crame on Monday, authorities identified the suspect as Abelardo Calalo, 51, … [Read more...] about DPWH District Engineer arrested for alleged bribery attempt on Batangas lawmaker
6 OFWs arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly faking dentists would get legal support from PH
MANILA (August 24) --- The Philippines will offer legal representation to six Filipinos jailed in Hong Kong for allegedly impersonating dentists. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac stated that Filipinos will be given legal representation. The DMW, the Philippine Consulate General, and other Philippine agencies have already provided for their visitation privileges. The … [Read more...] about 6 OFWs arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly faking dentists would get legal support from PH
Cotabato residents surrendered more rifles and bombs
COTABATO CITY (August 24) — On Thursday, August 21, residents of remote towns in Cotabato, which were previously the site of fatal conflicts between state security forces and Moro secessionist rebels, turned over 22 additional rifles and big homemade bombs to the Army. The Army’s 34th Infantry Battalion is currently in possession of the cache, which includes M16 and M14 … [Read more...] about Cotabato residents surrendered more rifles and bombs
