CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The United Nations Development Programme has recognized former Occidental Mindoro Rep. Josephine Ramirez-Sato as a “Champion of Change.” It is a special recognition for individuals who play a catalytic role in policy processes and act as true agents of change....
BACOLOD CITY – Barangay Granada bagged another grand slam after winning in the 45th MassKara Festival street dance and arena competition here on Sunday, Oct. 27. BARANGAY Granada bagged another grand slam after winning the title in this year’s MassKara Festival street dance and arena...
In a matter of one week, Alex Eala is back on the semifinal round, this time in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) W25 Aldershot GB Pro Series after beating American Jenna Defalco in dominant style, 6-1, 6-2, on Friday, Aug. 18 (Manila time) in Great Britain. Alex Eala (AFP) The...
Alex Eala made swift work of Australia's Arina Rodionova, 6-2, 6-3, to clinch her second International Tennis Federation (ITF) title this year at the W25 Roehampton on Sunday night, Aug. 13, in Great Britain. Alex Eala wins her second ITF title this year in Great Britain. (Alex Eala Facebook)...
Alex Eala reached her second finals appearance this year after surviving third seed Arianne Hortono of the Netherlands, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-1, in the W25 Roehampton on Saturday night, Aug. 12 in Great Britain. Alex Eala reaches her second finals appearance this year in the Great Britian...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Alex Eala outlasted Kristine Dmitruk of Belarus, 6-2, 7-5, to barge into the main draw of the Thailand Open on Sunday, Jan. 29, at the True Arena in Hua Hin. Alex Eala needed to win two matches to enter the Thailand Open main draw round. (From Thailand Open Facebook page) The...
Alex Eala By NIKOLE JAVIER Filipina tennis star Alex Eala will be playing her first pro-level match in the 2023 Australian Open. The junior Grand Slam champion, who clinched her first singles title in the 2022 US Open Juniors, has made it to the qualifying rounds of the Jan. 16-29...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has been championing the cause of nations reeling from the effects of climate change, and has the moral ascendancy to do so. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Camarines Sur 2nd...
Angel Thoughts Conrad Manila recently recognized six outstanding Filipinos as "Champions of Sustainability" for their commitment and meaningful contribution to the social, environmental and commercial welfare of various communities. The hybrid recognition was held in celebration of the coming...
Former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo can accept the possibility of him not winning a Senate seat in the upcoming May 9 polls. Salvador Panelo What he won't be able to accept is for the country's children with disability (CWDs) to not have a champion for their cause in the Senate...
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) emerged as this year’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Champion”, placing second runner-up in the agencies category. (MTRCB Facebook page) The Presidential Communications Operations Office-Freedom of Information-Project Management...
Editorial Andres Bonifacio shares with Jose Rizal the distinction of being honored on a non-working holiday for his contribution to the shaping of a national identity among Filipinos. While Rizal is honored on the date of his martyrdom, the Bonifacio commemoration coincides with his birthday. Born...