PARIS (AP) — Ben Shelton beat Lorenzo Sonego for the second straight time at a Grand Slam this year, winning 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 under floodlights to reach the second round of the French Open on Sunday, May 25. The 13th-seeded American celebrated by eagerly waving his racket to the fans. “I...
Alex Eala faces Colombia 's Emiliana Arango in the main draw of the 2025 French Open on Sunday, May 25. Eala, who is celebrating her 20th birthday this Friday, May 23, eyes a fitting present for herself and a sweet revenge against her fellow unseeded Arango, who beat her, 6-2, 5-7, 1-6, in...
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, in collaboration with the Embassy of France to the Philippines, the French Foreign Trade Advisors, Philippines-France Business Council, Makati Business Club, and the Department of Trade and Industry, successfully hosted the...
LONDON (AP) — The nomination of Jannik Sinner for the Laureus sportsman of the year award was withdrawn Thursday, Feb. 27, because of the top-ranked tennis player's three-month ban for his two positive doping tests nearly a year ago. Italy's Jannik Sinner (AP) Laureus World Sports Academy...
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Andy Murray looks set to remain as Novak Djokovic’s coach likely through the French Open. Tennis icons Andy Murray, right, and Novak Djokovic (AP) The 24-time Grand Slam champion told the ATP Tour's in-house media channel Tuesday, Feb. 18, that Murray has agreed to stay on as...
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel shaking hands with Phylum Managing Partner Francois Gary (Embassy of France in Manila photo) The National Dairy Authority (NDA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), is teaming up with France-based food consultancy firm...
France on Monday, Dec. 9, inaugurated its new embassy premise in the Philippines in an event that coincided with the reopening of the Manila-Paris direct flight. France’s Secretary General for its Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Anne-Marie Descôtes, and French Ambassador to Manila Marie...
This year's gala is more than just an event; it celebrates the rich cultural heritage and the enduring friendship between France and the Philippines. As we gather in an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur, we honor the deep connections that bind our two nations, fostering collaboration,...
A French vessel is now in the Philippines as part of France's commitment to strengthen maritime cooperation with the country. French surveillance frigate Prairial on Tuesday, Oct. 22, docked at Cebu port for a port call that will last until Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of French Embassy in Manila It is...
The PEGASE mission, an annual French Air and Space Force-led deployment in the Indo-Pacific, has arrived in the Philippines, the French Embassy announced. France's Rafale fighter jets (Photo from French Embassy in the Philippines) "The #PEGASE24 mission has arrived at the Clark...
Ambassador Marie Fontanel of the Embassy of France and Micronesia leads the ribbong cutting ceremony with Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann, SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin, Decathlon Philippines Chief Executive Officer Hathaipat...
French Ambassador Marie Fontanel highlighted the core values of freedom, equality, and fraternity that bound the Philippines and France to have closer ties. Bastille Day parade in Paris (Photo from AFP via France Diplomacy X page) On Sunday night, July 14, at the celebration of the...
