RIYADH (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) "Everywhere you look in Saudi Arabia, you can see growth and progress and...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favorite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) President and Chief Executive Officer Rafael Consing Jr. believes that a probable investment by the sovereign fund into the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will be profitable, as well as bring stability to the grid and power communities across...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal on Sunday, Jan. 7, pulled out of the Australian Open with a "micro tear on a muscle" barely a week after making his comeback from a year-long injury absence, but said he remained positive. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) The 37-year-old had been out of...
The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) has plans to invest in the country’s energy sector, particularly in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), to lower energy costs and transform it into a more reliable and resilient grid to power communities. National Grid Corporation of...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal admitted on Friday, Jan. 5, he was "a little bit more scared than usual" after a fresh injury headache clouded his build-up to the Australian Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference after his loss against Australia's Jordan...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarterfinal to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday, Jan. 5. Australia's Jordan Thompson (left) and Spain's Rafael Nadal gesture after the former's win...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal said every day was an adventure as his comeback from injury gathered pace with an aggressive 6-1, 6-2 drubbing of Australian Jason Kubler at the Brisbane International on Thursday, Jan. 4. Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates victory after his men's singles match against...
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is gaining momentum, as its board has given the green light to the fund's capitalization scheme, the appointment of key management committee heads, and the selection of an interim fund manager. The Department of Finance (DOF) announced that the MIC Board,...
The Department of Finance (DOF) revealed that the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) held its first board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The meeting, documented in a DOF Facebook update, featured MIC President and CEO Rafael D. Consing, Jr., and Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, who acted as...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he beat former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, Jan. 2, calling it an "emotional and important day." Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his men's singles match...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal left the door ajar on Sunday, Dec. 31, to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia. Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference at the Brisbane International tennis...
