An official from the United States Department of State assured the Philippines that more aid will be coming to the country despite the realignment of official foreign assistance by the second Trump administration. In a media roundtable at the US Embassy in Manila on Thursday, Sept. 4, Principal...
NEW YORK (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime got past Alex de Minaur, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4), at the U.S. Open across 4 hours, 10 minutes on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal — and second at Flushing Meadows. The No. 25-seeded Auger-Aliassime 's only other trip to...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. urged Filipinos to work together in building and sustaining peace as the nation marked Victory Day and the National Celebration of Philippine–American Friendship at Camp John Hay in Baguio City on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Teodoro...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. The second-seeded Spaniard beat Lehecka, 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, in the quarterfinals on Tuesday, Sept. 2, making some highlight-reel shots and putting his hand to his ear...
Despite recent pronouncements by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) that one more policy rate cut before year-end would maintain the “Goldilocks” level, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) still forecasts two more reductions at each of the two remaining Monetary Board (MB) interest rate...
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women 's tennis player in the world. Osaka dominated Coco Gauff, 6-3, 6-2, in their highly anticipated showdown Monday in Arthur Ashe Stadium....
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka smiled before her U.S. Open showdown against Coco Gauff began Monday, Sept. 1 — and after it ended. Between points, Osaka patted her left thigh and quietly told herself, almost in a whisper: “Come on. Come on.” Once the ball was in play, Osaka’s strokes were...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz hit a behind-the-back shot at the U.S. Open to win a point in a 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Arthur Rinderknech on Sunday, Aug. 31, that made the Spaniard the youngest man in the Open era to reach 13 Grand Slam quarterfinals. “Sometimes, I practice it. I 'm...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is exploring the launch of a loan program to mitigate the impact of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on domestic exporters. DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said her agency is gearing up to study a loan program for exporters, ranging from...
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniil Medvedev has split with longtime coach Gilles Cervara after a disappointing year in the Grand Slam tournaments ended with his meltdown in a first-round loss at the U.S. Open. Medvedev, the 2021 U.S. Open champion, and Cervara both posted messages Sunday, Aug. 31, on...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was cruising along in the U.S. Open 's third round, leading by a set and a break after taking 10 of the first 14 games in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, Aug. 29, when an awkward step while striking a forehand caused an issue with his right knee. The No....
NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic believes his tennis is still good enough to compete for a 25th Grand Slam title. It 's his body that has to show it can hold up. Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night, Aug. 29, and, at 38, become the oldest man...