Several efforts have been undertaken, particularly by big businesses, as calls for inclusiveness and diversity mount not just in the global arena but locally, as well. One of the Philippine conglomerates that take to heart this effort is the SM Group, which business interests span across multiple...
PARIS (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal is set to make his return to the ATP Tour on the clay courts of Monte Carlo next month, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday, March 12. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP/File photo) "You never know what he's going to do, but I saw him training with his coaches on a private...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal abandoned his planned ATP Tour comeback at the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, March 6, saying he was not ready for the demands of tournament tennis on the eve of his opening match in California. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) The Spanish icon's bombshell decision...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday, March 3, with a lively exhibition in Las Vegas won by Alcaraz, 3-6, 6-4, 14-12. Carlos Alcaraz poses with the trophy at The Netflix Slam at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Sunday, March 3, in Las...
The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), an entity that manages the sovereign wealth fund, said it plans to raise $1 billion for energy projects alone by the end of the year. On the sidelines of an economic forum hosted by the German Club Manila, MIC President and Chief Executive Officer Rafael...
MADRID (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, Feb. 14, was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete". Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP/File photo) The 37-year-old missed most of last year with a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said, as debate swirls about tennis's push into the conservative country. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (left) and Rafael Nadal of Spain (AFP/File photo) The Serb and the Spaniard, with...
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...
