Alexzandria Gail Noceja delivered a dominant performance, defeating compatriot Alyzha Marabulas, 21–7, 21–11, to advance to the girls’ under-15 singles Round of 16 in the inaugural Philippine Junior International Series, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at...
Axl Cosio made a memorable debut after advancing to the Round of 32 of the boys ' U19 singles after a commanding 21-12, 21-15 victory over Maldives ' Mohamed Aydhin Anwar in the inaugural Philippine Junior International Series, presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, on Tuesday,...
Anthony Maldia showed some promise after placing second in the rapid Under-7 division of the 2nd Bangkok Summer International Chess Open in Bangkok, Thailand held recently. The six-year-old woodpusher posted 5.5 points out of the possible seven in his maiden international tournament, finishing just...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered all police commanders to strengthen compliance with human rights in all police operations as the country observes the 77th International Humanitarian Law Month this August. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said the directive was intended to...
The Department of National Defense (DND), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine Army (PA) on Monday, Aug. 3, pledged to continue upholding human rights as they opened the 77th observance of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month. Representing DND Secretary Gilberto C....
Razon-led global port giant International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) sustained its growth momentum in the first half despite the backdrop of the Middle East conflict, with net income rising 22 percent to nearly $590 million. Based on its regulatory disclosure on Monday, Aug. 3,...
Logistics giant United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) is looking to transfer some of its existing Hong Kong-based flights serving other countries to Clark International Airport, as it prepares to position the gateway as its next major logistics hub. In a notice dated July 31 seen by Manila Bulletin, UPS...
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has formally started the Swiss challenge for the ₱7-billion proposal to manage and upgrade the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA), as it issued a call to potential challengers to submit competing offers. In a bid bulletin dated July 31, the SBMA...
Vice President Sara Duterte renewed her criticism of the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the proceedings involving former President Rodrigo Duterte have exposed what she described as the tribunal 's "reputation, interests, and agenda." In an interview in The Hague on July 30,...
Vice President Sara Duterte disclosed that former President Rodrigo Duterte developed bed sores while under detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the condition remains a concern because of his age and diabetes. In an interview conducted on July 30 and released by the Office of...
Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has secured a 25-year extension of its concession to operate the country’s largest and most advanced international container terminal. In a disclosure on Thursday, July 30, ICTSI said it signed a renewal agreement with the...
Philippine goods exports and imports both reached record highs in the first half of 2026, defying disruptions from the Middle East war and persistent threats of higher United States (US) tariffs, with outbound shipments climbing to $46.72 billion and inbound purchases totaling $77.53 billion. The...
