Ten-time PCA Open champion Marian Capadocia proved that pedigree outweighs rankings on Tuesday, dismantling eighth seed Althea Ong, 6-2, 6-3, to secure a quarterfinal berth in the Palawan Open 2026 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. The 30-year-old veteran, coming off a dominant opening-round...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is coordinating an emergency overhaul of Palawan’s fragile power infrastructure after a system-wide blackout cut electricity in the tourist-heavy island province last week. State agencies—including the National Power Corp. (NPC), National Transmission Corp.,...
The top guns of the Palawan Open 2026 unleashed an overwhelming display of power and resolve during Sunday 's kickoff, dismantling their unfancied rivals to signal a ruthless start to the blue-ribbon event at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Bannering the heavy-handed onslaught was top seed...
The Palawan Open 2026 takes center stage Sunday, May 24, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, featuring a ₱2-million total prize pool and an international cast with the event envisioned as the cornerstone of a nationwide movement to revitalize the sport from the grassroots up to the elite global...
The Palawan Group of Companies, the country’s most trusted pawnshop and remittance provider, has formalized a strategic partnership with BDO Unibank, Inc., one of the Philippines’ largest banks, to expand access to faster, more convenient, and more efficient financial services nationwide. The...
Eric Jed Olivarez is hitting peak form ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural Palawan Open 2026, battling through a grueling qualifying campaign to secure a quarterfinal berth in the M15 Luan Jian An Open in China. Olivarez displayed immense grit in Lu’an, outlasting ATP-ranked opponents in...
Local tennis continues its upward surge as the Palawan Open 2026 fires off on May 24 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center, promising one of the most competitive and record-setting editions of the championship in recent years. Featuring an international cast and a ₱2 million prize pool, the...
A prison facility worth P480 million is set to rise in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan as the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) continue to address congestion of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. led the groundbreaking ceremony of the construction...
Philippine and allied forces staged a large-scale coastal defense drill on Monday, April 27, simulating an enemy amphibious landing in a town facing the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the United States Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has installed a new commander of the Western Command, a Palawan-based unit responsible for operations in the country’s western maritime territories, including the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. presided over the change of...
When we speak of modern-day heroes, what often comes to mind are the OFWs and medical frontliners. However, ordinary Filipinos who demonstrate resilience in the face of life’s challenges can also be considered heroes. Among them are our kasambahays. More than helpers, they are pillars of...
The remains of a former councilor who was killed in a plane crash in Palawan on Maundy Thursday, April 2, are now in Muntinlupa. Former Muntinlupa councilor Allan Rey Camilon, 49, and another pilot were killed when their plane crashed in Coron, Palawan. His wife, current Muntinlupa District 1...
