The US Embassy in Manila has warned visa applicants against submitting fake documents or misrepresenting facts, saying such acts can lead to criminal prosecution, arrest, and a lifetime ban from entering the United States. In an X post on Saturday, Aug. 29, the embassy said it recently notified...
NEW YORK (AP) — After sitting out more than four months nursing an injured right wrist that caused him to miss the French Open and Wimbledon, Carlos Alcaraz didn 't decide to return for the U.S. Open to be anything less than his Grand Slam-winning self. “You’re going to see Carlitos...
There are buildings that preserve history, and there are those that were designed to tell a country’s story. The Coconut Palace has always belonged to the latter. Formally known as “Tahanang Pilipino,” it was conceived as a grand residence where visiting dignitaries could encounter the...
Alex Eala is scheduled to face a familiar rival in qualifier Mary Stoiana in the first round of the US Open in New York. This marks the second time the 17th-seeded Filipina is battling the 23-year-old American following their first meeting in 2024 at an International Tennis Federation (ITF)...
Filipino pride took the spotlight as Alex Eala and Fil-American NBA star Jordan Clarkson proudly showcased their culture during their meeting at the ongoing U.S. Open in New York. In a video posted on social media, the 21-year-old Eala shared a light moment with the New York Knicks guard as they...
NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka has appeared to be having fun everywhere but the tennis court lately. Her Instagram account is filled with photos where she is fashionably dressed in beautiful settings, or lounging in a bikini in relaxing ones. Life looks great. On the court, it 's as bad as...
NEW YORK (AP) — The bond market swung Friday as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation 's high inflation under control. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, dipped but not by much after economists said a speech by Chairman Kevin Warsh helped...
Demand for the safe-haven United States (US) dollar surged amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, sending the Philippine peso tumbling to a fresh historic low of ₱62.265 on Friday, Aug. 28, from the previous record of ₱61.888 just a day ago. The local currency slid to an intraday low of...
Malacañang assured the public that President Marcos will not enter into any deal with another country that would put the Philippines and its people at a disadvantage. "Nagsalita din po ang Pangulo, hindi maaaring gumawa ng anumang transaksyon na ang Pilipinas o mga Pilipino ang siyang madidehado...
No doubt, Alex Eala was a star after lighting up the U.S. Open even in an exhibition game. The 21-year-old Eala drew cheers from the rapturous crowd in her Stars of the Open appearance, where she battled and eventually bowed to her American friend Iva Jovic, 3-6, at the fabled Arthur Ashe Stadium...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea, the U.S. and Japan will go ahead with a trilateral military drill next month to better deal with North Korean nuclear threats, officials in Seoul said Friday, a day after North Korea vowed to retaliate against what it called U.S. hostilities. The...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his U.S. Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury. Along with some interesting opening-round matches, the draws for men 's and women 's singles Thursday, Aug....
