Philippines

World No. 3 Jessica Pegula to join Alexandra Eala at Singapore Tennis Open

Jessica Pegula of the United States and world no. 3 returning a shot to Diana Shnaider at the Canadian Open on Aug 8.

Marcos sees ‘distinct possibility’ of joint oil and gas deal with China, but offers no timetable

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines forum at a hotel in Manila on Aug 14.

Habagat rains in the Philippines disrupt classes for 8.4 million learners across eight regions

The enhanced south-west monsoon, or habagat, has triggered rains and thunderstorms over parts of the Philippines.

Philippine President says he has yet to decide who to back as successor

Philippine presidents are limited by the country’s constitution to a single six-year term, with Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s term set to end in 2028.

‘I want to be Eala’: Philippine sensation sparks tennis boom at home

This photo taken on Aug 7 shows tennis rackets on a bench as children take part in a training session at Alabang Tennis Academy in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila.

Letter From San Mariano

How a northern Philippine town learnt to live with the world’s rarest crocodile

Amante Yog-yog Jr holds up a young Philippine crocodile that the Mabuwaya Foundation is protecting at San Mariano, Isabela, Philippines on July 28.

Bye shows how far Alexandra Eala has come in women’s tennis

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines acknowledging the crowd after losing to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte hit with criminal charge over Marcos ‘threat’

A video of Vice-President Sara Duterte is shown during her impeachment trial at the Philippine Senate in Pasay City, Metro Manila on July 22.

Jollibee cuts store, spending targets as cost pressures linger

Philippines-based fast-food giant Jollibee is known for its fried chicken and sweet spaghetti.

Philippines plans to borrow $69 billion in 2027 to revive economic growth

Heavy traffic in Quezon City, Metro Manila in the Philippines, which has been hurt by high oil prices sparked by the Middle East war and a corruption scandal.

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