Philippines

Women’s tennis top seed Alexandra Eala ousted in Asian Games semi-finals

A dejected Alexandra Eala during her shock loss to Tatiana Prozorova in last week’s Singapore Tennis Open. She was upset again by a lower-ranked player in the Asian Games semi-finals on Oct 1.

Philippines sends largest ship, aircraft to drive away Chinese vessel in waters near Taiwan

The Philippine Coast Guard said the 97m BRP Teresa Magbanua and an aircraft were deployed against the Chinese vessel.

Alexandra Eala storms into Asian Games semi-finals to thrill adoring fans

Philippines Alexandra Eala played at the WTA Singapore Tennis Open before heading to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Rain dampens Eala fans’ spirits as Filipino tennis star makes Nagoya debut behind closed doors

Fans of Alex Eala show their support after she defeated Caty McNally in Toronto.

Philippines accuses China of obstructing resupply mission in South China Sea

A China Coast Guard ship on the horizon through a telescopic view in Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea on Feb 21.

Philippines pardons drug mule Mary Jane Veloso repatriated by Indonesia

Former death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso’s case sparked an uproar in the Philippines that forced Manila and Jakarta to strike a deal.

Ohashi eyes world title after swim world mark, gymnast Yulo clinches career grand slam

Japan’s Shin Ohashi celebrating after winning the men’s 200m breaststroke in a world record at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sept 24.

Filipino trailblazer Carlos Yulo adds Asian Games gold to Olympic success in gymnastics

Filipino gymnast celebrates after winning the floor exercise gold at the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Filipino folklore takes centre stage in DreamWorks’ animated film Forgotten Island

Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano) in Forgotten Island.

Thailand’s Puripol ‘Angel’ Boonson gearing for take-off with Asian Games sprint double

Thai sprinter Boonson Puripol celebrating after winning the 100m final at the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 11, 2025.

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