Philippines Business News

Alex Eala secures P19.4M payday despite heartbreaking US Open exit

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala may have fallen short in her bid to reach the US Open fourth round, but her impressive run in Flushing Meadows still yielded a sizable payout of $310,000, or approximately P19.4 million. Eala’s campaign came to an agonizing close at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after a grueling three-set battle against her close friend and rival, world No. 14 Iva Jovic of the United States. Despite forcing a decider and taking a 4-2 lead in the third fr

Competitors dig deep in Hungarian grave-digging contest

NYERGESUJFALU, Hungary — Like death itself, this was no joke. A grave-digging contest in a Hungarian cemetery may sound like the opening line of a comedy sketch. It proved to be anything but as 38 competitors grabbed picks and shovels on Saturday. The Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators organizes the contest to showcase the grave-digging trade and its skills, and shake off death-related taboos. The dry summer-baked soil in the public cemetery in Nyergesújfalu

Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part

NEW YORK — Pretty much everyone on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York must audition — even the snake who will briefly take center stage in an upcoming adaptation of a Mozart classic. In charge of deciding who gets the s-s-s-s-starring reptilian role is Zoe Ziegfeld, a carnival performer-turned-opera actor cast as the snake handler in the Met's version of "Così fan tutte," inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s. Ziegfeld takes each snake, lets it slither and wrap around

In 'Primetime,' Robert Pattinson takes on the 'irresistible' role of Chris Hansen

VENICE, Italy— Robert Pattinson didn't set out to play Chris Hansen in "Primetime." But somewhere along the way, it just became "irresistible." "I was trying to mold the part to be the best part to play for somebody else, and then I got more and more attached to it," Pattinson said Saturday at the Venice Film Festival, where the film had its world premiere and sparked a 9-minute standing ovation. The 40-year-old English actor started out as a producer on the film about the NBC Dateline sho

Eala exits US Open, falls to Jovic anew

MANILA, Philippines — For the third time in as many matches, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala bowed to American Iva Jovic, losing steam in their US Open third-round encounter, 5-7, 6-3, 5-7, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York Sunday morning in Manila. Eala forced a decider and took control of the third set to take a 4-2 lead but lost steam as Jovic found another gear to win three games in a row for a 5-4 lead. World No. 18 Eala held serve to extend the match but No. 14 Jovic likewise held

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Senate can proceed with impeachment vote — lawmaker

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court can proceed with a vote on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte even if its conviction threshold is challenged before the Supreme Court, a member of the House prosecution team said Sunday. Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonzo Adiong, the panel’s spokesman, issued the statement as senators debated whether the constitutional requirement of a two-thirds vote should stay at 16 under the circumstances of Duterte’s im

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Go pushes for stronger disaster readiness, safer evacuation centers

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated the need to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and ensure safer, more resilient temporary shelters as he extended assistance to more than a thousand families affected by flooding brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat in Bulacan. The relief activity in Hagonoy, Bulacan was part of Go’s continuing efforts to assist communities affected by severe weather, addressing some of the immediate need

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Verizon Waives Charges for Hurricane Lowell, Prepares Network in Hawai'i

At a glance Customer relief offer: We are waiving calling, texting and data charges on Kaua’i to help our consumer and small business customers connect with loved ones.Strengthened network infrastructure: We have prepared our Hawai’i network with backup generators, satellite assets, and pre-staged equipment designed for reliability during severe weather.Satellite messaging: Verizon customers can maintain essential communications via satellite, allowing compatible phones to send text messages or

Cloudy skies, scattered rains and thunderstorms forecast in Metro Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasted cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms in Metro Manila and other areas because of the southwest monsoon. Based on its 24-hour forecast issued at 4 a.m. on Sunday, the other areas were the Ilocos Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Western Visayas, central Luzon except Bataan and Zambales, Mimaropa except Occidental Mindoro, Rizal, Laguna, and Ant

James Altucher: The Biggest Deception in Tech Is Hiding in Plain Sight, and Elon Musk Built It

A new free presentation makes the case that a document filed with the government exposes Musk's real plan, one the veteran investor says has been disguised as something far more ordinary. Baltimore, MD, Sept. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elon Musk has built his reputation on doing things loudly. Tech investor James Altucher believes his most important move is the one he has worked hardest to keep quiet. In a newly released free presentation, Altucher argues that Musk has pulled off a kind of mis

US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after saying warships were targeted with ballistic missiles

CAIRO — US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy warships were targeted with ballistic missiles, the American military said Saturday, warning that it would “if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.” Experts called it a dangerous escalation after Iran’s previous attacks at sea targeted commercial shipping. The strikes — a day after US President Donald Trump sought to minimize the conflict as “small potatoes” — k

Trump’s first major midterm money move: A $10M Texas Senate ad blitz

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey — The political group associated with President Donald Trump is spending $10 million on television and digital advertisements in the Texas Senate race, according to a Saturday filing with the Federal Election Commission. This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico, a 37-year-old state representative. T

Palace: PNP carries out its mandate in accordance with the law

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang defends heightened security measures at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court after the court issued an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte. This comes after Duterte said she felt that she would be killed, noting she has documented threats and harassments made by the police since 2023. “I have documented threats and harassment since 2023. I fear for my children. I do not feel they are safe if I am with them,” she said in a s

Aki Chong Introduces Modern Consulting Service Combining Visual Mapping Tools and Psychological Guidance

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aki Chong has announced the development of a new 1-on-1 consulting service designed to support modern professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-pressure individuals navigating career transitions, life turning points, and complex relationship crises. The service integrates psychological communication techniques with visual mapping to offer practical, actionable problem-solving strategies, distinguishing itself from traditional esoteric practi

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Putin meets US envoys for Ukraine war talks

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on ending more than four years of war in Ukraine in the Kremlin Saturday, ahead of their first visit to Kyiv expected on Sunday. Both Russia and Ukraine vowed not to strike each other's capitals for three days during the negotiations, as Washington tries to revive US-led talks to end Europe's worst conflict since World War Two. US President Donald Trump earlier said his son-in-law Kushner a

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Omar Duterte calls Sara arrest warrant 'political harassment'

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City 2nd District Rep. Omar Duterte described the arrest warrant issued against Vice President Sara Duterte as a “clear act of political harassment,” accusing the government of using its power to silence people. “My heart breaks to see what is happening to our country today. The recent issuance of a warrant of arrest against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte is a clear act of political harassment,” Omar said in a statement Saturday. He said