Day: March 27, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang expressed pride on Thursday following tennis teen sensation Alex Eala’s remarkable victory at the ongoing Miami Open. The 19-year-old Eala reached the semifinal round after defeating world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek early Thursday (PH time) at the Hard Rock Stadium. According to Philippines News Agency, Eala’s historic run also includes wins over unseeded American Katie Volynets, as well as two other Grand Slam champions: 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia and reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys of the United States. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Palace is delighted

Cotabato City: The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) announced Thursday that Muslim religious leaders would conduct the traditional moon sighting on Sunday evening to determine the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani and BDI officials will lead the observation in Cotabato City, following the Islamic tradition that requires visual confirmation of the new crescent moon. According to Philippines News Agency, Guialani emphasized the importance of the spiritual lessons gained during Ramadan and urged the community to await the official announcement before making any celebration plans. He stated, “As

Manila: The Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) is a perfect example of deals anchored on principles of inclusivity, equality, and social justice, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) said on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. made the remark in commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the signing of the landmark peace pact between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Galvez also stressed that the CAB embodies the hopes and dreams of the Bangsamoro people, noting that it is a realization of their

San Juan City: Around 1,029 low-income families are expected to benefit from the new housing project in San Juan City under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, Malaca±ang said Thursday. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced the Makabagong San Juan Pambansang Pabahay project as the first housing initiative in San Juan City under the 4PH Program. According to Philippines News Agency, the project aligns with the administration’s aim to provide decent and affordable housing to marginalized families. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban

Manila: Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Thursday called on the international community to take coordinated action against transnational criminal networks operating scam hubs in Southeast Asia. This appeal came after she personally welcomed several Filipinos, who were victims of human trafficking in Myanmar, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Hontiveros emphasized that the Philippine government cannot tackle this issue alone and urged governments and international bodies to work collectively to ensure the safety of citizens. She expressed gratitude to the Department of Migrant Workers, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, and the Department