Day: June 29, 2025

Manila: A fundraising dinner and fashion show in support of Alas Pilipinas and the country’s hosting of the FIVB Men’s World Championship in September was held at Foro de Intramuros Saturday night. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, co-chairperson of the local organizing committee (LOC) and chair emeritus of the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, emphasized the role of sports in shaping the values necessary for building a strong nation. According to Philippines News Agency, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano highlighted that sports serve as a powerful tool for instilling values such as teamwork, discipline, and sacrifice. These values, he noted, extend beyond athletics

Jakarta: More than 30,000 runners from over 50 countries participated in the 2025 Jakarta International Marathon in Indonesia on Sunday, according to state-run media. The marathon commenced in the morning in Jakarta, with 31,000 domestic and international runners taking part in the event. According to Philippines News Agency, the Antara News Agency reported that Gov. Pramono Anung noted the diverse participation, stating, “Participants in the Jakarta International Marathon came from 51 countries.” The marathon has been a yearly event since its inception in 2013, attracting runners from across the globe. To facilitate the marathon, authorities closed 32 roads in Jakarta,

Quezon city: Encouraged by the successful planting of some 9 million trees over the past eight years in critical watershed areas across the country, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI), and other private partners are targeting the planting of 15 million more trees by 2030. According to Philippines News Agency, Melandrew Velasco, MTFI president, announced that private institutional partners, notably San Miguel Corporation, Maynilad, and Manila Water, will be honored during a Recognition and Awarding Ceremonies at the Celebrity Club in Quezon City on July 2. This event will coincide with the 2025 A

New york: American athletic footwear and apparel corporation Nike has said it anticipates an additional USD1 billion in costs due to tariffs imposed under the US’ Trump administration, as the company seeks to shift production away from China. According to Philippines News Agency, Nike’s Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Friend, stated during the company’s earnings briefing that these tariffs represent a significant cost challenge. “With the new tariff rates in place today, we estimate a gross incremental cost increase to Nike of approximately USD1 billion. We intend to fully mitigate the impact of these headwinds over time,” Friend said. Last year,

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday offered words of encouragement to tennis sensation Alex Eala, following her record-breaking run at the Lexus Eastbourne Open, where she became the first Filipino to reach a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 250 singles final. Despite narrowly missing the title in a tense three-set showdown, the President reminded Eala – and the nation – that her journey is far from over. According to Philippines News Agency, Eala held four championship points in the final set before ultimately falling to Australia’s Maya Joint, 4-6, 6-1, 6(10)-7. But in the eyes of the President, her