Day: July 13, 2025

Manila: Mikaela Joy de Guzman and Jewel Angelo Albo emerged as champions in the singles division of the 2025 Philippine National Badminton Open held Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila. De Guzman, representing Ateneo de Manila University, clinched her third consecutive women’s singles title with a straight-sets victory over Christel Rei Fuentispina, 21-13, 21-18. “I’m very happy with my performance this year. The only challenge I had was the pressure of defending my title,” said de Guzman, who received the gold medal from Philippine Sports Commission chairperson Patrick Gregorio during the awarding ceremony. According to Philippines News Agency,

Brussels: Regarding the announcement of United States tariffs at 30 percent as of Aug. 1, the European Union “remains ready to continue working towards an agreement” with the US “by August 1,” but will take “all necessary measures to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures, if necessary.” This was stated in a statement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. According to Philippines News Agency, von der Leyen emphasized the potential disruption that the proposed 30 percent tariffs on EU exports could cause to key transatlantic supply chains. She noted that such disruptions would negatively affect

Manila: Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday called on Filipinos to remain united in asserting the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea, as the nation marked the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award that invalidated China’s sweeping claims in the region. Romualdez, who served as Speaker in the 19th Congress, highlighted the significance of the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague as a pivotal affirmation of the Philippines’ maritime entitlements under international law. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez stated that the West Philippine Sea belongs to the Filipino people,

Bohol: Cebuanos Matthew Justine Hermosa and Karen Manayon displayed strong performances to secure victory at the Sun Life 5150 Bohol triathlon held on Panglao Island. The Talisay City athletes, under the guidance of national coach Roland Remolino, excelled in the Olympic-distance race comprising a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run, also achieving success in their respective age group divisions. According to Philippines News Agency, Hermosa, who previously clinched gold in the aquathlon mixed relay event at the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, emerged as the men’s overall champion with a time of 2:02:45, covering the

Jakarta: Indonesia has secured potential food and beverage deals worth USD2.22 million at the Manila Food and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX) 2025, underscoring the Philippines’ keen interest in Indonesian products. This development highlights a promising export opportunity for Indonesia’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). According to Philippines News Agency, Martin Pandapotan Hutabarat, the trade attach© at the Indonesian Embassy in Manila, emphasized in a written statement that these potential transactions reflect the Philippine market’s robust interest in Indonesian food and beverage products. This enthusiasm can be leveraged to tap into new export opportunities. The Indonesian Pavilion at MAFBEX showcased a