Day: July 29, 2025

Manila: The Philippines is striving to continue its progression in the promotional ranking of the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Zone next year. The national team, featuring Eric Jed Olivarez, AJ Lim, Arthur Craig Pantino, and doubles specialists Ruben Gonzales and Francis Casey Alcantara, recently earned promotion to Group III. This success followed a series of triumphs, including a decisive 2-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan during the Group IV qualifying matches held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to Philippines News Agency, the team was guided by coaches Joseph Lizardo and Johnny Arcilla, both of whom have previously competed in the Davis Cup. Olivarez

Northern samar: Northern Samar 2nd District Representative Edwin Ongchuan pledged to spearhead initiatives that will enable the province to benefit from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s comprehensive agricultural and coconut development plan, highlighted in his fourth State of the Nation Address. According to Philippines News Agency, Ongchuan emphasized that the President’s announcement presents a significant opportunity for the people of Northern Samar, who primarily rely on agriculture for their livelihood. Ongchuan stated, “Our farmers deserve the support and resources to thrive, and this strategic initiative can transform our agricultural landscape. I am dedicated to ensuring that our local communities fully

Manila: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a Chinese woman at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for posing as a Filipino. The woman, identified as Wang Xiujin, was detained upon her arrival from Guandong, China, on July 13. She was reportedly using the Filipino name Cassia Palma Poliquit in her business dealings. According to Philippines News Agency, the arrest followed an intelligence report received by the NBI, revealing Wang’s false identity. The NBI discovered that Wang had obtained a Philippine passport and a Certificate of Live Birth under the assumed name. These documents were issued by the

Manila: The Larga Pilipinas cycling tournament has been rescheduled to a later date due to the severe effects of the inclement weather over the past weeks. The six-day race, originally scheduled to start on Aug. 2, will now kick off on Nov. 29. According to Philippines News Agency, Larga Pilipinas operations head Snow Badua discussed the decision during Tuesday’s Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) forum at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. Badua explained that many areas in Northern Luzon, especially in the Cordilleras, are currently isolated due to heavy rains, making it necessary to

Iloilo city: Iloilo City Lone District Representative Julienne Baronda commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his directive to conduct a comprehensive audit of flood-control projects executed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. “His reiteration of the proscription against graft and corruption involving infrastructure projects is a great move. You know that if you have nothing to hide and do not engage in graft, you would welcome this type of anti-corruption measure. Accountability in infrastructure is a welcome development,” Baronda stated in a statement on Tuesday. According