ANTIPOLO CITY, Philippines — Pediatrician Philip “Dok Bong” Acop secured a decisive victory in the special election for Antipolo City’s 2nd District, defeating several opponents including the candidate endorsed by Sara Duterte. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially proclaimed Acop as the winner on March 15 after the manual counting of ballots from 348 clustered…
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The chilly weather intensified in the country’s summer capital after the temperature dropped to 9 degrees Celsius at around 5 a.m. on Saturday, marking the coldest temperature recorded in the Philippines so far in 2026, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Weather experts said the drop…
MANILA — The Philippine government is alerting its citizens in California after the FBI warned of a potential Iranian attack on the U.S. West Coast. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Thursday, “Kapag may ganiyan na mga impormasyon, kailangan din maghanda ang ating bansa para sa ating mga kababayan. Hindi po ito maaring ipagsawalang bahala o…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala’s impressive campaign at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells came to an end on Wednesday, as she was defeated by Czech player Linda Noskova, 6-2, 6-0, in the Round of 16. Noskova controlled the match from the start, dominating the rallies with precise and aggressive baseline…
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is set to face Czech player Linda Noskova in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, later today. The match, scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. Philippine time, promises an exciting showdown as Eala aims to secure a spot in the…
