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How Alex Eala Became a Symbol of the Philippines

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At only 21, the tennis phenom Alex Eala is likely already the best-ever player from Southeast Asia. Now she is seeking her first Grand Slam title at this summer’s U.S. Open.

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Trending In Economy

P7.2 trillion budget bill for 2027 filed

The bill containing the government’s spending plan worth P7.2 trillion for fiscal year has been formally filed before the House of Representatives. — August 27, 2026

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More on 2027 National Budget
  • Safeguards in place as gov’t eyes higher infra spending in 2027 Manila – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday assured the public that safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and irregularities — August 27, 2026

    sunstar.com.ph
  • CHED seeks P34.83B restoration in 2027 budget The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is asking Congress to restore a P34.83-billion funding gap in its proposed 2027 budget, while the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines separately criticized proposed reductions in the budgets of state universities and colleges (SUCs). — August 27, 2026

    gmanetwork.com
  • Lawmakers push higher PCO, PTV-4 budget for 2027 - Manila Standard A House leader has vowed to push for higher allocations for the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and its attached agencies, including government — August 28, 2026

    manilastandard.net
In Poverty

A record we should read carefully

The Philippine Statistics Authority’s latest numbers initially look like the best poverty statistics the country has produced in decades. Poverty incidence among individuals fell to 9.7 percent in 2025 — August 25, 2026

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In Technology

Meta, Roblox agree to child-safety measures sought by Philippines, minister says

Meta and gaming platform Roblox have agreed to strengthen child-safety protections ‌for Philippine users, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said on Thursday. — August 27, 2026

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In Business

Peso plunges past ₱62:$1 to new record low of ₱62.265

Demand for the safe-haven United States (US) dollar surged amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, sending the Philippine peso tumbling to a fresh historic low of ₱62.265 — August 28, 2026

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In Transportation

Two years and billions later, has NAIA finally leveled up?

NAIA now has self-check-in kiosks, biometric e-gates, a new premium lounge, and P78 billion remitted to government — but big changes still lie ahead with terminal reassignments and a Terminal 5 that's yet to be built — August 27, 2026

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