Alex Eala moved up in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings. From 248th, the Filipino tennis ace rose to 217th in the world as of Tuesday, August 22. Alex Eala PHOTO FROM EALA’S FB PAGE Eala, though, is still thee ranks lower than her career-best 214th. The 18-year-old leaped …

For Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes, their third and last preparatory friendly against Mexico at the Philsports Arena last Monday came and went almost as an afterthought. Moments after Gilas Pilipinas gave world No. 30 Mexico a big scare, 84-77, despite the absence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson …

Filipino pole vault ace Ernest John 'EJ' Obiena is set compete anew in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The pride of Tondo battles in the 35-man elimination round set at the National Athletics Center on Wednesday, August 23. Competition starts at 4:15 p.m. (Manila time), with the qualifiers …

National University takes on a familiar foe but in an unfamiliar spot, facing UST without its head coach and two key players as action in the V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge resumes on Wednesday, August 23 at the Paco Arena in Manila. The National University Bulldogs V-LEAGUE PHOTO The Bulldogs repulsed …

The United States of America (USA) men's national basketball team arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday, August 22. Filipino-American coach Erik Spoelstra AP PHOTO Led by coach Steve Kerr and players like Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, and Austin Reeves, Team USA landed at Balagbag Ramp of the …

Eight people who got trapped in a disabled cable car dangling high above a valley in Pakistan returned safely to the ground Tuesday after military commandos staged a daring and delicate rescue using helicopters and a makeshift chairlift. Caretaker prime minister applauds efforts by first responders and locals 8 rescued …

As Nova Scotia's population surges, a public education system that was once closing schools due to declining enrolment is now seeing some classrooms at capacity. Teachers are grappling with an influx of diverse students, many of whom don't speak much English. Halifax regional centre has added 8,000 students in the …

Even as a child star, Anne Curtis already knew the value of saving her hard-earned money. The new BPI endorser shared at the brand's media conference how at 12 years old, her mom brought her to a BPI branch in Boni — near their former home — to open her …

With the goal to cater to the needs of active and tireless Filipino moms, Supermama Lab, a Singaporean-owned Mom & Baby brand, unveils its Air Plus Wearable Breast Pumps. Its practical design and ease of use are intended to empower more moms to continue breastfeeding even after their three-month maternity …

The BRICS group of countries already includes two of the world's largest economies and about 40 per cent of its population, but at a meeting in Johannesburg this week, it will discuss possibly expanding its membership in a bid to expand the bloc's influence. Putin won't attend BRICS summit this …