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Alex Eala eyes home debut at inaugural Philippine Women’s Open
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
Filipino tennis star Alex Eala is set to compete in the first-ever WTA 125 event in her home country, the Philippine Women’s Open, starting January 26 in Manila. She faces Russia’s Alina Charaeva in the Round of 32 and emphasizes the tournament's role in introducing tennis to local fans. Eala describes the experience as surreal after an eight-year absence from the Rizal Memorial courts.
Alternative indie rock band Novocrane will make its debut at Rappler Live Jam in Manila tonight, Thursday, March 26, at 8 p.m. Led by Cebu-based artist Kai Sevillano, the band recently released its single 'Moshpit'. Viewers can catch it on Rappler's YouTube.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
A coalition of transport groups, commuters, and workers will stage a two-day strike on Thursday and Friday to demand stronger government action on surging fuel prices. Around 500,000 public utility vehicle drivers are expected to join. The Philippine National Police will deploy 50,000 personnel and provide free rides nationwide.
The image of the Black Nazarene returned to Quiapo Church at around 10:50 a.m. on January 10, 2026, concluding the longest Traslacion in history after nearly 31 hours. Millions of devotees joined the Feast of the Black Nazarene celebration, but the event saw several deaths and thousands of medical cases. Church officials expressed concerns over participant safety.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
Quiapo Church has announced road closures and alternative routes for the Black Nazarene Traslacion 2026, warning motorists of widespread traffic restrictions. Devotees are urged to plan their journeys early to avoid congestion in Manila.
Leilani Lacuna has filed complaints against Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and other officials over her alleged illegal removal as Liga ng mga Barangay president. She accused them of graft and usurpation of authority. The action stems from tensions following the 2025 elections.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
ستقيم كنيسة إيغليزيا ني كريستو تجمعًا لثلاثة أيام في حديقة ريزال بمانيلا، من 16 إلى 18 نوفمبر، ويُقال إنه للمطالبة بالشفافية والمساءلة في الحكومة. وقد وافقت لجنة تطوير الحدائق الوطنية على طلب الجماعة. وسيقدم حكومة مانيلا المحلية الدعم حول المكان.