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Alex Eala plant debut zu hause beim ersten Philippine Women’s Open
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Filipino-Tennisstar Alex Eala tritt beim allerersten WTA-125-Event in ihrer Heimat, dem Philippine Women’s Open, ab dem 26. Januar in Manila an. Sie trifft auf Russlands Alina Charaeva in der Runde der 32 und betont die Rolle des Turniers, Tennis lokalen Fans nahezubringen. Eala beschreibt das Erlebnis als surreal nach acht Jahren Abwesenheit von den Rizal-Memorial-Plätzen.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Die Iglesia ni Cristo wird vom 16. bis 18. November eine dreitägige Kundgebung im Rizal Park in Manila abhalten, angeblich um Transparenz und Rechenschaftspflicht in der Regierung zu fordern. Der National Parks Development Committee hat den Antrag der Gruppe genehmigt. Die lokale Regierung von Manila wird Unterstützung rund um den Veranstaltungsort bieten.