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Alex Eala eyes home debut at inaugural Philippine Women’s Open
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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.
Manila residents saw tree stumps along Quirino Avenue this week after 225 of 617 approved trees were felled for a skyway project.
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Following their announcement earlier this week, transport groups Manibela and Piston launched a three-day strike on April 15 protesting the government's limited service contracting program. Leaders criticized its narrow scope, while officials prepared aid including free rides, a P5-billion budget, and fuel discounts for affected commuters.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno led the groundbreaking for the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila College of Allied Health Sciences building yesterday. The project aims to address the country's shortage of doctors and other health workers. The five-story facility will rise within the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center complex in Malate.
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The Bureau of Customs will auction eight luxury cars once owned by the Discaya couple, plus two other vehicles, this month at the Port of Manila. This includes cars that failed to sell in two prior auctions. The seizure relates to a corruption probe into flood control projects.
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.
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Itoh Son, a photojournalist for the tabloid Saksi, died while covering the annual Traslacion procession on January 9. He was found unconscious and pulseless near Manila Police District Station 5, and though his pulse was briefly restored en route, he was declared dead on arrival at the hospital. His death serves as a reminder for media workers to prioritize health amid dedication.
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