Sports & Entertainment
DigiPlus ESG push prepares for tighter rules
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has released its 2025 Integrated Report, laying the groundwork for compliance with stricter sustainability disclosure requirements ahead of the 2026 reporting cycle.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala serves up Forbes honor
Filipina tennis wunderkind Alexandra Eala just scored another ace—landing a coveted spot on Forbes’ 2026 “30 Under 30 Asia” list. At 20, she’s proving that tennis isn’t just about rackets and serves—it’s about breaking records and turning heads worldwide.
PAGCOR remits P5.67B dividend to government
The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) has received a P5.67-billion dividend remittance from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, boosting government coffers as the state seeks additional fiscal resources to cushion the economy from global uncertainties.
SM Prime, Ticketmaster launch PH digital ticketing platform
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has partnered with Ticketmaster to launch SM Ticketmaster, a new digital ticketing platform set to replace SM Tickets and expand online ticketing services across the Philippines amid rising demand for live entertainment.
Clay-court chess match cuts short Eala’s Strasbourg appearance
Alex Eala arrived at the Strasbourg Open looking sharp, fearless, and very much at home on clay. For one set, she looked like she might also be leaving with a quick victory and somebody else’s confidence packed in her tennis bag.
