Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala is advancing to the Miami Open quarterfinals without hitting a single ball, as world number 10 Paula Badosa withdrew from their match on Monday (early Tuesday in Manila) due to a back injury. Just a day before, the 19-year-old left-hander stunned reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, securing a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory to reach the Round of 16. Now in her sixth WTA 1000 event, Eala awaits the winner between second-seeded Iga Swiatek and number 23 Elina Svitolina to determine her semifinal opponent. Ranked 140 in the world, Eala is a wildcard entry in the WTA Tour event.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has placed nicotine pouches under mandatory product certification, giving manufacturers and other industry players 12 months to meet new standards before uncertified products can no longer be sold in the Philippine market.
San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) is unlocking value from its long-held Meralco minority stake, selling the shares to Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) to free up capital for renewable energy projects and align resources with businesses where it holds direct operating control.
The Securities and Exchange Commission ordered three entities to immediately stop soliciting public investments without required registration and licenses.
Most families expect complicated paperwork, long waits and added stress when filing an insurance claim. For the Benedicto family, the experience proved surprisingly fast and straightforward, turning a difficult moment into one of reassurance.