Alex Eala was one point from the ASB Classic final, one swing from crossing another threshold. Instead, the Auckland night tilted the other way, and the semifinal of the season’s first WTA 250 turned into a bruising lesson in fine margins.

Philippine companies and innovators recently secured multiple citations at the 2025 ASEAN Energy Awards, highlighting energy solutions that deliver measurable efficiency gains and economic value.

Nestor Villanueva Tan, born on February 26, 1958, in Manila, is the President and CEO of BDO Unibank, Inc., the country's largest bank by assets, loans, deposits, and resources. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, operational discipline, and ability to drive sustained growth and innovation in the financial sector.