[2026-08-03 13:19 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PNP: No election-related incidents yet in BARMM polls

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) maintained that no incidents have yet been recorded related to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/483170/pnp-no-election-related-incidents-yet-for-barmm-polls/

[2026-08-03 11:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: 7 films from Negros region bring bullying stories into Philippine classrooms

Snippet: WALKING IN THE RAIN. Students walk through moderate rain on their way to school along UN Avenue in Manila on Monday, August 3, 2026, as Tropical Depression Luis enhances the southwest monsoon, bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of Luzon.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/films-negros-island-region-bring-bullying-stories-classrooms/

[2026-08-03 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala-Pegula title clash halted by rain, to resume Tuesday midnight

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Due to persistent rain, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala's suspended final match against world No. 3 Jessica Pegula at the WTA 500 Mubadala D.C. Open will be resumed on Monday at 12 noon in Washington, Tuesday midnight, August 4 in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/sports/eala-pegula-title-clash-halted-by-rain-to-resume-tuesday-midnight/2396658

[2026-08-03 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Visayas grid placed under yellow alert

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Monday placed the Visayas grid on yellow alert as major power plants remain unavailable.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/news/visayas-grid-placed-under-yellow-alert/2396653

[2026-08-03 11:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala's final match against Pegula suspended as rain persists in Washington

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Due to persistent rain in Washington, Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala's final match against Jessica Pegula in the WTA 500 Mubadala D.C. Open has been suspended on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/sports/ealas-final-match-against-pegula-suspended-as-rain-persists-in-washington/2396654

[2026-08-03 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tropical Cyclone Luis, southwest monsoon to bring heavy rain in Luzon — Pagasa

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Luis and the southwest monsoon will bring heavy to intense rain in some areas in Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/news/tropical-cyclone-luis-southwest-monsoon-to-bring-heavy-rain-in-luzon-pagasa/2396648

[2026-08-03 10:19 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte | Aug. 3, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — On the 11th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, the prosecution will present Roderick Wamil, former state auditor of the Commission on Audit’s Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office (COA-ICFAO), whose testimony centers on the government’s audit procedures for confidential funds.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/483126/live-updates-impeachment-trial-of-vice-president-sara-duterte-aug-3-2026/

[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea

Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362562/philippines-eyes-ukraines-drone-know-how-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-03 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea

Snippet: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3362562/philippines-eyes-ukraines-drone-know-how-south-china-sea

[2026-08-03 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bong Revilla’s sister bags almost P5-billion DPWH contracts in family’s Cavite bailiwick

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/bong-revilla-sister-graia-construction-dpwh-contracts-cavite/

[2026-08-03 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Luis barely moving off Aurora

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[2026-08-03 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Group slams ‘selective justice’ after Revilla granted bail

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A support group for political prisoners on Sunday accused the Philippine justice system of applying a “double standard” after former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. was granted bail while elderly and seriously ill political prisoners, including 77-year-old Vicente “Vic” Ladlad, remain behind bars after years of detention without conviction.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/news/group-slams-selective-justice-after-revilla-granted-bail/2396637

[2026-08-03 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tulfo urges electric firms to cooperate on system loss charge removal

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Sunday urged electric companies to cooperate in removing system loss charges from the electric bills, saying that it is unfair to make consumers pay for electricity they never used.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/news/tulfo-urges-electric-firms-to-cooperate-on-system-loss-charge-removal/2396627

[2026-08-03 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Small blaze hits House contractor storage facility; no injuries reported

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A small fires broke out a contractor’s storage facility inside the House of Representatives compound on Sunday morning but was swiftly contained.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/news/small-blaze-hits-house-contractor-storage-facility-no-injuries-reported/2396626

[2026-08-03 02:15 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Landfall possible for Tropical Depression Luis, but track ‘highly uncertain’

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[2026-08-03 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Manila Hotel celebrates 114 years with ‘I Remember the Day’ anniversary campaign

Snippet: IN celebration of its 114th anniversary, The Manila Hotel invites guests to relive cherished moments through “I Remember the Day,” a heartfelt campaign that honors the memories created within the walls of the country’s first five-star hotel.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/tmt-newswire/the-manila-hotel-celebrates-114-years-with-i-remember-the-day-anniversary-campaign/2396522

[2026-08-03 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eala resets career-high to No. 24 in WTA live rankings

Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala reset her WTA live rankings career-high from No. 25 on Saturday to No. 24 after reaching the 500 Mubadala DC Open final in Washington early Sunday morning in Manila.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/sports/eala-resets-career-high-to-no-24-in-wta-live-rankings/2396508

[2026-08-03 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu province sees decline in tourist arrivals

Snippet: CEBU CITY — Cebu province recorded fewer tourist arrivals during the first half of 2026, posting a 10.69-percent decline, although the Cebu Provincial Tourism Office (CPTO) remains confident the industry can rebound before the end of the year.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/regions/cebu-province-sees-decline-in-tourist-arrivals/2396556

[2026-08-03 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Intensified dredging in Davao and Gensan ordered

Snippet: THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched emergency dredging operations in Davao City and General Santos City in compliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to strengthen flood control measures and protect communities from recurring flash floods.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/regions/intensified-dredging-in-davao-and-gensan-ordered/2396553

[2026-08-03 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Amit still undefeated in Women’s World 10-Ball

Snippet: RUBILEN Amit denied fellow Filipino world pool champion Chezka Centeno, 4-3, 2-4, 4-2, in the second round of the WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Rome, Italy Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/sports/amit-still-undefeated-in-womens-world-10-ball/2396506

[2026-08-03 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Prosecution’s case in impeachment trial crumbling

Snippet: THE much-ballyhooed claim of the prosecution that it has the evidence to indict and convict Vice President Sara Zimmerman Duterte is crumbling. Its presentation of evidence to prove the impeachable offense of betrayal of public trust against VP Sara has ended, but it has failed to prove through its three witnesses from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) that her subject remarks constituted the crimes of grave threats and inciting to sedition, which alleged commission formed the basis of charging

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/opinion/columns/prosecutions-case-in-impeachment-trial-crumbling/2396584

[2026-08-03 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH all set to host 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian tilt

Snippet: WITH two days to go, the Gymnastics of Association of the Philippines is primed and ready to step up for the 10th Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission starting Wednesday at the Tagaytay CT Veldrome in Tagaytay City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/sports/ph-all-set-to-host-10th-aero-gymnastics-asian-tilt/2396505

[2026-08-03 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Expanding the promise of universal health care

Snippet: Universal Health Care (UHC) continues to anchor the government’s healthcare agenda, with expanded access to preventive care, affordable medicines and financial protection forming the core of ongoing reforms. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed these priorities during his State of the Nation Address, highlighting programs aimed at making healthcare more accessible to millions of Filipinos.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/supplements/expanding-the-promise-of-universal-health-care/2396593

[2026-08-03 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: From Redemption to Resurgence: APECO Builds PH’s Gateway to the Pacific

Snippet: When Atty. Gil G. Taway IV took over the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) in October 2023, part of the agency’s main government complex was still being used by a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/supplements/from-redemption-to-resurgence-apeco-builds-phs-gateway-to-the-pacific/2396757

[2026-08-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Regaining public trust through transparent, accountable e-governance

Snippet: DIGITALIZATION or digital connectivity is among the core priorities of the Marcos administration.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/03/supplements/regaining-public-trust-through-transparent-accountable-e-governance/2396592

[2026-08-03 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DepEd mourns Las Piñas student's death

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday expressed grief over the death of a student from Las Piñas National High School, extending its condolences to the family and the school community while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the safety of schools.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/deped-mourns-las-pias-students-death/2396620

[2026-08-02 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson may visit Taguig after corruption-free flood control program

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Sunday said he may consider visiting Taguig City, the political bailiwick of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, once the flood control program there is properly implemented and devoid of corruption.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/lacson-may-visit-taguig-after-corruption-free-flood-control-program/2396576

[2026-08-02 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DMW chief meets with Malaysia's human resources minister

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) met with Malaysia's Minister of Human Resources YB Dato Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/dmw-chief-meets-with-malaysias-human-resources-minister/2396545

[2026-08-02 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hong Kong wins 2026 World Cosplay Summit

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Team Hong Kong has won the World Cosplay Summit World Cosplay Championship for 2026, the last time the event will be held in August.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/hong-kong-wins-2026-world-cosplay-summit/2396539

[2026-08-02 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Teodoro says officials who reject WPS policy should challenge law or resign

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Sunday issued a clarification defending his recent remarks on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying he did not call for the resignation of public officials based on personal beliefs but on their obligation to uphold existing laws and government policy.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/teodoro-says-officials-who-reject-wps-policy-should-challenge-law-or-resign/2396535

[2026-08-02 21:50 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Luis bringing heavy rain to more areas

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-luis-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-2-2026-5pm/

[2026-08-02 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PNP intensifies operations vs loose firearms

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) stepped up intelligence and investigative efforts against gun-for-hire syndicates, urging anyone with credible information on contract killings to report to law enforcement authorities for immediate validation and action.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/pnp-intensifies-operations-vs-loose-firearms/2396532

[2026-08-02 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Small fire’ breaks out at House of Representatives

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A small fire broke out at a contractor’s storage facility inside the House of Representatives compound on Sunday but it was swiftly contained.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/small-fire-breaks-out-at-house-of-representatives/2396531

[2026-08-02 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lee routs Aludo to capture Hilado J60 World Tennis girls’ singles title

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — SOUTH KOREAN top seed Lee Yerin displayed her brilliant form to beat local Stefi Marithe Aludo, 6-3, 6-1, in the girls' singles final of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Week 2 on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/sports/lee-routs-aludo-to-capture-hilado-j60-world-tennis-girls-singles-title/2396516

[2026-08-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’

Snippet: Strongly worded PLA Daily article is latest in a series of countermeasures as Scarborough Shoal row flares, including military drills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362700/beijing-warns-manila-powerful-south-china-sea-toolbox-ready-head-blow?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’

Snippet: Strongly worded PLA Daily article is latest in a series of countermeasures as Scarborough Shoal row flares, including military drills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3362700/beijing-warns-manila-powerful-south-china-sea-toolbox-ready-head-blow

[2026-08-02 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino-Indian community recognized for supporting PNP's community programs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Eastern Police District (EPD) recognized the contributions of private sector partners, particularly members of the Filipino-Indian community, for supporting the Philippine National Police's (PNP) community programs through corporate social responsibility initiatives during the 31st Police Community Relations (PCR) Month celebration.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/filipino-indian-community-recognized-for-supporting-pnps-community-programs/2396515

[2026-08-02 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino doctors cite new medical review supporting tobacco harm reduction

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several Filipino medical professionals welcomed the findings of a new medical review on heated tobacco products (HTPs), saying they add to the growing body of evidence supporting tobacco harm reduction as a strategy to lower smoking-related health risks.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/filipino-doctors-cite-new-medical-review-supporting-tobacco-harm-reduction/2396488

[2026-08-02 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan

Snippet: Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362689/filipino-housekeepers-mop-growing-demand-across-japan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-02 16:16 UTC+10:00] [Hyogo] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan

Snippet: Japan’s housekeeping services market has been expanding as the number of dual-income households increases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3362689/filipino-housekeepers-mop-growing-demand-across-japan

[2026-08-02 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, and Rizal to have water interruptions this week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Cavite and Rizal will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/world/parts-of-metro-manila-cavite-and-rizal-to-have-water-interruptions-this-week/2396487

[2026-08-02 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Luis maintains strength; Dolphin weakens into typhoon outside PAR

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-luis-southwest-monsoon-update-pagasa-forecast-august-2-2026-11am/

[2026-08-02 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Veteran entertainment columnist Jobert Sucaldito dies at 65

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran columnist, broadcaster and talent manager Jobert Sucaldito after his death was announced Sunday through the official Facebook page of the online program he co-hosted. He was 65.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/veteran-entertainment-columnist-jobert-sucaldito-dies-at-65/2396484

[2026-08-02 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Sidlak Bagani boosts record-breaking IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu cast

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The RLC Residences IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu is set to make history as it opens the IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu race weekend on Aug. 8 with a record field of more than 600 young participants, underscoring the sport's growing popularity among Filipino youth and the host city's commitment to grassroots triathlon development.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/sports/sidlak-bagani-boosts-record-breaking-ironkids-lapu-lapu-cast/2396483

[2026-08-02 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Amit denies Centeno to stay unbeaten in Women’s 10-Ball World Championship

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rubilen Amit denied fellow Filipino world pool champion Chezka Centeno, 4-3, 2-4, 4-2, in the second round of the WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Rome, Italy Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/sports/amit-denies-centeno-to-stay-unbeaten-in-womens-10-ball-world-championship/2396482

[2026-08-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Tambay] Sa dami ng sinasabi, walang nasasagot si Sara Duterte

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/tambay-sara-duterte-nonsense-interviews-posts-silent-impeachment/

[2026-08-02 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian meet ready to go in Tagaytay

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — WITH two days to go, the Gymnastics of Association of the Philippines is primed and ready to step up for the 10th Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission starting Wednesday at the Tagaytay CT Veldrome in Tagaytay City

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/sports/10th-aero-gymnastics-asian-meet-ready-to-go-in-tagaytay/2396480

[2026-08-02 11:05 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Luis slightly intensifies east of Camarines Norte

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[2026-08-02 10:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Alex Eala to reach WTA top 20 if she wins Washington title

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala will reach a new career-high of No. 20 in the live WTA live rankings if she wins the 500 Mubadala D.C. Open title in Washington, which would be her first Tour-level title.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/sports/alex-eala-to-reach-wta-top-20-if-she-wins-washington-title/2396472

[2026-08-02 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Signal No. 1 raised over parts of Bicol, Polillo Islands as TD Luis intensifies

Snippet: Tropical Depression (TD) Luis slightly intensified early Sunday over the sea east of the Bicol region while moving slowly, state weather bureau Pagasa reported after raising Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 over parts of Luzon.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/02/news/signal-no-1-raised-over-parts-of-bicol-polillo-islands-as-td-luis-intensifies/2396473