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10/06/2026
House Prosecutor Urges Duterte Camp to Present ‘Mary Grace Piattos’ in Impeachment Trial By Benny Reyes MANILA — A House prosecutor has called on the legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte to produce an individual named “Mary Grace Piattos” during her upcoming impeachment trial in t…
UNSTOPPABLE EALA! Filipino tennis star battles rain, rallies past rival to reach Birmingham Open final
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala moved one win away from a championship after overcoming Swiss challenger Rebeka Masarova in a dramatic three-set semifinal at the Birmingham Open early Sunday (Manila time).
The top-seeded Filipina showcased her resilience, defeating Masarova, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, in a match marked by momentum swings and lengthy rain interruptions.
Eala entered the semifinal in dominant form, having swept through her first three opponents without dropping a set. She looked headed for another routine victory after taking the opening frame with ease.
Masarova, however, fought back in the second set and forced the match into a decider, turning what initially appeared to be a straightforward outing into Eala’s toughest challenge of the tournament.
Adding to the drama were multiple rain delays that repeatedly halted play and tested both players’ focus and endurance.
Despite the interruptions, Eala remained composed and stayed in control when action resumed. Leading 5-2 in the deciding set before another weather stoppage, she returned to finish the job and secure a berth in her first final of the season.
“Really happy with the win today. It was such a great experience,” Eala said after the match.
She also credited Masarova for pushing her to the limit.
“It was such a tough battle today. You’ll never know what’s gonna happen. Rebeka played really well, and she put me in tough spots,” she said.
Eala closed out the contest after weathering one final push from Masarova in the ninth game of the third set.
The 21-year-old now advances to the championship round, where she will face Czech player Nikola Bartunkova for the title.
With momentum on her side and confidence growing, Eala believes the grueling semifinal has prepared her for the challenge ahead.
“Reaching the final is a physical feat. I’m feeling good. I think today was a great test and I’ll be ready for tomorrow,” she said.
17/05/2026
Northern Luzon, Mindanao Face Rain Showers as Heat Index Climbs Nationwide By Danielle Tiu MANILA – While most parts of the Philippines are expected to enjoy fair weather conditions, PAGASA warned Saturday that some areas in northern Luzon and Mindanao may continue to exp…
14/05/2026
https://bayan-news.com/2026/05/14/education-must-prepare-us-for-life-not-just-for-work/
Education Must Prepare Us for Life, Not Just for Work In today’s rapidly changing world, education is increasingly being reduced to one purpose: employment. Schools are pressured to produce “industry-ready” graduates, while subjects that cultivate ref…
09/03/2026
Pinay Tennis Phenom Alex Eala Reaches Indian Wells Last 16 After Gauff Exit MANILA — At just 20 years old, Alex Eala is making waves at Indian Wells, advancing to the tournament’s last 16 after World No. 4 Coco Gauff retired due to injury in their third-round showdow…
28/02/2026
https://bayan-news.com/2026/02/28/prosecution-insists-duterte-case-ready-for-full-icc-trial-2/
Prosecution Insists Duterte Case Ready for Full ICC Trial Senior trial lawyer Julian Nicholls By Danielle Tiu MANILA – The prosecution panel of the International Criminal Court has asserted that the evidence presented against former president Rodrigo Dute…
25/02/2026
PCSO Supports Film ‘The Lotto Winner,’ Highlighting Hope Beyond Lottery Riches MANILA — The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) expressed its support for The Lotto Winner. This MAVX Productions film explores themes of hope, love, and family relationships in the conte…
22/02/2026
Filipino Celebrities Take Stage Against Corruption at Edsa People Power @40 Concert By Danielle Tiu MANILA — A host of Filipino stars, including Ogie Alcasid, Ice Seguerra, Iza Calzado, and Janno Gibbs, are coming together to raise their voices against corruption at the “Peo…
21/02/2026
https://bayan-news.com/2026/02/22/alex-eala-nears-career-best-ranking-after-strong-dubai-run/
Alex Eala Nears Career-Best Ranking After Strong Dubai Run By Samantha Yu MANILA — Pinay tennis star Alex Eala continues her upward trajectory on the international stage after a quarterfinal finish in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, a perfo…
20/02/2026
https://newsfiles.online/2026/02/20/pcup-mmda-push-humane-long-term-solutions-for-informal-vendors/
PCUP, MMDA Push Humane, Long-Term Solutions for Informal Vendors PASIG CITY — The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) convened on February 16 at the MMDA’s new office in Pasig City to tackle …