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August 18, 2026•3 min read

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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine tennis sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala has reached another historic milestone in her career, climbing to a new career-high ranking of World No. 15. ...more

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Filipino seafarer killed in Persian Gulf tanker explosion

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