US Open: Iga Swiatek labors into third round

US Open: Iga Swiatek labors into third round

Iga Swiatek battled into the third round of the US Open 2025 on Thursday, needing three sets to edge past the Netherlands’ lowly ranked Suzan Lamens. Second seed Swiatek advanced to a meeting against Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, victory in two hours and six minutes on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. READ: Iga Swiatek plays down favorite status ahead of US Open The Polish ace — the pre-tournament betting favorite — had looked to be romping through to the next round after rattling through the opening set in 30 minutes. Swiatek then appeared poised to wrap […]... Keep on reading: US Open: Iga Swiatek labors into third round

Rescuers recover body of girl swept away by flood in Rizal

Rescuers recover body of girl swept away by flood in Rizal

LUCENA CITY—The body of a 9-year-old girl who was swept away by raging floodwaters in Taytay, Rizal, on Wednesday was recovered Friday morning, authorities said. According to the Taytay Public Information Office (PIO), the victim’s body was found at 7:59 a.m. by a search-and-rescue team led by the Philippine Coast Guard in the Anak Pawis Exodus floodway in Barangay Sta. Ana. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family in their time of grief,” the PIO said in a statement. Local officials also thanked the volunteers and responders who joined the three-day search effort that led to the recovery of […]... Keep on reading: Rescuers recover body of girl swept away by flood in Rizal

Palace condemns shooting of quarry contractor in Negros Oriental

Palace condemns shooting of quarry contractor in Negros Oriental

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemns the shooting of a quarry contractor in Negros Oriental, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Friday. “It is only right to investigate that so we can find out its root cause, and we condemn these acts of violence—that is according to the President,” she said in Filipino during a Palace briefing. READ: Batangas DPWH district engineer posts bail over alleged bribe try The victim was identified as Engr. Angelito Uy Mendoza, 58, a resident of Brgy. Manalongon, Sta. Catalina. He was shot by a motorcycle-riding gunman along the national highway in Sta. […]... Keep on reading: Palace condemns shooting of quarry contractor in Negros Oriental