Alex Eala credits small adjustments for latest win in Tokyo

Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

LIVE: Alex Eala vs Talia Gibson – Pan Pacific Open Round of 16 TOKYO–Alex Eala came from behind to beat Talia Gibson 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday and said “it took a lot to turn that match around”. The world number 19’s recent run of early tournament exits

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MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Wednesday that she and other lawmakers are set to file a bill that will decriminalize libel, to prevent the use of such laws to attack journalists and stifle press freedom. In a statement on Wednesday, de Lima said they support the call to decriminalize

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INQToday: Don’t panic, says Marcos as peso hits record low

Oct 28, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Here are the top stories in INQToday on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, as of 6 p.m. Marcos urges public not to panic as peso hits record low  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the public on Wednesday not to panic over the Philippine peso’s continued slide to a record low of 64 to

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