Filipina tennis star Alex Eala takes the first set, 7-5, against Greece’s Maria Sakkari in their semifinal match at the Hong Kong Tennis Open.
Eala is just one set away from securing a spot in the finals. | @bworldph
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LOOK: Filipina Broadway star Lea Salonga is set to serve as a speaker at the 2026 ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit on Nov. 11 in Manila.
Salonga will join other featured speakers, including Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, actress | @bworldph
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- and entrepreneur Kylie Verzosa, fashion designer Rajo Laurel, and Trade Secretary Cristina Roque. The summit will bring together leaders from various sectors to discuss economic growth and development across Southeast Asia. | @bworldph
WEATHER UPDATE | Tropical Storm Cempaka, a former low-pressure area, is being monitored outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), as of 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, according to PAGASA. | @bworldph
📸: DOST-PAGASA
It is not expected to directly affect the country, but PAGASA continues to monitor the weather system. | @bworldph
Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Shirley Agrupis warned that the Philippines could face a shortage of up to 250,000 nurses by 2030.
Agrupis said the estimated nursing shortage stood at 127,000 to 190,000 in 2025. | @bworldph
📸: Miguel De Guzman | Philippine Star
The CHED noted that while the Philippines is known for producing skilled nurses who serve both locally and abroad, the country's healthcare system continues to face a significant shortage of nursing professionals. | @bworldph
One Filipino seafarer was killed while another was injured after projectiles struck the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT Velos Sapphire in the Persian Gulf at 9:39 p.m. on November 5, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed. | @bworldph
The 20 other Filipino seafarers aboard the vessel survived the attack. The tanker was en route to Bahrain when the incident occurred.
The DMW said it has coordinated with the manning agency of the Filipino seafarers. | @bworldph
READ: U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Lee Lipton, clarified that there’s no planned announcement regarding the Pax Silica Economic Security Zone at the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit. | @bworldph
📸: U.S. Embassy in the Philippines | Facebook
According to the ambassador, the initiative will be discussed and decided upon in consultation with the Philippine government, including a thorough assessment of its potential impact on stakeholders. | @bworldph
“No such announcement on the Pax Silica Economic Security Zone was ever planned. Decisions will be made in full consultation with the government of the Philippines at the appropriate time,” Lipton stated. | @bworldph
LOOK: The Philippine government is preparing to welcome ASEAN leaders and delegates for the 49th ASEAN Summit, with preparations underway to ensure the country is ready to host the regional gathering. | @bworldph
📸: PCO | Facebook
- inspected the summit venue to assess preparations for the upcoming event.
The summit is also expected to boost tourism, support local businesses, and generate economic activity, creating opportunities for Filipino communities as the holiday season approaches. | @bworldph
Through the gathering, the Philippines aims to showcase its renowned hospitality while strengthening regional cooperation and people-to-people ties. | @bworldph
WATCH: The rehabilitated EDSA Busway Guadalupe Station is now open to the public, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize commuters. | @bworldph
📹: DOTr | Facebook
According to Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, the station was improved to provide commuters with a cleaner and more spacious facility. | @bworldph
Ang goal, before the end ng term ni Pangulo, lahat ng istasyon sa buong Busway plus 'yung bagong istasyon na idagdag hanggang MOA ay magiging ganito [Guadalupe Station] na," said Secretary Dizon. | @bworldph