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Big events, bigger impact — sports tourism goes national. [PSC photo]

Philippines positions sports tourism as key economic growth driver

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026Comments Off

The Philippines is ramping up its sports tourism push under Administrative Order No. 38, aiming to align with global benchmarks and unlock jobs, investment, and international exposure through major sporting events.

Pegula serves during her straight-sets victory over the defending champion. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]

Pegula ends Keys’ title defense, sets up all-American quarterfinal

January 26, 2026Comments Off

Jessica Pegula knocked out defending champion Madison Keys in straight sets and advanced to yet another Australian Open quarterfinal, setting up a familiar showdown with fellow American Amanda Anisimova.

Serve on point. Mindset locked in. Jannik Sinner is built for the big stages. [photo credit: Australian Open Instagram]

Sinner steadies in straight sets to reach ninth straight Slam quarterfinal

January 26, 2026Comments Off

Jannik Sinner shrugged off his heat-hit scare and delivered a composed straight-sets win over Luciano Darderi to book another Australian Open quarterfinal, extending his Grand Slam consistency and unbeaten run against Italian opponents.

One quarter. Seventeen points. Total control. CJ Perez flipped the script in Game 3.

CJ Perez erupts late as San Miguel grabs 2-1 finals lead over TNT

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026Comments Off

CJ Perez shrugged off early struggles and a sideline incident to deliver a devastating fourth-quarter takeover, pushing San Miguel Beer to a 2-1 lead over TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.

Tested but unstoppable. Gauff regains control after a mid-match lapse and secures a big win in Melbourne. [Austalian Open Instagram]

Gauff recovers to beat Muchova and reach Australian Open quarterfinals

January 25, 2026January 25, 2026Comments Off

Coco Gauff recovered from a second-set wobble to defeat Karolina Muchova in three sets, advancing to the Australian Open quarterfinals as her Grand Slam pursuit stayed alive in Melbourne.

Cyril Ongcoy competes in the men’s 5000-meter T12 event in Thailand [photo credit: PSC]

Philippines posts best-ever ASEAN Para Games haul as gold rush continues

January 25, 2026Comments Off

The Philippines capped a historic run at the 13th ASEAN Para Games by surpassing its previous best medal haul, highlighted by multiple gold medal performances on the final day in Thailand.

Zverev delivers a dominant performance at the Australian Open [Australian Open Instagram]

Zverev surges into Australian Open quarters with statement win

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Alexander Zverev delivered his most authoritative performance of the tournament, sweeping past Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets to advance to the Australian Open quarterfinals.

Hosogi in action during her straight-sets win at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center [photo credit: Philippine Women's Open / PhilTA]

Hosogi powers into main draw as Philippine Women’s Open begins

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Japan’s Sakura Hosogi surged into the main draw of the Philippine Women’s Open after a dominant qualifying win, setting the stage for a historic opening day at the newly renovated Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.

When Sabalenka finds her rhythm, the rest of the draw feels it. Another statement win at Rod Laver Arena. [Australian Open Instagram]

Sabalenka powers past Mboko as Melbourne title push gains steam

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Aryna Sabalenka delivered another commanding Australian Open performance, overwhelming Victoria Mboko in straight sets to book her place in the quarterfinals at Rod Laver Arena.

Rod Laver Arena hosts another dominant performance from Alcaraz [Australian Open Instagram]

Alcaraz rolls past Paul as Australian Open dream stays alive

January 25, 2026Comments Off

Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant Australian Open run with a straight-sets win over Tommy Paul, moving one step closer to completing his career Grand Slam in Melbourne.

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