SEN. PIA, KINUWESTYON ANG PAGTATANONG NI SEN. RISA
Umalma si Senator-Judge Pia Cayetano sa itinanong ni Senator-Judge Risa Hontiveros sa prosekusyon na nauwi raw sa closing conclusion sa paglilitis.
Sa huli ay pinatanggal sa records ang sagot ng prosekusyon sa itinanong ni Hontiveros.
#VPSaraOnTrial
Most Filipinos know Alex Eala as the face of Philippine tennis.
But here’s a piece of sports trivia many have forgotten: decades before Eala was born, the Philippines already had two tennis stars who regularly battled the world’s best on the biggest courts.
Their names were Felicisimo Ampon and Raymundo Deyro—a golden tandem that helped make the Philippines one of Asia’s tennis powers during the 1940s and 1950s.
At a time when international travel was far more difficult than today, the two Filipinos journeyed across Europe and North America to compete in Grand Slam tournaments against some of the sport’s greatest legends.
Ampon, nicknamed the “Mighty Mite,” became an international sensation because of his remarkable size. Standing just around five feet tall and weighing barely 115 pounds, he routinely defeated much larger opponents using speed, precision, and relentless court coverage.
His résumé remains one of the finest ever assembled by a Filipino tennis player. He reached the quarterfinals of the French Open in both 1952 and 1953, advanced to the fourth round of the US Championships four times, won the prestigious Wimbledon Plate in 1948, and captured the 1950 Pan American Tennis Championship after defeating American star Bill Talbert.
Over nearly three decades, Ampon also became the Philippines’ greatest Davis Cup player, finishing with a national record 40 overall victories.
Deyro, meanwhile, was every bit as accomplished. The steady baseliner reached the fourth round of the French Open in 1953 and the third rounds of both Wimbledon and the US Championships. He represented the Philippines in a record 37 Davis Cup ties and remained a mainstay of the national team until he was 43 years old.
The pair produced one of Philippine sports’ greatest moments at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo.
Deyro defeated Ampon in an all-Filipino men’s singles final to win the gold medal, guaranteeing the Philippines both gold and silver. They then reunited in doubles to capture another gold, completing one of the country’s most dominant performances in Asian tennis history.
Together, they even defeated Japanese stars Kosei Kamo and Atsushi Miyagi in Davis Cup competition—the same duo that would later become US National Championships doubles champions.
Despite these remarkable achievements, both men gradually faded from public memory as Philippine tennis declined during the professional Open Era. As tennis became increasingly expensive and globalized after 1968, the country struggled to produce players capable of consistently competing at the highest level.
Today, Alex Eala is deservedly inspiring a new generation of Filipino tennis fans.
But perhaps her greatest contribution is reminding the nation that she isn’t writing the first chapter of Philippine tennis history.
She’s writing its long-awaited sequel—a story first begun by two forgotten Filipino heroes who proved, decades ago, that the Philippines belonged on the world’s biggest tennis stage.
(✍️: Top Dagohoy)
#radarPHLifestyle #radarPHMost Filipinos know Alex Eala as the face of Philippine tennis.
But here’s a piece of sports trivia many have forgotten: decades before Eala was born, the Philippines already had two tennis stars who regularly battled the world’s best on the biggest courts.
Their names were Felicisimo Ampon and Raymundo Deyro—a golden tandem that helped make the Philippines one of Asia’s tennis powers during the 1940s and 1950s.
At a time when international travel was far more difficult than today, the two Filipinos journeyed across Europe and North America to compete in Grand Slam tournaments against some of the sport’s greatest legends.
Ampon, nicknamed the “Mighty Mite,” became an international sensation because of his remarkable size. Standing just around five feet tall and weighing barely 115 pounds, he routinely defeated much larger opponents using speed, precision, and relentless court coverage.
His résumé remains one of the finest ever assembled by a Filipino tennis player. He reached the quarterfinals of the French Open in both 1952 and 1953, advanced to the fourth round of the US Championships four times, won the prestigious Wimbledon Plate in 1948, and captured the 1950 Pan American Tennis Championship after defeating American star Bill Talbert.
Over nearly three decades, Ampon also became the Philippines’ greatest Davis Cup player, finishing with a national record 40 overall victories.
Deyro, meanwhile, was every bit as accomplished. The steady baseliner reached the fourth round of the French Open in 1953 and the third rounds of both Wimbledon and the US Championships. He represented the Philippines in a record 37 Davis Cup ties and remained a mainstay of the national team until he was 43 years old.
Ampon and Deyro shared the greatest rivalry in Philippine tennis history. Their frequent career battles included Ampon winning the 1951 Swedish Hard Court Championship and Deyro taking the 1953 Oslo International title.
But the pair produced one of Philippine sports’ greatest moments at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo.
Deyro defeated Ampon in an all-Filipino men’s singles final to win the gold medal, guaranteeing the Philippines both gold and silver. They then reunited in doubles to capture another gold, completing one of the country’s most dominant performances in Asian tennis history.
Together, they even defeated Japanese stars Kosei Kamo and Atsushi Miyagi in Davis Cup competition—the same duo that would later become US National Championships doubles champions.
Despite these remarkable achievements, both men gradually faded from public memory as Philippine tennis declined during the professional Open Era. As tennis became increasingly expensive and globalized after 1968, the country struggled to produce players capable of consistently competing at the highest level.
Today, Alex Eala is deservedly inspiring a new generation of Filipino tennis fans.
But perhaps her greatest contribution is reminding the nation that she isn’t writing the first chapter of Philippine tennis history.
She’s writing its long-awaited sequel—a story first begun by two forgotten Filipino heroes who proved, decades ago, that the Philippines belonged on the world’s biggest tennis stage.
(✍️: Top Dagohoy)
READ: For the fourth straight year, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) earned an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), the highest audit rating, for its 2025 financial transactions.
Source: https://t.co/51GyTm4Fit
#OVPGoodNews 💚
📍MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s habit of stopping by the roadside to buy from local vendors has surfaced online, drawing traction across social media platforms after a civic organization highlighted her grassroots support for micro-entrepreneurs.
An online post, shared by the account panaghiusa_, detailed how the Vice President makes it a conscious effort to patronize small-scale businesses whenever she travels.
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"Kapag may nakita syang nagbebenta sa labas ng simbahan o sa highway na mga local vendor, sya ay humihinto at bumibili."
(Whenever she sees local vendors selling outside churches or along highways, she stops and buys from them.)
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Boosting Micro-Entrepreneurs
Inday Sara Duterte actively seizes opportunities to purchase goods from working-class citizens who rely on small-scale commerce to sustain their families. The caption characterized this practice as an authentic display of patriotism, emphasizing the need to support homegrown products to help local merchants flourish.
The social media post concluded with a patriotic message, *“Mahalin Natin Ang Pilipinas — para sa Diyos, sa Bayan, at sa bawat Pamilyang Pilipino,”* alongside hashtags dedicated to the Vice President and the group *Panaghiusa*.
Public Response
The post has generated significant engagement online, accumulating over 23,500 likes and hundreds of comments within a day of its posting. While supporters praised the Vice President for her approachable demeanor and concrete support for everyday workers, others viewed the viral appreciation post as part of ongoing public relations efforts amid her current political landscape in Manila.
Inday Sara Duterte, who previously served as the mayor of Davao City, has frequently anchored her public messaging on grassroots development and community livelihood assistance. @indaysara 🇵🇭
‘WAG TAYONG PUMAYAG’
JUST IN: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta urges the public not to allow others to ‘twist the truth,’ as he claimed the looming plunder case announced by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.
Marcoleta said it is meant to stop him from exposing corruption and participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte next week.
He also alleged the case was ‘planned,’ pointing to an earlier remark by Sen. Ping Lacson that more senators could face jail time, saying it suggested others already knew what would happen. | via Hannah Ty, https://t.co/9R0Mcay5im
🎥 Rodante Marcoleta | FB
The world is watching what is unfolding in the Philippines….
What we are seeing today is not merely a rally. It is a PEOPLE’S STATEMENT! It is the collective voice of Filipinos demanding JUSTICE! ACCOUNTABILITY! and TRANSPARENCY! from a government increasingly burdened by serious questions of massive corruption in government, poor governance, inefficiency, and failure to respond meaningfully to the real suffering of ordinary citizens- the Filipino people
When the people gather, it is because silence is no longer an option. When the streets speak, it is because institutions must listen. And when the world begins to take notice, it is because the cry of the Filipino people can no longer be ignored.
The Philippines does not belong to the powerful few. It belongs to the Filipino people — the workers, the families, the youth, the poor, the forgotten, and every citizen who still believes that public office is a public trust, not a private entitlement.
Today, the message is clear: the people want truth, justice, accountability, and a government that truly serves.
The world hears the voice of the people.
#STANDWITHINC!
#WEAREONE!
#LABANPILIPINAS!
#STANDWITH SEN.MARCOLETA
STATEMENT
June 30, 2026
The people gathered in EDSA today reflect a growing sentiment that I have consistently expressed since 2024.
This administration has been defined by poor governance and its failure to acknowledge and address the country’s real problems. While countless of our kababayans struggle with rising prices, job insecurity, and the increasing cost of daily life, the President has remained detached from the hardships confronting Filipinos.
Instead of confronting these challenges with solutions, the administration has chosen to silence dissent under the guise of accountability. It has weaponized the justice system by filing cases against and imprisoning individuals who dare speak out against alleged corruption and abuses in Malacañang, question the administration’s competence, or criticize the President, including allegations concerning his drug use. Such actions raise serious concerns about the state of free expression, democratic accountability, and the shrinking space for legitimate political dissent.
The President’s failures of character and leadership have fostered an increasingly oppressive political environment. A government that answers criticism with intimidation undermines the very democratic institutions it is sworn to protect.
This is no longer a matter of politics. It is a matter of the honor of the State and a future of a people who continue to bear the weight of economic hardship while their voices are increasingly met with repression.
Shukran
SARA Z. DUTERTE
Vice President of the Philippines
"ALAM KONG IKUKULONG NILA AKO"
PANOORIN: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, naglabas ng video ngayong Martes ng umaga, June 30, kung saan ipinahayag niya na wala siyang kasalanan at walang basehan ang mga alegasyon ng katiwalian laban sa kaniya.
"Ang kasalanan ko lamang po ay 'yung paglingkuran kayo, kung kasalanan pong matatawag 'yan," saad ni Marcoleta.
"Kahit po sa mahirap na kalagayan nating ito, mga kababayan, ipinakikiusap ko sa inyong lahat huwag po tayong pumayag na basta-basta na lang nila baluktutin ang katwiran," panawagan niya.
Courtesy: Rodante Marcoleta/Facebook
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Lahat ng Duterte haters..
Pls tell me this is wrong 🤣
I don't side Duterte because of Political colors..
I support Duterte because of all the mediocre presidents, he was the only one who can think logically how laws are being used and manipulated by Filipinos themselves..
The youth nowadays is not the hope of the future..
We are all going down to rot because this nation already forgot how to be decent human beings without crime, drugs, terrorism and corruption.
Now tell me is he that hateful enough to be right telling the truth?
Pinklawans, ano nga ba pinaglalaban niyo?
HUMAN RIGHTS?
Of who?
Criminals, Drug Addicts and Terrorists?
Because I'm sure they're not the civilians who were killed in brutal crimes.
Kung talagang di Politika ang reason .. why are you blind enough to see the truth?
You only filter what you want to see and believe.
If that's what it takes to hate DUTERTES right?
VP SARA: TACLOBAN SCHOOL SHOOTING EXPOSES ‘FAILURE OF THE GOVERNMENT’
READ: Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday called on the government to provide stronger protection for learners after the Tacloban school shooting that killed three students and left several others injured.
“This tragedy also exposes the failure of the government to recognize the importance of intelligence gathering and identifying threats before lives are lost. We cannot continue reacting only after another child is hurt or killed,” Duterte said in a statement.
📸Inday Sara Duterte/FB
Hate him all you want, but he's one of the few last men standing in defending our Constitution. His resolute fight to expose corruption reflects his commitment to public service.
Integrity & courage are becoming rare now. Let's protect what remains of our last bastion of hope.
'KAHIT PO AKO AY KANILANG MAARESTO'
Sa isang Facebook video, sinabi ni Sen. Rodante Marcoleta na hindi siya titigil sa pagsisiwalat ng may kagagawan umano ng iniuulat na korupsyon.
"Hindi po natin alam, kung ngayon o bukas, sa makalawa, ay ihahain po sa akin ang warrant of arrest upang hindi ko na maipagpatuloy ang aking gustong mangyari: na matukoy po natin ang may kagagawan ng lahat ng ito at mapanagot natin sila," pahayag ni Marcoleta nitong Martes, June 16.
Courtesy: Rodante Marcoleta/Facebook
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ACCOUNTABILITY AND JUSTICE
Nagpahayag ng matinding pagkadismaya si dating AFP Chief Hermogenes Esperon sa umano’y kawalan pa rin ng resulta sa mga imbestigasyon, kabilang ang isyu ng flood control scandal, isang taon matapos ang huling SONA ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
ILLEGITIMATE 12?
Binigyang-diin ni Sen. Loren Legarda na hindi lehitimo ang pagluklok sa mga bagong opisyal ng Senado dahil 12 senador lamang umano ang bumoto sa plenaryo.
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Unbowed in the Storm
Dear fellow Filipinos,
I am facing the greatest battle of my life—defending the Filipino people. There are threats to my life, my career, and even my PRC license. These threats have been relayed to me through persons, and I take them seriously.
If anything happens to me, let it be clear: politicians are the primary suspects.
I will fight for all of you. If I should lose this fight at the Philippine College of Physicians, then my clinical practice would be jeopardized. It is a difficult decision, but I will take the challenge, hoping that God and truth will be on my side.
I am not asking for help—only prayers.
At 65, I can say I have lived a good life. But I will not stop. The Philippine College of Physicians has been used to silence me, and complicity is a crime.
God bless our country.
Tony Leachon
https://t.co/JzlSAJtfao