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Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

• ‘On cloud nine’: Alex Eala shocks 5-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in Miami Open

Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala extends her dream run in the Miami Open after a huge 6-2, 7-5 upset against five-time major titlist Iga Swiatek to advance to the semifinals.

• OFW families will be hit hardest by ‘zero remittance week’ — economists

Economists say the planned ‘zero-remittance week’ among overseas Filipino workers from March 28 to April 4, will hit their families in the Philippines the hardest.

• Kiko Pangilinan denies talks with Marcos’ Alyansa

Former senator Kiko Pangilinan denies speculation his camp is in talks with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas.

• Pentagon’s Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted about plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation that was supposed to remain a secret.

• Margielyn Didal joins Tony Hawk videogame character roster

Cebuana skateboarder and Olympian Margielyn Didal will now be a playable character in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series in its upcoming game remake Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. -Rappler.com