Canada and the Philippines plan to finalize a free trade agreement this year, and signed agreements to deepen cooperation on energy, defense, labor and migration, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday.

Alexandra Eala has reached the third round of the women's singles at Wimbledon, the furthest any player from the Philippines has gone in a Grand Slam tournament. The 21-year-old's matches have attracted viewing parties and mainstream media coverage in the Philippines - a country obsessed with boxing and basketball.