Key Points

• 25,000 runners join the Sydney Marathon on its 24th year since it started in 2000; This year, it hopes to be included in the World Marathon Majors as the seventh race in the elite series.
• Singer Pablo of the Pinoy-Pop group SB19 releases 'Alon', one of his two new albums. A'tin fans are raving about the latest release, with #Alon among the top trending topics on X (formerly Twitter).
• Philippines' oldest collegiate athletic association, NCAA opens its historic 100th season this September. Highlights of the recent opening ceremony include performances from Justin of P-pop group SB19 and Pinoy girl group, G22 singing NCAA Season 100's theme song, 'Own the Future'.