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IPOPHL says concert ‘fair use’ has limits

Concertgoers may be forgiven for wanting to take home more than a souvenir shirt or a blurry selfie. But when the camera keeps rolling long after the favorite song starts, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) says fans could be crossing a legal line.

DMCI Palawan mine rehabilitation tests responsible mining 

A mine may eventually run out of ore, but for a responsible mining company, the job does not end when the last truck delivers the final haul.

Nissan targets Philippines as its top ASEAN market

Nissan is aiming to turn the Philippines into its biggest market in ASEAN, using a broader vehicle lineup and a three-country sourcing strategy to support long-term growth while cushioning the business against currency and supply-chain risks.

Meralco sustains anti-pilferage drive, cites risks of illegal connections

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is pursuing an aggressive anti-electricity pilferage campaign in a bid to ensure stability and reliability of its distribution network, while promoting public safety.

DA clears first ASF vaccine for commercial use, aiding swine recovery

The Bureau of Animal Industry has approved AVAC ASF LIVE—developed by AVAC Vietnam—as the first African Swine Fever vaccine for commercial sale in the Philippines, nearly seven years after the 2019 outbreak cut the national hog herd from 13 million to roughly 8 million heads.

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Households and businesses signal turnaround as economic optimism rebounds

Economic sentiment across the Philippines is turning a corner as both families and business owners show growing confidence in their financial future.

Gilas 3×3 women settle for silver, men fall short 

The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 teams discovered on Friday that sometimes the basket simply refuses to cooperate. Both squads lost their final games at the Asian Games in Japan, with the women salvaging silver while the men were denied a place on the podium.

Heart disease remains country’s top cause of deaths

For millions of Filipinos, the biggest health threat does not arrive with the dramatic suddenness of a typhoon or an infectious outbreak. Instead, it creeps in quietly, day by day, making ischaemic heart disease the undisputed leading cause of death in the country.

Philippines climbs WEF tourism ranking but lags ASEAN peers

The Philippines has notched a notable jump in global tourism competitiveness, but structural hurdles continue to keep the country trailing its Southeast Asian neighbors.
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