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Eala wins initial match in US Open via sweep

Alex Eala opened her US Open campaign in emphatic fashion.

Habagat, storm damage to agriculture tops ₱3.39B; economic impact deepens

Damage to the agriculture sector from the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has climbed past the ₱3 billion mark, rising to ₱3.39 billion as of 2 p.m. September 2, the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed. The figure is up from ₱2.84 billion just 30 hours earlier, at 8 a.m. September 1 — and authorities warn the total will likely rise as field assessments continue.

Former BP CEO Tony Hayward joins Prime Infra board

Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Enrique K. Razon Jr., chairman) appointed ex-BP CEO Tony Hayward to its board, effective Aug 10, as it expands in the Philippines and overseas.

Globe launches gaming-focused fiber plans

Globe AT HOME has rolled out GFiber Plan GG Bundles, a new home internet line built specifically for PC, console, and mobile gamers, delivering high-speed connectivity, smart optimization, and exclusive rewards.

Malampaya Foundation backs Mindoro livelihoods, marine conservation

Malampaya Foundation Inc. (MFI) has launched two community-run enterprises in Oriental Mindoro that will provide additional income for fisherfolk while channeling part of their earnings into marine conservation.

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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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