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John Hay sports hub takes shape

The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have sealed a landmark deal to build the John Hay Sports Center inside Camp John Hay in Baguio City, accelerating efforts to upgrade the country’s high-altitude training infrastructure.

Petals, planes, Pinoys in full Sakura bloom

Filipinos have long treated cherry blossom season like a designer drop. Miss it and you wait another year. 

No shares tendered as Coal Asia pushes water pivot

Coal Asia Holdings Inc. reported that no minority shareholder tendered shares during its recent tender offer period, clearing the way for its planned transformation into a water utilities company without additional buyouts.

City of Dreams steady amid stake sale

Operations at City of Dreams Manila remain on solid footing despite uncertainty surrounding the stake of foreign partner Melco Resorts & Entertainment, according to SM Investments Corp. President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio.

Philippine ships told to brace for rising Middle East tensions

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has tightened security protocols for Philippine-flagged vessels as geopolitical strains between the United States and Iran ripple across global shipping lanes.

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GMA seeks analog‑TV shutdown delay, cites unresolved viewer aid plan

GMA Network Inc. has filed a request with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to push back the scheduled analog television shutdown, saying key rules for a government support program meant to protect households are still not in place.

Business, labor groups push supply diversification amid China tensions

Philippine business and labor groups are urging the government to reduce the country’s exposure to China by diversifying suppliers, expanding trade links and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity, warning that diplomatic friction can quickly become an economic problem.

More MRT‑3 trains roll out ahead of holiday rush; EDSA Busway upgrades also underway

The Department of Transportation has deployed three extra train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 starting Monday to boost capacity and ease crowding as Metro Manila braces for heavier holiday‑season commuter traffic.

DOT taps BINI, Alden to turn fandom into tourism

The Department of Tourism is tapping the drawing power of BINI and actor Alden Richards to promote Philippine destinations, linking pop culture with regional diplomacy, heritage and cycling tourism.
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