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Eala powers through to Jingshan Open semis

Alex Eala lit up the courts of the WTA 125 Jingshan Tennis Open on Friday, overpowering China’s Jia-Jung Lu, 6-4, 6-1, to punch her ticket to the semifinals.

Rep. Zaldy Co vows to return; denies budget insertions

Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co declared that he is determined to return to the Philippines to answer and disprove “false and baseless accusations” against him, stressing that he has nothing to hide and will face his critics in the proper forum.

Power restoration ongoing in storm-hit areas

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) remains on full alert as restoration efforts continue following power interruptions caused by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi).

House prices climb, condos dip in Q2

Residential property prices in the Philippines rose by 7.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

D&L units secure pioneer status, extend incentives

D&L Industries said its wholly-owned subsidiaries, D&L Premium Foods Corp. (DLPF) and Natura Aeropack Corporation (NAC), have been granted pioneer status by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), extending their income tax holiday by two additional years. 

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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.

DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food

The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.

DOE stands firm on new coal bidding rules to bolster national energy strategy 

The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.

Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.
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