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Alex Eala’s sweetest revenge spoke louder than cheers

Some victories earn ranking points. Others settle unfinished conversations. Alex Eala's 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Alycia Parks in the opening round of the National Bank...

Customs chief threatens dismissal over seized cigarette theft

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tightened security over confiscated illicit cigarettes after reports of attempted theft, with Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno warning that any personnel involved in pilferage or unauthorized removal would face immediate dismissal and criminal prosecution.

Aznar Shipping expands cadet program to ease crew shortage

Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. is expanding its cadetship program for the upcoming academic year, opening onboard training opportunities for more than 200 aspiring seafarers as the domestic shipping industry grapples with a critical shortage of qualified maritime officers in the Visayas.

DICT seeks P18-B 2027 budget to expand digital services and infrastructure

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is asking Congress for an P18-billion budget for 2027 to boost the country’s digital services and infrastructure.

Security Bank, Pays0 partner to streamline digital business payments

Security Bank has teamed up with licensed Electronic Money Issuer Pays0 Inc. to help businesses move funds quickly and reliably. The partnership was formalized in a July 28 agreement signed at Security Bank Centre in Makati City.

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Spot power prices drop 13% in July, lower utility bills expected 

Electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) fell by 13.1 percent nationwide in July, driven by lower overall demand across the country. According to data released by the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) during an online briefing, the national spot price dropped to an averaged P8.31 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) as of July 25, down from P9.56 per kWh in June.

Cebu Pacific swings to P5.9-B H1 loss on high fuel costs, forex hits

Cebu Pacific posted a net loss of P5.9 billion in the first half of the year, a sharp reversal from the P8.9-billion net profit recorded in the same period last year, due to surging fuel prices and foreign exchange losses.

PSAC urges AI task force to prepare future workforce 

The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) is urging the government to fast-track the country's artificial intelligence agenda, proposing a national task force and education reforms designed to equip Filipino workers for an economy increasingly shaped by AI and advanced technologies.

STI Holdings makes Forbes Asia 2026 ‘Best Under A Billion’ list

STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. has been included in Forbes Asia’s 2026 “Best Under A Billion” roster, one of only seven Philippine firms to earn the spot this year. The annual list recognizes 200 top-performing small and mid-sized public companies across the Asia-Pacific with annual revenue under $1 billion and consistent growth.
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