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Gilas U18 women eye World Cup climb

The Gilas Pilipinas U18 women have already made the first climb. Now comes the steeper part,   with a World Cup ticket waiting somewhere near the summit.

DHSUD spotlights housing opportunities during Shelter Month

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is putting homeownership, private-sector participation and housing regulation in the spotlight as the country marks National Shelter Month 2026, amid efforts to accelerate housing delivery under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) program.

Probe launched into Philippine Eagle death in Misamis Oriental

Authorities are investigating the death of a critically endangered Philippine Eagle found near a power line in Salay, Misamis Oriental, following a discovery by a local farmer on October 1.

Forestry policies in place for credible carbon market

The Philippines has laid the regulatory groundwork for a credible forest carbon market, with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) releasing two key policies designed to meet private sector demands for clear rules, strong safeguards, and transparent project pathways.

Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

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DOTr opens consultancy bids for projects boosting logistics, freight sector

The Philippines and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are inviting qualified international and local firms or consortia to bid for consultancy services supporting the country’s logistics and freight transportation sector.

SEC to regulate, accredit third-party debt collectors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is rolling out new accreditation standards for third-party collection agencies (TPCAs) to shield borrowers from abusive lending and collection practices.

The nation’s new favorite

There is a moment when a Filipino athlete stops being a promising competitor and becomes a national event. It usually begins with a victory, especially an unexpected one, and proceeds at a speed that would put the most frenetic fastbreak in basketball to shame.

PAL rolls out free first rebooking for Manila–Dubai, Doha, Riyadh routes

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced over the weekend it is offering one complimentary rebooking for flights from Manila to Dubai, Doha and Riyadh. Eligible passengers may adjust their travel date once with no rebooking fee, so long as requests are submitted no later than November 15, 2026, and at least 15 days before scheduled departure.
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