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Alas Pilipinas bows to Korabelka in VTV Cup semis

Despite falling short in their semifinal match at the 2025 VTV Cup, Alas Pilipinas proved they belong on the international stage with a gutsy performance against defending champions Korabelka of Russia. The final score may have tilted in favor of the towering Europeans, but it was far from a one-sided affair.

DA lifts poultry import ban from Brazil

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the import ban on poultry and related products from Brazil, following confirmation that the country is now free of avian influenza.

DA eyes boost to pork, chicken supply to ease inflation pressure

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday the slight increase in June inflation underscores the urgent need for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify efforts in addressing food-driven price pressures—especially from fish, pork, and chicken.

Winds of Change: First turbines for Alternergy’s Tanay wind farm arrive

A fresh surge of momentum has swept into the Tanay Wind Power Project, the flagship green energy initiative of listed power firm Alternergy Holdings Corp.

Samal-Davao bridge construction uninterrupted despite legal writ

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday affirmed that construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge will proceed as scheduled, despite the recent issuance of a Writ of Kalikasan by the Supreme Court.

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Cosco Capital profit rises to P11.96B on grocery strength

Strong grocery sales at Puregold and S&R lifted Cosco Capital Inc.’s net income by 12 percent to P11.96 billion in the first nine months of 2026, cushioning weaker earnings from its liquor distribution and energy businesses.

New BIR chief maps out 5-year digital overhaul, anti-corruption drive

New Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Rolando Ligon Jr. is planning a five-year technology overhaul to modernize tax administration, close corruption vulnerabilities and improve compliance, while promising tougher enforcement against deliberate tax evasion.

The electric car is no longer asking for permission

The Philippine automotive market is beginning to look like a family reunion where everybody has arrived in a different vehicle, but everyone wants to talk about electricity. There are fully electric sedans, plug-in hybrid pickups, hybrid SUVs, and battery-powered crossovers competing for attention. The gasoline engine has not been invited to leave, but it is beginning to notice that the conversation has changed.

Panga exits PEZA after 28 years, cites 100,000 jobs

Tereso Panga is ending 28 years at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), citing more than 100,000 jobs created during his leadership as his most meaningful contribution to the investment promotion agency.
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