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    Alex Eala: From teen dream to Top-50 queen

    Barely five years ago, Alex Eala was a 15-year-old prodigy from the Rafael Nadal Academy, armed with a booming forehand and a fire that refused to dim. Today, she’s cracked the Top 50 — the highest ranking ever achieved by a Filipino tennis player.

    SEC proposes new limits on lending interest rates and fees

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to impose new limits on interest rates and fees charged by lending and financing companies to protect borrowers from predatory practices while keeping legitimate lenders competitive.

    SEC seeks to spare MSMEs from audited financial reports

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed exempting more micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the mandatory submission of audited financial statements to ease compliance costs and streamline regulatory requirements.

    PAL pivots to premium leisure market with planned routes to Maldives and Palau

    The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is sharpening its focus on the premium leisure travel segment, unveiling plans to launch flights to Maldives and Palau—two of Asia-Pacific’s most exclusive island destinations.

    Cebu Pacific takes delivery of 13th Airbus A330neo

    Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced the delivery of its 13th Airbus A330neo aircraft, reinforcing its operational resilience and underscoring its position as the largest A330neo operator in Asia.

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    DA lifts ban on pork imports from Poland

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of pork and other swine products from Poland, citing the country’s policy on African swine fever (ASF) regionalization.

    Overseas Filipinos send US$2.9B home in November

    Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos rose to US$2.9 billion in November 2025, highlighting the continued importance of migrant workers’ income in supporting the Philippine economy.

    FFCCCII urges govt to aim for higher 8% growth

    The Philippines must aim higher—much higher—if it wants growth that is truly inclusive, according to the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).

    Takaful market in PH small but growing as insurers push wider use

    The P9 billion-odd market for takaful, or Islamic insurance, remains small in the Philippines but is slowly gaining ground as insurers step up efforts to widen awareness and use, particularly in Mindanao.
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