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Pagcor projects P225-B gross gaming revenues in 2023

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is optimistic of delivering optimal performance as the agency aims for P244.84 billion industry gross gaming revenues...

Tokyo, Manila commit to keep Indo-Pacific free and open maritime region

The Philippines and Japan on Thursday affirmed the importance of keeping the Indo-Pacific area and its sea lanes free and open to anyone who...

MWSS seeks greater water allocation from Angat dam

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is seeking greater raw water allocation from the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) that will allow Angat Dam...

Bankers elect BPI prexy as BAP president

Bank of the Philippine Islands president TG Limcaoco has been elected to lead the Bankers Association of the Philippines (BAP) amid uncertainties brought about by elevated inflation and the banking crisis in the US and Europe.

NAC capex for mining biz up by 80 percent

Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has set aside as capital expenditure for its mining business this year P4.5 billion, up 80 percent from last year's P2.5 billion.

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Prozorova stuns Eala after 3-hour Singapore battle

If rankings decided tennis matches, Alex Eala would have been shopping for quarterfinal plans by Thursday night. Instead, World No. 180 Tatiana Prozorova had other ideas.

ADB approves $1.5-B emergency loan to cushion Philippines from Middle East conflict

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $1.5 billion financing package for the Philippines, delivering critical financial support to help the country absorb the spillover effects of ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

KinoFest 2026 German film festival debuts in Manila Oct 15–18

Manila will host KinoFest 2026 — The German Film Festival for the first time October 15–18 at GH Ortigas Cinema, Greenhills Mall. This marks the event’s fifth edition, bringing free, first-come, first-served screenings to Filipino viewers.

Corruption, inflation drain P2.75T from economy

Corruption and inflation may have cost the Philippine economy an estimated P2.75 trillion over the 12 months to the second quarter of 2026, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Thursday, as lawmakers launched an inquiry into the country’s slowing growth and weakening investment.
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