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    BIR sues Wawao Builders over ‘ghost’ Bulacan project

    The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed criminal complaints before the Department of Justice against a major flood-control contractor over an alleged P48.39-million tax deficiency linked to a ghost project in Malolos City, Bulacan.

    Rice prices seen stable as import controls lapse; DA rolls out farm road tracker

    The Department of Agriculture (DA) said rice prices should remain stable even after the rice import ban ended last month, citing strong local production and adequate supply.

    SEC approves LUECO direct public offering

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the direct public offering (DPO) of La Union Electric Co. Inc. (LUECO), making it the second company to register under the regulator’s streamlined rules for power generation and electricity service providers.

    Eala claims spot in quarterfinals of Auckland tournament

    Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala barely allowed the clock to catch its breath at the ASB Classic on Thursday, needing just 63 minutes to dismantle Croatia’s Petra Marcinko 6-0, 6-2 and stride into the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 event, her first of the 2026 season.

    CAMPI presses gov’t on auto incentives

    The Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) has urged the government to immediately release long-delayed incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program and to fast-track the rollout of its successor, the Revitalizing the Automotive Industry for Competitiveness Enhancement (RACE) program.

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    Globe sets up battery hubs to keep network running during typhoons

    Globe Telecom Inc. is deploying battery charging hubs in typhoon-prone areas of South Luzon and Bicol to help keep mobile and internet services running during power outages.

    Eala tames wind, wipes Linette 

    Alexandra Eala kept her Auckland charge moving with a sharp, no-nonsense win on Friday, brushing aside Poland’s Magda Linette 6-3 6-2 to reach the ASB Classic semifinals.

    DOTr nears completion of land acquisition for major rail projects

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it has secured 90.76 percent of the needed land and properties for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) as of December 2025.

    UN sees Philippines racing ahead regionally

    The Philippine economy is poised for a faster growth run in the next two years, cementing its place among Southeast Asia’s top performers, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released January 8.
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