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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.

DA to step up monitoring of food prices

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will increase its monitoring of food prices in wet markets this year, especially in major cities, to help keep prices fair and stable, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said.

Robinsons Land channels stock sale proceeds to growth

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the property arm of the Gokongwei Group, said that as of end-2025, the remaining balance from the proceeds of its block placement amounted to P562.1 million, to be utilized following disbursements made last year.

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Lender adds stock trading feature to app

GoTyme Bank has launched a new feature called PH Stocks, allowing users to trade shares directly within its mobile app.

Marcos cuts LPG, kerosene excise to ease costs

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered the removal of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, a move aimed at easing household expenses while maintaining support for domestic producers.

Balisacan sees growth slowdown, downplays recession risk

Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the Philippine economy is unlikely to slip into contraction this year despite mounting pressures from a fuel crisis, although growth is expected to fall short of earlier government targets.

DPWH eyes SLEX TR4 extension to Sorsogon; first phase set to open this year

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is planning to extend the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) up to Matnog, Sorsogon by next year.
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