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Hidilyn’s golden legacy lifts Philippine teenage weightlifting stars

When Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines' first Olympic gold medal in Tokyo in 2021, most of the country's newest weightlifting sensations were still in grade school, some not even teenagers. Five years later, they are no longer just watching their hero. They are following her footsteps, one lift at a time.

Manila Water deploys contingency assets to boost East Zone water security

Manila Water is strengthening water supply reliability across its East Zone concession through a full set of contingency resources, serving nearly eight million customers...

PLDT Enterprise’s Smart earns global GSMA certification for new anti-fraud roaming check tool

As digital fraud grows more complex, basic identity checks are no longer enough for businesses to secure transactions.

Jollibee Group rises to 71st in 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500

Jollibee Foods Corporation climbed eight spots to rank 71st in the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500, marking its third straight appearance on the list.

BOC eases cable vessel entry to speed infrastructure projects 

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued new rules simplifying the temporary entry of foreign cable-laying and repair vessels, a move expected to accelerate major telecommunications and offshore energy projects while reducing delays and compliance costs.

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Eala turns tense quarterfinal into total rout

For one set, Alex Eala had to fight for every inch. For the next, she took them all.

Progella, Pagara outlast Japan duo, enter beach volleyball semis

Beach volleyball has a simple rule: get to 21, win by two, and try not to blink when the scoreboard starts looking like a suspense thriller.

PH net foreign liabilities rise to $65.6 billion

The Philippines saw its net financial obligations to foreign lenders and investors expand to $65.6 billion as of end-June 2026, equivalent to 13.4 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It is a reflection of what the country owns abroad versus what it owes to foreign entities. Preliminary balance sheet figures show this liability expanded from $55.0 billion, or 11.2 percent of GDP, recorded at the end of March 2026.

PEZA, Aboitiz push EaseBiz to fast-track projects

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Aboitiz Economic Estates are expanding an investor-assistance program designed to turn investment commitments into operating projects faster as international interest in the Luzon Economic Corridor grows.
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