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Eala’s Linz run ends, lessons begin on clay

Filipino tennis fans were hoping good things come in threes. Alex Eala instead got a reminder that in tennis, past wins do not always travel well across surfaces.

Tamban oversupply in Sorsogon resolved after Holy Week plant closures

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said the recent spoilage of tamban (sardines) in Bulan, Sorsogon has been resolved after fish processing plants resumed operations.

Meralco backs transparent bidding for partnerships with electric cooperatives

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it supports using a competitive selection process, or public bidding, when choosing private sector partners for electric cooperatives (ECs).

DA eyes P50/kg price cap on imported rice by end-April

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said a price cap on imported rice may be in place by the end of April.

Power prices in spot market rise 23% in March — IEMOP

Electricity prices in the country’s spot market increased sharply in March, driven by tighter supply and higher demand, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).

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TIEZA sees tourism investment surge in Q4

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) expects tourism investments to accelerate in the fourth quarter, with P2.56 billion worth of proposed projects already in the pipeline following P4.63 billion in registrations in the first eight months of 2026.

Filinvest Land moves to dissolve three units

Filinvest Land Inc. is moving to dissolve three wholly owned subsidiaries as it streamlines its corporate structure, while keeping the development of its Mimosa Lifestyle Mall in Clark on track.

Toyota seeks hybrid slots in Metro Manila TNVS

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is pressing the transport regulator to allow conventional hybrid vehicles to compete for 7,500 new transport network vehicle service (TNVS) slots in Metro Manila, challenging the government’s decision to limit the latest allocation to plug-in and fully electric vehicles.

Fed raises rates, defying Trump’s call for cuts

The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time since 2023, lifting its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75 percent to 4 percent as policymakers moved to counter persistent inflation.
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