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Alex Eala’s sweetest revenge spoke louder than cheers

Some victories earn ranking points. Others settle unfinished conversations. Alex Eala's 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Alycia Parks in the opening round of the National Bank...

Customs chief threatens dismissal over seized cigarette theft

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tightened security over confiscated illicit cigarettes after reports of attempted theft, with Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno warning that any personnel involved in pilferage or unauthorized removal would face immediate dismissal and criminal prosecution.

Aznar Shipping expands cadet program to ease crew shortage

Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. is expanding its cadetship program for the upcoming academic year, opening onboard training opportunities for more than 200 aspiring seafarers as the domestic shipping industry grapples with a critical shortage of qualified maritime officers in the Visayas.

DICT seeks P18-B 2027 budget to expand digital services and infrastructure

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is asking Congress for an P18-billion budget for 2027 to boost the country’s digital services and infrastructure.

Security Bank, Pays0 partner to streamline digital business payments

Security Bank has teamed up with licensed Electronic Money Issuer Pays0 Inc. to help businesses move funds quickly and reliably. The partnership was formalized in a July 28 agreement signed at Security Bank Centre in Makati City.

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Middle East conflicts force another weekly spike in local fuel prices

Filipino motorists face yet another round of pump price increases this coming Tuesday, underscoring the ongoing volatility of domestic fuel costs driven by compounding international crises. According to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas, gasoline prices are projected to rise between P1 and P1.50 per liter, while diesel prices could jump by P1.75 to P2.25 per liter. This upcoming price hike follows the previous week’s substantial surge of P2.49 per liter for gasoline, P3.84 for diesel, and P5.01 for kerosene, highlighting how rapidly fuel rates are creeping higher almost every single week.

Agri damage from habagat, 3 storms hits ₱1.79B

Damage to the agriculture sector from the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng has risen to ₱1.79 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported in its 10 a.m. advisory on August 22.

Batang Gilas runs out of gas, settles for eighth

Batang Gilas Pilipinas started with a spark but finished with the wrong kind of déjà vu.

DA escalates nationwide crackdown on counterfeit farm inputs to protect farmers, safeguard food security

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a stricter, nationwide campaign against counterfeit, unregistered, adulterated, and illegally produced farm inputs, moving to shield farmers from financial and livelihood losses while ensuring fair competition for legitimate industry players.
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