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Tennis power secret lives inside racket strings

In tennis, winners are usually credited to timing, technique, and nerve. But a growing body of science is pointing to something far less visible and surprisingly influential.

Tesla profit up even as AI push intensifies

Tesla, Inc., the U.S.-based electric vehicle and clean energy company led by billionaire Elon Musk, reported higher first quarter earnings, as gains from its core auto business were partly offset by aggressive spending on artificial intelligence, robotics, and factory expansion.

ADB boosts funding, reforms to match region’s pace

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) ramped up both financing and reform in 2025, committing USD29.3 billion from its own resources as it positioned itself to respond faster to mounting economic uncertainty across Asia and the Pacific.

Central Luzon anchors regional farm output in 2025

The Philippine Statistics Authority said the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector produced goods worth P1.79 trillion in 2025 at constant 2018 prices, with Central Luzon emerging as the top contributor.

Chinabank profit rise on strong core growth

China Banking Corp., the country’s 5th largest lender by assets, sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter, posting a net income of P6.8 billion, up 4 percent year on year, as lending and deposit activities continued to drive performance despite a still evolving interest rate environment.

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DENR ramps up watershed, forest protection to beat El Niño water crunch

Forests keep water flowing even through extended dry spells — and that natural shield is getting a major boost as El Niño looms. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding forest patrols and accelerating reforestation across critical watersheds to help forests hold water, control stream flow, cut soil erosion, and recharge aquifers.

Southlinks earns BERDE 5 stars, offers greener metro living 

In property development, green credentials can help sell a dream. Southlinks Estate now has five stars to back up the pitch—but turning a sustainable masterplan into a sustainable neighbourhood is the harder part.

Development banks unlock $792B to finance global growth

The world’s leading development banks have expanded their collective lending capacity by USD792 billion over the next decade, opening more room to finance infrastructure, jobs and climate resilience in developing economies, including the Philippines.

DepEd, DILG hook schools into Unified 911 for faster emergency response

Schools are being plugged into the country’s Unified 911 emergency system, allowing reports of campus violence and security threats to reach the Department of Education (DepEd) and police simultaneously as the government moves to speed up responses to school emergencies.
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