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Nickel Asia takes stake in Kazakhstan copper mine

Nickel Asia Corp., a Philippine-listed mining company, is stepping further beyond its nickel roots after signing a deal to acquire a 20 percent stake in a Kazakhstan copper mining entity, marking a strategic move into broader metal resources.

Group urges DOE to fully implement VAT exemption on local natural gas to lower power bills

A consumer advocacy group is calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to quickly issue clear rules to enforce a new tax exemption that could help reduce electricity costs for consumers.

HOKA steps up Philippine retail expansion

Global performance footwear brand HOKA is accelerating its Philippine expansion, opening its first store outside Metro Manila at Ayala Center Cebu as it taps into the country’s fast growing running culture.

DHSUD pauses housing loans amid fuel surge

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has ordered a three-month moratorium on housing loan payments for qualified borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC), as the government moves to blunt the impact of surging fuel costs tied to tensions in the Middle East.

Lenovo reshapes Asia-Pacific leadership with new commercial chief

Lenovo has appointed Sumir Bhatia as its first chief commercial officer for the Asia Pacific region.

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Rollback at the pumps: deep gasolibe price cut offers relief to consumers 

Consumers and business operators across the Philippines can expect mixed relief at the pumps this week, highlighted by a substantial price drop for gasoline products alongside steady to slightly higher diesel rates.

DA upbeat after global event puts PH pineapple, abaca in spotlight

The Philippines sees brighter prospects for its pineapple and abaca products following their successful showcase at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s World Food Forum 2026 in Italy, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Sunday.

DA launches probe into smuggled vegetables

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is launching a full investigation into reports that allegedly smuggled vegetables are making their way into local markets, raising concerns about fair trade, farmer livelihoods, and food safety.

When the game becomes a bet

There was a time when watching a basketball game largely meant arguing about the referee, questioning the coach’s substitutions, and insisting that the player who missed three free throws should have been benched in the second quarter. These remain perfectly respectable ways to ruin a Sunday afternoon. Of late, however, there is increasingly another reason to get worked up over a game: money.
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