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    Pinoys floor Singapore, march toward SEA Games gold

    The Philippine National Men’s Floorball team passed its first real acid test at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games—and did so with authority—outlasting regional rival Singapore, 6–4, to all but book a ticket to the gold-medal match.

     ADB commits USD500M to Philippines’ Blue Economy

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD500 million policy-based loan to boost the Philippines’ blue economy, marking its first major cross-sector initiative focused on national marine development. 

    UK traders urge larger Philippine pork quotas

    The British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) is calling on the Philippine government to expand pork import quotas at preferential tariff rates,...

    ADB clears $400M loan to fuel Philippines’ business climate overhaul

    The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD400-million policy-based loan to drive government reforms aimed at positioning the Philippines as premier investment destination in Asia and the Pacific.

    Resilience endures, but reforms still calls

    The Philippines is heading into 2026 with economic resilience that continues to impress global observers—but experts warn that sustaining momentum will demand sharper reforms and more agile policymaking.

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    Globe sets up battery hubs to keep network running during typhoons

    Globe Telecom Inc. is deploying battery charging hubs in typhoon-prone areas of South Luzon and Bicol to help keep mobile and internet services running during power outages.

    Eala tames wind, wipes Linette 

    Alexandra Eala kept her Auckland charge moving with a sharp, no-nonsense win on Friday, brushing aside Poland’s Magda Linette 6-3 6-2 to reach the ASB Classic semifinals.

    DOTr nears completion of land acquisition for major rail projects

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it has secured 90.76 percent of the needed land and properties for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) as of December 2025.

    UN sees Philippines racing ahead regionally

    The Philippine economy is poised for a faster growth run in the next two years, cementing its place among Southeast Asia’s top performers, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report released January 8.

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