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    Philippines blanks China, 14-0, in World Games floorball match

    The Philippine men’s floorball team didn’t just salvage seventh place—they lit up Chengdu like a Roman candle, bulldozing host China in a 14-0 beatdown...

    Philippine GDP remains one of Asia’s fastest growing in 2Q; growth 5.5%

    The Philippine economy expanded by 5.5 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported, reflecting sustained domestic activity across sectors.

    Philippines stuns Iran, wins 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey Asia Cup

    It was bound to happen—a rematch a year in the making, and this time, the ending was different. The Philippines and Iran—undefeated and dominant all tournament long—clashed in a high-stakes finale Friday at the 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey Asia Cup in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. 

    Philippine debt edges higher, still controlled

    Outstanding Philippine government debt ticked up slightly to P16.684 trillion by end-March 2025, a 0.31 percent month-on-month increase, signaling stability rather than strain.

    ADB forecasts strong Philippine growth, ‘Blue Economy” opportunities

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast that the Philippine economy will grow at a robust pace of 6.0 percent in 2025 and 6.1 percent in 2026, driven by strengthened domestic demand and sustained public investment. This growth follows a 5.6 percent expansion in 2024.

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    IR Impact names SM Investments’ annual report best in region

    SM Investments Corporation, the parent company of the SM Group, was named Best Annual Report at the IR Impact Awards – Southeast Asia held in December 2025. The award recognizes the company’s strong reporting and disclosure practices, particularly its integrated report, which clearly explains its business strategy, performance, governance, and long-term plans for creating value.

    Mitsubishi seeks to fast-track CARS claims

    Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) said it will work closely with government agencies to ensure the swift processing and release of its incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s veto of the program’s proposed 2026 budget allocation.

    House lawmakers meet IAEA chief to advance nuclear energy agenda

    A member of the House of Representatives recently met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Rafael Mariano Grossi to discuss the potential role of nuclear energy in addressing the country’s ongoing power challenges.

    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.

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