July, 2025

• 28 July

  Dongfeng launches E70 Pro

  

  Dongfeng Motors Philippines recently launched the Dongfeng E70 Pro, its first-ever fully electric sedan with a mission to promote clean, sustainable, and efficient mobility in the country at the Dongfeng Motors Ortigas in Quezon City. The Dongfeng E70 Pro has an impressive range of 420 kms on a single charge, offering a reliable solution even for those concerned with range …

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• 28 July

  Storms won’t affect food supply

  

  BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz Here goes the Department of Agriculture (DA) again, being optimistic without taking into account current and future risks to standing crops and those to be harvested yet, in the face of storms, floods and landslides. From production to harvest, there are great risks to face. DA spokesman Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said …

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• 28 July

  ‘Bamboo is the future’, says BASE general manager

  

  Bamboo has been gaining popularity for its diverse uses and applications around the globe, which is searching for sustainable and climate-friendly solutions for development. Bamboo is the future, said Luiz Felipe Lopez, general manager of Base Bahay Foundation Inc. (BASE) in a recent huddle with reporters at the Bamboost IV Forum held at De La Salle University recently. The Philippines …

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• 28 July

  UCAP sees US 20% tariff a ‘wake-up’ call

  

  The United Coconut Associations of the Philippines (UCAP) sees the 20% tariff imposed by the US government to the Philippines as a ‘wake-up call that underlines the need for market and product diversification. UCAP underscored the current heavy reliance of the Philippines on the US and European Union markets, which collectively account for over 60% of industry exports.      …

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• 28 July

  MVP buys into coco facilities in Laguna, Davao

  

  Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has bought into the country’s oldest coconut processor, Franklin Baker (founded in 1921), that operates processing facilities in Laguna and Davao to fortify his firm’s presence in the coconut export sector. Using the Metro Pacific Agro Ventures Inc. (MPAV), a unit under Metro Pacific Investment Corp., Pangilinan confirmed signing the agreement buying into Franklin Baker to …

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• 28 July

  San Miguel Beer is back as PBA champion

  

  By Robert Andaya The results:Game 1—TNT 99, San Miguel 96Game 2—San Miguel 98, TNT 92Game 3—San Miguel 108, TNT 88Game 4—San Miguel 105, TNT 91Game 5—TNT 86, San Miguel 78Game 6—San Miguel 107, TNT 96(San Miguel wins series, 4-2) San Miguel Beer is back to where it really belongs—the top of the PBA. Led by eight-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) …

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• 28 July

  Ancajas faces Uruguay foe next month

  

  Former world champion Jerwin “The Pretty Boy” Ancajas — who supposed to fight in the Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight card over the weekend — finally got an opportunity to return on the ring in the United States. Ancajas will be fighting Uruguay’s dangerous knockout artist Ruben Dario Casero on August 2 in a super bantamweight eight-round clash at the Thunder …

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• 28 July

  Athletes’ and Coaches’ Monthly Salary Hike

  

  As promised by Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio, all national athletes and coaches will start receiving a P5,000 increase in their monthly salaries beginning next month. The PSC board has approved the across-the-board increase in the salaries of the athletes and coaches as announced by Gregorio last July 8. Gregorio, who was appointed by President Marcos as the …

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• 28 July

  Funding gold: PH sports leader cites role of online gaming in athlete success

  

  As debates heighten over the future of online gaming in the Philippines, one truth is often overlooked: the industry plays a vital role in funding Filipino athletes’ journeys to the world’s biggest sporting stages. Companies like DigiPlus Interactive Corp., through its sports entertainment brand, ArenaPlus, have quietly fueled the dreams of Olympic hopefuls, making victories for the country possible. Cynthia …

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• 27 July

  PHILTOA Launches the 36th Philippine Travel Mart: Boosting the NextGen Tourism

  

  Metro Manila, Philippines – July 25, 2025 — The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) proudly launched the 36th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) with an exclusive media event at The Peninsula Manila, setting the stage for the country’s most anticipated travel expo happening on September 5–7, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. This year’s theme, “Boosting the NextGen Tourism,” reflects …

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