Pacesetter Nueva Ecija cruised past Cebu, 108-78, on Thursday for its 16th straight win in Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Powered by veteran John Wilson, new acquisition Nick Demusis, and Jammer Jamito, the Rice Vanguards turned hot in the second half, leading as far as 91-56 to remain unbeaten in the …
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The stage is set for Draft Day of the Sharks Billiards Association Season 2 on July 29 leading up to the actual competition in September. Hadley Mariano, the SBA founder, said the coming season promises to be even better and more exciting than the previous one won by Taguig. The other teams are Quezon City, Manila, Negros Occidental and newcomer …
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Bestlink College of the Philippines’ women’s and seniors’ teams claimed second runner-up honors in the 31st season of the NCRAA basketball tournament at the CSJDM Complex in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The Quezon City-based Kalasag and Lady Kalasag teams defeated their counterparts from the Philippine Merchant Marine School in the battle for third place. The Kalasag men’s team outplayed …
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By Robert Andaya The results: Game 1— ICC 97, DLSU-D 87 Defending champions Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) brought down De La Salle University-Dasmariñas,97-87, to move a win way from a rare three-peat in the 31st season of the NCRAA basketball tournament at the CSJDM Sports Complex in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Six players scored in double figures for the …
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is developing a digital track-and-trace system using QR codes to help verify the authenticity of vape products and other excisable goods. The system will allow both consumers and regulators to scan the codes using smartphones, making it easier to detect smuggled or unregulated items. The initiative is part of the BIR’s broader campaign to …
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Sugar prices dropped to a four-year low on Wednesday, with a pound trading at USD0.1626—a 4% decline from late May and a 15% plunge since the start of 2024. Analysts attribute the price slide to rising expectations of a global supply boost, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projecting a 4.7% year-on-year increase in global sugar production for the …
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Tanduay has once again claimed the title of the world’s number one rum, marking its eighth consecutive year at the top, according to the Millionaires’ Club report by Drinks International Magazine. The Philippine-made rum brand recorded global sales of 23.8 million case liters in 2024, outpacing top competitors Bacardi (19.7 million) and Captain Morgan (11.5 million). In 2023, Tanduay sold …
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The Philippine automotive industry posted a 1.7% increase in sales during the first five months of 2025, according to a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). From January to May, total vehicle sales rose to 190,429 units from 187,191 units during the same period last year, driven …
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The Philippine government has extended its long-term commitment to water security and rural development following the approval of key projects during the inaugural meeting of the Economy and Development (ED) Council, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a statement released by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), the council approved the 10-year extension of concession agreements …
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The World Bank has emphasized that boosting private sector activity and implementing key structural reforms will be crucial in accelerating the Philippines’ economic growth in the coming years. In its latest Philippine Economic Update (PEU) released Thursday, the World Bank projected the country’s economy to grow by 5.3% in 2025, with a slight uptick to 5.4% in 2026 and 5.5% …
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