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Streaking Nueva Ecija kept the top spot while reigning champion Pampanga stayed nearby in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-MPBL 2025 Season on Wednesday at the Caloocan Sports Complex. The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards dominated the Batang Kankaloo, 73-53, in the nightcap, while the Pampanga Giant Lanterns foiled the Ilagan Isabela Cowboys, 77-72, in the second game of a tripleheader. Nueva …

Charly Suarez should leave nothing to chance when he faces WBO super-featherweight champion Emmanuel Navarrete of Mexico at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California on May 10. “Dapat convincing,” said the veteran of the 2016 Rio Olympics, silver medalist in the 2014 Asian Games and three-time gold medalist in the Southeast Asian Games, of his first crack at a …

Make no mistake about it, jiujitsu is gaining headway as one of the most popular sports in the world today. A personality known for his patronage of the Jiujitsu in Guam will attest to this. “With the sport growing, going bigger, jiujitsu has just formulated into a world-renowned sport and the thing about it is that Guam is also growing …

The Manila International Auto Show 2025 opened up its 20th year celebration last Thursday at the World Trade Center in Pasay City with the theme “Driven by Connection” highlighting the efforts of the organizing Worldbex Services International in making connections with the international car brands, partners, and visitors the past 19 years.  Worldbex founding chairman Joseph Ang led in welcoming …

All-Inclusive Sales, Inc. proudly joined the Manila International Auto Show 2025 by bringing together some of the most trusted names in automotive replacement parts and supplies under various booths that were simply packed with buyers and car enthusiasts during the 4-day affair. As a key player in the aftermarket distribution industry, All-Inclusive Sales featured quality products from Bendix, Bluechem, KYB, …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. last week commended the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for spearheading initiatives that drive digital innovation and promote inclusive economic growth, particularly through its Bagong Pilipinas Marketplace. Designed as a business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, the Bagong Pilipinas Marketplace puts a spotlight on “Proudly Filipino” products and services. It aims to support advancements in product …

Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Frederick Go will travel to the United States to negotiate the 17-percent tariff imposed by the Trump administration on certain Philippine goods entering the American market. Speaking to Palace reporters, Go shared that the Philippine government had received a “positive response” from the US Trade Representative (USTR) regarding its …

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is ramping up enforcement operations targeting both emerging and long-standing sources of tax evasion, particularly within the vape and tobacco industries. In a news release on Thursday, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. emphasized that this initiative is part of the Marcos administration’s comprehensive effort to tackle illicit trade, prevent revenue loss, and address public …

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Thursday spearheaded the inspection of 14 seized 20-foot container vans loaded with misdeclared refined sugar from Vietnam, with an estimated market value of P28.72 million. Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio led the inspection of the intercepted agricultural shipment, which was flagged for violating customs regulations and other applicable laws, according to a BOC press release. …

By Tracy Cabrera In an effort to boost the Philippines’ competitiveness as an investment hub, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has forged a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Banco de Oro Unibank Inc. (BDO) to help accelerate foreign direct investments and drive national economic progress. The agreement was formalized by PEZA Director General Tereso Panga and BDO Executive Vice …