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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) — For weeks, 33-year-old civil servant Aizaratbek Esenov and around half a dozen other government employees have been exercising in…
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BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) — For weeks, 33-year-old civil servant Aizaratbek Esenov and around half a dozen other government employees have been exercising in…
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HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — To the never-ending list of scarcities in Cuba comes a new addition: communion for the Catholic faithful.
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Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has received the Asia-Pacific Tambuli Award for its ATM Go initiative, which expands access to banking services in…
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Security Bank has been recognized at The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Innovation Awards 2026, earning honors for its mobile banking platform and…
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In Southeast Asia alone, the corporate gifting market was estimated at over $9 billion in 2025.
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Gilas Pilipinas Youth punched a ticket to the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers after a 130-54 drubbing of Malaysia at the Chankapoh Gym on Saturday in Krabi,…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to expand overseas demand for Philippine farm products as it prepares to showcase the country’s top…
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To strengthen grid reliability, particularly during periods when solar generation — which is expanding, especially in Negros — is unavailable, the DoE is…
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Diesel rolls back at P4/L, gasoline spikes anew
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Set for commercial operations by December 2026, the ground-mounted solar facility is expected to generate enough electricity to power around 25,000 to 35,000…
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SABANGAN, Mountain Province — Authorities are reminding motorists to remain alert while traveling and ensure their vehicles are in good condition following a…
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Gilas Pilipinas Youth demolished Vietnam, 121-28, to kick off its campaign in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers at the Chankapoh Gym in Krabi, Thailand on…
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Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) is expanding its footprint in the country’s nickel sector after securing rights to operate a 3,432-hectare mineral concession in…
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The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that disrupted up to 800 megawatts (MW) of power capacity in Mindanao this week exposed vulnerabilities in the country’s…
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Korean energy players, proposing a 1,000-megawatt renewable energy initiative, equivalent to $1 billion foreign direct investment, are entering the…
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As food and beverage manufacturers race to capture emerging consumer trends, 10 standout innovations are already gaining commercial traction across…
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Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) is expanding its footprint in the country’s nickel sector after securing rights to operate a 3,432-hectare mineral concession in…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) have strengthened their partnership to crack down on electricity theft and the…
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