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<title>Philippine Courier News &#45; : Business</title>
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<dc:rights>Copyright 2025 Philippine Courier News &#45; All Rights Reserved.</dc:rights>

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<title>IMF&#45;World Bank meetings to kick off with the global economy under strain</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/imf-world-bank-meetings-to-kick-off-with-the-global-economy-under-strain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank hold their spring meetings this week as the war in the Middle East weighs on the global economy. In a speech ahead of the 2026 Spring Meetings, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said addressing economic shocks amid the energy crisis triggered by the Middle […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF-World, Bank, meetings, kick, off, with, the, global, economy, under, strain</media:keywords>
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<title>Diesel price rollback seen at P20 per liter</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/diesel-price-rollback-seen-at-p20-per-liter</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MOTORISTS are finally getting a much-needed break after weeks of hefty increases, as the Department of Energy expects pump price rollbacks, with diesel prices seen dropping by at least P20 per liter (/l). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Diesel, price, rollback, seen, P20, per, liter</media:keywords>
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<title>Understanding VUL: Protection first, investment second</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/understanding-vul-protection-first-investment-second</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ With more Filipinos becoming financially aware and investment-curious, variable unit-linked (VUL) insurance continues to generate both interest and confusion. In a recent episode of BusinessWorld B-Side, Ivan Corcuera, Head of Insurance Investments at Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation, clarified how VUL works, when it is appropriate, and why understanding its fundamentals is crucial before investing. Mr. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Understanding, VUL:, Protection, first, investment, second</media:keywords>
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<title>Samsung launches Smart Wash Business Solutions to support growth of commercial laundry sector in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/samsung-launches-smart-wash-business-solutions-to-support-growth-of-commercial-laundry-sector-in-the-philippines</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In its bid to support the development of more efficient, scalable and technology-driven commercial laundry operations in the Philippines, Samsung Electronics Philippines officially introduced its Commercial Laundry Washer and Dryer via Smart Wash Business Solutions, held last March 25 at the SMX Convention Center. Convening industry partners, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, this was done in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samsung, launches, Smart, Wash, Business, Solutions, support, growth, commercial, laundry, sector, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>House pushes fuel tax credit for immediate price relief</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/house-pushes-fuel-tax-credit-for-immediate-price-relief</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Congressmen are pushing a tax credit scheme to allow immediate fuel price cuts, challenging the Department of Finance’s (DoF) position that suspending excise taxes may only apply to future imports.  Marikina Rep. Romero Federico “Miro” S. Quimbo, who heads the ways and means committee, said the government should ensure the public feels the relief “right away.”   He proposed at a House […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, pushes, fuel, tax, credit, for, immediate, price, relief</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP: Inflation risks growing sharply</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-inflation-risks-growing-sharply</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation risks have “significantly” grown after consumer prices sharply accelerated in March amid the oil crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP:, Inflation, risks, growing, sharply</media:keywords>
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<title>S&amp;amp;P cuts Philippines outlook to ‘stable’ amid rising risks from Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sp-cuts-philippines-outlook-to-stable-amid-rising-risks-from-middle-east-conflict</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ S&amp;P Global Ratings cut its outlook on the Philippines to “stable” from “positive,” citing the impact of the energy crisis on the country’s external and fiscal positions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>S&amp;P, cuts, Philippines, outlook, ‘stable’, amid, rising, risks, from, Middle, East, conflict</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipinos split on anti&#45;political dynasty push, says WR Numero</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinos-split-on-anti-political-dynasty-push-says-wr-numero</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Filipinos are split over proposed measures banning political dynasties currently moving through Congress, according to a recent WR Numero survey. A political expert said the result may reflect the public’s general distrust of lawmakers in passing measures genuinely aimed at curbing dynasties. The survey, released on Tuesday, found that 44% of respondents objected to the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipinos, split, anti-political, dynasty, push, says, Numero</media:keywords>
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<title>Potential storm “Caloy” may develop into a super typhoon, says PAGASA</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/potential-storm-caloy-may-develop-into-a-super-typhoon-says-pagasa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A tropical depression, which will be named Caloy once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), may develop into a super typhoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday. The potential tropical cyclone was last located 2,845 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, PAGASA said in its 10:00 am […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Potential, storm, “Caloy”, may, develop, into, super, typhoon, says, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>Consumers urged to avoid purchasing popular weight&#45;loss drug from illegal sources </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/consumers-urged-to-avoid-purchasing-popular-weight-loss-drug-from-illegal-sources</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid the rising popularity of the weight-loss drug tirzepatide, consumers are being urged to avoid purchasing it through unauthorized channels, where the medicine may be illegally compounded and pose various health risks, according to pharmaceutical company Zuellig Pharma on Wednesday. “Zuellig Pharma strongly urges consumers not to purchase tirzepatide or similar prescription medicines from social […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Consumers, urged, avoid, purchasing, popular, weight-loss, drug, from, illegal, sources </media:keywords>
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<title>Exporters welcome E&#45;TRACC exemption</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/exporters-welcome-e-tracc-exemption</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) said it welcomed the exemption of exporters from the Bureau of Customs (BoC) Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) System. In a social media post Wednesday, the group said Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno has said that the exemption covers exporters accredited as Authorized Economic Operators and registered with Investment […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Exporters, welcome, E-TRACC, exemption</media:keywords>
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<title>Manufacturers push for ‘buy local’ campaign</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/manufacturers-push-for-buy-local-campaign</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said supply chain disruptions and the weak peso make it necessary to pursue a “buy-local”approach to boost domestic industrial production. In a statement late Tuesday, FPI Chairperson Elizabeth H. Lee said domestic production and procurement will ‘better position” the economy by building “capacity…to withstand external pressures.” Foreign exchange volatility […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manufacturers, push, for, ‘buy, local’, campaign</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL signs LPG deals with US, Canada, Mexico</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-signs-lpg-deals-with-us-canada-mexico</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-signs-lpg-deals-with-us-canada-mexico</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines signed supply deals with the US, Canada, and Mexico for 66 million kilograms (kg) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the LPG Marketers Association, Inc. (LPGMA) said. LPGMA founder Arnel U. Ty said the association was informed by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin that the agreements were government-to-government (G2G), with the Department of Energy […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, signs, LPG, deals, with, US, Canada, Mexico</media:keywords>
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<title>Regional fertilizer sourcing to cut   exposure to volatile Gulf supply</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/regional-fertilizer-sourcing-to-cut-exposure-to-volatile-gulf-supply</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) said nearby countries are viable alternative sources of fuel-derived fertilizer that can reduce dependence on the Middle East. In a statement Wednesday, the DA said exposure to Middle Eastern fertilizer is at any rate limited to about 20%, with most imports coming from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Iran restricted […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Regional, fertilizer, sourcing, cut, exposure, volatile, Gulf, supply</media:keywords>
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<title>How PSEi member stocks performed — April 1, 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/how-psei-member-stocks-performed-april-1-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, PSEi, member, stocks, performed, —, April, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Long&#45;term solutions needed to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in PHL – Oxfam</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/long-term-solutions-needed-to-reduce-dependence-on-fossil-fuels-in-phl-oxfam</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/long-term-solutions-needed-to-reduce-dependence-on-fossil-fuels-in-phl-oxfam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine government must pursue long-term solutions to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, as global oil price surges continue to weigh on Filipino consumers, according to Oxfam Pilipinas on Friday. The call comes after Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency last Tuesday in response to rising […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Long-term, solutions, needed, reduce, dependence, fossil, fuels, PHL, –, Oxfam</media:keywords>
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<title>Women entrepreneurs shine at SM Supermalls this Women’s Month</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/women-entrepreneurs-shine-at-sm-supermalls-this-womens-month</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Women-led businesses took center stage as the WomenBizPH Trade Fair successfully opened at SM Lanang Premier from March 12–14, celebrating the creativity, resilience, and growing impact of Filipina micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Organized by WomenBizPH in partnership with SM Supermalls, the three-day trade fair brought together inspiring women entrepreneurs showcasing a vibrant mix […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Women, entrepreneurs, shine, Supermalls, this, Women’s, Month</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd: field trip, prom not required for graduation</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/deped-field-trip-prom-not-required-for-graduation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that non-academic activities should not be a requirement for graduation, following the agency’s push for low-cost ceremonies due to rising fuel costs. “We must ensure that this milestone remains a celebration of achievement rather than a financial ordeal for our parents, especially as we navigate the economic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd:, field, trip, prom, not, required, for, graduation</media:keywords>
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<title>PH game dev sector seen matching Korea, Japan — Xsolla</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ph-game-dev-sector-seen-matching-korea-japan-xsolla</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine game development sector is likely to grow as large as its Asian neighbors in the coming years, driven by the country’s sizable market and predominantly young, tech-savvy population that could become future creators, according to Xsolla, a global video game commerce firm. “I think it could be as big as Korea or Japan, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>game, dev, sector, seen, matching, Korea, Japan, —, Xsolla</media:keywords>
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<title>Personal Equity and Retirement Account: Path to building long&#45;term retirement plan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/personal-equity-and-retirement-account-path-to-building-long-term-retirement-plan</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/personal-equity-and-retirement-account-path-to-building-long-term-retirement-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer, BusinessWorld For some Filipinos, retirement carries the promise of stability, where daily needs no longer depend on a paycheck. Yet for others, the same moment brings uncertainty, as savings stretch against rising costs and the absence of steady income. Such divide traces back to how early and how […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Personal, Equity, and, Retirement, Account:, Path, building, long-term, retirement, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ Marcos says grounding planes is a ‘distinct possibility’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-marcos-says-grounding-planes-is-a-distinct-possibility</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-marcos-says-grounding-planes-is-a-distinct-possibility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines says grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a “distinct possibility,” according to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “Several countries have already told our airlines they cannot fuel their aircraft, so they have to carry fuel there and back,” Marcos said in an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, Marcos, says, grounding, planes, ‘distinct, possibility’</media:keywords>
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<title>PH to face more super typhoons in future amid climate change, expert warns</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ph-to-face-more-super-typhoons-in-future-amid-climate-change-expert-warns</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ph-to-face-more-super-typhoons-in-future-amid-climate-change-expert-warns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid the worsening effects of climate change, the Philippines may experience fewer tropical cyclones, but Super Typhoon–category storms are more likely to develop in the coming decades, an expert said on Monday. Rafaela Jane P. Delfino, assistant professor at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology at the University of the Philippines Diliman, made the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>face, more, super, typhoons, future, amid, climate, change, expert, warns</media:keywords>
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<title>National Government posts P165.4 billion budget surplus in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/national-government-posts-p1654-billion-budget-surplus-in-january</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget surplus more than doubled in January to P165.4 billion amid a double-digit decline in spending, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. In a statement, the Treasury said the NG posted a P165.4-billion budget surplus in January, 141.91% higher than the P68.4-billion surplus a year ago due to “sustained revenue […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>National, Government, posts, P165.4, billion, budget, surplus, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Economy and Development Council OKs trimester plan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/economy-and-development-council-oks-trimester-plan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said that the Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved the implementation of the three-term school calendar starting school year 2026-2027. Chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., the council approved on Thursday the Department of Education’s (DepEd) trimester system proposal, which is eyed to improve the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Economy, and, Development, Council, OKs, trimester, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>Pioneer marks Fire Prevention Month with upgraded HomeMaster Plus</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pioneer-marks-fire-prevention-month-with-upgraded-homemaster-plus</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pioneer-marks-fire-prevention-month-with-upgraded-homemaster-plus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pioneer Insurance highlights the importance of home protection this Fire Prevention Month with the newly upgraded HomeMaster Plus, a comprehensive property insurance that protects the home, its residents, its contents, and now includes one-time automatic cash assistance for excessive rainfall. While the nationwide campaign emphasizes fire safety awareness in March, Pioneer underscores that true preparedness […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pioneer, marks, Fire, Prevention, Month, with, upgraded, HomeMaster, Plus</media:keywords>
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<title>Converge launches 12&#45;MW Pampanga data center</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/converge-launches-12-mw-pampanga-data-center</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/converge-launches-12-mw-pampanga-data-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. has launched its P5-billion 12-megawatt data center in Angeles, Pampanga which further boosts its data center capacity while also helping position the country as a data center hub. “Amid the ongoing digital revolution, our capabilities must keep pace with emerging technologies. We have focused on building world-class, future-ready facilities so we […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Converge, launches, 12-MW, Pampanga, data, center</media:keywords>
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<title>Approved DepEd trimester plan lacks preparedness, says teachers’ groups</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/approved-deped-trimester-plan-lacks-preparedness-says-teachers-groups</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/approved-deped-trimester-plan-lacks-preparedness-says-teachers-groups</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Teachers’ groups on Friday criticized the preparedness and implementation of the trimester plan for the school year (SY) 2026-2027, following its approval from the Economy and Development (ED) Council. “It was already mentioned that this needed consultations, but in the end, it was still approved hastily,” Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Chairperson Ruby Bernardo said […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Approved, DepEd, trimester, plan, lacks, preparedness, says, teachers’, groups</media:keywords>
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<title>AI deployment for organizations still shallow – Philippine AI Report</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ai-deployment-for-organizations-still-shallow-philippine-ai-report</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ai-deployment-for-organizations-still-shallow-philippine-ai-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly all organizations in the Philippines, about 92%, used artificial intelligence (AI) in some form in 2025, but deployment remains shallow, with the majority still at the pilot stage due to talent scarcity and concerns over security and privacy, according to the Philippine AI Report 2025. The report was produced by Swarm, a global AI […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>deployment, for, organizations, still, shallow, –, Philippine, Report</media:keywords>
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<title>The water stewardship journey continues for SM Supermalls</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-water-stewardship-journey-continues-for-sm-supermalls</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-water-stewardship-journey-continues-for-sm-supermalls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For three decades, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has steadfastly advanced responsible water stewardship for a more resilient water future through SM Supermalls, its operating arm. SM Prime invested in its first Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in the late 90’s with SM Southmall. STPs are essential for protecting public health and the environment, along […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, water, stewardship, journey, continues, for, Supermalls</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipinas eye 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket against Uzbekistan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinas-eye-2027-fifa-womens-world-cup-ticket-against-uzbekistan</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinas-eye-2027-fifa-womens-world-cup-ticket-against-uzbekistan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Filipinas look to bring the lessons from the losses to mighty Japan in the quarterfinals and powerhouses Australia and South Korea in group play over to their most important game in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup (WAC) — the “Play-in” against Uzbekistan. Thursday’s KO match against fellow losing quarterfinalist Uzbeks in Gold Coast offers […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipinas, eye, 2027, FIFA, Women’s, World, Cup, ticket, against, Uzbekistan</media:keywords>
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<title>Creamline shoots for Top Four finish anew against Farm Fresh</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/creamline-shoots-for-top-four-finish-anew-against-farm-fresh</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/creamline-shoots-for-top-four-finish-anew-against-farm-fresh</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CREAMLINE hopes to accomplish what it failed to do last time as it shoots for an outright qualifying round entry against Farm Fresh on Tuesday in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Creamline, shoots, for, Top, Four, finish, anew, against, Farm, Fresh</media:keywords>
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<title>Alex Eala rises to No. 29, ranking hangs in balance at Miami tourney</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-rises-to-no-29-ranking-hangs-in-balance-at-miami-tourney</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-rises-to-no-29-ranking-hangs-in-balance-at-miami-tourney</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA leapt to a new career-best ranking ahead of her grand return to the Miami Open, where she’s also listed among the Top 32 seeds in the main draw. From No. 32 last week, the 20-year-old Filipina pride improved three rungs to No. 29 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings following a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alex, Eala, rises, No., 29, ranking, hangs, balance, Miami, tourney</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows slump to five&#45;year low in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-five-year-low-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-five-year-low-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines plummeted to $7.791 billion in 2025, its lowest level in five years, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, slump, five-year, low, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>New study highlights ROI gaps in advertising, points to sufficiency&#45;based media planning</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/new-study-highlights-roi-gaps-in-advertising-points-to-sufficiency-based-media-planning</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/new-study-highlights-roi-gaps-in-advertising-points-to-sufficiency-based-media-planning</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senior marketers, agency leaders, and industry analysts recently gathered for a closed-door industry discussion examining how Philippine advertisers are reassessing media investment decisions amid tightening budgets, declining television consumption, and rising pressure to demonstrate measurable return on investment. With the theme “Every Peso Counts: Media that Works for Consumer Brands in the Philippines”, the event […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, study, highlights, ROI, gaps, advertising, points, sufficiency-based, media, planning</media:keywords>
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<title>Shift into maximum savings: Toyota brings race&#45;season deals this March</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/shift-into-maximum-savings-toyota-brings-race-season-deals-this-march</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/shift-into-maximum-savings-toyota-brings-race-season-deals-this-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Start your engines for Toyota’s best offers this March! With the kickoff of the 2026 TGR Philippine Cup Season, Toyota Motor Philippines is bringing the excitement of competition from the track to the showroom! From March 11 to 31, 2026, exciting offers on select models make it easier than ever to find the vehicle that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shift, into, maximum, savings:, Toyota, brings, race-season, deals, this, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Mercury Drug to expand free kidney screening to 50 more branches</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mercury-drug-to-expand-free-kidney-screening-to-50-more-branches</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mercury-drug-to-expand-free-kidney-screening-to-50-more-branches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Local drugstore chain Mercury Drug Corp. plans to expand its free kidney screening program to 50 more branches, aiming to help more Filipinos avoid the catastrophic complications of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). “We are expanding the kidney screening to 50 branches to bring pre-screening for blood sugar, blood pressure, and kidney health through Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mercury, Drug, expand, free, kidney, screening, more, branches</media:keywords>
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<title>Frasco exits DoT, named as presidential adviser</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/frasco-exits-dot-named-as-presidential-adviser</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/frasco-exits-dot-named-as-presidential-adviser</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reassigned Christina G. Frasco as a Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities on Thursday after serving as the tourism secretary for over three years. In a statement relayed by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro, the move to reassign Ms. Frasco to a climate-related post is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Frasco, exits, DoT, named, presidential, adviser</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST&#45;PAGASA upgrades key weather facilities in Iloilo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dost-pagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dost-pagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) on Friday marked a major step in the country’s weather modernization program with the launch of two key infrastructure projects in Iloilo. The agency inaugurated the Iloilo S-Band Radar Facility and held the groundbreaking of a new synoptic station. The radar facility, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOST-PAGASA, upgrades, key, weather, facilities, Iloilo</media:keywords>
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<title>Budget gap exceeds ceiling in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/budget-gap-exceeds-ceiling-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/budget-gap-exceeds-ceiling-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit breached its 2025 ceiling after the main tax agencies missed their collection targets and state spending slowed amid a corruption scandal, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Budget, gap, exceeds, ceiling, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Disney Adventure arrives in Singapore</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/disney-adventure-arrives-in-singapore</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/disney-adventure-arrives-in-singapore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Disney Cruise Line’s (DCL) newest cruise ship, the Disney Adventure, arrived on Tuesday at its new home port of Singapore, as it prepares for its maiden voyage on March 10. “The arrival of the Disney Adventure in Singapore marks a significant milestone in our global expansion, introducing Disney cruising to Asia for the very first […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Disney, Adventure, arrives, Singapore</media:keywords>
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<title>When good intentions get misread</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/when-good-intentions-get-misread</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/when-good-intentions-get-misread</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Why generational fluency matters Since 2014, Acumen has led a multi-year generational study in the Philippines, mapping the shifting values, fears, and aspirations that drive behavior and decision-making. Project Alphabet is the latest in this series of studies conducted in 2025, with data and insights that can help companies better understand the evolving multi-generational Philippine […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>When, good, intentions, get, misread</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine House panel finds ‘substance’ in VP Duterte’s ouster case</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-house-panel-finds-substance-in-vp-dutertes-ouster-case</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-house-panel-finds-substance-in-vp-dutertes-ouster-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A congressional panel on Wednesday found the complaints against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio to be sufficient in “substance,” moving the cases forward to a full inquiry that will determine whether the charges should be elevated to the Senate for trial.  The House of Representatives Justice Committee approved two remaining impeachment complaints against Ms. Duterte after earlier striking out one that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, House, panel, finds, ‘substance’, Duterte’s, ouster, case</media:keywords>
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<title>Cocolife Healthcare extends care through telehealth partnerships</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cocolife-healthcare-extends-care-through-telehealth-partnerships</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cocolife-healthcare-extends-care-through-telehealth-partnerships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a time when convenience, accessibility, and efficiency are much sought in healthcare, Cocolife Healthcare continues their commitment to raise the standard. As the Philippines’ first ISO-certified healthcare program provider, Cocolife Healthcare is dedicated to serve Filipino families by forging strategic partnerships with three leading digital health platforms: Doctor Anywhere, HiDoc, and KonsultaMD. Last December, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cocolife, Healthcare, extends, care, through, telehealth, partnerships</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO net profit hits all&#45;time high of P87.17 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-all-time-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-all-time-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BDO UNIBANK, Inc. saw its net profit rise to another all-time high in 2025 on the strength of its core businesses. The bank’s attributable net income climbed by 6.28% to P87.17 billion last year from P82.019 billion in 2024, it said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday. This translated to a return […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BDO, net, profit, hits, all-time, high, P87.17, billion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>NCR retail price growth hit 2&#45;year high in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2-year-high-in-january</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2-year-high-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Pierce Oel A. Montalvo, Researcher Retail price growth of general goods in the National Capital Region (NCR) grew to its fastest pace in two years in January, fueled by the spike in food prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed price growth in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NCR, retail, price, growth, hit, 2-year, high, January</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC Chair Lim says governance to drive capital market growth</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sec-chair-lim-says-governance-to-drive-capital-market-growth</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sec-chair-lim-says-governance-to-drive-capital-market-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GOOD GOVERNANCE is key to capital market growth and retaining investor confidence, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Monday, as the Philippines faces local and external headwinds this year. In his keynote address during BusinessWorld Insights Stock Market Outlook 2026, SEC Chairperson Francis Ed. Lim said external risks such as rising global interest […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, Chair, Lim, says, governance, drive, capital, market, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL foreign debt service bill drops at end&#45;Nov.</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-foreign-debt-service-bill-drops-at-end-nov</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-foreign-debt-service-bill-drops-at-end-nov</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ external debt service burden fell for a sixth straight month as it continued to record lower principal and interest payments at end-November, preliminary central bank data showed.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, foreign, debt, service, bill, drops, end-Nov.</media:keywords>
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<title>Bill to scrap travel tax progresses</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bill-to-scrap-travel-tax-progresses</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bill-to-scrap-travel-tax-progresses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A HOUSE of Representatives committee on Monday approved a proposal to abolish the Philippines’ travel tax that critics say is burdensome and adds costs for Filipino overseas travelers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bill, scrap, travel, tax, progresses</media:keywords>
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<title>DBP senior official cited as ‘Audit Executive of the Year’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dbp-senior-official-cited-as-audit-executive-of-the-year</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dbp-senior-official-cited-as-audit-executive-of-the-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An international group of audit practitioners has named a senior executive of state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) as “Chief Audit Executive of the Year”, citing his contributions in elevating the internal audit function in the government service. Senior Vice-President Ryan R. Gabinete, head of DBP’s internal audit group, was recently conferred the honor […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DBP, senior, official, cited, ‘Audit, Executive, the, Year’</media:keywords>
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<title>Total lunar eclipse to be visible on March 3 – PAGASA</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/total-lunar-eclipse-to-be-visible-on-march-3-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/total-lunar-eclipse-to-be-visible-on-march-3-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total lunar eclipse will be observable in Manila and parts of the country for about an hour on March 3, Tuesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. If skies are clear, the maximum eclipse, or the phenomenon’s peak, is expected at 7:34 pm, PAGASA said in an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Total, lunar, eclipse, visible, March, –, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>Amidst volatility: Preparing Philippine business for global economic realignment</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/amidst-volatility-preparing-philippine-business-for-global-economic-realignment</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/amidst-volatility-preparing-philippine-business-for-global-economic-realignment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the world faces escalating geopolitical risks, shifting trade alliances, and technological disruption, the Philippine government and business leaders are preparing to navigate a more volatile global economic landscape. In response, a landmark series of panel discussions will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and policymakers to chart strategies for resilience, innovation, and competitiveness. Looking […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amidst, volatility:, Preparing, Philippine, business, for, global, economic, realignment</media:keywords>
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<title>FNG launches Grow 1,000 initiative at Riverpark in Cavite</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fng-launches-grow-1000-initiative-at-riverpark-in-cavite</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fng-launches-grow-1000-initiative-at-riverpark-in-cavite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Federal Land NRE Global, Inc. (FNG), the joint venture between Federal Land, Inc. and Japan’s Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., marked a significant milestone with the successful kickoff of Grow 1,000: Planting 1,000 trees for a greener, stronger future, at Riverpark, Federal Land’s 600-hectare master planned estate, on Jan. 31, 2026. During the event, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FNG, launches, Grow, 1, 000, initiative, Riverpark, Cavite</media:keywords>
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<title>Design redefined: PIFS and Interior &amp;amp; Design Manila 2026 set to transform Filipino living spaces this March</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/design-redefined-pifs-and-interior-design-manila-2026-set-to-transform-filipino-living-spaces-this-march</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/design-redefined-pifs-and-interior-design-manila-2026-set-to-transform-filipino-living-spaces-this-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the boundaries between work, wellness, and home continue to blur, the Philippines’ premier design events are returning to address the evolving needs of the modern Filipino. The Philippine International Furniture Show (PIFS) and Interior &amp; Design Manila (IDM) will take place back-to-back at the SMX Convention Center Manila from March 5 to 7, 2026, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Design, redefined:, PIFS, and, Interior, Design, Manila, 2026, set, transform, Filipino, living, spaces, this, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines seeks more loans from Japan this year</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-seeks-more-loans-from-japan-this-year</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-seeks-more-loans-from-japan-this-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE government is looking to sign 11 additional loan agreements valued at ¥371 billion (around P139 billion) in a bid to fast-track infrastructure projects after a corruption scandal slowed public spending, the Department of Finance (DoF) said. “We are targeting, this 2026, the signing of 11 additional loan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, seeks, more, loans, from, Japan, this, year</media:keywords>
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<title>Kanlaon Volcano records explosive eruption, ash emission in 24 hours</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kanlaon-volcano-records-explosive-eruption-ash-emission-in-24-hours</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kanlaon-volcano-records-explosive-eruption-ash-emission-in-24-hours</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island recorded one moderately explosive eruption and one ash emission event in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday. The volcano erupted moderately at its summit crater on Thursday at 4:39 p.m., with the event lasting two minutes, PHIVOLCS said. It produced […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kanlaon, Volcano, records, explosive, eruption, ash, emission, hours</media:keywords>
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<title>UNAHCO named Marketing Company of the Year at Agora Awards</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unahco-named-marketing-company-of-the-year-at-agora-awards</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unahco-named-marketing-company-of-the-year-at-agora-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Univet Nutrition and Animal Healthcare Company, Inc. (UNAHCO) secures the Marketing Company of the Year at the 44th Agora Awards, placing the agribusiness firm at the top of one of the country’s longest-running marketing recognition programs. Organizers presented the award at the Grand Ballroom of Winford Resort Manila on Feb. 11, citing the company’s integration […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UNAHCO, named, Marketing, Company, the, Year, Agora, Awards</media:keywords>
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<title>OFW remittances soar to all&#45;time high $35.63 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ofw-remittances-soar-to-all-time-high-3563-billion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ofw-remittances-soar-to-all-time-high-3563-billion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Money sent home by Filipinos abroad jumped by 3.3% to a record high of $35.634 billion in 2025, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday. Based on central bank data, cash remittances rose by 4.2% to $3.522 billion in December from $3.38 billion in the same month in 2024, as overseas Filipino workers […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OFW, remittances, soar, all-time, high, 35.63, billion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>CoA files 4 Fraud Audit Reports worth over P275 million for Bulacan flood control projects; flags ghost projects, unauthorized relocations, and questionable accomplishments</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/coa-files-4-fraud-audit-reports-worth-over-p275-million-for-bulacan-flood-control-projects-flags-ghost-projects-unauthorized-relocations-and-questionable-accomplishments</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/coa-files-4-fraud-audit-reports-worth-over-p275-million-for-bulacan-flood-control-projects-flags-ghost-projects-unauthorized-relocations-and-questionable-accomplishments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Commission on Audit (CoA) has filed four Fraud Audit Reports (FARs) before the Office of the Ombudsman involving more than P275 million worth of flood control projects in Bulacan, citing alleged ghost projects, unauthorized site relocations, payments for pre-existing structures, and serious documentation deficiencies. The projects were implemented by the Department of Public Works […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CoA, files, Fraud, Audit, Reports, worth, over, P275, million, for, Bulacan, flood, control, projects, flags, ghost, projects, unauthorized, relocations, and, questionable, accomplishments</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe Business and Confluent form partnership to accelerate Enterprise AI and transform digital experiences in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-business-and-confluent-form-partnership-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-and-transform-digital-experiences-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-business-and-confluent-form-partnership-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai-and-transform-digital-experiences-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Globe Business forged a landmark alliance with Confluent, the global leader in data streaming, to set a new standard for digital agility and innovation in the Philippines. This collaboration represents a fundamental shift in the nation’s digital economy, moving enterprises beyond the limitations of static, siloed data toward a future of real-time intelligence. By introducing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, Business, and, Confluent, form, partnership, accelerate, Enterprise, and, transform, digital, experiences, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>Encephalitis can look like common illness; experts urge public to learn “FLAMES”</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/encephalitis-can-look-like-common-illness-experts-urge-public-to-learn-flames</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/encephalitis-can-look-like-common-illness-experts-urge-public-to-learn-flames</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Encephalitis International on Monday launched a new recognition tool to help Filipinos easily identify early warning signs of encephalitis, a disease that, if diagnosed late, could lead to severe disability or death. Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain, which affects three people every minute globally, the organization said in a statement. However, almost eight […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Encephalitis, can, look, like, common, illness, experts, urge, public, learn, “FLAMES”</media:keywords>
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<title>Market insight fuels CDO’s commitment to innovation  </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/market-insight-fuels-cdos-commitment-to-innovation</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/market-insight-fuels-cdos-commitment-to-innovation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Family values and customer insight are among the key factors that drive CDO Foodsphere, Inc.’s longevity. According to president and CEO Jerome D. Ong, listening to the market was what led them to some of their bestsellers, like the jumbo hotdog with cheese. “We noticed that many consumers eat their hot dogs with cheese, so we said, why don’t we save them the trouble […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Market, insight, fuels, CDO’s, commitment, innovation  </media:keywords>
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<title>Just getting started</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/just-getting-started</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/just-getting-started</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Victor Wembanyama’s 40-point explosion against the Lakers the other day provided proof yet again of his inevitable brush with greatness. He has had a rapidly ascending career trajectory steeped in statistical strangeness and historical resonance since being chosen first overall in the 2023 draft, so his latest feat comes as no surprise to longtime habitués […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Just, getting, started</media:keywords>
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<title>Frayna reclaims Philippine Women’s Chess crown</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/frayna-reclaims-philippine-womens-chess-crown</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/frayna-reclaims-philippine-womens-chess-crown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ JANELLE MAE FRAYNA’S ascension back to the top is now done for. It was completed on Wednesday night via her magnificent conquest of the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan where she scored 11.5 points out of the possible 15. The country’s first and only Woman Grandmaster drew with Bernadette Galas in 15 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Frayna, reclaims, Philippine, Women’s, Chess, crown</media:keywords>
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<title>Puerto Rican Ismael Romero’s stint with Meralco Bolts in PBA depends on GAB investigation results</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puerto-rican-ismael-romeros-stint-with-meralco-bolts-in-pba-depends-on-gab-investigation-results</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puerto-rican-ismael-romeros-stint-with-meralco-bolts-in-pba-depends-on-gab-investigation-results</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ISMAEL ROMERO’S Meralco stint is not ending in the East Asia Super League (EASL). Given no sanctions, the controversial big man will serve as the Bolts’ reinforcement for the coming PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup next month to continue his tour of duty with the local squad after a foiled playoff bid in the EASL […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puerto, Rican, Ismael, Romero’s, stint, with, Meralco, Bolts, PBA, depends, GAB, investigation, results</media:keywords>
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<title>Eala to play in WTA 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships main draw</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-to-play-in-wta-1000-dubai-tennis-championships-main-draw</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-to-play-in-wta-1000-dubai-tennis-championships-main-draw</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA will now play in the main draw of the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free International Tennis Championships next week. Ms. Eala’s ticket has been upgraded from a qualifying draw to the main tournament as announced by organizers on Thursday after she barged into the Top 40 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, play, WTA, 1000, Dubai, Tennis, Championships, main, draw</media:keywords>
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<title>Migrant workers group calls for release of Mary Jane Veloso</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/migrant-workers-group-calls-for-release-of-mary-jane-veloso</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/migrant-workers-group-calls-for-release-of-mary-jane-veloso</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AN OVERSEAS Filipino workers (OFWs) group on Sunday urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to order the release of drug convict Mary Jane F. Veloso, stressing that petitions for her release have long been filed by migrant advocates and rights groups. “Now, as Marcos, Jr. refuses to hear her every appeal for her freedom, let […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Migrant, workers, group, calls, for, release, Mary, Jane, Veloso</media:keywords>
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<title>Full enforcement of laws vs online child exploitation urged</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/full-enforcement-of-laws-vs-online-child-exploitation-urged</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/full-enforcement-of-laws-vs-online-child-exploitation-urged</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the Philippines to shift from awareness campaigns to sustained enforcement as online child sexual abuse and exploitation continue to grow alongside wider digital access and persistent poverty. The CHR said that future child protection efforts will depend on how effectively authorities implement existing laws and strengthen safeguards in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Full, enforcement, laws, online, child, exploitation, urged</media:keywords>
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<title>Senate pushed to pass OFW bill</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/senate-pushed-to-pass-ofw-bill</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/senate-pushed-to-pass-ofw-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A CONGRESSMAN on Sunday urged the Senate to fast-track its approval of a bill proposing a “reintegration” scheme for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), amid an expected influx in the first quarter. In a statement, Party-list Rep. Jude A. Acidre said senators should swiftly pass their version of a measure that would support the assimilation […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senate, pushed, pass, OFW, bill</media:keywords>
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<title>Remote workers’ allowance sought</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/remote-workers-allowance-sought</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/remote-workers-allowance-sought</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A SENATOR has filed a bill seeking to provide better incentives to remote workers in the country, in a bid to institutionalize flexible work arrangements. Senate Bill No. 1739, filed by Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, proposes to provide telecommuting workers with at least P1,000 monthly non-taxable telecommuting allowance. He added that the bill seeks […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Remote, workers’, allowance, sought</media:keywords>
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<title>P40&#45;B calamity funds still untapped</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/p40-b-calamity-funds-still-untapped</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/p40-b-calamity-funds-still-untapped</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine government has yet to tap its disaster‑response funds this year, leaving P40.15 billion unspent as of end‑January, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). In its latest National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF) report, the DBM showed no disbursements from P23.49 billion for the NDRRMF, P15.33 billion for the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>P40-B, calamity, funds, still, untapped</media:keywords>
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<title>NCAA 101: UPHSD Lady Altas blast Lady Cardinals to remain unbeaten</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncaa-101-uphsd-lady-altas-blast-lady-cardinals-to-remain-unbeaten</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncaa-101-uphsd-lady-altas-blast-lady-cardinals-to-remain-unbeaten</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD) kept showing strong form as it repulsed Mapúa University, 25-20, 25-21, 25-11, on Wednesday to remain untouchable at the helm in NCAA Season 101 women’s volleyball at the San Andres Gym. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NCAA, 101:, UPHSD, Lady, Altas, blast, Lady, Cardinals, remain, unbeaten</media:keywords>
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<title>Tabuena debuts for 4Aces in LIV Golf League</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tabuena-debuts-for-4aces-in-liv-golf-league</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tabuena-debuts-for-4aces-in-liv-golf-league</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE ace Miguel Tabuena takes the big stage as he debuts for the 4Aces Golf Club (GC) team in the LIV Golf League. Tapped as a reserve in the powerhouse squad skippered by two-time major champion Dustin Johnson upon the departure of Patrick Reed, Mr. Tabuena got his first start in the $20-million LIV Golf […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tabuena, debuts, for, 4Aces, LIV, Golf, League</media:keywords>
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<title>Frayna, Fronda settle for quick draw; Frayna keeps PNWCC lead</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/frayna-fronda-settle-for-quick-draw-frayna-keeps-pnwcc-lead</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/frayna-fronda-settle-for-quick-draw-frayna-keeps-pnwcc-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ JANELLE MAE FRAYNA and Jan Jodilyn Fronda, two of the country’s top players, came into their fourth round duel expecting fireworks. Nothing popped though as Mses. Frayna and Fronda settled for a quick, timid 26-move draw of a Petroff showdown that didn’t alter the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship (PNWCC) landscape that much after four […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Frayna, Fronda, settle, for, quick, draw, Frayna, keeps, PNWCC, lead</media:keywords>
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<title>Full strength Creamline Cool Smashers battle tough PLDT High Speed Hitters in All&#45;Filipino tourney</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/full-strength-creamline-cool-smashers-battle-tough-pldt-high-speed-hitters-in-all-filipino-tourney</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/full-strength-creamline-cool-smashers-battle-tough-pldt-high-speed-hitters-in-all-filipino-tourney</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CREAMLINE sets out to reclaim the PVL All-Filipino Conference title it last won two years ago while PLDT aims to claim its very first one this same stage as they face off on Thursday at the FilOil Arena. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Full, strength, Creamline, Cool, Smashers, battle, tough, PLDT, High, Speed, Hitters, All-Filipino, tourney</media:keywords>
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<title>Eala&#45;Tjen secures quarters slot</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-tjen-secures-quarters-slot</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-tjen-secures-quarters-slot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SOUTHEAST Asian (SEA) tennis made its mark in the Middle East as Filipina pride Alexandra “Alex” Eala and Indonesian partner stunned the higher-ranked tandem of Filipina-Canadian Leylah Fernandez and France’s Kristina Mladenovic, 7-5, 3-6, 10-6, in the WTA 500 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala-Tjen, secures, quarters, slot</media:keywords>
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<title>[B&#45;SIDE Podcast] Executive coaching and the Filipino workforce</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/b-side-podcast-executive-coaching-and-the-filipino-workforce</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/b-side-podcast-executive-coaching-and-the-filipino-workforce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld explores the evolving Filipino workforce through the lens of executive coaching. Tina Sioson, President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Philippines, breaks down skills-based hiring, common recruitment pitfalls, and strategies for Filipino professionals to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Interview by Erika Sinaking Audio editing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>B-SIDE, Podcast, Executive, coaching, and, the, Filipino, workforce</media:keywords>
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<title>Tourism in Asia is returning, but not in the way it did before</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tourism-in-asia-is-returning-but-not-in-the-way-it-did-before</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tourism-in-asia-is-returning-but-not-in-the-way-it-did-before</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tourism across Asia is entering a more complex phase. The region is seeing a patchwork of demand shaped by shifting traveler preferences and market segmentation. What is taking shape is a more selective form of growth, in which travelers, intermediaries, and destinations are becoming more deliberate about where, how, and why travel happens. This shift is visible not […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tourism, Asia, returning, but, not, the, way, did, before</media:keywords>
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<title>Hooga: World&#45;class designs curated for the Filipino home</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hooga-world-class-designs-curated-for-the-filipino-home</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hooga-world-class-designs-curated-for-the-filipino-home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There’s nothing like the sheer happiness of stepping into an abode that provides comfort while showcasing quiet luxury. This vision takes center stage as Hooga, a premier lifestyle brand, adds another highlight to its expanding footprint in the local scene with the opening of its newest showroom at the 4th Floor, Main Wing, of Shangri-La […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hooga:, World-class, designs, curated, for, the, Filipino, home</media:keywords>
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<title>GS clings to veteran promise</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gs-clings-to-veteran-promise</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gs-clings-to-veteran-promise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Golden State Warriors (GS) entered the 2025-26 season with both hope and pragmatism, believing that their unique blend of talent and experience could keep them firmly in the playoff picture. In the unforgiving calculus of an 82-game grind, however, chance has become the architect of their fate. After a poor start, they were looking […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>clings, veteran, promise</media:keywords>
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<title>Pacesetting SMB targets pivotal Game 4 of Philippine Cup finals</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pacesetting-smb-targets-pivotal-game-4-of-philippine-cup-finals</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pacesetting-smb-targets-pivotal-game-4-of-philippine-cup-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN Miguel Beermen (SMB) are poised to move on the doorstep of the coveted crown jewel. TNT is bent to make it a level playing field. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pacesetting, SMB, targets, pivotal, Game, Philippine, Cup, finals</media:keywords>
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<title>Alex Eala faces a Japanese player in PWO Round of 16</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-faces-a-japanese-player-in-pwo-round-of-16</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-faces-a-japanese-player-in-pwo-round-of-16</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HOME FANS have nothing to worry with regards to the fitness of their lone remaining bet in the 2026 Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 Philippine Women’s Open (PWO). Alexandra “Alex” Eala assured that she’s fine and as ready as ever to go on a deeper campaign in the Round of 16 on Wednesday after a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alex, Eala, faces, Japanese, player, PWO, Round</media:keywords>
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<title>Poor student literacy rates seen weighing on PHL economic growth</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/poor-student-literacy-rates-seen-weighing-on-phl-economic-growth</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/poor-student-literacy-rates-seen-weighing-on-phl-economic-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter The Philippines may experience an economic slowdown fueled by the low proficiency levels of students, as literacy rates in both local and international assessments decline. “A decline in literacy weakens human capital, lowers workers’ ability to adapt to technology, and limits movement into higher-value jobs,” John Paolo R. Rivera, senior research […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poor, student, literacy, rates, seen, weighing, PHL, economic, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Pit Señor! Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates Sinulog with Coco Martin</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pit-senor-toyota-motor-philippines-celebrates-sinulog-with-coco-martin</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pit-senor-toyota-motor-philippines-celebrates-sinulog-with-coco-martin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Toyota Tamaraw Ambassador pays homage to Sinulog Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brought extra excitement to this year’s Sinulog celebration by welcoming Coco Martin to Cebu City during the festival weekend. Through this, TMP highlighted its support for local traditions and its commitment to engaging communities across the Philippines. Festival-goers were treated to a memorable experience, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pit, Señor, Toyota, Motor, Philippines, celebrates, Sinulog, with, Coco, Martin</media:keywords>
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<title>Review: REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/review-redmi-note-15-pro-5g</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/review-redmi-note-15-pro-5g</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ XIAOMI Corp. last week launched in the Philippines its latest mid-range smartphones, the REDMI Note 15 Series, consisting of five devices with Pro and base models and both 4G and 5G versions, offering a variety of choices to fit different budgets and needs. The brand lent BusinessWorld a unit of one of the three Pro […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Review:, REDMI, Note, Pro</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL women’s healthcare five years behind other SEA countries – expert</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-womens-healthcare-five-years-behind-other-sea-countries-expert</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-womens-healthcare-five-years-behind-other-sea-countries-expert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An expert said on Thursday that women’s healthcare in the Philippines lags five years behind other Southeast Asian countries, raising concerns about accessibility and awareness. “The healthcare industry here, particularly women’s health, has so much potential to be filled and to be so much opportunity for growth and also for development,” Carol Joanna Violago-Olivarez, founder […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, women’s, healthcare, five, years, behind, other, SEA, countries, –, expert</media:keywords>
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<title>Skin Republic: Where great skin became simple</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/skin-republic-where-great-skin-became-simple</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/skin-republic-where-great-skin-became-simple</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Grace had always been that friend — the one whose vanity cabinet looked like a miniature skincare lab. Toners from Japan, serums from Korea, creams from the US — each promising radiant, youthful skin. But one day, standing in front of her mirror, she realized that despite all her knowledge and devotion, something had gone […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Skin, Republic:, Where, great, skin, became, simple</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP’s ‘nonchalance’ amid peso slump still reasonable</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsps-nonchalance-amid-peso-slump-still-reasonable</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) minimal intervention in the foreign exchange market is deemed reasonable as the peso’s recent swings remain manageable despite successively hitting record lows in the past weeks, analysts said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP’s, ‘nonchalance’, amid, peso, slump, still, reasonable</media:keywords>
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<title>Business groups say execution of reforms key to regaining investor trust</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/business-groups-say-execution-of-reforms-key-to-regaining-investor-trust</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/business-groups-say-execution-of-reforms-key-to-regaining-investor-trust</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE BUSINESS groups view the government’s pledge of “big bold reforms” as a credible step to rebuilding investor confidence but warn the real impact will depend on swift and decisive implementation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, groups, say, execution, reforms, key, regaining, investor, trust</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine banks’ NPL ratio eases in November</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-banks-npl-ratio-eases-in-november</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-banks-npl-ratio-eases-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE BANKING system’s gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio eased at end-November, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, banks’, NPL, ratio, eases, November</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos announces Malampaya gas discovery</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/marcos-announces-malampaya-gas-discovery</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/marcos-announces-malampaya-gas-discovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has made its first major natural gas discovery in more than a decade, a development that could strengthen domestic energy supply and support rising power demand, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Monday. The reservoir, called Malampaya East-1, lies about 5 kilometers east of the existing Malampaya gas field off Palawan province […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, announces, Malampaya, gas, discovery</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos faces impeachment complaint over flood&#45;control graft scandal</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/marcos-faces-impeachment-complaint-over-flood-control-graft-scandal</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/marcos-faces-impeachment-complaint-over-flood-control-graft-scandal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is facing an impeachment complaint over allegations he profited from anomalous infrastructure contracts, escalating political pressure amid a multibillion-peso graft scandal. The complaint, endorsed on Monday by House Deputy Minority Leader and Party-list Rep. Jernie Jett V. Nisay and filed by lawyer Andre R. de Jesus, cited five grounds […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, faces, impeachment, complaint, over, flood-control, graft, scandal</media:keywords>
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<title>San Miguel Beermen brace for defiant Gin Kings in Game 6 of Philippine Cup semis</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/san-miguel-beermen-brace-for-defiant-gin-kings-in-game-6-of-philippine-cup-semis</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/san-miguel-beermen-brace-for-defiant-gin-kings-in-game-6-of-philippine-cup-semis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A BLOCKBUSTER rematch against early finalist TNT offers a tantalizing prospect defending champion San Miguel Beermen (SMB). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>San, Miguel, Beermen, brace, for, defiant, Gin, Kings, Game, Philippine, Cup, semis</media:keywords>
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<title>Nxled acquires Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips, Myla Pablo and Jules Tolentino overnight</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nxled-acquires-brooke-van-sickle-mj-phillips-myla-pablo-and-jules-tolentino-overnight</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nxled-acquires-brooke-van-sickle-mj-phillips-myla-pablo-and-jules-tolentino-overnight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Nxled Chameleons’ massive transformation is now complete. The franchise announced on Thursday it has acquired super stars Brooke Van Sickle, MJ Phillips and Myla Pablo and rising young setter Jules Tolentino that, overnight, installed it as one of the teams, if not the team, to beat in the PVL All Filipino Conference unfurling Jan. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nxled, acquires, Brooke, Van, Sickle, Phillips, Myla, Pablo, and, Jules, Tolentino, overnight</media:keywords>
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<title>Hostility on NBA elite</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hostility-on-nba-elite</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hostility-on-nba-elite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The boos at the Fiserv Forum the other day were not especially loud by National Basketball Association (NBA) standards, but they resonated all the same. When Giannis Antetokounmpo turned toward the crowd and booed back, his reaction reflected recognition of the shift in sentiment. Star and fans remained aligned, but on the opposite end of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hostility, NBA, elite</media:keywords>
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<title>PBA Press Corps to award Ramon Fernandez Trophy to Philippine Cup Finals MVP</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pba-press-corps-to-award-ramon-fernandez-trophy-to-philippine-cup-finals-mvp</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pba-press-corps-to-award-ramon-fernandez-trophy-to-philippine-cup-finals-mvp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PBA Press Corps announced on Thursday the introduction of the Ramon Fernandez Trophy that will be handed out to the winner of the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP). Starting with the PBA’s 50th Season Philippine Cup Finals, the PBA Press Corps will present a trophy named in honor of Mr. Fernandez for his remarkable […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PBA, Press, Corps, award, Ramon, Fernandez, Trophy, Philippine, Cup, Finals, MVP</media:keywords>
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<title>Eala faces ‘fastest server’ Alycia Parks of US in Round One of AO</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-faces-fastest-server-alycia-parks-of-us-in-round-one-of-ao</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-faces-fastest-server-alycia-parks-of-us-in-round-one-of-ao</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AND the battle lines are drawn. Filipina sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala will face “fastest server” Alycia Parks of the United States to kick off her highly-anticipated main draw debut in the Australian Open (AO) this weekend at the Melbourne Park. It will be an acid test for the 20-year-old Filipina according to Thursday’s official draw […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, faces, ‘fastest, server’, Alycia, Parks, Round, One</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd targets AI literacy, training for 1.5 million Filipinos in 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/deped-targets-ai-literacy-training-for-15-million-filipinos-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/deped-targets-ai-literacy-training-for-15-million-filipinos-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday that 1.5 million learners, teachers, and parents will benefit from its newly launched artificial intelligence (AI) program this year, which aims to educate and train Filipinos on the emerging technology. “Right now, only 1.5 million are affected,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara told reporters in an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, targets, literacy, training, for, 1.5, million, Filipinos, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Classroom observation policies under review, says DepEd</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/classroom-observation-policies-under-review-says-deped</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/classroom-observation-policies-under-review-says-deped</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Friday that it is currently reviewing classroom observation policies, following the death of a public school teacher during the scheduled evaluation process. “We’re ordering a review of the policy. Actually, that’s under review because that’s the complaint of the teachers that sometimes the environment has too much pressure,” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Classroom, observation, policies, under, review, says, DepEd</media:keywords>
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<title>Young’s Hawks exit</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/youngs-hawks-exit</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/youngs-hawks-exit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There are departures in sport that arrive with tiptoeing feet: no slammed doors or scorching statements, but instead a shared recognition that a long-held promise has to finally be let go. Trae Young’s exit from the Hawks is one such instance. Nearly seven seasons after he arrived as their future-altering centerpiece, he leaves as the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Young’s, Hawks, exit</media:keywords>
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<title>Galeries Tower Highrisers acquire seven players to complete its rebuild for All&#45;Filipino Conference</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/galeries-tower-highrisers-acquire-seven-players-to-complete-its-rebuild-for-all-filipino-conference</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/galeries-tower-highrisers-acquire-seven-players-to-complete-its-rebuild-for-all-filipino-conference</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GALERIES TOWER recently tapped seven players including Erika Raagas from Akari to jumpstart its complete rebuild in preparation for the forthcoming PVL All-Filipino Conference. The 5-foot-7 Ms. Raagas should provide the needed ammo for the Highrisers, who have let go of all but four of their roster from a year ago plus the coaching staff […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Galeries, Tower, Highrisers, acquire, seven, players, complete, its, rebuild, for, All-Filipino, Conference</media:keywords>
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<title>Eala joins Melbourne Kooyong Classic ahead of Aussie Open</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-joins-melbourne-kooyong-classic-ahead-of-aussie-open</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-joins-melbourne-kooyong-classic-ahead-of-aussie-open</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NO REST for the weary. Alexandra “Alex” Eala, hungry for more, turns her eyes to the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne for her final buildup ahead of her highly-anticipated main draw debut in the Australian Open. “Until my heart stops. So close yet so far. Thank you Auckland for the warmest hospitality to start the year. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, joins, Melbourne, Kooyong, Classic, ahead, Aussie, Open</media:keywords>
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<title>6.7 quake jolts offshore Davao Oriental; aftershocks recorded</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/67-quake-jolts-offshore-davao-oriental-aftershocks-recorded</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/67-quake-jolts-offshore-davao-oriental-aftershocks-recorded</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck offshore of Manay, Davao Oriental on Wednesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), with several aftershocks recorded and felt in nearby areas. In an advisory, PHIVOLCS said the earthquake occurred at 11:02 a.m. and was located 47 kilometers south-southeast of Manay, Davao Oriental. The quake occurred […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>6.7, quake, jolts, offshore, Davao, Oriental, aftershocks, recorded</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines NG debt rises to record&#45;high P17.65&#45;trillion as of end&#45;November</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-ng-debt-rises-to-record-high-p1765-trillion-as-of-end-november</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-ng-debt-rises-to-record-high-p1765-trillion-as-of-end-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines’ total outstanding debt inched up to a fresh high of P17.65 trillion as of end-November, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Latest data from the Treasury showed the national government’s (NG) outstanding debt went up by 0.49% to P17.65 trillion in November from P17.56 trillion at end-October 2025. The debt level is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, debt, rises, record-high, P17.65-trillion, end-November</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash launches In&#45;App OTPs to strengthen security against phishing scams and fraud</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-launches-in-app-otps-to-strengthen-security-against-phishing-scams-and-fraud</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-launches-in-app-otps-to-strengthen-security-against-phishing-scams-and-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GCash users urged to turn on push notification settings to make their app transactions safe and secure GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, is rolling out its newest security feature, In-App OTPs (One-Time Passwords). By the first quarter of 2026, users will receive their OTPs directly via secure push notifications within the GCash app instead of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, launches, In-App, OTPs, strengthen, security, against, phishing, scams, and, fraud</media:keywords>
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<title>DLSU launches philosophy and AI degree program</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dlsu-launches-philosophy-and-ai-degree-program</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dlsu-launches-philosophy-and-ai-degree-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ De La Salle University said on Wednesday that it aims to produce critical, ethical, and normative thinking leaders in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry through its newly launched program, the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence (BA-PAI).  “The AB-PAI is our commitment to developing human-centered AI leaders who can ensure these powerful tools […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Mayon’s unrest may lead to lava eruption, says PHIVOLCS</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mayons-unrest-may-lead-to-lava-eruption-says-phivolcs</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mayons-unrest-may-lead-to-lava-eruption-says-phivolcs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ongoing unrest of Mayon Volcano may lead to lava flows and lava fountaining in the coming days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). ​The country’s most active volcano was raised to Alert Level 3 from Alert Level 2 on Tuesday after the observation of a magmatic eruption of a summit […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mayon’s, unrest, may, lead, lava, eruption, says, PHIVOLCS</media:keywords>
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<title>White corn gives Cagayan farmers a lifeline after years of debt and flood losses</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/white-corn-gives-cagayan-farmers-a-lifeline-after-years-of-debt-and-flood-losses</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/white-corn-gives-cagayan-farmers-a-lifeline-after-years-of-debt-and-flood-losses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CAGAYAN — For decades, Crecencia B. Garan planted yellow corn in the river plains of Alcala, Cagayan — only to watch most of her earnings circle back to the middlemen who financed her inputs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>White, corn, gives, Cagayan, farmers, lifeline, after, years, debt, and, flood, losses</media:keywords>
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<title>NG borrowings surge in November</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ng-borrowings-surge-in-november</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ng-borrowings-surge-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) gross borrowings surged in November amid a sharp rise in domestic and foreign borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>borrowings, surge, November</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine PMI rebounds in December</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-pmi-rebounds-in-december</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-pmi-rebounds-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter Philippine factory activity improved in December, rebounding from the slump in November amid a rise in new orders and softer decline in production. S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) expanded to 50.2 in December, a turnaround from November’s 47.4 which was the “strongest deterioration” in over four […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, PMI, rebounds, December</media:keywords>
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<title>Animal Kingdom Foundation Launches Hard&#45;Hitting “Bugok!” Billboard Calling Out False Cage&#45;Free Claims</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/animal-kingdom-foundation-launches-hard-hitting-bugok-billboard-calling-out-false-cage-free-claims</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/animal-kingdom-foundation-launches-hard-hitting-bugok-billboard-calling-out-false-cage-free-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Billboards are a common sight along NLEX but as they pass through in Apalit, Pampanga, a peculiar sight will greet them. A chicken with a basket of eggs beside her, staring directly at them from a roadside billboard. As they notice the chicken, they will read the headline that pulls no punches: “Bugok! Stop Lying.” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Animal, Kingdom, Foundation, Launches, Hard-Hitting, “Bugok”, Billboard, Calling, Out, False, Cage-Free, Claims</media:keywords>
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<title>Groups flag P633 billion corruption risk in bicam&#45;approved 2026 budget</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/groups-flag-p633-billion-corruption-risk-in-bicam-approved-2026-budget</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/groups-flag-p633-billion-corruption-risk-in-bicam-approved-2026-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Multisectoral groups on Monday raised their recommendations on the P6.793-trillion national budget approved by the bicameral for 2026, following their concerns on the P633 billion worth of projects at risk for corruption and patronage. “We recommend that the President take action on more than P633 billion worth of projects at risk of corruption and patronage […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Groups, flag, P633, billion, corruption, risk, bicam-approved, 2026, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>DTI eyes trade, investment opportunities as Philippines chairs ASEAN</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dti-eyes-trade-investment-opportunities-as-philippines-chairs-asean</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dti-eyes-trade-investment-opportunities-as-philippines-chairs-asean</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines is preparing to leverage its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship in 2026 to strengthen trade and investment ties within the region, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque told reporters that the Philippines’ assumption of the chairmanship will allow ASEAN partners to gain a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DTI, eyes, trade, investment, opportunities, Philippines, chairs, ASEAN</media:keywords>
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<title>Recto says Palace now reviewing 2026 national budget</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/recto-says-palace-now-reviewing-2026-national-budget</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/recto-says-palace-now-reviewing-2026-national-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine executive branch is now reviewing the 2026 national budget, a process that could temporarily place the government under a reenacted budget in the first few days of January, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Recto, says, Palace, now, reviewing, 2026, national, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP told to monitor banks’ exposure to manufacturing, public sector</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-told-to-monitor-banks-exposure-to-manufacturing-public-sector</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-told-to-monitor-banks-exposure-to-manufacturing-public-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to closely monitor banks’ exposure to the manufacturing and public sectors amid lingering uncertainty over global trade policies. In a report following its Article IV Consultation with the Philippines, the IMF noted that the manufacturing sector’s earnings remain subdued and global trade woes […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, told, monitor, banks’, exposure, manufacturing, public, sector</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL net external liability position narrows to $58.2 billion at end&#45;September</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-net-external-liability-position-narrows-to-582-billion-at-end-september</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-net-external-liability-position-narrows-to-582-billion-at-end-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ international investment position (IIP) was at a net external liability of $58.2 billion as of September 2025, narrowing from the previous quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Central bank data showed that end-September’s net liability position was 13.2% narrower than the $67 billion seen at end-June. It was also down by […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, net, external, liability, position, narrows, 58.2, billion, end-September</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipino teacher earns royal recognition from King Charles III  </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipino-teacher-earnsroyalrecognition-from-king-charles-iii</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipino-teacher-earnsroyalrecognition-from-king-charles-iii</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A London-based Filipino teacher was named Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles III for his contributions to the education sector in the United Kingdom (UK).   Edison David, an executive headteacher in the London Borough of Lambeth, and a lead inspector for Ofsted, the UK’s national […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipino, teacher, earns royal recognition, from, King, Charles, III  </media:keywords>
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<title>RRR cut in 2026 seen to support growth</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rrr-cut-in-2026-seen-to-support-growth</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rrr-cut-in-2026-seen-to-support-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut large banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by up to 200 basis points (bps) next year to boost the economy’s weak growth, analysts said. Analysts said lowering banks’ reserve requirements would add to the financial system’s liquidity, leaving more room for lending activity that could help spur the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RRR, cut, 2026, seen, support, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Business groups bare ‘tax wish list’ for 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/business-groups-bare-tax-wish-list-for-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/business-groups-bare-tax-wish-list-for-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE business groups are urging lawmakers to pass a general tax amnesty and review the value‑added tax (VAT) on electricity as part of their tax wish list for 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, groups, bare, ‘tax, wish, list’, for, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Duty Free Philippines bets on airport expansion to lead its next phase of growth</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/duty-free-philippines-bets-on-airport-expansion-to-lead-its-next-phase-of-growth</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/duty-free-philippines-bets-on-airport-expansion-to-lead-its-next-phase-of-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is opening a new chapter in its modernization drive by strengthening its presence inside the country’s international airports as part of its long-term growth strategy. As part of this shift, DFPC is in discussions regarding the future of its Fiesta Mall lease in Parañaque as it moves toward expanding its […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Duty, Free, Philippines, bets, airport, expansion, lead, its, next, phase, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade gap narrows to nine&#45;month low in November</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/trade-gap-narrows-to-nine-month-low-in-november</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/trade-gap-narrows-to-nine-month-low-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ trade deficit in goods narrowed further in November as export growths quickened year on year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed the country’s trade-in-goods balance — the difference between exports and imports — stood at a shortfall of $3.51 billion in November, 28.8% lower than […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade, gap, narrows, nine-month, low, November</media:keywords>
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<title>ICI commissioner Rosanna Fajardo resigns</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ici-commissioner-rosanna-fajardo-resigns</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ici-commissioner-rosanna-fajardo-resigns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will lose another commissioner by year-end following the resignation of Rossana A. Fajardo, as the body moves toward winding down its operations, the commission said on Friday. In a statement, Ms. Fajardo, who also serves as the country managing partner of accounting firm SGV &amp; Co., announced that she has tendered […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, commissioner, Rosanna, Fajardo, resigns</media:keywords>
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<title>Built to last 50 years: The Filipino pipes and fittings manufacturer setting new standards</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/built-to-last-50-years-the-filipino-pipes-and-fittings-manufacturer-setting-new-standards</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/built-to-last-50-years-the-filipino-pipes-and-fittings-manufacturer-setting-new-standards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MIE Oro Plast Corporation, a proudly Filipino-owned manufacturer, continues to raise the bar in the local piping industry with its patented NLC™ Plastic Compression Fittings, a product line engineered for long-term reliability, ease of use, and consistent performance in demanding environments. Designed and manufactured exclusively by MIE, NLC™ (Non-Loose Component) Plastic Compression Fittings are built to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Built, last, years:, The, Filipino, pipes, and, fittings, manufacturer, setting, new, standards</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash rolls out Virtual US Account for efficient cross&#45;border payments</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-rolls-out-virtual-us-account-for-efficient-cross-border-payments</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-rolls-out-virtual-us-account-for-efficient-cross-border-payments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines’ leading finance app, GCash, rolled out its Virtual US Account, a new service that allows Filipinos to receive US Dollar (USD) payments and remittances directly into their GCash e-wallets without needing a US-based bank account. The update reflects the company’s continuing evolution from a super-app for financial technology and everyday life services into […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, rolls, out, Virtual, Account, for, efficient, cross-border, payments</media:keywords>
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<title>Cone is all praise of coach Black and the hastily&#45;formed ‘C’ team</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cone-is-all-praise-of-coach-black-and-the-hastily-formed-c-team</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cone-is-all-praise-of-coach-black-and-the-hastily-formed-c-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GILAS PILIPINAS remained as the region’s basketball yardstick when the smoke cleared in the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bangkok. But for Gilas “A” team head coach Tim Cone, that stature should have never been in doubt — much more challenged by anyone — especially if the country was allowed to send its best […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cone, all, praise, coach, Black, and, the, hastily-formed, ‘C’, team</media:keywords>
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<title>Tenorio will be playing head coach of Magnolia in Season 50 playoffs</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tenorio-will-be-playing-head-coach-of-magnolia-in-season-50-playoffs</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tenorio-will-be-playing-head-coach-of-magnolia-in-season-50-playoffs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LA TENORIO set another milestone, becoming only the seventh player-head coach in the PBA’s 50-year history. Rest assured though that it will not be a one-and-done thing. Mr. Tenorio is likely to continue serving as Magnolia’s playing coach come the PBA Season 50 playoffs with the uncertainty of the return by its injured main floor […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tenorio, will, playing, head, coach, Magnolia, Season, playoffs</media:keywords>
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<title>Barangay Ginebra battles Converge on Christmas Day</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/barangay-ginebra-battles-converge-on-christmas-day</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/barangay-ginebra-battles-converge-on-christmas-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE CAST is complete and it’s going to be a three-day calm before a fiery storm hits Smart Araneta Coliseum on Christmas Day to reveal the presents and fates of the featured teams in the PBA Season 50 quarterfinals. There will be no love on the court from the four teams of reigning champion San […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Barangay, Ginebra, battles, Converge, Christmas, Day</media:keywords>
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<title>Bicameral panel finalizes 2026 Philippine budget</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bicameral-panel-finalizes-2026-philippine-budget</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bicameral-panel-finalizes-2026-philippine-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, reporter Philippine lawmakers reconciled disagreeing provisions of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, concluding Congress’ review of a process marked by one of the most contentious debates in recent years amid a corruption scandal over flood-control projects.  Senators and congressmen in the bicameral conference committee resolved differences after six days of debates, broadcast […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bicameral, panel, finalizes, 2026, Philippine, budget</media:keywords>
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<title>MMDA, sleep health organization launch drowsy driving campaign ahead of holidays</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mmda-sleep-health-organization-launch-drowsy-driving-campaign-ahead-of-holidays</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mmda-sleep-health-organization-launch-drowsy-driving-campaign-ahead-of-holidays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine (PSSM) on Wednesday launch an awareness campaign to prevent drowsy driving-related accidents ahead of holiday festivities.  Called “Tabi Muna,” or pull over in English, the campaign will feature a series of commercials highlighting the importance of sleep health and to encourage drivers to safely pull-over if they’re feeling […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MMDA, sleep, health, organization, launch, drowsy, driving, campaign, ahead, holidays</media:keywords>
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<title>DPWH seeks charges vs Romualdez, 86 others in flood control probe</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dpwh-seeks-charges-vs-romualdez-86-others-in-flood-control-probe</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dpwh-seeks-charges-vs-romualdez-86-others-in-flood-control-probe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recommended the filing of cases against 87 individuals allegedly involved in the flood control scandal, including former Speaker Martin G. Romualdez and Elizady S. Co. “The DPWH and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), together with the Department of Justice are recommending charges of plunder, malversation, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPWH, seeks, charges, Romualdez, others, flood, control, probe</media:keywords>
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<title>Modernizing Philippine Urban Development through Digital Tools</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/modernizing-philippine-urban-development-through-digital-tools</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/modernizing-philippine-urban-development-through-digital-tools</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ibani C. Padao, officer-in-charge director of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s Environmental, Land Use and Urban Planning and Development Bureau, explains how digital tools like PlanSmart and AutoCAM can modernize urban planning and land use management in the Philippines. “The goal is to make planning easy for local government units, for them […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Modernizing, Philippine, Urban, Development, through, Digital, Tools</media:keywords>
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<title>Pag&#45;IBIG Fund, Megawide partnership to build over 7,000 socialized homes</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pag-ibig-fund-megawide-partnership-to-build-over-7000-socialized-homes</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pag-ibig-fund-megawide-partnership-to-build-over-7000-socialized-homes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pag-IBIG Fund has entered into a partnership with Megawide Construction Corp. to accelerate the delivery of 7,143 housing units in medium-rise residential developments under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program, or Expanded 4PH. Pag-IBIG Fund said the homes are expected to be priced below typical market prices for comparable units, bringing them […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pag-IBIG, Fund, Megawide, partnership, build, over, 7, 000, socialized, homes</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP chief leaves door open to one last cut, rules out off&#45;cycle move</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-chief-leaves-door-open-to-one-last-cut-rules-out-off-cycle-move</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-chief-leaves-door-open-to-one-last-cut-rules-out-off-cycle-move</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut benchmark rates by another 25 basis points (bp) next year to end its current easing cycle, its chief said on Friday, but ruled out an off-cycle or jumbo move. Asked how many cuts the central bank has room for next year, BSP Governor […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, chief, leaves, door, open, one, last, cut, rules, out, off-cycle, move</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine lawmakers urged to institutionalize telepsychiatry services for OFWs</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-lawmakers-urged-to-institutionalize-telepsychiatry-services-for-ofws</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-lawmakers-urged-to-institutionalize-telepsychiatry-services-for-ofws</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine lawmakers were urged to pass a measure that would institutionalize the delivery of telepsychiatry services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), a group of researchers funded by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) said on Thursday. A proposed law would mandate various government agencies to implement comprehensive national telepsychiatry services for OFWs, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, lawmakers, urged, institutionalize, telepsychiatry, services, for, OFWs</media:keywords>
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<title>GMEA@12 honors regional media and digital storytellers who helped drive inclusive digital progress</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gmea12-honors-regional-media-and-digital-storytellers-who-helped-drive-inclusive-digital-progress</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gmea12-honors-regional-media-and-digital-storytellers-who-helped-drive-inclusive-digital-progress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA@12) recognized 15 journalists and digital storytellers whose work brought important community issues to wider public attention and showed how technology and local initiatives influence daily life across the regions. Guided by the theme “#DigitallyForward: One Barangay at a Time,” this year’s program centered on the role of regional […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GMEA@12, honors, regional, media, and, digital, storytellers, who, helped, drive, inclusive, digital, progress</media:keywords>
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<title>DigiPlus to spotlight responsible gaming and CSR innovations at G2E Asia PH panel on Dec. 11</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/digiplus-to-spotlight-responsible-gaming-and-csr-innovations-at-g2e-asia-ph-panel-on-dec-11</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/digiplus-to-spotlight-responsible-gaming-and-csr-innovations-at-g2e-asia-ph-panel-on-dec-11</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus), the pioneer and leading digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is set to take the stage at the upcoming Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia Philippines, a highly anticipated gathering of international gaming industry leaders and professionals, happening on Dec. 10 to 11 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DigiPlus, spotlight, responsible, gaming, and, CSR, innovations, G2E, Asia, panel, Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>JuanHand secures a multimillion&#45;peso credit facility in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/juanhand-secures-a-multimillion-peso-credit-facility-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/juanhand-secures-a-multimillion-peso-credit-facility-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WeFund Lending Corp., operator of the JuanHand online lending application, has secured a multimillion-peso credit facility with HSBC in the Philippines. The proceeds will be deployed to expand financial access for underserved yet creditworthy Filipinos. The credit facility aims to strengthen financial inclusion by providing immediate and sustainable access to financing for individuals with limited […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>JuanHand, secures, multimillion-peso, credit, facility, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>115 years of InLife: A night of legacy, purpose, and celebration</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/115-years-of-inlife-a-night-of-legacy-purpose-and-celebration</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/115-years-of-inlife-a-night-of-legacy-purpose-and-celebration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How do you honor 115 years of safeguarding Filipino families? InLife did it with music, memories, and meaningful moments that reflected more than a century of service. Held at Shangri-La The Fort, the anniversary gala became the highlight of the milestone year — an evening that blended culture, artistry, and heartfelt storytelling. Vice-Chairman Luis C. La Ó opened […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>115, years, InLife:, night, legacy, purpose, and, celebration</media:keywords>
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<title>Stories of hardwork and perseverance highlight the Toyota Tamaraw Roadshow at Marilao</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/stories-of-hardwork-and-perseverance-highlight-the-toyota-tamaraw-roadshow-at-marilao</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/stories-of-hardwork-and-perseverance-highlight-the-toyota-tamaraw-roadshow-at-marilao</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Coco Martin meets with Marileños for his provincial caravan Abante Posible Ambassador Coco Martin met with Marileños and Bulakeños at Marilao, Bulacan during the nationwide Tamaraw roadshow organized by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and Toyota Marilao, Bulacan, Inc. (TMR). Marilao is Coco’s third provincial stop after Cagayan De Oro and Tacloban, where customers have been […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stories, hardwork, and, perseverance, highlight, the, Toyota, Tamaraw, Roadshow, Marilao</media:keywords>
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<title>MGS strengthens leadership in smart&#45;home innovation with an expanded multi&#45;category product line</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mgs-strengthens-leadership-in-smart-home-innovation-with-an-expanded-multi-category-product-line</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mgs-strengthens-leadership-in-smart-home-innovation-with-an-expanded-multi-category-product-line</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MGS Philippines has officially strengthened its position as a leader in next-generation home living with the launch of an expanded and upgraded smart-home collection. Long recognized for its advanced smart-lock technology, the brand is now moving beyond single-category solutions and introducing a complete ecosystem designed for modern Filipino households that value convenience, security, innovation, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MGS, strengthens, leadership, smart-home, innovation, with, expanded, multi-category, product, line</media:keywords>
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<title>Growth slump may drag until 2027 — Deutsche Bank</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/growth-slump-may-drag-until-2027-deutsche-bank</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/growth-slump-may-drag-until-2027-deutsche-bank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ economic slowdown may extend through 2027, raising the odds of deeper monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), according to Deutsche Bank Research. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Growth, slump, may, drag, until, 2027, —, Deutsche, Bank</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines cuts export targets as global risks deepen</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-cuts-export-targets-as-global-risks-deepen</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-cuts-export-targets-as-global-risks-deepen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES has sharply lowered its export targets for this year until 2028 amid geopolitical tensions, renewed trade barriers, and persistent disruptions in major shipping routes that continue to squeeze global supply chains and dampen demand. Under the revised Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP), exports are now expected to reach $110.8 billion to $113.4 billion […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, cuts, export, targets, global, risks, deepen</media:keywords>
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<title>Senate OKs budget on 2nd reading</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/senate-oks-budget-on-2nd-reading</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/senate-oks-budget-on-2nd-reading</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE SENATE on Thursday approved on second reading the P6.793-trillion budget for 2026, slashing funds for the Public Works department and cutting deeply into unprogrammed appropriations as lawmakers confront intensifying public anger over corruption allegations in the government’s spending process. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senate, OKs, budget, 2nd, reading</media:keywords>
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<title>Exhibitors report high&#45;quality engagement as SMEs seek solutions at the 17th PHILSME Entrepreneur and Franchise Edition</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/exhibitors-report-high-quality-engagement-as-smes-seek-solutions-at-the-17th-philsme-entrepreneur-and-franchise-edition</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/exhibitors-report-high-quality-engagement-as-smes-seek-solutions-at-the-17th-philsme-entrepreneur-and-franchise-edition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 17th Philippine SME Business Expo and Conference (PHILSME) Entrepreneur and Franchise Edition, held Nov. 28-29 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, drew 10,000 visitors, connecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with 180 brands offering business tools, technologies, franchise models, and growth solutions. PHILSME CEO and Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla led the event and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Globe and BPI advance next&#45;generation authentication through G Verify’s Silent Network Authentication Proof of Concept</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-and-bpi-advance-next-generation-authentication-through-g-verifys-silent-network-authentication-proof-of-concept</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-and-bpi-advance-next-generation-authentication-through-g-verifys-silent-network-authentication-proof-of-concept</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Globe and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) have taken a significant step toward more secure and seamless digital banking with a Proof of Concept (POC) for Silent Network Authentication (SNA). This next-generation verification method aims to reduce scams associated with One-Time Passwords (OTPs) and strengthen customer protection while improving the user experience. This […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, and, BPI, advance, next-generation, authentication, through, Verify’s, Silent, Network, Authentication, Proof, Concept</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipinos push back as flood control scandal sparks fresh protest wave</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinos-push-back-as-flood-control-scandal-sparks-fresh-protest-wave</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinos-push-back-as-flood-control-scandal-sparks-fresh-protest-wave</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BJ I. MABINI didn’t plan on joining a street protest. But when he saw videos of politicians’ relatives flaunting designer bags and luxury cars online — days after headlines warned that billions of pesos meant for flood control had vanished — he said he had reached his limit. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipinos, push, back, flood, control, scandal, sparks, fresh, protest, wave</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine inflation likely eased in November – poll</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-inflation-likely-eased-in-november-poll</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-inflation-likely-eased-in-november-poll</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HEADLINE INFLATION likely eased in November as lower prices of food, particularly rice, may have tempered higher utility costs during the month, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, inflation, likely, eased, November, –, poll</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines factory activity falls to lowest level in over four years in November</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-factory-activity-falls-to-lowest-level-in-over-four-years-in-november</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-factory-activity-falls-to-lowest-level-in-over-four-years-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity deteriorated in November, posting the sharpest downturn in more than four years as manufacturers saw drastic decline in output and new orders, according to S&amp;P Global. The Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slumped to 47.4 in November, a reversal of the 50.1 in October. S&amp;P Global said this was the “strongest […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Phil. Gold, Filminera set industry standard with multiple national awards</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phil-gold-filminera-set-industry-standard-with-multiple-national-awards</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phil-gold-filminera-set-industry-standard-with-multiple-national-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Phil. Gold Processing &amp; Refining Corp. and Filminera Resources Corp., the two companies operating within the Masbate Gold Project, received prestigious national awards last week, highlighting their commitment to excellence in labor relations, safety, and environmental management. Phil. Gold has earned the highest distinctions at the 2025 Labor-Management Cooperation (LMC) Awards for Industrial Peace, emerging […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Phil., Gold, Filminera, set, industry, standard, with, multiple, national, awards</media:keywords>
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<title>Puregold assures support for sari&#45;sari store owners amid rise of new store formats</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puregold-assures-support-for-sari-sari-store-owners-amid-rise-of-new-store-formats</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puregold-assures-support-for-sari-sari-store-owners-amid-rise-of-new-store-formats</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Puregold Price Club, Inc., a dependable ally of Filipino MSMEs, has assured sari-sari store owners of consistent support amid concerns that the proliferation of new types of neighborhood stores could eventually lead to the demise of the humble tindahan. The supermarket chain, which provides MSMEs more affordable yet quality goods, emphasized that sari-sari stores are […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold, assures, support, for, sari-sari, store, owners, amid, rise, new, store, formats</media:keywords>
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<title>James picks his spots</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/james-picks-his-spots</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/james-picks-his-spots</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest meeting between the Lakers and Clippers functioned both as spectacle and as affirmation of the pecking order. The final score in favor of the purple and gold comes off as a whipping on surface, punctuated by scoring bursts from marquee names. At the same time, clarity lies beyond the numbers: Roles, rhythms and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>James, picks, his, spots</media:keywords>
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<title>Federal Land opens first FIFA&#45;standard football field in Marikina City</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/federal-land-opens-first-fifa-standard-football-field-in-marikina-city</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/federal-land-opens-first-fifa-standard-football-field-in-marikina-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Federal Land, Inc. (FLI) on Wednesday said that it seeks to encourage a more active lifestyle and bring new opportunities to Marikina City through its first football field aligned with the standards of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Federal, Land, opens, first, FIFA-standard, football, field, Marikina, City</media:keywords>
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<title>Gilas Pilipinas eyes World Cup, Olympics in clash with Guam</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gilas-pilipinas-eyes-world-cup-olympics-in-clash-with-guam</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gilas-pilipinas-eyes-world-cup-olympics-in-clash-with-guam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE ROAD to the 2027 FIBA World Cup — and long-term, the 2028 Olympics — starts in this Guam stop. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gilas, Pilipinas, eyes, World, Cup, Olympics, clash, with, Guam</media:keywords>
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<title>Dasma Monarchs, Biñan close in on MPVA finals</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dasma-monarchs-binan-close-in-on-mpva-finals</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dasma-monarchs-binan-close-in-on-mpva-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UNBEATEN Dasma Monarchs and Biñan Tatak Gel Arellano University Lady Chiefs scored contrasting wins to move on the verge of arranging a finals duel in the 2025 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) on Wednesday night at the Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dasma, Monarchs, Biñan, close, MPVA, finals</media:keywords>
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<title>FEU’s Janrey Pasaol edges DLSU’s Mike Phillips to snatch MVP award</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/feus-janrey-pasaol-edges-dlsus-mike-phillips-to-snatch-mvp-award</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/feus-janrey-pasaol-edges-dlsus-mike-phillips-to-snatch-mvp-award</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE final playdate of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball proved to be more than just a rumble for the final ticket. In a surprising turn, Janrey Pasaol stole the thunder from league leaders in the nick of time to claim the Most Valuable Player (MVP) honor as a consolation prize to Far Eastern University’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 21:00:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FEU’s, Janrey, Pasaol, edges, DLSU’s, Mike, Phillips, snatch, MVP, award</media:keywords>
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<title>Timezone to revamp, open more venues by year&#45;end and 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/timezone-to-revamp-open-more-venues-by-year-end-and-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/timezone-to-revamp-open-more-venues-by-year-end-and-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Timezone Philippines is set to renovate and open additional locations nationwide by year-end and in 2026, the company’s top official said on Friday. “Before the year ends, we still have two more venues to open: one in Venice Grand Canal Mall (in Taguig City), which will be a multi-attraction venue, and another in Ayala Capital […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Timezone, revamp, open, more, venues, year-end, and, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash unlocks Google Pay for millions of Filipinos</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-unlocks-google-pay-for-millions-of-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-unlocks-google-pay-for-millions-of-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ No card, no problem! Here’s how GCash users can link their accounts to Google Pay. Following the official launch of Google Pay in the Philippines, GCash, the country’s biggest cashless ecosystem, can now be fully integrated with Google’s secure and widely accepted payment system. The integration is now available to select GCash users and will […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, unlocks, Google, Pay, for, millions, Filipinos</media:keywords>
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<title>Lost billions from flood control scandal could have funded health, education, says advocate</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lost-billions-from-flood-control-scandal-could-have-funded-health-education-says-advocate</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lost-billions-from-flood-control-scandal-could-have-funded-health-education-says-advocate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The billions of pesos that may have been lost to alleged graft-ridden flood control projects could have funded social services, including the health and education sectors, helping to address the country’s glaring inequality between the rich and the poor, according to Action for Economic Reforms (AER).  “The billions of pesos could have saved so many […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pag&#45;IBIG Fund offers payment moratorium, housing loan insurance following recent calamities</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pag-ibig-fund-offers-payment-moratorium-housing-loan-insurance-following-recent-calamities</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pag-ibig-fund-offers-payment-moratorium-housing-loan-insurance-following-recent-calamities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their Housing Loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation caused by recent typhoons and earthquakes, officials announced on Nov. 18. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund Board Chairman Jose Ramon P. Aliling said the measures […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pag-IBIG, Fund, offers, payment, moratorium, housing, loan, insurance, following, recent, calamities</media:keywords>
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<title>Ayala Group lands historic WELL building certifications for workplace well&#45;being</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ayala-group-lands-historic-well-building-certifications-for-workplace-well-being</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ayala-group-lands-historic-well-building-certifications-for-workplace-well-being</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Ayala Group has been conferred prestigious workplace certifications by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), affirming its commitment to health, well-being, productivity, and sustainability in its developments. Ayala Corporation received a WELL v2 Platinum Certification for its headquarters at the Ayala Triangle (ATG) Tower Two in Makati City, the highest certification level under IWBI’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ayala, Group, lands, historic, WELL, building, certifications, for, workplace, well-being</media:keywords>
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<title>Nano ProTech: Revolutionizing protection technology with innovative eyewear solutions — embraced by media and bloggers</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nano-protech-revolutionizing-protection-technology-with-innovative-eyewear-solutions-embraced-by-media-and-bloggers</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nano-protech-revolutionizing-protection-technology-with-innovative-eyewear-solutions-embraced-by-media-and-bloggers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From navigating vast oceans to steering a groundbreaking company, Capt. Roy Rivera has always been guided by vision and purpose. Once a Ship Captain, Capt. Rivera is now at the helm of Nano ProTech, a company redefining how science and technology can protect and enhance everyday living. Alongside two of his most trusted officers — […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nano, ProTech:, Revolutionizing, protection, technology, with, innovative, eyewear, solutions, —, embraced, media, and, bloggers</media:keywords>
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<title>Anticipation builds for the All&#45;New Toyota bZ4X BEV</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/anticipation-builds-for-the-all-new-toyota-bz4x-bev</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/anticipation-builds-for-the-all-new-toyota-bz4x-bev</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First all-electric Toyota in the country to arrive in December The All-New bZ4X, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) under the Toyota brand, is capturing the interest of several customers who have been anticipating the official availability of the vehicle in the country. According to TMP President Masando Hashimoto, TMP dealers who […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anticipation, builds, for, the, All-New, Toyota, bZ4X, BEV</media:keywords>
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<title>Audit the powerful, not the powerless</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/audit-the-powerful-not-the-powerless</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/audit-the-powerful-not-the-powerless</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Mon Abrea, Global Tax Policy Expert and Chief Tax Advisor, Asian Consulting Group Businesses — from small entrepreneurs to major corporations — are breathing a sigh of relief after President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to redirect its audit and enforcement efforts toward those implicated in the multibillion-peso flood-control […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Audit, the, powerful, not, the, powerless</media:keywords>
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<title>Petron introduces new Sprint Scooter Oil — ‘Subok Sa Bawat Ride’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/petron-introduces-new-sprint-scooter-oil-subok-sa-bawat-ride</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/petron-introduces-new-sprint-scooter-oil-subok-sa-bawat-ride</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Petron Corp., the country’s leading oil company and a trusted name among Filipino motorists, proudly introduces Petron Sprint Scooter Oil, the newest product in its motorcycle engine oil line. Designed specifically for scooter engines, it delivers reliable performance and protection that Filipino riders can count on every day. Petron Knows You Across the Philippines, more […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Petron, introduces, new, Sprint, Scooter, Oil, —, ‘Subok, Bawat, Ride’</media:keywords>
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<title>Kaya Founders raises $25M fund to back more Filipino founders</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kaya-founders-raises-25m-fund-to-back-more-filipino-founders</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kaya-founders-raises-25m-fund-to-back-more-filipino-founders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kaya Founders, a Philippines-based venture capital firm, today announced the successful final close of its US$25 million fund, marking a major milestone in Kaya’s mission to back the next generation of Filipino and regional founders building technology-driven solutions for the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Helmed by operators-turned-angel investors Paulo Campos (ex-CEO, Zalora Philippines), Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kaya, Founders, raises, 25M, fund, back, more, Filipino, founders</media:keywords>
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<title>Businessman Mikee Romero receives 2025 Philippine Choice Award for humanitarian service</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/businessman-mikee-romero-receives-2025-philippine-choice-award-for-humanitarian-service</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/businessman-mikee-romero-receives-2025-philippine-choice-award-for-humanitarian-service</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Billionaire businessman and former lawmaker Deputy Speaker Michael “Mikee” L. Romero, PhD, has been honored with the 2025 Philippine Choice Award for Outstanding Humanitarian and Community Service for nearly a decade of outreach efforts bringing healthcare, education, and relief to marginalized Filipino communities. Known as a “people’s lawmaker,” Mr. Romero has led nationwide programs from […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Businessman, Mikee, Romero, receives, 2025, Philippine, Choice, Award, for, humanitarian, service</media:keywords>
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<title>RCBC launches its Pulz App US Virtual Account</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rcbc-launches-its-pulz-app-us-virtual-account</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rcbc-launches-its-pulz-app-us-virtual-account</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has partnered with Meridian, a global based payments networking provider, to launch its newest digital banking product, the RCBC Pulz App US Virtual Account. Using the app, customers can open and manage a US dollar virtual account even without a US address, residency, and social security number. At the launch […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RCBC, launches, its, Pulz, App, Virtual, Account</media:keywords>
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<title>House to discuss anti&#45;dynasty bill, push corruption probe body before year&#45;end</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/house-to-discuss-anti-dynasty-bill-push-corruption-probe-body-before-year-end</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/house-to-discuss-anti-dynasty-bill-push-corruption-probe-body-before-year-end</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The House of Representatives will jumpstart discussions on a long-sought anti-dynasty bill and pass a measure institutionalizing a corruption probe body for public works before year-end, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said on Tuesday, as lawmakers convene for the final leg of the 2025 congressional session. He said the measures are intended to reform governance […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, discuss, anti-dynasty, bill, push, corruption, probe, body, before, year-end</media:keywords>
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<title>Grab unveils Buhay Asenso Cash Loan for drivers at Health &amp;amp; Wheelness 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/grab-unveils-buhay-asenso-cash-loan-for-drivers-at-health-wheelness-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/grab-unveils-buhay-asenso-cash-loan-for-drivers-at-health-wheelness-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Grab has officially introduced Buhay Asenso Cash Loan, a financing program for Grab driver-, delivery-partners, and MOVE IT rider-partners that pairs seamless financing with rotating monthly perks delivered in-app. As the latest iteration of the Grab Finance loan for driver-partners, Buhay Asenso Cash Loan is geared to be a practical safety net, offering quick access […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Grab, unveils, Buhay, Asenso, Cash, Loan, for, drivers, Health, Wheelness, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Mercedes&#45;Benz dream days: This Christmas, Drive the Dream</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mercedes-benz-dream-days-this-christmas-drive-the-dream</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mercedes-benz-dream-days-this-christmas-drive-the-dream</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Celebrate the season with the exclusive holiday offers this November The holidays are here, and there is no better time to celebrate your success and reward yourself with the gift of driving your dream car. This November, Mercedes-Benz Philippines invites you to experience the magic of Mercedes-Benz Dream Holidays — a celebration of style, sophistication, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mercedes-Benz, dream, days:, This, Christmas, Drive, the, Dream</media:keywords>
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<title>Aquino pushes for CADENA bill to deter gov’t corruption</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aquino-pushes-for-cadena-bill-to-deter-govt-corruption</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aquino-pushes-for-cadena-bill-to-deter-govt-corruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV said that the Philippines needs to transition out of age-old mechanisms and systems as the country continues to struggle with its fundamentals. At the 6th Management Association of the Philippines NextGen Conference, Mr. Aquino said that the country is struggling in many aspects, including infrastructure, mobility, housing, jobs, food, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aquino, pushes, for, CADENA, bill, deter, gov’t, corruption</media:keywords>
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<title>Maynilad shares stay close to IPO price in market debut</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/maynilad-shares-stay-close-to-ipo-price-in-market-debut</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/maynilad-shares-stay-close-to-ipo-price-in-market-debut</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Maynilad Water Services, Inc. closed slightly lower on its first trading day on Friday at P14.98 per share from its initial public offering (IPO) price of P15. The shares slipped by P0.02 or 0.13% after opening at P15 and touching a low of P14.98, data from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) showed. Around 100.81 million […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maynilad, shares, stay, close, IPO, price, market, debut</media:keywords>
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<title>Saya All November: Get 25% off on Smart Prepaid Load via JuanHand</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/saya-all-november-get-25-off-on-smart-prepaid-load-via-juanhand</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/saya-all-november-get-25-off-on-smart-prepaid-load-via-juanhand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This November, it’s time to enjoy supercharged savings with Smart and JuanHand! Through the Load Now, Pay Later program, Smart subscribers can enjoy a massive 25% OFF on select Smart Prepaid Loads, an unbeatable deal that lets you stay connected while spending less. Mark those calendars, because the Double Day Deals are happening on Nov. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Saya, All, November:, Get, 25, off, Smart, Prepaid, Load, via, JuanHand</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine Q3 GDP growth slows sharply as corruption mess stalls public spending</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-q3-gdp-growth-slows-sharply-as-corruption-mess-stalls-public-spending</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-q3-gdp-growth-slows-sharply-as-corruption-mess-stalls-public-spending</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter PHILIPPINE economic growth slowed a more than four-year low of 4% in the third quarter as public construction was hit by a corruption scandal involving state infrastructure projects that has dampened consumer and investor sentiment. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by an annual 4% in the three months through […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, GDP, growth, slows, sharply, corruption, mess, stalls, public, spending</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine factory activity rebounds in October despite drop in new orders, output</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-factory-activity-rebounds-in-october-despite-drop-in-new-orders-output</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-factory-activity-rebounds-in-october-despite-drop-in-new-orders-output</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine factory activity bounced back in October, despite a drop in new orders and production, S&amp;P Global said. The S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 50.1 in October, a turnaround from 49.9 in September. A PMI reading above 50 denotes better operating conditions from the preceding month, while a reading below […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, factory, activity, rebounds, October, despite, drop, new, orders, output</media:keywords>
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<title>Tino intensifies into typhoon, likely to hit Eastern Visayas Monday evening</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tino-intensifies-into-typhoon-likely-to-hit-eastern-visayas-monday-evening</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tino-intensifies-into-typhoon-likely-to-hit-eastern-visayas-monday-evening</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Cyclone Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, has intensified into a typhoon as it further approaches Eastern Visayas, where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 was also being hoisted, according to the state weather bureau. Kalmaegi packing with sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of 150 kph, was located 285 km […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tino, intensifies, into, typhoon, likely, hit, Eastern, Visayas, Monday, evening</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipinos take the wheel in VinFast’s bold EV design contest</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinos-take-the-wheel-in-vinfasts-bold-ev-design-contest</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinos-take-the-wheel-in-vinfasts-bold-ev-design-contest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Breaking from the one-way norms of car design, VinFast’s nationwide voting contest invites Filipinos to help shape the country’s next electric vehicle, turning customers into collaborators in a people-powered vision for the future. For once, it’s not the engineers or the executives calling the shots. It’s you. Through its nationwide car design voting competition “PiliPinas […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipinos, take, the, wheel, VinFast’s, bold, design, contest</media:keywords>
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<title>SCI brings International Fashion and Arts Weekend to Cebu’s grandest wedding expo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sci-brings-international-fashion-and-arts-weekend-to-cebus-grandest-wedding-expo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sci-brings-international-fashion-and-arts-weekend-to-cebus-grandest-wedding-expo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the first time in the “Queen City of the South,” a “Fashion &amp; Arts Weekend” will be a major part of a wedding expo. Like a blessed union, Spotlight Couronne Internationale (SCI), a premier fashion and retail company based in Calgary, Canada, partners with Jpark Island Resort &amp; Waterpark in Mactan, Cebu, for “The […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SCI, brings, International, Fashion, and, Arts, Weekend, Cebu’s, grandest, wedding, expo</media:keywords>
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<title>State&#45;run bank rolls out lending program to Philippine agricultural communities</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/state-run-bank-rolls-out-lending-program-to-philippine-agricultural-communities</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/state-run-bank-rolls-out-lending-program-to-philippine-agricultural-communities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The state-run LANDBANK has rolled out its Agriculture Growth and Resource Integration through Strategic and Enhanced Delivery of Support and Opportunities (AGRISENSO) Plus lending program, which aims to provide credit assistance to players in the agricultural value chain. The program’s interest rate for small farmers, fishers, and ARBs is 3% per annum. “We can also […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>State-run, bank, rolls, out, lending, program, Philippine, agricultural, communities</media:keywords>
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<title>AboitizPower to acquire 25% stake in Vietnam power plant</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aboitizpower-to-acquire-25-stake-in-vietnam-power-plant</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aboitizpower-to-acquire-25-stake-in-vietnam-power-plant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) said on Thursday that it will acquire a 25% equity stake in Vietnam’s Van Phong Power Co. Ltd. (VPCL) from Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. for $220 million. VPCL owns and operates a 1,320-megawatt (MW) high-efficiency, low-emission coal-fired power plant located in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam, AboitizPower said in a disclosure. The power […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AboitizPower, acquire, 25, stake, Vietnam, power, plant</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipina cybersecurity expert honored by ACES Council for exemplary leadership in digital safety</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipina-cybersecurity-expert-honored-by-aces-council-for-exemplary-leadership-in-digital-safety</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipina-cybersecurity-expert-honored-by-aces-council-for-exemplary-leadership-in-digital-safety</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Council has recognized Filipina cybersecurity expert Mel Migriño, country head and general manager of Gogolook Philippines, for her outstanding leadership in advancing digital safety, cybersecurity awareness, and trust technology across Asia. Ms. Migriño was cited for fusing cybersecurity, regulatory alliances, and social trust into a unified mission for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipina, cybersecurity, expert, honored, ACES, Council, for, exemplary, leadership, digital, safety</media:keywords>
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<title>TikTok Shop eyes tie&#45;ups with LGUs to train MSMEs</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tiktok-shop-eyes-tie-ups-with-lgus-to-train-msmes</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tiktok-shop-eyes-tie-ups-with-lgus-to-train-msmes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Almira Louise S. Martinez, Reporter TIKTOK Shop Philippines said it aims to partner with more local government units (LGUs) under its Unlad Lokal program to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with digital skills. “It’s only natural for us to go to the source directly. And to go to the source directly is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TikTok, Shop, eyes, tie-ups, with, LGUs, train, MSMEs</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine government’s outstanding debt slips to P17.46 trillion</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-governments-outstanding-debt-slips-to-p1746-trillion</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-governments-outstanding-debt-slips-to-p1746-trillion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt slid to P17.46 trillion at the end of September, but still remained above the full-year projection, data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed. BTr data showed the outstanding debt dipped by 0.07% or P13.089 billion in September from P17.47 trillion at end-August. September marked the second straight […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, government’s, outstanding, debt, slips, P17.46, trillion</media:keywords>
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<title>Grab, MOVE IT, DICT launch first Asenso Center to scale an AI&#45;enabled gig economy in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/grab-move-it-dict-launch-first-asenso-center-to-scale-an-ai-enabled-gig-economy-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/grab-move-it-dict-launch-first-asenso-center-to-scale-an-ai-enabled-gig-economy-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Grab Philippines and MOVE IT, in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), officially inaugurated the Asenso Center in Marikina City — the first livelihood hub of its kind in Grab’s Southeast Asia network. The one-hectare facility is designed to elevate and professionalize the onboarding of platform workers and entrepreneurs,  accelerate AI-enabled […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Grab, MOVE, IT, DICT, launch, first, Asenso, Center, scale, AI-enabled, gig, economy, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>With love, loyalty, and the sea</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/with-love-loyalty-and-the-sea</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/with-love-loyalty-and-the-sea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Melody Samaniego A New Chapter for Cold Storage Seafood Some businesses sell products. Others build relationships. And then there are families like the Quas, who somehow turn the simple act of buying seafood into an experience of warmth, gratitude, and belonging. For nearly three decades, Cold Storage Seafood has been synonymous with trust, freshness, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>With, love, loyalty, and, the, sea</media:keywords>
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<title>Konektadong Pinoy Act opens more opportunities for MSMEs, says expert</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/konektadong-pinoy-act-opens-more-opportunities-for-msmes-says-expert</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/konektadong-pinoy-act-opens-more-opportunities-for-msmes-says-expert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Konektadong Pinoy Act, which lapsed into law in August, could open more business opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to an expert. “If we’re able to make sure that there’s a stable connection in every household, that increases economic activity,” Mario C. Cerilles Jr., academic program director for master’s in international […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Konektadong, Pinoy, Act, opens, more, opportunities, for, MSMEs, says, expert</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL targets growth of Muslim tourist arrivals</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-targets-growth-of-muslim-tourist-arrivals</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-targets-growth-of-muslim-tourist-arrivals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Tourism (DoT) said it aims to attract more Muslim tourists by the end of the year, following the launch of the agency’s Muslim Travelogue. “The arrival growth of the travelers from Muslim majority countries has reached 10% this year,” Tourism Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina G. Frasco told reporters at the sidelines of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, targets, growth, Muslim, tourist, arrivals</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropical Depression Salome threatens to hit Batanes, Signal no. 1 up in Luzon </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropical-depression-salome-threatens-to-hit-batanes-signal-no-1-up-in-luzon</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropical-depression-salome-threatens-to-hit-batanes-signal-no-1-up-in-luzon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Depression Salome may make landfall or a close approach over Batanes on Wednesday evening, prompting the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in parts of Luzon, according to the state weather bureau.  “Strong winds and heavy rainfall are possible, with about 50 to 100 millimeters of rain expected in the Batanes area,” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropical, Depression, Salome, threatens, hit, Batanes, Signal, no., Luzon </media:keywords>
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<title>Toyota Motor Philippines unveils all&#45;new Toyota ATIV public experience</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/toyota-motor-philippines-unveils-all-new-toyota-ativ-public-experience</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/toyota-motor-philippines-unveils-all-new-toyota-ativ-public-experience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Test-drive Toyota’s most affordable HEV yet at BGC Amphitheatre launch event and see the vehicle up close in dealerships nationwide starting Oct. 24 Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) invites the public to the launch of the all-new Toyota ATIV, the most affordable HEV yet in Toyota’s lineup, happening at the Bonifacio High Street Amphitheatre, Bonifacio Global […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Toyota, Motor, Philippines, unveils, all-new, Toyota, ATIV, public, experience</media:keywords>
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<title>Hyundai Trucks &amp;amp; Buses spreads holiday cheer with ‘Pasok sa Pasko’ promo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hyundai-trucks-buses-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-pasok-sa-pasko-promo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hyundai-trucks-buses-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-pasok-sa-pasko-promo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Empowering Filipino entrepreneurs with exclusive yearend deals and reliable mobility solutions Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Hyundai Trucks &amp; Buses in the Philippines, rings in the holiday season with its “Pasok sa Pasko” Promo, an exclusive yearend offering designed to reward the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of Filipinos nationwide. As […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hyundai, Trucks, Buses, spreads, holiday, cheer, with, ‘Pasok, Pasko’, promo</media:keywords>
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<title>DoT inks partnerships to promote local destinations, MSME growth</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dot-inks-partnerships-to-promote-local-destinations-msme-growth</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dot-inks-partnerships-to-promote-local-destinations-msme-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Tourism (DoT) launched two separate partnerships on Tuesday, which aim to support the growth of local vendors and promote local destinations. Under the agency’s partnership with TikTok, tourism micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) would undergo a one-day training or “educational sessions” focused on utilizing the platform’s tools to boost their sales […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoT, inks, partnerships, promote, local, destinations, MSME, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>itel launches SUPER 26 ULTRA, powered by UNISOC T7300, delivering flagship&#45;level performance</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/itel-launches-super-26-ultra-powered-by-unisoc-t7300-delivering-flagship-level-performance</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/itel-launches-super-26-ultra-powered-by-unisoc-t7300-delivering-flagship-level-performance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ itel, a leading global tech empowerment brand, has officially announced the launch of its itel SUPER 26 ULTRA, designed for style, strength, and intelligence, which will be available at the price under US$200 in Nigeria, Indoensia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and other key global markets. The itel SUPER 26 ULTRA delivers premium curved AMOLED display, high-quality IP65 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>itel, launches, SUPER, ULTRA, powered, UNISOC, T7300, delivering, flagship-level, performance</media:keywords>
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<title>PNP&#45;ACG ramps up cyber defense training with leading PH finance super app</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pnp-acg-ramps-up-cyber-defense-training-with-leading-ph-finance-super-app</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pnp-acg-ramps-up-cyber-defense-training-with-leading-ph-finance-super-app</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has strengthened its drive against digital financial crimes with the launch of its Cybersecurity and Fintech Handbook and the renewal of its partnership with GCash. The event also introduced the Scam Assistance Hub, a project aimed at facilitating the quick and easy filing of scam reports through a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PNP-ACG, ramps, cyber, defense, training, with, leading, finance, super, app</media:keywords>
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<title>Pag&#45;IBIG Fund Super Sale draws nearly 7,000 winning bids and purchase offers in just six weeks</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pag-ibig-fund-super-sale-draws-nearly-7000-winning-bids-and-purchase-offers-in-just-six-weeks</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pag-ibig-fund-super-sale-draws-nearly-7000-winning-bids-and-purchase-offers-in-just-six-weeks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nearly 7,000 winning bids and purchase offers have been recorded just six weeks since the launch of Pag-IBIG Fund’s Acquired Assets Super Sale, marking a strong start for the program and reinforcing government efforts to make homeownership more accessible for Filipino workers. The online Super Sale, which began on Aug. 25, has drawn 6,402 winning […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pag-IBIG, Fund, Super, Sale, draws, nearly, 7, 000, winning, bids, and, purchase, offers, just, six, weeks</media:keywords>
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<title>DOH hospitals can withstand 7.2&#45;magnitude quake, says Herbosa </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/doh-hospitals-can-withstand-72-magnitude-quake-says-herbosa</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/doh-hospitals-can-withstand-72-magnitude-quake-says-herbosa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Health (DOH) hospitals are capable of enduring a possible magnitude 7.2 earthquake that could hit Metro Manila and nearby provinces, also known as the “Big One”, according to the health chief on Tuesday.  “Yes. Because we conducted the Safe Hospital Project — we already carried out a Structural Engineering Assessment together with […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOH, hospitals, can, withstand, 7.2-magnitude, quake, says, Herbosa </media:keywords>
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<title>James&#45;less Lakers</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/james-less-lakers</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/james-less-lakers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If there’s anything the runup to the 2025-26 campaign has underscored for the Lakers yet again, it’s that time makes no exceptions. LeBron James, entering an unprecedented 23rd season in the National Basketball Association, is compelled to sit out the next three to four weeks due to sciatica. The development means he will miss opening […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>James-less, Lakers</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropang 5G battle Gin Kings in early clash of titans at PBA 50th season</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropang-5g-battle-gin-kings-in-early-clash-of-titans-at-pba-50th-season</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropang-5g-battle-gin-kings-in-early-clash-of-titans-at-pba-50th-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FIERCE rivals TNT and Barangay Ginebra are back at it on Wednesday in the highlight matchup of the sixth playdate of the PBA’s 50th season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropang, battle, Gin, Kings, early, clash, titans, PBA, 50th, season</media:keywords>
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<title>DLSU faces UE in must&#45;win duel ahead of UP clash</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dlsu-faces-ue-in-must-win-duel-ahead-of-up-clash</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dlsu-faces-ue-in-must-win-duel-ahead-of-up-clash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SINK or swim. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DLSU, faces, must-win, duel, ahead, clash</media:keywords>
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<title>Manny Pangilinan leads honorees at PBA Press Corps Awards Night</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/manny-pangilinan-leads-honorees-at-pba-press-corps-awards-night</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/manny-pangilinan-leads-honorees-at-pba-press-corps-awards-night</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PLDT Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP) reaffirmed his commitment to basketball and underscored the immense value of the game to Filipinos when he led the honorees in the PBA Press Corps Awards Night on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manny, Pangilinan, leads, honorees, PBA, Press, Corps, Awards, Night</media:keywords>
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<title>Davao Oriental, nearby areas announce suspension of classes, govt. work after magnitude 7.4 quake</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/davao-oriental-nearby-areas-announce-suspension-of-classes-govt-work-after-magnitude-74-quake</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/davao-oriental-nearby-areas-announce-suspension-of-classes-govt-work-after-magnitude-74-quake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several areas in Mindanao announced the suspension of classes and work in government following the magnitude 7.4 (updated) earthquake that struck offshore of Manay, Davao Oriental, earlier this morning. Local governments announced the suspension of classes at all levels, both public and private, as well as government work in the provinces of Davao Oriental, Davao […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Davao, Oriental, nearby, areas, announce, suspension, classes, govt., work, after, magnitude, 7.4, quake</media:keywords>
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<title>CarBEV and AngCars partner to launch the Philippines’ first all&#45;electric ride&#45;hailing fleet</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/carbev-and-angcars-partner-to-launch-the-philippines-first-all-electric-ride-hailing-fleet</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/carbev-and-angcars-partner-to-launch-the-philippines-first-all-electric-ride-hailing-fleet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In support of the country’s shift toward modernizing the transport sector, CarBEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), a pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) fleet solutions, has partnered with AngCars, the four-wheel ride-hailing arm of Angkas, to introduce the Philippines’ first large-scale all-electric fleet for app-based mobility. The alliance represents a key milestone in advancing sustainable transport solutions […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CarBEV, and, AngCars, partner, launch, the, Philippines’, first, all-electric, ride-hailing, fleet</media:keywords>
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<title>Smart opens pre&#45;order for iPhone 17</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/smart-opens-pre-order-for-iphone-17</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/smart-opens-pre-order-for-iphone-17</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has begun taking pre-orders of the Apple iPhone 17 series. The new phones are available for new and existing postpaid and prepaid subscribers. The pre-order period will last up to October 16. Beginning with the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB), the phone is available for P43,500 cashout for a new […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Smart, opens, pre-order, for, iPhone</media:keywords>
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<title>Davao Oriental 7.4 quake linked to Philippine trench, unrelated to recent tremors</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/davao-oriental-74-quake-linked-to-philippine-trench-unrelated-to-recent-tremors</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/davao-oriental-74-quake-linked-to-philippine-trench-unrelated-to-recent-tremors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck offshore of Davao Oriental on Friday morning was generated by the Philippine Trench and is not connected to the recent tremors that occurred in Cebu and La Union, according to the state seismology agency. “Okay, so we’re not seeing any pattern. Again, these are all normal activities. The Philippines […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Davao, Oriental, 7.4, quake, linked, Philippine, trench, unrelated, recent, tremors</media:keywords>
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<title>July FDI net inflows hit $1.3 billion</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/july-fdi-net-inflows-hit-13-billion</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/july-fdi-net-inflows-hit-13-billion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, reporter NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines declined in July but hit their highest level in a year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday. FDI net inflows went down by 7.5% to $1.268 billion in July from $1.37 billion the same month a year […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>July, FDI, net, inflows, hit, 1.3, billion</media:keywords>
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<title>Taytay, Rizal Takes Europe by Storm: From Local Roots to Global Glory in Prague!</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/taytay-rizal-takes-europe-by-storm-from-local-roots-to-global-glory-in-prague</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/taytay-rizal-takes-europe-by-storm-from-local-roots-to-global-glory-in-prague</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:34:50 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Meme Borja - International News Writer and Correspondent</dc:creator>
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<title>Gin Kings are moving on and regrouping after loss to Magnolia</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gin-kings-are-moving-on-and-regrouping-after-loss-to-magnolia</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gin-kings-are-moving-on-and-regrouping-after-loss-to-magnolia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AFTER getting dismantled by the Magnolia team of his pupil-turned-rival coach LA Tenorio, Barangay Ginebra mentor Tim Cone took it on the chin and quickly focused on improving his troops. “Didn’t like the way we played — too many turnovers, not enough multiple efforts on defense. Didn’t execute tonight, didn’t play a very good game […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gin, Kings, are, moving, and, regrouping, after, loss, Magnolia</media:keywords>
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<title>Idel Datu rules the first Daily Fantasy Chess Grand Prix</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/idel-datu-rules-the-first-daily-fantasy-chess-grand-prix</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/idel-datu-rules-the-first-daily-fantasy-chess-grand-prix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WORLD Chess Olympiad veteran Idel Datu delivered a vintage performance and topped the inaugural Daily Fantasy Chess Grand Prix held on lichess.org over the weekend. The 53-year-old Mr. Datu won his first six games including the sixth and penultimate-round upset over Grandmaster Darwin Laylo before splitting the point with Homer Cunanan in the final round […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Idel, Datu, rules, the, first, Daily, Fantasy, Chess, Grand, Prix</media:keywords>
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<title>Greg Slaughter set to join PBA and SEAG Gilas Pilipinas in Dec.</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/greg-slaughter-set-to-join-pba-and-seag-gilas-pilipinas-in-dec</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/greg-slaughter-set-to-join-pba-and-seag-gilas-pilipinas-in-dec</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “GREG-ZILLA” is ready to take the path back to the PBA and the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). Aside from declaring his intention to play in the pro league after a four-year absence, Greg Slaughter is also offering his service for the Gilas Pilipinas team that will defend the SEAG gold in Thailand in December. In […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Greg, Slaughter, set, join, PBA, and, SEAG, Gilas, Pilipinas, Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>UCAL expands sports programs in Season 8</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ucal-expands-sports-programs-in-season-8</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ucal-expands-sports-programs-in-season-8</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Universities and Colleges Athletic League (UCAL) will celebrate its eighth year by adding two more sports in a continuing expansion of its sports programs as one of the fast-rising collegiate leagues in the country. Following the addition of volleyball, 3×3 and Esports last season to its staple basketball tournaments, the league will introduce badminton […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UCAL, expands, sports, programs, Season</media:keywords>
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<title>Belen debuts as Capital1 faces Choco Mucho in Reinforced Conference</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/belen-debuts-as-capital1-faces-choco-mucho-in-reinforced-conference</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/belen-debuts-as-capital1-faces-choco-mucho-in-reinforced-conference</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SUPERSTAR ROOKIE Mhicaela “Bella” Belen will make her much-awaited debut as Capital1 clashes with Choco Mucho in Tuesday’s start of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference at the Ynares Center Montalban. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Belen, debuts, Capital1, faces, Choco, Mucho, Reinforced, Conference</media:keywords>
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<title>Resilient Fever</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/resilient-fever</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/resilient-fever</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Fever’s season ended as it had so often been played — with them at the edge of exhaustion, holding on with everything they had, and refusing to surrender. True, their overtime loss in Game Five of the semifinal round series to the heavily favored Aces spoiled their Cinderella story. On the other hand, it […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Resilient, Fever</media:keywords>
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<title>From titlist San Miguel Beermen to the rest of PBA, teams see tough road to Philippine Cup glory</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/from-titlist-san-miguel-beermen-to-the-rest-of-pba-teams-see-tough-road-to-philippine-cup-glory</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/from-titlist-san-miguel-beermen-to-the-rest-of-pba-teams-see-tough-road-to-philippine-cup-glory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE knives are out and the San Miguel Beermen know they can’t rest easy in their PBA Philippine Cup title defense. “Definitely, we’ll work hard to retain the championship. Hopefully we can defend the crown,” SMB Team Governor Robert Non said during the recent presscon for the 50th season. He mentioned how TNT, runner-up in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, titlist, San, Miguel, Beermen, the, rest, PBA, teams, see, tough, road, Philippine, Cup, glory</media:keywords>
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<title>Gilas Pilipinas working with 16&#45;man pool for FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gilas-pilipinas-working-with-16-man-pool-for-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifier</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gilas-pilipinas-working-with-16-man-pool-for-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifier</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FROM 12, coach Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas Men will now work with an expanded 16-man pool for next month’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Quentin Millora-Brown has received his first call-up after his reclassification as a local player while Kai Sotto, though still recovering from ACL, has been reinserted into Gilas’ roster for the back-to-back […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gilas, Pilipinas, working, with, 16-man, pool, for, FIBA, World, Cup, Asian, Qualifier</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT High Speed Hitters shoot for third straight crown in Premier League Reinforced Conference</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-high-speed-hitters-shoot-for-third-straight-crown-in-premier-league-reinforced-conference</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-high-speed-hitters-shoot-for-third-straight-crown-in-premier-league-reinforced-conference</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CREAMLINE will open its title defense without the one player it had hoped would play — Jia de Guzman — while PLDT eyes its third straight title in the forthcoming Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, High, Speed, Hitters, shoot, for, third, straight, crown, Premier, League, Reinforced, Conference</media:keywords>
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<title>Eala guns for semis berth against Golubic in WTA125 Suzhou Open</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-guns-for-semis-berth-against-golubic-in-wta125-suzhou-open</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-guns-for-semis-berth-against-golubic-in-wta125-suzhou-open</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA shoots for her second straight semifinal appearance against Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic in the battle between top-10 seeds in the WTA125 Suzhou Open on Friday at Sungent International Tennis Center in China. Ms. Eala, the No. 4 seed, and No. 6 Ms. Golubic came off contrasting paths from the Round of 16 heading […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, guns, for, semis, berth, against, Golubic, WTA125, Suzhou, Open</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines to secure part of $55&#45;million US maritime security funds</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-to-secure-part-of-55-million-us-maritime-security-funds</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-to-secure-part-of-55-million-us-maritime-security-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines is among the nations that will get a share of the $55 million funding aimed at enhancing maritime law enforcement in the Indo-Pacific, according to the US Department of State. In a statement, the State Department said it will allocate $55 million in new funding to boost maritime law enforcement capacity of several […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, secure, part, 55-million, maritime, security, funds</media:keywords>
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<title>BingoPlus Foundation strengthens grassroots mental health response in Cebu and General Santos City</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bingoplus-foundation-strengthens-grassroots-mental-health-response-in-cebu-and-general-santos-city</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bingoplus-foundation-strengthens-grassroots-mental-health-response-in-cebu-and-general-santos-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BingoPlus Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus, is partnering with Paglaum Mental Health Support Group and Philippine Accessible Disability Services (PADS), Inc. in launching a pioneering community-based mental health campaign. The initiative is addressing one of the country’s most urgent yet often overlooked challenges: the lack of accessible and stigma-free mental health care in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BingoPlus, Foundation, strengthens, grassroots, mental, health, response, Cebu, and, General, Santos, City</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilab celebrates 80 years of service and commitment with the Robinsons Group</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-celebrates-80-years-of-service-and-commitment-with-the-robinsons-group</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-celebrates-80-years-of-service-and-commitment-with-the-robinsons-group</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the fast-paced health and wellness industry, milestones are often measured in expansions, product launches, or by market reach. However, for Unilab, Inc. (Unilab ), it is more about celebrating eight decades of Husay, Malasakit at Bayanihan. Eight decades of unparalleled commitment to product excellence and the highest standards of quality as a service for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilab, celebrates, years, service, and, commitment, with, the, Robinsons, Group</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco Bolts get a boost in Maliksi’s return</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/meralco-bolts-get-a-boost-in-maliksis-return</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/meralco-bolts-get-a-boost-in-maliksis-return</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VETERAN sniper Allein Maliksi is back in harness for Meralco, giving the Bolts a major boost as they attempt to regain the PBA’s crown jewel in Season 50. Mr. Maliksi, a vital cog in the franchise’s maiden championship in the Season 48 Philippine Cup, saw action for only two games in all of the 49th […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, Bolts, get, boost, Maliksi’s, return</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipina tennis ace Alex Eala clashes with Japanese Mei Yamaguchi at Jingshan Open Round of 16</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipina-tennis-ace-alex-eala-clashes-with-japanese-mei-yamaguchi-at-jingshan-open-round-of-16</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipina-tennis-ace-alex-eala-clashes-with-japanese-mei-yamaguchi-at-jingshan-open-round-of-16</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA is on the verge of another deep run. The Filipina tennis pride takes on Japanese bet Mei Yamaguchi for a chance to enter in her third quarterfinals in the WTA125 Jingshan Open Friday at the Jingshan International Tennis Tournament Center in Hubei, China. Ms. Eala and Ms. Yamaguchi figure in a Round […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipina, tennis, ace, Alex, Eala, clashes, with, Japanese, Mei, Yamaguchi, Jingshan, Open, Round</media:keywords>
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<title>Ateneo survives the UE scare</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ateneo-survives-the-ue-scare</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ateneo-survives-the-ue-scare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ATENEO DE MANILA University hung on to clip University of the East (UE) in another nail-biter, 62-60, and seize an early lead in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament yesterday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Arena in Manila. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ateneo, survives, the, scare</media:keywords>
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<title>MMDA mobilizes personnel for September 21 anti&#45;corruption rally</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mmda-mobilizes-personnel-for-september-21-anti-corruption-rally</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mmda-mobilizes-personnel-for-september-21-anti-corruption-rally</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday said it would deploy its personnel to help maintain peace and order at the Sept. 21 rally against corruption. “As part of its assistance, the MMDA will deploy personnel for traffic management, crowd control, emergency response, and to ensure the safety of attendees,” the agency said in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MMDA, mobilizes, personnel, for, September, anti-corruption, rally</media:keywords>
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<title>Nhoy Tenerife: Crafting Gowns, Creating Queens</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nhoy-tenerife-crafting-gowns-creating-queens</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nhoy-tenerife-crafting-gowns-creating-queens</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:39:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Meme Borja - International News Writer and Correspondent</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippine auto sales decline by 7.6% in August</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-auto-sales-decline-by-76-in-august</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-auto-sales-decline-by-76-in-august</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New vehicle sales slid by 7.6% in August amid a slump in sales of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, an industry report showed. A joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA) showed vehicle sales fell to 36,174 last month from 39,155 units in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, auto, sales, decline, 7.6, August</media:keywords>
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<title>Savor the flavors at SM Supermalls’ Food Fest</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/savor-the-flavors-at-sm-supermalls-food-fest</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/savor-the-flavors-at-sm-supermalls-food-fest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Filipino favorites to world-class eats, all in one festival This September, SM Supermalls invites foodies nationwide to embark on a delicious culinary journey at SM Food Fest 2025! It’s a month-long celebration of food, feasts, and fun that delights everyone with a gastronomic experience of flavors. From Filipino comfort food to Mediterranean feasts, Japanese […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Savor, the, flavors, Supermalls’, Food, Fest</media:keywords>
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<title>Brewing resilience: Pioneer Insurance, Nestlé empower coffee farmers in Sultan Kudarat</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/brewing-resilience-pioneer-insurance-nestle-empower-coffee-farmers-in-sultan-kudarat</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/brewing-resilience-pioneer-insurance-nestle-empower-coffee-farmers-in-sultan-kudarat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pioneer Insurance, in partnership with Nestlé Philippines, has provided crop insurance to coffee farmers from the Tinalon Farmers Association, United Highlander Farmers Producers Cooperative, and the Rural Improvement Club-Kuden in Sultan Kudarat. The insurance coverage equips them with a lifeline as they face production risks and climate-related uncertainties. The insurance initiative is the latest under […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Brewing, resilience:, Pioneer, Insurance, Nestlé, empower, coffee, farmers, Sultan, Kudarat</media:keywords>
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<title>New Globe cell sites bring stronger connectivity to Tuguegarao City and Cagayan towns</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/new-globe-cell-sites-bring-stronger-connectivity-to-tuguegarao-city-and-cagayan-towns</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/new-globe-cell-sites-bring-stronger-connectivity-to-tuguegarao-city-and-cagayan-towns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Tuguegarao City cements its role as the vibrant heart of Cagayan Valley, connectivity has become essential to sustaining its momentum. Known for its rich mix of education, governance, commerce, and culture and as the gateway to the region’s heritage sites and natural wonders, the city has rapidly expanded its business districts, academic institutions, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Globe, cell, sites, bring, stronger, connectivity, Tuguegarao, City, and, Cagayan, towns</media:keywords>
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<title>Icons unite: Porsche Design celebrates heritage and a new era of ‘engineered luxury’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/icons-unite-porsche-design-celebrates-heritage-and-a-new-era-of-engineered-luxury</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/icons-unite-porsche-design-celebrates-heritage-and-a-new-era-of-engineered-luxury</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The sound of engines and the excitement from the sight of an iconic design filled the Auto Complex Quezon City as Porsche Design hosted an exclusive car meet, “Treffen Der Ikonen” (Gathering of Icons), on Sept. 11, 2025. The event celebrated the brand’s enduring connection to the original Porsche 911 and its founder’s visionary design […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Icons, unite:, Porsche, Design, celebrates, heritage, and, new, era, ‘engineered, luxury’</media:keywords>
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<title>NCR building materials wholesale price growth falls in August</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-building-materials-wholesale-price-growth-falls-in-august</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-building-materials-wholesale-price-growth-falls-in-august</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wholesale price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila declined to a nearly 16-year low in August, due to faster declines and slower increases recorded across most commodity groups, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report. Meanwhile, retail price growth rose, driven by the increase in the index of carpentry, the statistics agency […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NCR, building, materials, wholesale, price, growth, falls, August</media:keywords>
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<title>IMF says US economy showing strains; tariffs pose some risks to inflation</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/imf-says-us-economy-showing-strains-tariffs-pose-some-risks-to-inflation</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/imf-says-us-economy-showing-strains-tariffs-pose-some-risks-to-inflation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON – The US economy is showing some strains after years of resilience, with domestic demand moderating and job growth slowing, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said inflation was on a path to meet the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, but there were some risks that could push it higher, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IMF, says, economy, showing, strains, tariffs, pose, some, risks, inflation</media:keywords>
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<title>More Filipinos engage in gig work for additional revenue</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/more-filipinos-engage-in-gig-work-for-additional-revenue</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/more-filipinos-engage-in-gig-work-for-additional-revenue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Reporter Technological advancements and the pandemic accelerated the Philippine gig work economy, but it is still being viewed only as an additional revenue stream, according to market research company Ipsos. Ipsos Strategy3 Principal Christine P. Dugay said that gig work is becoming a new frontier for the Philippine labor market. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>More, Filipinos, engage, gig, work, for, additional, revenue</media:keywords>
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<title>Rizal’s 1st legislative district is Philippines’ most populous — PSA</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rizals-1st-legislative-district-is-philippines-most-populous-psa</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rizals-1st-legislative-district-is-philippines-most-populous-psa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rizal’s 1st legislative district (LD) emerged as the most populous in the country after logging 1.24 million residents, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s 2024 Census of the Population. Maguindanao del Norte’s Lone LD in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao followed with 1.12 million. Caloocan City’s 1st LD trailed with 982,077, Pampanga’s 1st […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rizal’s, 1st, legislative, district, Philippines’, most, populous, —, PSA</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL needs an E&#45;Freedom of Information law, says experts</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-needs-an-e-freedom-of-information-law-says-experts</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-needs-an-e-freedom-of-information-law-says-experts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter The Philippines needs an Electronic Freedom of Information (EFOI) law to ensure better access to government data, as a study showed that the public’s access to such information on the internet remains a hurdle, according to experts on Friday. Oliver Xavier A. Reyes, a former judicial staff head of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, needs, E-Freedom, Information, law, says, experts</media:keywords>
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<title>MPIC, Mitsui, and SteelAsia join forces to create a sustainable steel recycling system in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mpic-mitsui-and-steelasia-join-forces-to-create-a-sustainable-steel-recycling-system-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mpic-mitsui-and-steelasia-join-forces-to-create-a-sustainable-steel-recycling-system-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), the Philippines’ leading infrastructure investments company, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsui &amp; Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. Manila Branch (Mitsui) and SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. to explore the creation of a closed-loop steel recycling system that supports a circular economy. Building a Closed-Loop for Steel in Construction […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MPIC, Mitsui, and, SteelAsia, join, forces, create, sustainable, steel, recycling, system, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>Volvo Cars Philippines’ ‘Grace Beyond the Wheel’ Forum champions inclusive safety and empowerment</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/volvo-cars-philippines-grace-beyond-the-wheel-forum-champions-inclusive-safety-and-empowerment</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/volvo-cars-philippines-grace-beyond-the-wheel-forum-champions-inclusive-safety-and-empowerment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hariphil Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI), the official distributor of Volvo cars in the Philippines, successfully gathered a new generation of leaders and trailblazing Filipinas for the second installment of its ‘Voice of Volvo’ thought leadership series, titled “Grace Beyond the Wheel.” The event, held on Sept. 3, 2025, at the Maria Fe Perez-Agudo Center for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Volvo, Cars, Philippines’, ‘Grace, Beyond, the, Wheel’, Forum, champions, inclusive, safety, and, empowerment</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco bags top honor as ‘Company of the Year’ at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/meralco-bags-top-honor-as-company-of-the-year-at-the-21st-philippine-quill-awards</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has once again displayed excellence in business communications after amassing 36 awards and earning the highly coveted recognition as “Company of the Year” at the prestigious 21st Philippine Quill Awards. Meralco took home 10 Awards of Excellence and 26 Awards of Merit for its exemplary communications programs centered […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>St. Luke’s Medical Center releases advisory on fake product endorsement</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/st-lukes-medical-center-releases-advisory-on-fake-product-endorsement</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/st-lukes-medical-center-releases-advisory-on-fake-product-endorsement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[   Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s sponsored section that allows advertisers to amplify their brand and connect with BusinessWorld’s audience by publishing their stories on the BusinessWorld Web site. For more information, send an email to online@bworldonline.com. Join us on Viber at https://bit.ly/3hv6bLA to get more updates and subscribe to BusinessWorld’s titles and get exclusive content through www.bworld-x.com. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>St., Luke’s, Medical, Center, releases, advisory, fake, product, endorsement</media:keywords>
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<title>Haraya Residences rethinks urban living</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/haraya-residences-rethinks-urban-living</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a time when the boundaries between work, rest, and play are increasingly blurred, Haraya Residences emerges with a bold vision: to create not just a place to live, but a place to truly thrive. Inspired by the Filipino word “haraya,” meaning “imagination,” this development redefines what it means to live in the city — […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Haraya, Residences, rethinks, urban, living</media:keywords>
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<title>DPWH pauses local project bidding</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dpwh-pauses-local-project-bidding</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dpwh-pauses-local-project-bidding</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has suspended the bidding of all locally funded projects for two weeks, in line with the government’s ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DPWH, pauses, local, project, bidding</media:keywords>
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<title>Puregold Channel’s Got My Eyes on You: Meet the characters you will soon be rooting for</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puregold-channels-got-my-eyes-on-you-meet-the-characters-you-will-soon-be-rooting-for</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puregold-channels-got-my-eyes-on-you-meet-the-characters-you-will-soon-be-rooting-for</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Love takes center stage in Puregold Channel’s newest vertical BL series Got My Eyes on You, available on TikTok starting Sept. 3. With a thrilling enemies-to-lovers twist, it dares to ask: Would you risk a job promotion you worked hard for, just for love? Get to know the series’ characters as they reach for their dreams, feeling love’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold, Channel’s, Got, Eyes, You:, Meet, the, characters, you, will, soon, rooting, for</media:keywords>
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<title>From insights to action: Key takeaways from the Philippine Investment Conference 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/from-insights-to-action-key-takeaways-from-the-philippine-investment-conference-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/from-insights-to-action-key-takeaways-from-the-philippine-investment-conference-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The CFA Society Philippines successfully concluded the Philippine Investment Conference 2025 (PIC 2025) on Aug. 29, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt Manila. Under the theme “Bridging Eras, Embracing New Horizons,” the conference brought together investment professionals, corporate leaders, regulators, and academics to explore emerging trends and strategies shaping the investment landscape. The event opened with […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, insights, action:, Key, takeaways, from, the, Philippine, Investment, Conference, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Market leaders unite: Pioneer, Toyota join forces to deliver accessible insurance service</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/market-leaders-unite-pioneer-toyota-join-forces-to-deliver-accessible-insurance-service</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/market-leaders-unite-pioneer-toyota-join-forces-to-deliver-accessible-insurance-service</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pioneer Insurance and Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) have joined forces to reaffirm their shared commitment to providing reliable and accessible insurance solutions for Filipino motorists. “Pioneer believes that collaborating with Toyota, the respected and recognized leader in mobility and service, will meaningfully support our common goal of supporting the economic growth of the Philippines. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Market, leaders, unite:, Pioneer, Toyota, join, forces, deliver, accessible, insurance, service</media:keywords>
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<title>NG outstanding debt surges to record P17.56 trillion as of end&#45;July</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ng-outstanding-debt-surges-to-record-p1756-trillion-as-of-end-july</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ng-outstanding-debt-surges-to-record-p1756-trillion-as-of-end-july</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Government’s (NG) outstanding debt ballooned to a record P17.56 trillion at the end of July, breaching its full-year projection for 2025, data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed. Latest data from the BTr showed outstanding debt surged by 11.9% from P15.69 trillion in July 2024. This was already 1.15% higher than […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Recto: Expedite probe of contractors</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/recto-expedite-probe-of-contractors</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/recto-expedite-probe-of-contractors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Ralph G. Recto has directed the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BoC) to expedite investigations into contractors allegedly involved in irregularities tied to flood control projects. In a social media post on Friday, the Department of Finance said Mr. Recto met with BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Recto:, Expedite, probe, contractors</media:keywords>
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<title>Senator calls for crackdown on illegal e&#45;sabong operators</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/senator-calls-for-crackdown-on-illegale-sabong-operators</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/senator-calls-for-crackdown-on-illegale-sabong-operators</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A SENATOR has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to crack down on online cockfighting, as it continues to operate despite being illegal. In a statement on Sunday, Senator Erwin T. Tulfo, who heads the committee on Games and Amusement, said that he will invite officials from […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senator, calls, for, crackdown, illegal e-sabong, operators</media:keywords>
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<title>Priest who opposed drug war among Magsaysay winners</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/priest-who-opposed-drug-war-among-magsaysay-winners</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/priest-who-opposed-drug-war-among-magsaysay-winners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE 67th Ramon Magsaysay Awards has honored three transformative leaders from Asia: a nonprofit advancing girls’ education in India, a Maldivian diver-turned-environmentalist tackling plastic pollution and a Filipino missionary priest devoted to defending the dignity of the poor and victims of injustice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Priest, who, opposed, drug, war, among, Magsaysay, winners</media:keywords>
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<title>Ukraine eyes deeper trade ties with the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ukraine-eyes-deeper-trade-ties-with-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ukraine-eyes-deeper-trade-ties-with-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UKRAINE is moving to deepen trade and investment ties with the Philippines, with proposals for formal agreements in agriculture, technology and cybersecurity as Kyiv seeks new partners in Asia despite the ongoing war with Russia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ukraine, eyes, deeper, trade, ties, with, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>China reissues warning to students planning to study in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/china-reissues-warning-to-students-planning-to-study-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/china-reissues-warning-to-students-planning-to-study-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CHINA’S MINISTRY of Education has renewed its warning to Chinese students considering studying in the Philippines, citing what it described as a worsening security situation for its nationals in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, reissues, warning, students, planning, study, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>Borja &amp;amp; Co. — The New Language of Quiet Power</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/borja-co-the-new-language-of-quiet-power</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:12:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Meme Borja - International News Writer and Correspondent</dc:creator>
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<title>MPTC and Mizuho Bank win prestigious Trade Finance award for its cross&#45;border deal</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mptc-and-mizuho-bank-win-prestigious-trade-finance-award-for-its-cross-border-deal</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mptc-and-mizuho-bank-win-prestigious-trade-finance-award-for-its-cross-border-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) — the Philippines’ leading toll road operator — and Japan-based banking giant Mizuho Bank have been recognized by The Asian Banker with the Best Corporate Trade Finance Deal in Asia Pacific for their successful execution of a landmark cross-border acquisition of a stake in Indonesia’s Trans-Java Toll Road in November […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MPTC, and, Mizuho, Bank, win, prestigious, Trade, Finance, award, for, its, cross-border, deal</media:keywords>
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<title>READY, SET, SHOP! Rica Mini Depot Corp. is Your New Happy Place!  Taytay’s newest hardware hotspot is finally here — and it’s FUN to shop!</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ready-set-shop-rica-mini-depot-corp-is-your-new-happy-place-taytays-newest-hardware-hotspot-is-finally-here-and-its-fun-to-shop</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ready-set-shop-rica-mini-depot-corp-is-your-new-happy-place-taytays-newest-hardware-hotspot-is-finally-here-and-its-fun-to-shop</guid>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:56:57 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Meme Borja - International News Writer and Correspondent</dc:creator>
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<title>Pioneer’s microinsurance inspires global adoption</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pioneers-microinsurance-inspires-global-adoption</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines remains a global model for microinsurance, with Pioneer Insurance at the forefront, championing inclusive and scalable insurance solutions that are now being studied and emulated worldwide. This global leadership was reaffirmed when Pioneer Group Head Lorenzo Chan, Jr. was invited to headline two prestigious international events held recently in Egypt and Austria. His […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pioneer’s, microinsurance, inspires, global, adoption</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipinas will have a tough camp leading to the SEAG preparation</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinas-will-have-a-tough-camp-leading-to-the-seag-preparation</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinas-will-have-a-tough-camp-leading-to-the-seag-preparation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AS they watched Australia Under-23 claim the throne in the Asean Women’s Championship that used to be theirs, the Filipinas are already plotting their redemption drive in the next big battle, the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). Coach Mark Torcaso said high-level training camps and friendlies in the next FIFA windows in October and November are […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipinas, will, have, tough, camp, leading, the, SEAG, preparation</media:keywords>
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<title>Gilas women U23 leads cast of Pilipinas United 3×3 League</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gilas-women-u23-leads-cast-of-pilipinas-united-33-league</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gilas-women-u23-leads-cast-of-pilipinas-united-33-league</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GILAS Pilipinas women U23 squad banners the cast as the inaugural Pilipinas United 3×3 League (PUL) gets going this weekend at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Back-to-back UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa of Ateneo will lead the fight for the Nationals against top local clubs like the Uratex Dream and Pilipinas Aguilas. Foreign teams Maurice […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gilas, women, U23, leads, cast, Pilipinas, United, 3×3, League</media:keywords>
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<title>UP’s recruit passed away after collapsing in practice</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ups-recruit-passed-away-after-collapsing-in-practice</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES’ (UP) newest recruit Israel Osamudiame on Friday has passed away after collapsing in practice, the Fighting Maroons announced in a statement on Wednesday. A transferee from Centro Escolar University (CEU), the Nigerian big man was immediately brought to the nearest hospital after suddenly falling down last Tuesday during training in Diliman […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UP’s, recruit, passed, away, after, collapsing, practice</media:keywords>
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<title>PVL Invitational kicks off with team PLDT facing Chery Tiggo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pvl-invitational-kicks-off-with-team-pldt-facing-chery-tiggo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pvl-invitational-kicks-off-with-team-pldt-facing-chery-tiggo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational unfurls on Friday with the top four teams of the PVL on Tour headed by eventual champion PLDT seeing action at the PhilSports Arena. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>June remittances rise 3.7% to six&#45;month high</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/june-remittances-rise-37-to-six-month-high</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/june-remittances-rise-37-to-six-month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MONEY SENT home by Filipinos abroad grew faster in June to hit a six-month high, driven by remittances from land-based workers, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Cash remittances coursed through banks jumped by 3.7% year on year to $2.99 billion in June from $2.88 billion, the BSP said on Friday. This was the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Researchers, inventors urged to seek DOST aid for funding, IP protection</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/researchers-inventors-urged-to-seek-dost-aid-for-funding-ip-protection</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/researchers-inventors-urged-to-seek-dost-aid-for-funding-ip-protection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Local researchers and inventors who are seeking funding and protection for their intellectual property can get assistance from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), an official said.    Caezar Angelito E. Arceo, chief science research specialist of the DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI), told BusinessWorld that the agency has various programs to help […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Four tropical cyclone&#45;type vortices may emerge in the coming weeks</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/four-tropical-cyclone-type-vortices-may-emerge-in-the-coming-weeks</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/four-tropical-cyclone-type-vortices-may-emerge-in-the-coming-weeks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The development of four tropical cyclone-like vortices (TCLV) are possible to happen in the next two weeks, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday.   In its tropical cyclone threat potential forecast bulletin, which evaluates the likelihood of tropical cyclone formation within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), PAGASA […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Four, tropical, cyclone-type, vortices, may, emerge, the, coming, weeks</media:keywords>
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<title>From Rizal to Runway: How Taytay Is Becoming the Philippines’ Unexpected Fashion Superpower</title>
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