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<title>Philippine Courier News &#45; Tomas Kauer &#45; News Moderator</title>
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<dc:rights>Copyright 2026 Philippine Courier News &#45; All Rights Reserved.</dc:rights>

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<title>Cebu’s Biggest Legal Community&#45;led Marathon is Back—and It’s Passing Through Three Cities</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cebus-biggest-legal-community-led-marathon-is-backand-its-passing-through-three-cities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Runners and fitness enthusiasts are training and gearing up for a bigger and more immersive race experience as ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:35 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cebu’s, Biggest, Legal, Community-led, Marathon, Back—and, It’s, Passing, Through, Three, Cities</media:keywords>
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<title>Harry Styles Premieres ‘Dance No More’ Music Video</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/harry-styles-premieres-dance-no-more-music-video</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FROM THE ALBUM  KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY.  Harry Styles has premiered the music video for “Dance ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:27 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Harry, Styles, Premieres, ‘Dance, More’, Music, Video</media:keywords>
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<title>ABS&#45;CBN Bags Multiple Wins at 7th Village Pipol Choice Awards</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-bags-multiple-wins-at-7th-village-pipol-choice-awards</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN received several honors for its outstanding programs and stars at the 7th Village Pipol Choice Awards (VPCA).  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:22 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Go Big on Flavor: Nissin Delivers Bigger Yakisoba and Global Taste Adventures</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/go-big-on-flavor-nissin-delivers-bigger-yakisoba-and-global-taste-adventures</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Big flavors, bigger servings, and even better vibes are in store for noodle lovers. Nissin is turning up ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Watsons Welcomes SB19 as Brand Ambassadors, Bringing Together Music, Beauty &amp;amp; Wellness in Celebration of Everyday Confidence and Filipino Excellence</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/watsons-welcomes-sb19-as-brand-ambassadors-bringing-together-music-beauty-wellness-in-celebration-of-everyday-confidence-and-filipino-excellence</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines’ most loved health, wellness, and beauty retailer, Watsons, ushers in a new era of self-care and ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Watsons, Welcomes, SB19, Brand, Ambassadors, Bringing, Together, Music, Beauty, Wellness, Celebration, Everyday, Confidence, and, Filipino, Excellence</media:keywords>
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<title>ACT cites gaps in the ‘ill&amp;amp;amp;prepared’ ARAL program rollout</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/act-cites-gaps-in-the-illprepared-aral-program-rollout-13457</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Wednesday called the 2026 Summer Remediation Program (SRP) under the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program “ill-prepared”, citing gaps in implementation, training, and funding. “They have become accustomed to throwing teachers into policies and programs that lack preparation and support, while we are left scrimping for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>JKA Philippines Shines at 2026 Spring Camp in Tokyo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jka-philippines-shines-at-2026-spring-camp-in-tokyo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Historic Promotions, International Recognition, and New Global Milestones Signal a Powerful Future for Philippine Karate ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>JKA, Philippines, Shines, 2026, Spring, Camp, Tokyo</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropical depression maintains strength, to bring rains to three areas</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropical-depression-maintains-strength-to-bring-rains-to-three-areas</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Depression Hagupit, locally called Caloy, has maintained its strength and is likely to bring rains over three areas in the next 24 hours, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. In a 5 PM press briefing, PAGASA said Hagupit maintained its strength with maximum sustained winds of 45 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Aguilar back on active duty for playoff&#45;bound Ginebra</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aguilar-back-on-active-duty-for-playoff-bound-ginebra</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JAPETH AGUILAR can breathe easy now that he’s back on active duty for quarterfinal-bound Barangay Ginebra. “It was nice to be out there with my teammates,” the 6-foot-9 veteran said after playing his comeback game in a 93-86 win over TNT at the close of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup eliminations. “It’s a preparation for the […] ]]></description>
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<title>Tay Tung spiker Rhose Almendralejo to beef up NU Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 89</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tay-tung-spiker-rhose-almendralejo-to-beef-up-nu-lady-bulldogs-in-uaap-season-89</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NATIONAL University (NU) will bank on a key reinforcement next year to stabilize a sinking ship on the heels of losing its foothold in the UAAP women’s volleyball. The NU Lady Bulldogs are set to welcome high school sensation and multi-awarded spiker Rhose Almendralejo from Bacolod Tay Tung in Season 89, hoping for it to […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Eala bows to world No. 2 Rybakina in Italian Open</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-bows-to-world-no-2-rybakina-in-italian-open</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA’S run ended at the hands of world No. 2 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, 6-4, 6-3, to crash out in the third round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Italian Open) over the weekend at the Foro Italico Sports Complex in Rome. Ms. Eala stood her ground in the early goings of both sets […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>French star Huby tops 141.4&#45;km Stage 12 of MPTC Tour of Luzon</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/french-star-huby-tops-1414-km-stage-12-of-mptc-tour-of-luzon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MANGATAREM, Pangasinan — From a promising French star during his teenage years, Antoine Huby nearly lost his mind waiting for a team to call him for several months. And then 7-Eleven Roadbike Philippines, a continental team, made the call that quashed all the doubts and helped him get back on his feet. That is why […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PAL Holdings, Inc. to conduct Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on June 1 via Zoom</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pal-holdings-inc-to-conduct-annual-shareholders-meeting-on-june-1-via-zoom</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pal-holdings-inc-to-conduct-annual-shareholders-meeting-on-june-1-via-zoom</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>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PAL, Holdings, Inc., conduct, Annual, Shareholders’, Meeting, June, via, Zoom</media:keywords>
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<title>MakatiMed bolsters preventive care services with new Wellness Hub</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/makatimed-bolsters-preventive-care-services-with-new-wellness-hub</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Makati Medical Center (MMC) is strengthening its preventive care offerings with the launch of its Wellness Hub, a one-stop, full-service outpatient screening facility that provides comprehensive health services in a more comfortable, patient-friendly setting. The MakatiMed Wellness Hub is located on the 7th Floor of Ayala North Exchange Tower 1, just a short walk from […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DepEd launches platform to prepare schools amid natural calamities</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/deped-launches-platform-to-prepare-schools-amid-natural-calamities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) rolled out its disaster risk platform, Project LIGTAS+, on Friday to help schools prepare for natural calamities and prevent academic disruptions. “Education is the most reliable ladder out of poverty. When a disaster strikes, that ladder shouldn’t break,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara said in a news release. […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Catholic schools join movement against political dynasties</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/catholic-schools-join-movement-against-political-dynasties</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) backed the Dapat Isa Lang (D1L) movement on Friday, which aims to pass the anti-political dynasty law through a people’s initiative. “We recognize the vital roles of our schools in shaping our citizens,” CEAP Advocacy and Public Engagement Office Ina Claustro said during a press conference. “It’s […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Synology urges stronger resilience as PH expands e&amp;amp;gov services</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/synology-urges-stronger-resilience-as-ph-expands-egov-services</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the Philippine government ramps up its efforts to make services available online, its systems must be fortified to handle disruptions and protect sensitive data, according to Taiwanese tech company Synology Inc. on Thursday. Claire Huang, Synology Philippines country manager, said that amid the country’s advancing digital initiatives, resilience can no longer be treated as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Direk Cathy Helms New Romance Drama ‘Tayo Sa Wakas’ Starring Belle, Donny in their Most Mature Roles Yet</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/direk-cathy-helms-new-romance-drama-tayo-sa-wakas-starring-belle-donny-in-their-most-mature-roles-yet</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/direk-cathy-helms-new-romance-drama-tayo-sa-wakas-starring-belle-donny-in-their-most-mature-roles-yet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan deliver their most honest and realistic movie yet, “Tayo Sa Wakas,” led by ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Direk, Cathy, Helms, New, Romance, Drama, ‘Tayo, Wakas’, Starring, Belle, Donny, their, Most, Mature, Roles, Yet</media:keywords>
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<title>Milky &amp;amp; David Guetta ‘Just The Way You Are’ (David Guetta Remix) Sampling Stardust’s ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ Out Now</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/milky-david-guetta-just-the-way-you-are-david-guetta-remix-sampling-stardusts-music-sounds-better-with-you-out-now</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/milky-david-guetta-just-the-way-you-are-david-guetta-remix-sampling-stardusts-music-sounds-better-with-you-out-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ David Guetta releases his version of Milky‘s viral hit “Just The Way You Are,” sampling Stardust‘s iconic “Music ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>#BamBini: BINI Serenades Sen. Bam Aquino on His birthday</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bambini-bini-serenades-sen-bam-aquino-on-his-birthday</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bambini-bini-serenades-sen-bam-aquino-on-his-birthday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Filipino P-Pop sensation BINI serenaded Senator Bam Aquino with a birthday song when they visited the Senate on ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BamBini:, BINI, Serenades, Sen., Bam, Aquino, His, birthday</media:keywords>
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<title>Trending Vertical Drama ‘The Chambermaid’s Daughter’ Launches Sticker Packs</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/trending-vertical-drama-the-chambermaids-daughter-launches-sticker-packs</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/trending-vertical-drama-the-chambermaids-daughter-launches-sticker-packs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN Studios’ first vertical drama has released official stickers that highlight memorable lines and visuals from the trending ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Carmelle Embraces ‘Morena’ Beauty in New Single</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/carmelle-embraces-morena-beauty-in-new-single</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/carmelle-embraces-morena-beauty-in-new-single</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” housemate Carmelle Collado turns up the confidence with her first original ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Carmelle, Embraces, ‘Morena’, Beauty, New, Single</media:keywords>
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<title>Bickerstaff, Pistons burn Cavaliers</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bickerstaff-pistons-burn-cavaliers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The irony could not have been richer. Barely a year after being dismissed by the Cavaliers, J.B. Bickerstaff now stands on the opposite sideline. He presides over the young yet determined Pistons, who, for much of Game One of the semifinal round series, looked every bit the contenders his former employers believed he could not […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bickerstaff, Pistons, burn, Cavaliers</media:keywords>
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<title>Boatwright upbeat on Gilas debut in Asiad</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/boatwright-upbeat-on-gilas-debut-in-asiad</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NATURALIZATION candidate Bennie Boatwright is upbeat about his possible Gilas Pilipinas debut in the Asian Games (Asiad) and collaboration with Justin Brownlee. Mr. Boatwright’s bid got a big boost as the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, after conducting a hearing on Wednesday, endorsed House Bill No. 6639 and Senate Bill No. 1595, the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Meralco Bolts gun for Top Four against already eliminated Terrafirma</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/meralco-bolts-gun-for-top-four-against-already-eliminated-terrafirma</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/meralco-bolts-gun-for-top-four-against-already-eliminated-terrafirma</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THERE’S only one available Top 4 spot and twice-to-beat advantage in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup playoffs left and among those in pursuit, Meralco enjoys the inside track. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Eala faces Wang on hopes of snapping second&#45;round dry spell in clay court</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-faces-wang-on-hopes-of-snapping-second-round-dry-spell-in-clay-court</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-faces-wang-on-hopes-of-snapping-second-round-dry-spell-in-clay-court</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA faces Xinyu Wang of China with hopes of finally hurdling a second-round dry spell in the Internazionali BNL D’Italia (Italian Open) at the Foro Italico Sports Complex in Rome. The 20-year-old Filipina had not gotten past the second round in her three previous clay tournaments, taking a crack at it once again […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, faces, Wang, hopes, snapping, second-round, dry, spell, clay, court</media:keywords>
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<title>Excellent Noodles’ Tugawin wins Stage Eight of MPTC Tour of Luzon</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/excellent-noodles-tugawin-wins-stage-eight-of-mptc-tour-of-luzon</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/excellent-noodles-tugawin-wins-stage-eight-of-mptc-tour-of-luzon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — Somewhere in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya a few years ago, a farmer named Ryan Tugawin was plowing fields to earn a living. Then cycling opened a lot of doors for him. From planting rice, the 36-year-old Mr. Tugawin is now winning races, including this one in the MPTC Tour of Luzon where […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>ACT cites gaps in the ‘ill&amp;amp;prepared’ ARAL program rollout</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/act-cites-gaps-in-the-illprepared-aral-program-rollout</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/act-cites-gaps-in-the-illprepared-aral-program-rollout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Wednesday called the 2026 Summer Remediation Program (SRP) under the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) program “ill-prepared”, citing gaps in implementation, training, and funding. “They have become accustomed to throwing teachers into policies and programs that lack preparation and support, while we are left scrimping for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DepEd: Struggling readers drop to 2.2 million</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/deped-struggling-readers-drop-to-22-million</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday said that the number of struggling readers lowered to 2.2 million from 6.7 million in School Year (SY) 2025-2026, amid efforts to address the country’s proficiency gaps. “Our goal is to strengthen the entire learning recovery pipeline—from the earliest grades through senior high,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tropical depression intensifies into Tropical Storm Hagupit, to enter PAR Friday</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropical-depression-intensifies-into-tropical-storm-hagupit-to-enter-par-friday</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropical-depression-intensifies-into-tropical-storm-hagupit-to-enter-par-friday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A tropical depression (formerly LPA 05b) has intensified into Tropical Storm Hagupit (international name) and may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as early as Friday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday. PAGASA announced the system’s development into a tropical storm in its 24-hour tropical cyclone information […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Most Filipinos reject partners who smoke, vape, drink — national survey</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/most-filipinos-reject-partners-who-smoke-vape-drink-national-survey</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/most-filipinos-reject-partners-who-smoke-vape-drink-national-survey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A majority of Filipinos, spanning almost all generations, do not prefer romantic partners who engage in smoking, vaping, or drinking alcohol, according to WR Numero’s March national survey. In its latest Philippine Public Opinion Monitor, respondents were asked how comfortable Filipinos are with a significant other or a potential romantic partner consuming alcohol, vaping, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>GCash is an official partner of ASEAN 2026: bringing cashless convenience, financial inclusion to the heart of the region’s largest leadership gathering</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-is-an-official-partner-of-asean-2026-bringing-cashless-convenience-financial-inclusion-to-the-heart-of-the-regions-largest-leadership-gathering</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-is-an-official-partner-of-asean-2026-bringing-cashless-convenience-financial-inclusion-to-the-heart-of-the-regions-largest-leadership-gathering</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial technology platform, is proud to support the 48th ASEAN Summit as an official partner to bring cashless convenience and financial inclusion at the region’s largest leadership gathering. The 48th ASEAN Summit in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu is one of the highest-level meetings of the regional bloc for the year, where heads of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Knights of Rizal Switzerland Holds Investiture Ceremony in Lucerne</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/knights-of-rizal-switzerland-holds-investiture-ceremony-in-lucerne</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/knights-of-rizal-switzerland-holds-investiture-ceremony-in-lucerne</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine-Ambassador-to-Switzerland-and-Liechtenstein,-His-Excellency-Bernard-Faustino-La-Madrid-Dy,-attended-as-guest-of-honor,-joined-by-Cultural-Officer-Charisma-Coros-Pineda-and-other-distinguished-attendees,-including-filmmaker-Sir-Arnold-Santos-Argaño-and-Sir-Erwyn-Claudio. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:50:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Knights, Rizal, Switzerland, Holds, Investiture, Ceremony, Lucerne</media:keywords>
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<title>15 Passive Income Business Ideas in the Philippines (2026 Guide)</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/15-passive-income-business-ideas-in-the-philippines-2026-guide</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/15-passive-income-business-ideas-in-the-philippines-2026-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In today’s fast-paced economy, relying solely on active income, where you trade time for money, is no longer enough. What if your money, skills, or assets could keep working for you even while you sleep? That’s the power of passive income. Contrary to popular belief, passive income isn’t “easy money.” It requires upfront effort, smart […]
The post 15 Passive Income Business Ideas in the Philippines (2026 Guide) appeared first on Business Ideas - NegosyoIdeas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:49:25 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines’ PPP pipeline reaches P3.16T, led by transport projects</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-ppp-pipeline-reaches-p316t-led-by-transport-projects</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-ppp-pipeline-reaches-p316t-led-by-transport-projects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ pipeline of public-private partnership (PPP) projects has reached 252 with a combined value of P3.16 trillion, the government said. Data from the Public-Private Partnership Center showed that 168 projects worth P3.02 trillion will be implemented by the National Government, while 84 projects worth P136.26 billion will be carried out by local government units. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Q1 growth likely still weak amid flood mess fallout, rising inflation</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/q1-growth-likely-still-weak-amid-flood-mess-fallout-rising-inflation</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/q1-growth-likely-still-weak-amid-flood-mess-fallout-rising-inflation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE economic growth likely remained muted in the first quarter, weighed down by the lingering fallout from the flood control scandal and rising costs driven by the oil crisis, analysts said. In a report dated May 1, Nomura Global Markets Research said gross domestic product (GDP) may have expanded by 2.9% in the January-March period, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippine manufacturing PMI shrinks for the first time in 5 months</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-manufacturing-pmi-shrinks-for-the-first-time-in-5-months</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-manufacturing-pmi-shrinks-for-the-first-time-in-5-months</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity contracted for the first time in five months in April amid a sharp decline in new orders, S&amp;P Global said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, manufacturing, PMI, shrinks, for, the, first, time, months</media:keywords>
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<title>Metrobank books P12.6&#45;billion net income in Q1</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/metrobank-books-p126-billion-net-income-in-q1</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/metrobank-books-p126-billion-net-income-in-q1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ METROPOLITAN BANK &amp; Trust Co. (Metrobank) posted a net profit of P12.6 billion in the first quarter, supported by strong interest and fee income, it said on Tuesday. The bank’s performance for the period was “driven by modest asset expansion alongside better margins and healthy fee income growth,” it said in a disclosure to the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Oil crisis pushes Philippine inflation to over three&#45;year high in April</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/oil-crisis-pushes-philippine-inflation-to-over-three-year-high-in-april</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/oil-crisis-pushes-philippine-inflation-to-over-three-year-high-in-april</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Elevated oil prices began to feed through food and utility costs, driving headline inflation to an over three-year high of 7.2% in April, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA data showed that the consumer price index (CPI) heated up to 7.2% last month, from 4.1% in March […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:49:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>HILLARI Releases New Single ‘How Does It Feel’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hillari-releases-new-single-how-does-it-feel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Norwegian-based artist HILLARI is back with a warm and uplifting new single about finding your way back to ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:27 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>HILLARI, Releases, New, Single, ‘How, Does, Feel’</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT Enterprise Supports S.P. Madrid’s Operational Expansion to Meet Growing Financial Sector Demand</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-supports-sp-madrids-operational-expansion-to-meet-growing-financial-sector-demand</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-supports-sp-madrids-operational-expansion-to-meet-growing-financial-sector-demand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Combining reliable mobile connectivity with strengthened data protection to support stable credit recovery outcomes amid economic headwinds in ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:22 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, Enterprise, Supports, S.P., Madrid’s, Operational, Expansion, Meet, Growing, Financial, Sector, Demand</media:keywords>
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<title>Book Tickets in Style with Ayala All Access—Ayala Malls Cinemas’ New Website to Get Tickets to The Devil Wears Prada 2</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/book-tickets-in-style-with-ayala-all-accessayala-malls-cinemas-new-website-to-get-tickets-to-the-devil-wears-prada-2</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/book-tickets-in-style-with-ayala-all-accessayala-malls-cinemas-new-website-to-get-tickets-to-the-devil-wears-prada-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fashion meets film once again as Ayala Malls Cinemas unveils Ayala All Access (www.ayalaallaccess.com), its newest online ticket ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Book, Tickets, Style, with, Ayala, All, Access—Ayala, Malls, Cinemas’, New, Website, Get, Tickets, The, Devil, Wears, Prada</media:keywords>
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<title>Laufey is on the Cover of Vogue Philippines’ May 2026 Issue on Creative Expression and Identity</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/laufey-is-on-the-cover-of-vogue-philippines-may-2026-issue-on-creative-expression-and-identity</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/laufey-is-on-the-cover-of-vogue-philippines-may-2026-issue-on-creative-expression-and-identity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – April 30, 2025 – Icelandic sensation Laufey is on the cover of Vogue Philippines May ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘My Bespren Emman’: A Story That Understands What You’re Going Through</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/my-bespren-emman-a-story-that-understands-what-youre-going-through</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/my-bespren-emman-a-story-that-understands-what-youre-going-through</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With everything people face every day—work, family, personal struggles—sometimes you just want a story that doesn’t judge you, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘My, Bespren, Emman’:, Story, That, Understands, What, You’re, Going, Through</media:keywords>
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<title>April inflation may hit 3&amp;amp;amp;year high</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/april-inflation-may-hit-3year-high-13358</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/april-inflation-may-hit-3year-high-13358</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE INFLATION likely accelerated to as high as 6.4% in April, driven by higher prices of fuel, electricity and food amid the war in the Middle East, as well as a weaker peso, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. In its month-ahead inflation forecast, the BSP said inflation may have further quickened […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>James steps up again</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/james-steps-up-again</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/james-steps-up-again</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The problem with measuring LeBron James’ latest accomplishments is that the standards no longer fit. At 41, he has outlived the usual comparisons, exceeded the expected expiration date for aging athletes, and rendered the same old, same old debates almost quaint. As he noted in the aftermath of his closeout performance against the Rockets, “I’m […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>National Age Group Chess Championships goes to Central Luzon</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/national-age-group-chess-championships-goes-to-central-luzon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE National Chess Federation of the Philippines’ (NCFP) search for future national team players and Grandmasters (GMs) goes to Central Luzon as it stages the National Age Group Chess Championships slated on June 3 to 7 at the SMX Convention Center in Olongapo City. Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr. and Vice-Mayor Kaye Ann Legaspi are […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Eala awaits opponent at Italian Open Round of 128 draw</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-awaits-opponent-at-italian-open-round-of-128-draw</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-awaits-opponent-at-italian-open-round-of-128-draw</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA will have one more tournament in France before strutting her stuff against the world’s tennis titans in the French Open later this month. After her two scheduled Italian stints, Ms. Eala on Sunday has also been listed for the Internationaux de Strasbourg Open on May 17 to 23 that will serve as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, awaits, opponent, Italian, Open, Round, 128, draw</media:keywords>
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<title>Anisimov books second lap win through Stage Five photo finish</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/anisimov-books-second-lap-win-through-stage-five-photo-finish</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/anisimov-books-second-lap-win-through-stage-five-photo-finish</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TUGUEGARAO — Call this Russian Ivan the great. In a reprise of his Stage Four magnificence, Ivan Anisimov of LCW UAE claimed his second lap victory via photo finish in Sunday’s Stage Five of the MPTC Tour of Luzon. It was like déjà vu from Saturday as the 23-year-old Moscow native rode like the wind […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anisimov, books, second, lap, win, through, Stage, Five, photo, finish</media:keywords>
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<title>Plug&#45;and&#45;Play Solar Kits Make Clean Energy More Accessible</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/plug-and-play-solar-kits-make-clean-energy-more-accessible</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/plug-and-play-solar-kits-make-clean-energy-more-accessible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Switching to solar power has traditionally been a complex and expensive process, often requiring professional installation and significant upfront costs. But Robinsun is changing the game with its innovative plug-and-play solar kits, designed to make clean energy accessible to everyone — no roof required. These kits are simple enough for anyone to install, helping users […]
The post Plug-and-Play Solar Kits Make Clean Energy More Accessible appeared first on Business Ideas - NegosyoIdeas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Plug-and-Play, Solar, Kits, Make, Clean, Energy, More, Accessible</media:keywords>
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<title>Coca&#45;Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) Announces Change of Company Name to Coca&#45;Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Inc. (CCEAP)</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/coca-cola-beverages-philippines-inc-ccbpi-announces-change-of-company-name-tococa-cola-europacific-aboitiz-philippines-inc-cceap</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/coca-cola-beverages-philippines-inc-ccbpi-announces-change-of-company-name-tococa-cola-europacific-aboitiz-philippines-inc-cceap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) has changed the company’s legal name from “Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc.” to “Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Inc.” (CCEAP). Following the announcement on 23 February 2024 on the completed acquisition of CCEAP by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV), the company has obtained approval from the […]
The post Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) Announces Change of Company Name to Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, Inc. (CCEAP) appeared first on Business Ideas - NegosyoIdeas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Coca-Cola, Beverages, Philippines, Inc., CCBPI, Announces, Change, Company, Name, to Coca-Cola, Europacific, Aboitiz, Philippines, Inc., CCEAP</media:keywords>
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<title>Every Major Business Model: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What I Learned</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/every-major-business-model-what-worked-what-didnt-and-what-i-learned</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/every-major-business-model-what-worked-what-didnt-and-what-i-learned</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When I look back on my journey as an entrepreneur, it feels like I’ve walked through every possible business model you can imagine. Some of them were complete disasters, others brought steady but modest returns, and a few finally gave me the freedom and stability I was searching for. This is the story of how […]
The post Every Major Business Model: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What I Learned appeared first on Business Ideas - NegosyoIdeas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Every, Major, Business, Model:, What, Worked, What, Didn’t, and, What, Learned</media:keywords>
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<title>Concepcion powers the future of Filipino entrepreneurship at the 2026 Franchise Asia Philippines International Expo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/concepcion-powers-the-future-of-filipino-entrepreneurship-at-the-2026-franchise-asia-philippines-international-expo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/concepcion-powers-the-future-of-filipino-entrepreneurship-at-the-2026-franchise-asia-philippines-international-expo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC), the Philippines’ leading provider of home and enterprise solutions, officially returns as the “Powered By” sponsor for the 2026 Philippine Franchise Expo, held from April 24 to 26 at the SMX Convention Center. Highlighted in this year’s participation is “The Carrier Air Authority Center,” the country’s first and only retail air […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Concepcion, powers, the, future, Filipino, entrepreneurship, the, 2026, Franchise, Asia, Philippines, International, Expo</media:keywords>
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<title>CARD Pioneer empowers global microinsurance executives, reinforcing PH as global standard in microinsurance</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/card-pioneer-empowers-global-microinsurance-executives-reinforcing-ph-as-global-standard-in-microinsurance</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/card-pioneer-empowers-global-microinsurance-executives-reinforcing-ph-as-global-standard-in-microinsurance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pioneer Insurance, with its joint venture CARD Pioneer Microinsurance, Inc., once again placed the Philippines in the global spotlight for inclusive insurance as it welcomed a new group of international microinsurance leaders for the Microinsurance Master, a global learning initiative that brings industry executives to the country to learn from the Philippine experience in expanding […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CARD, Pioneer, empowers, global, microinsurance, executives, reinforcing, global, standard, microinsurance</media:keywords>
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<title>PALSCON: Advancing responsible service contracting as a pillar of employment, compliance, and economic growth</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/palscon-advancing-responsible-service-contracting-as-a-pillar-of-employment-compliance-and-economic-growth</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/palscon-advancing-responsible-service-contracting-as-a-pillar-of-employment-compliance-and-economic-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Why Outsourcing Matters Today In an ever-changing and continuously evolving business climate, workforce demands have likewise transformed. The need for labor has moved beyond traditional and basic skill sets toward more specialized, technical, and complex competencies. As industries respond to shifting market conditions, customer expectations, technological advancement, and operational pressures, outsourcing has grown into a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PALSCON:, Advancing, responsible, service, contracting, pillar, employment, compliance, and, economic, growth</media:keywords>
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<title>April inflation may hit 3&amp;amp;year high</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/april-inflation-may-hit-3year-high</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE INFLATION likely accelerated to as high as 6.4% in April, driven by higher prices of fuel, electricity and food amid the war in the Middle East, as well as a weaker peso, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. In its month-ahead inflation forecast, the BSP said inflation may have further quickened […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>April, inflation, may, hit, 3&amp;year, high</media:keywords>
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<title>Agricultural output likely shrank in Q1</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/agricultural-output-likely-shrank-in-q1</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/agricultural-output-likely-shrank-in-q1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ agricultural output likely contracted in the first quarter of 2026, weighed down by a drop in major crops such as rice, and continued weakness in fisheries and livestock subsectors, analysts said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Agricultural, output, likely, shrank</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Wuthering Heights’ Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max on May 1</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/wuthering-heights-begins-streaming-exclusively-on-hbo-max-on-may-1</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/wuthering-heights-begins-streaming-exclusively-on-hbo-max-on-may-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Wuthering Heights” will make its global streaming debut on Friday, May 1 exclusively on HBO Max.  A bold ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Wuthering, Heights’, Begins, Streaming, Exclusively, HBO, Max, May</media:keywords>
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<title>Rol3ert Captures the Tension of Growing Up on New Single ‘Boy,’ Produced with Taka Perry</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rol3ert-captures-the-tension-of-growing-up-on-new-single-boy-produced-with-taka-perry</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rol3ert-captures-the-tension-of-growing-up-on-new-single-boy-produced-with-taka-perry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Listen here Watch the MV here Rising Japanese singer-songwriter Rol3ert continues his rapid ascent across Asia and globally ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:26 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rol3ert, Captures, the, Tension, Growing, New, Single, ‘Boy, ’, Produced, with, Taka, Perry</media:keywords>
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<title>Vivo V70 FE Hits Shelves, First Buyers Claim Units</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70-fe-hits-shelves-first-buyers-claim-units</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70-fe-hits-shelves-first-buyers-claim-units</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The vivo V70 FE is now officially available in stores nationwide and online, marking an ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vivo, V70, Hits, Shelves, First, Buyers, Claim, Units</media:keywords>
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<title>Engelbert Humperdinck The Celebration Tour 2026 Lights Up Manila and Asia!</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/engelbert-humperdinck-the-celebration-tour-2026-lights-up-manila-and-asia</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/engelbert-humperdinck-the-celebration-tour-2026-lights-up-manila-and-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila, 25 April 2026 : “The Legend Continues – Engelbert Humperdinck – The Celebration Tour 2026” is set ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Engelbert, Humperdinck, The, Celebration, Tour, 2026, Lights, Manila, and, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>First leg of ‘Puregold Hakot Relay 2026’ Brings Panalo Energy to Iloilo, Delivers Timely Support for Filipinos</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/first-leg-of-puregold-hakot-relay-2026-brings-panalo-energy-to-iloilo-delivers-timely-support-for-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/first-leg-of-puregold-hakot-relay-2026-brings-panalo-energy-to-iloilo-delivers-timely-support-for-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After setting a strong precedent with its 2025 debut, Puregold officially kicked off its 2026 Hakot Relay series ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>First, leg, ‘Puregold, Hakot, Relay, 2026’, Brings, Panalo, Energy, Iloilo, Delivers, Timely, Support, for, Filipinos</media:keywords>
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<title>Mapúa University expands financial support program</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mapua-university-expands-financial-support-program</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mapua-university-expands-financial-support-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mapúa University said on Wednesday that it will expand its support programs to help alleviate the financial challenges students face due to the ongoing Middle East war.  “We remain dedicated to providing a globally benchmarked education while ensuring that it remains accessible to our students,” Mapúa University President and Chief Executive Officer Dodjie S. Maestrecampo […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mapúa, University, expands, financial, support, program</media:keywords>
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<title>Duty Free Philippines rolls out NAIA shuttle to MOA retail outlet</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/duty-free-philippines-rolls-out-naia-shuttle-to-moa-retail-outlet</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/duty-free-philippines-rolls-out-naia-shuttle-to-moa-retail-outlet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) said it is introducing a shuttle service for arriving passengers and pursuing expansion plans for its airport retail network, alongside promotional activities tied to its 39th anniversary. In a statement on Wednesday, the state-run retailer said it will offer complimentary shuttle rides for passengers arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Duty, Free, Philippines, rolls, out, NAIA, shuttle, MOA, retail, outlet</media:keywords>
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<title>TLCVs likely to develop starting this week — PAGASA</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tlcvs-likely-to-develop-starting-this-week-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tlcvs-likely-to-develop-starting-this-week-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical cyclone-like vortices (TCLVs) are likely to develop starting this week until next week, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its latest tropical cyclone threat potential forecast, PAGASA said that a TCLV is likely to develop from Monday to Sunday. It may emerge over the eastern boundary of the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TLCVs, likely, develop, starting, this, week, —, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>FEU signs dual partnerships to strengthen student training</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/feu-signs-dual-partnerships-to-strengthen-student-training</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/feu-signs-dual-partnerships-to-strengthen-student-training</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Far Eastern University (FEU) on Wednesday said its recent partnerships with industry players strengthen students’ knowledge and experiences on industry-standard practices. “FEU has formalized two strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening industry standards in hospitality and advancing evidence-based practice in professional fields,” the university said in a news release. “These dual partnerships reinforce FEU Academy’s broader […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FEU, signs, dual, partnerships, strengthen, student, training</media:keywords>
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<title>4.8&#45;magnitude quake jolts Eastern Samar</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/48-magnitude-quake-jolts-eastern-samar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Eastern Samar, with intensities felt in 10 areas, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Wednesday. The earthquake occurred at 6:58 a.m., with its epicenter located offshore, 21 kilometers north of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar, PHIVOLCS said in a report. It was of tectonic origin […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>4.8-magnitude, quake, jolts, Eastern, Samar</media:keywords>
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<title>Expert flags interoperability gap in PHL’s healthcare</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/expert-flags-interoperability-gap-in-phls-healthcare</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/expert-flags-interoperability-gap-in-phls-healthcare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An expert said on Tuesday that the lack of interoperability within the health information systems in the Philippines is causing a hindrance in the country’s universal healthcare (UHC) access. “They have to talk to each other so that the data flows with the patient, that’s what we want,” Veincent Christian F. Pepito, assistant professor and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Expert, flags, interoperability, gap, PHL’s, healthcare</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL innovators and inventors awarded at NICE 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-innovators-and-inventors-awarded-at-nice-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-innovators-and-inventors-awarded-at-nice-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) has awarded inventors and innovators during the National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) 2026 on Tuesday at Acacia Hotel Manila in Muntinlupa City. The awards were given for several categories. The first category is the Tuklas Award for Most Outstanding Invention (government […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, innovators, and, inventors, awarded, NICE, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Pag&amp;amp;IBIG Fund home loan releases grow 9% to P32.92B in Q1 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pagibig-fund-home-loan-releases-grow-9-to-p3292b-in-q1-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pagibig-fund-home-loan-releases-grow-9-to-p3292b-in-q1-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pag-IBIG Fund released P32.92 billion in home loans in the first quarter of 2026, up 9% from P30.22 billion in the same period last year, as the agency continued to expand access to home financing for Filipino workers. The amount financed 20,926 homes from January to March 2026, also higher than the 20,315 homes financed in the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pag&amp;IBIG, Fund, home, loan, releases, grow, P32.92B, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Samgyupsalamat, CasyPH, Mango Royal Milkshake and 10 more brands join the biggest franchise show in Asia</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/samgyupsalamat-casyph-mango-royal-milkshake-and-10-more-brands-join-the-biggest-franchise-show-in-asia</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/samgyupsalamat-casyph-mango-royal-milkshake-and-10-more-brands-join-the-biggest-franchise-show-in-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the local and global economy enters a new era of expansion, Francorp Philippines is proud to support the debut of 13 innovative franchise concepts at Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) Expo 2026 held on April 24-26 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Today’s trailblazing concepts and established franchises were the centerpieces of the highly anticipated […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samgyupsalamat, CasyPH, Mango, Royal, Milkshake, and, more, brands, join, the, biggest, franchise, show, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>Experiencing Bohol through its communities</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/experiencing-bohol-through-its-communities</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/experiencing-bohol-through-its-communities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bohol is often defined by its icons: the sweeping green mounds of the Chocolate Hills, the quiet flow of the Loboc River, the clear waters surrounding Balicasag Island. But beyond these familiar images, another layer of the destination begins to take shape through the communities that live within them. This perspective is currently being explored through an ongoing community-based […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Experiencing, Bohol, through, its, communities</media:keywords>
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<title>Clara Benin Leans into Love’s Softer Moments in 6&#45;track EP ‘Really Got me Thinking’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/clara-benin-leans-into-loves-softer-moments-in-6-track-ep-really-got-me-thinking</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/clara-benin-leans-into-loves-softer-moments-in-6-track-ep-really-got-me-thinking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Her new EP captures the beauty of stillness and emotional duality Manila, Philippines – Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:31 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Clara, Benin, Leans, into, Love’s, Softer, Moments, 6-track, ‘Really, Got, Thinking’</media:keywords>
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<title>Michelle Marquez Dee Takes Control in New Single ‘Makatanong’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/michelle-marquez-dee-takes-control-in-new-single-makatanong</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/michelle-marquez-dee-takes-control-in-new-single-makatanong</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee, aka MMD, unveils a bold new chapter in her music journey ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:27 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Michelle, Marquez, Dee, Takes, Control, New, Single, ‘Makatanong’</media:keywords>
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<title>Simple Plan Announces and Brings New Tour to Manila ‘The Bigger Than You Think!’ Tour in 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/simple-plan-announces-and-brings-new-tour-to-manila-the-bigger-than-you-think-tour-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/simple-plan-announces-and-brings-new-tour-to-manila-the-bigger-than-you-think-tour-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Announcement – Multi-platinum pop-punk icons SIMPLE PLAN will make their highly anticipated return to Manila with their new headline tour ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Simple, Plan, Announces, and, Brings, New, Tour, Manila, ‘The, Bigger, Than, You, Think’, Tour, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Kim Chiu Marks Birthday, 20th Year in Showbiz with Metro’s 3&#45;Cover Summer Special</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kim-chiu-marks-birthday-20th-year-in-showbiz-with-metros-3-cover-summer-special</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kim-chiu-marks-birthday-20th-year-in-showbiz-with-metros-3-cover-summer-special</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kim Chiu celebrates her 36th birthday and her two decades in the entertainment industry with a three-cover summer ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kim, Chiu, Marks, Birthday, 20th, Year, Showbiz, with, Metro’s, 3-Cover, Summer, Special</media:keywords>
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<title>Earth Day 2026: Together with OPPO for a Sustainable Future</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/earth-day-2026-together-with-oppo-for-a-sustainable-future</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/earth-day-2026-together-with-oppo-for-a-sustainable-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Every year on April 22, Earth Day highlights the importance of protecting our planet to ensure a brighter ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Earth, Day, 2026:, Together, with, OPPO, for, Sustainable, Future</media:keywords>
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<title>Novo Nordisk’s weight&#45;loss drug Wegovy launches in PHL</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/novo-nordisks-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-launches-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/novo-nordisks-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-launches-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global healthcare company Novo Nordisk on Friday launched a new semaglutide-based medication in the country, positioning it to help Filipinos with obesity or who are overweight manage their condition and address related comorbidities. Called Wegovy, the drug contains semaglutide, a molecule that mimics the body’s natural hormone responsible for regulating appetite, GLP-1. This helps users […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Novo, Nordisk’s, weight-loss, drug, Wegovy, launches, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL, US to break ground Clark AI hub in two years</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-us-to-break-ground-clark-ai-hub-in-two-years</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-us-to-break-ground-clark-ai-hub-in-two-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines is looking to break ground for its artificial intelligence (AI)-native industrial hub in two years, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said. “This is to be done in phases. Within the first 2 years, we will be able to at least break ground the first phase of development,” BCDA President and Chief Executive […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, break, ground, Clark, hub, two, years</media:keywords>
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<title>Gen Z emerges as heaviest users of Google Search</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gen-z-emerges-as-heaviest-users-of-google-search</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gen-z-emerges-as-heaviest-users-of-google-search</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Giant tech company Google LLC said Gen Z is the heaviest user of its Search platform globally, including in the Philippines, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which it noted has transformed search into an intelligent partner. ​Of the 5 trillion annual searches globally, the company said signed-in users aged 18 to 24 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gen, emerges, heaviest, users, Google, Search</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO Q1 profit climbs to P20.1 billion</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-q1-profit-climbs-to-p201-billion</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-q1-profit-climbs-to-p201-billion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BDO UNIBANK, Inc.’s net profit grew by 2% in the first quarter, with gains from robust loan growth partly tempered by higher provisioning as it guards against potential risks amid the uncertain global environment due to the Middle East conflict. The Sy-led bank’s earnings climbed to P20.1 billion in the first three months from P19.7 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BDO, profit, climbs, P20.1, billion</media:keywords>
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<title>US Department of Justice takes action against scam centers in Southeast Asia</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/us-department-of-justice-takes-action-against-scam-centers-in-southeast-asia</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/us-department-of-justice-takes-action-against-scam-centers-in-southeast-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United States has filed criminal charges against two Chinese nationals accused of running a scam compound in Myanmar where trafficked workers were allegedly forced to carry out cryptocurrency investment fraud targeting Americans, the US Justice Department said on Friday. The Justice Department identified the suspects as Huang Xingshan and Jiang Wen Jie, and said […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Department, Justice, takes, action, against, scam, centers, Southeast, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>eGovPH undergoes server upgrade following outage</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/egovph-undergoes-server-upgrade-following-outage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The eGovPH platform is undergoing server upgrades to better handle higher user demand, following a recent outage attributed to a surge in system traffic, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday. In a press release, the DICT said the improvements focus on upgrading the platform’s servers and adding more cloud […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>eGovPH, undergoes, server, upgrade, following, outage</media:keywords>
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<title>Nameless Kids Drops Comeback Single ‘Sinungaling’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nameless-kids-drops-comeback-single-sinungaling</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nameless-kids-drops-comeback-single-sinungaling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nameless Kids returns to the music scene with a new single “Sinungaling,” a relatable love anthem that captures ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:23 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nameless, Kids, Drops, Comeback, Single, ‘Sinungaling’</media:keywords>
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<title>Statement of the ABS&#45;CBN Board of Directors and Advisors</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/statement-of-the-abs-cbn-board-of-directors-and-advisors</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/statement-of-the-abs-cbn-board-of-directors-and-advisors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We, the undersigned members of the ABS-CBN Board of Directors and Board of Advisors, believe in ABS-CBN as ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:20 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Statement, the, ABS-CBN, Board, Directors, and, Advisors</media:keywords>
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<title>Get Vivo V70 FE for Php 22K on Shopee Pre&#45;Order</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/get-vivo-v70-fe-for-php-22k-on-shopee-pre-order</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/get-vivo-v70-fe-for-php-22k-on-shopee-pre-order</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Big savings take the spotlight as the vivo V70 FE opens its exclusive pre-order on ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Get, Vivo, V70, for, Php, 22K, Shopee, Pre-Order</media:keywords>
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<title>OPPO A6 Pro Packs Smoother Performance and Better Cooling Into Everyday Use</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/oppo-a6-pro-packs-smoother-performance-and-better-cooling-into-everyday-use</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/oppo-a6-pro-packs-smoother-performance-and-better-cooling-into-everyday-use</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ OPPO is raising the bar for the A Series with the OPPO A6 Pro, bringing smarter system innovation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>OPPO, Pro, Packs, Smoother, Performance, and, Better, Cooling, Into, Everyday, Use</media:keywords>
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<title>Crunchyroll Brings Chainsaw Man Voice Actor Kikunosuke Toya to AFA Thailand</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/crunchyroll-brings-chainsaw-man-voice-actor-kikunosuke-toya-to-afa-thailand</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/crunchyroll-brings-chainsaw-man-voice-actor-kikunosuke-toya-to-afa-thailand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thai fans can meet the Japanese voice of Denji through exclusive appearances, including a meet-and-greet and special guest ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Crunchyroll, Brings, Chainsaw, Man, Voice, Actor, Kikunosuke, Toya, AFA, Thailand</media:keywords>
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<title>Sustainable choices, greater value at Watsons this Earth Week Sale from April 18&#45;22</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sustainable-choices-greater-value-at-watsons-this-earth-week-sale-from-april-18-22</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sustainable-choices-greater-value-at-watsons-this-earth-week-sale-from-april-18-22</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As conversations around sustainability continue to grow, many consumers are becoming more intentional in their everyday choices, from the products they use to the impact they leave behind. But for some, the shift toward greener living can still feel overwhelming, often perceived as expensive, inconvenient, or difficult to maintain. This Earth Month, Watsons is making that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sustainable, choices, greater, value, Watsons, this, Earth, Week, Sale, from, April, 18-22</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST urges exploring forest&#45;based energy sources amid energy crisis</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dosturges-exploring-forest-based-energy-sources-amid-energy-crisis</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dosturges-exploring-forest-based-energy-sources-amid-energy-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the country faces an energy crisis prompted by the ongoing war in the Middle East, it is being urged to tap forest resources as an alternative and sustainable energy source, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Monday. DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) Director Rico J. Cabangon made the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOST urges, exploring, forest-based, energy, sources, amid, energy, crisis</media:keywords>
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<title>The Big Fundamental</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-big-fundamental</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-big-fundamental</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By design, the postseason is meant to be revealing. It strips away excess, tightens margins, and shines the spotlight on those who are able to sustain excellence when the game slows and the stakes rise. Which, to no one’s surprise, was exactly what Victor Wembanyama did the other day. In his playoff debut, he put […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Big, Fundamental</media:keywords>
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<title>Alex Eala dazzles as a guest in 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-dazzles-as-a-guest-in-2026-laureus-world-sports-awards</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-dazzles-as-a-guest-in-2026-laureus-world-sports-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FROM the tennis court to the red carpet. Clad in beige Filipiniana gown, Alexandra “Alex” Eala dazzled as a guest in the distinguished 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid before strutting her stuff in the Mutua Madrid Open this week. Ms. Eala graced the red carpet of what is considered as the “Oscars of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alex, Eala, dazzles, guest, 2026, Laureus, World, Sports, Awards</media:keywords>
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<title>UST needs a win vs Lady Bulldogs to fill up the stepladder Final Four</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ust-needs-a-win-vs-lady-bulldogs-to-fill-up-the-stepladder-final-four</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ust-needs-a-win-vs-lady-bulldogs-to-fill-up-the-stepladder-final-four</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WIN and get in. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UST, needs, win, Lady, Bulldogs, fill, the, stepladder, Final, Four</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL performs world’s first robot&amp;amp;assisted cataract surgery</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-performs-worlds-first-robotassisted-cataract-surgery</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-performs-worlds-first-robotassisted-cataract-surgery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has performed the world’s first robotic-assisted cataract surgery, led by local eye center Asian Eye Institute. The procedure is a technological feat that could change how eye surgery is done. In a statement, the institute said the procedure was performed using a robotic-assisted system, the Jasper Platform, a proprietary technology from ForSight Robotics, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, performs, world’s, first, robot&amp;assisted, cataract, surgery</media:keywords>
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<title>Teachers’ group calls for P15,000 salary hike amid debt concerns</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/teachers-group-calls-for-p15000-salary-hike-amid-debt-concerns</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/teachers-group-calls-for-p15000-salary-hike-amid-debt-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) on Monday urged Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara to amplify its calls for an “across-the-board” P15,000 salary increase, following concerns over rising teachers’ debts. “This is a clear indication that the government must be more considerate of the real conditions faced by our teachers,” TDC National Chairperson Benjo […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cignal faces Creamline in Game 1 of All&amp;amp;Filipino Conference finals</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cignal-faces-creamline-in-game-1-of-allfilipino-conference-finals</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cignal-faces-creamline-in-game-1-of-allfilipino-conference-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VANIE GANDLER and the Cignal Super Spikers have been praying long and hard to end its PVL championship drought. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cignal, faces, Creamline, Game, All&amp;Filipino, Conference, finals</media:keywords>
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<title>Bennie Boatwright ready to attend Senate hearing on naturalization</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bennie-boatwright-ready-to-attend-senate-hearing-on-naturalization</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bennie-boatwright-ready-to-attend-senate-hearing-on-naturalization</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAN MIGUEL Beermen’s (SMB) balik-import Bennie Boatwright relishes the opportunity to drive his Gilas Pilipinas bid forward as he makes his Philippine “homecoming.” “I’m looking forward to it,” said Mr. Boatwright after dropping 41 points and leading SMB to a 98-94 squeaker over NLEX in his comeback game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Antipolo […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bennie, Boatwright, ready, attend, Senate, hearing, naturalization</media:keywords>
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<title>Rain or Shine targets win No. 8 against Phoenix in PBA Commissioner’s Cup</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rain-or-shine-targets-win-no-8-against-phoenix-in-pba-commissioners-cup</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rain-or-shine-targets-win-no-8-against-phoenix-in-pba-commissioners-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AT 7-0, Rain or Shine (ROS) is off to its strongest start in franchise history, a ticket to the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs safely in its hands. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rain, Shine, targets, win, No., against, Phoenix, PBA, Commissioner’s, Cup</media:keywords>
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<title>Fight! Watch the Official Trailer for STREET FIGHTER, Starring Noah Centineo, Curtis Jackson and Jason Momoa – Only in Cinemas October 14</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fight-watch-the-official-trailer-for-street-fighter-starring-noah-centineo-curtis-jackson-and-jason-momoa-only-in-cinemas-october-14</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fight-watch-the-official-trailer-for-street-fighter-starring-noah-centineo-curtis-jackson-and-jason-momoa-only-in-cinemas-october-14</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Step into the ring. The official trailer for Street Fighter is now available! The trailer features an unreleased ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:28 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fight, Watch, the, Official, Trailer, for, STREET, FIGHTER, Starring, Noah, Centineo, Curtis, Jackson, and, Jason, Momoa, –, Only, Cinemas, October</media:keywords>
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<title>Heath Jornales Finds his Way ‘Back To You’ in Debut Single</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/heath-jornales-finds-his-way-back-to-you-in-debut-single</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/heath-jornales-finds-his-way-back-to-you-in-debut-single</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” second big placer Heath Jornales officially steps into the music scene ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:23 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Heath, Jornales, Finds, his, Way, ‘Back, You’, Debut, Single</media:keywords>
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<title>Smart Backs Active Living as Filipinos Embrace Healthier Lifestyles</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/smart-backs-active-living-as-filipinos-embrace-healthier-lifestyles</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/smart-backs-active-living-as-filipinos-embrace-healthier-lifestyles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From early morning jogs to weekend fun runs, more Filipinos are embracing active lifestyles as health and wellness ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Smart, Backs, Active, Living, Filipinos, Embrace, Healthier, Lifestyles</media:keywords>
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<title>LPT’s Within and Without End: A Performance about Performers within Performers</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lpts-within-and-without-end-a-performance-about-performers-within-performers</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lpts-within-and-without-end-a-performance-about-performers-within-performers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Langgam Performance Troupe (LPT) opens its 11th year of independent performance-making with Within and Without End (WAWE), a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LPT’s, Within, and, Without, End:, Performance, about, Performers, within, Performers</media:keywords>
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<title>Veejay Floresca’s Journey to a Historic Global Fashion Win Streams on iWant’s ‘Gamechangers: A Limited Series’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/veejay-florescas-journey-to-a-historic-global-fashion-win-streams-on-iwants-gamechangers-a-limited-series</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/veejay-florescas-journey-to-a-historic-global-fashion-win-streams-on-iwants-gamechangers-a-limited-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The journey of Filipino designer Veejay Floresca to becoming the first Filipina trans woman to win an international ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Veejay, Floresca’s, Journey, Historic, Global, Fashion, Win, Streams, iWant’s, ‘Gamechangers:, Limited, Series’</media:keywords>
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<title>3.8&amp;amp;amp;magnitude quake jolts Burdeos, Quezon</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/38magnitude-quake-jolts-burdeos-quezon-13224</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Burdeos, Quezon province, with intensity recorded in one area, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Thursday afternoon. The earthquake occurred at 1:15 a.m., with the epicenter located about 24 kilometers north-northeast of Burdeos, Quezon. PHIVOLCS said the quake had a depth of focus of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cash remittances hit 9&amp;amp;amp;month low in February</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cash-remittances-hit-9month-low-in-february-13223</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cash-remittances-hit-9month-low-in-february-13223</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell to its lowest level in nine months in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cash, remittances, hit, 9&amp;ampmonth, low, February</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL crisis response must stay targeted amid thin fiscal buffers, says IMF</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-crisis-response-must-stay-targeted-amid-thin-fiscal-buffers-says-imf</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-crisis-response-must-stay-targeted-amid-thin-fiscal-buffers-says-imf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philippines’ response to the Middle East war-driven energy crisis should remain time-bound and targeted to help preserve its limited fiscal buffers as price shocks may persist, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. Krishna Srinivasan, director for the Asia and Pacific Department at the IMF, said it […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Two decades of excellence: Euro Motor celebrates 20th anniversary with landmark debut at Makina Moto Expo 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/two-decades-of-excellence-euro-motor-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-landmark-debut-at-makina-moto-expo-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/two-decades-of-excellence-euro-motor-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-landmark-debut-at-makina-moto-expo-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Euro Motor, a pioneer in providing accessible and dependable mobility for Filipinos, marked a historic milestone at the Makina Moto Expo 2026. The event served as the brand’s official debut at the prestigious expo, coinciding with its 20th anniversary of operations in the Philippines. Since its entry into the local market in 2006, Euro Motor has built a legacy […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Palace OKs P4&#45;billion worth of loans for MSMEs</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/palace-oks-p4-billion-worth-of-loans-for-msmes</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/palace-oks-p4-billion-worth-of-loans-for-msmes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday approved the P4-billion emergency loan program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help businesses affected by the war in the Middle East. “President Marcos has cleared a program for MSMEs in distress as a result of the global oil shock to avail of easy loans ranging […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Palace, OKs, P4-billion, worth, loans, for, MSMEs</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd considers solarization of public schools by 2027</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/deped-considers-solarization-of-public-schools-by-2027</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is looking into installing solar power panels in public schools next year to conserve electricity and cut costs amid the national energy crisis. “We’re studying the possibility of solarization of our public schools,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara told reporters in a briefing on Thursday. “This […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, considers, solarization, public, schools, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>Approved construction permits fall 2.2% in February on weak residential demand</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/approvedconstruction-permits-fall-22-in-february-on-weak-residential-demand</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Heather Caitlin P. Mañago, Researcher APPROVED building permits inched down 2.2% year on year in February, as high material costs and weaker residential demand weighed on construction activity. Preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed building projects covered by the permits numbered 14,996 in February from 15,341 a year earlier. This was […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>3.8&amp;amp;magnitude quake jolts Burdeos, Quezon</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/38magnitude-quake-jolts-burdeos-quezon</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/38magnitude-quake-jolts-burdeos-quezon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Burdeos, Quezon province, with intensity recorded in one area, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Thursday afternoon. The earthquake occurred at 1:15 a.m., with the epicenter located about 24 kilometers north-northeast of Burdeos, Quezon. PHIVOLCS said the quake had a depth of focus of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Remolona: BSP has room to tighten</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/remolona-bsp-has-room-to-tighten</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it has room to raise policy rates as the National Government’s planned catch-up spending is expected to cushion the economy from a sharper slowdown amid the energy crisis.  ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Remolona:, BSP, has, room, tighten</media:keywords>
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<title>Cash remittances hit 9&amp;amp;month low in February</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cash-remittances-hit-9month-low-in-february</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cash-remittances-hit-9month-low-in-february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell to its lowest level in nine months in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pump prices may drop further next week — DoE</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pump-prices-may-drop-further-next-week-doe</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LOCAL PUMP PRICES may continue to decline next week based on early estimates, despite renewed upward pressure on global oil prices following the US blockade of Iranian ports, a Department of Energy (DoE) official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pump, prices, may, drop, further, next, week, —, DoE</media:keywords>
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<title>Emerging Asia needs ‘narrowly targeted’ policies vs energy shocks — IMF</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/emerging-asia-needs-narrowly-targeted-policies-vs-energy-shocks-imf</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/emerging-asia-needs-narrowly-targeted-policies-vs-energy-shocks-imf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — Policymakers in Emerging Asia markets such as the Philippines should implement “narrowly targeted” measures to weather current energy shocks from the Middle East war, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BURNOUT SYNDROMES Share New Song ‘ROCKET,’ Serving as the Ending Theme For Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Part 3</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/burnout-syndromes-share-new-song-rocket-serving-as-the-ending-theme-for-dr-stone-science-future-part-3</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/burnout-syndromes-share-new-song-rocket-serving-as-the-ending-theme-for-dr-stone-science-future-part-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LISTEN HERE Music Video Available WATCH HERE Tokyo, Japan — BURNOUT SYNDROMES released their new song “ROCKET,” serving as ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:41 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BURNOUT, SYNDROMES, Share, New, Song, ‘ROCKET, ’, Serving, the, Ending, Theme, For, Dr., STONE, SCIENCE, FUTURE, Part</media:keywords>
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<title>Music Travel Love Adds Cagayan De Oro Show to their Philippine Tour</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/music-travel-love-adds-cagayan-de-oro-show-to-their-philippine-tour</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/music-travel-love-adds-cagayan-de-oro-show-to-their-philippine-tour</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MUSIC TRAVEL LOVE has announced an additional stop on their highly anticipated Philippine Tour, set to take place ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Music, Travel, Love, Adds, Cagayan, Oro, Show, their, Philippine, Tour</media:keywords>
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<title>Vivo V70 Makes Vlogging Easier with 4K 60fps</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70-makes-vlogging-easier-with-4k-60fps</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70-makes-vlogging-easier-with-4k-60fps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Producing high-quality videos is not just about visuals, it’s also about capturing clear and distraction-free ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:24 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vivo, V70, Makes, Vlogging, Easier, with, 60fps</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT Enterprise, Cisco Highlight How Smart Networks are Reshaping Real&#45;Time Operations across Industries</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-cisco-highlight-how-smart-networks-are-reshaping-real-time-operations-across-industries</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-cisco-highlight-how-smart-networks-are-reshaping-real-time-operations-across-industries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Enabling more resilient operations and reduced downtime through industry-leading connectivity Manufacturing, logistics, and pharmaceutical sectors are under increasing pressure ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, Enterprise, Cisco, Highlight, How, Smart, Networks, are, Reshaping, Real-Time, Operations, across, Industries</media:keywords>
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<title>Our Shame and HengJones bring Taiwanese Waves in Manila for All Of The Noise 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/our-shame-and-hengjones-bring-taiwanese-waves-in-manila-for-all-of-the-noise-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/our-shame-and-hengjones-bring-taiwanese-waves-in-manila-for-all-of-the-noise-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From folktronica to indigenous hip-hop, Our Shame and HengJones co-headline the regional music showcase and conference festival alongside ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Our, Shame, and, HengJones, bring, Taiwanese, Waves, Manila, for, All, The, Noise, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Crease&amp;amp;amp;less foldable Oppo Find N6 to launch in PH soon</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/creaseless-foldable-oppo-find-n6-to-launch-in-ph-soon-13193</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/creaseless-foldable-oppo-find-n6-to-launch-in-ph-soon-13193</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese tech brand Oppo on Friday announced that its new flagship foldable, the Oppo Find N6, is set to arrive in the Philippines soon. The device has drawn significant attention since its global launch in March for its virtually crease-free display. “So here at Oppo, we continue to push innovation and industry-leading capabilities,” Jubilius Yu, […] ]]></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>Crease&amp;ampless, foldable, Oppo, Find, launch, soon</media:keywords>
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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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/imf-world-bank-meetings-to-kick-off-with-the-global-economy-under-strain</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/diesel-price-rollback-seen-at-p20-per-liter</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/understanding-vul-protection-first-investment-second</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/samsung-launches-smart-wash-business-solutions-to-support-growth-of-commercial-laundry-sector-in-the-philippines</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/house-pushes-fuel-tax-credit-for-immediate-price-relief</guid>
<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>Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 4 via Zoom</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/metro-retail-stores-group-inc-to-hold-annual-stockholders-meeting-on-may-4-via-zoom</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/metro-retail-stores-group-inc-to-hold-annual-stockholders-meeting-on-may-4-via-zoom</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>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Metro, Retail, Stores, Group, Inc., hold, Annual, Stockholders’, Meeting, May, via, Zoom</media:keywords>
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<title>Crease&amp;amp;less foldable Oppo Find N6 to launch in PH soon</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/creaseless-foldable-oppo-find-n6-to-launch-in-ph-soon</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/creaseless-foldable-oppo-find-n6-to-launch-in-ph-soon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese tech brand Oppo on Friday announced that its new flagship foldable, the Oppo Find N6, is set to arrive in the Philippines soon. The device has drawn significant attention since its global launch in March for its virtually crease-free display. “So here at Oppo, we continue to push innovation and industry-leading capabilities,” Jubilius Yu, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Crease&amp;less, foldable, Oppo, Find, launch, soon</media:keywords>
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<title>DigiPlus elevates BingoPlus Philippine Open to International Series stage</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/digiplus-elevates-bingoplus-philippine-open-to-international-series-stage</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/digiplus-elevates-bingoplus-philippine-open-to-international-series-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is solidifying the Philippines’ presence on the global sporting map, securing the staging of  world-renowned International Series (IS) for a second straight year. Building on the success of the 2025 showcase, DigiPlus, through its pioneering brand BingoPlus, is stepping up as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DigiPlus, elevates, BingoPlus, Philippine, Open, International, Series, stage</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE eyes fuel price rollback next week</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/doe-eyes-fuel-price-rollback-next-week</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/doe-eyes-fuel-price-rollback-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Energy (DoE) said on Friday that fuel prices may roll back next week after consecutive weeks of price hikes, as the United States and Iran enter a two-week ceasefire. “Based on the trend within the past four days, there is a rollback,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said in Filipino during a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, eyes, fuel, price, rollback, next, week</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropical Storm Sinlaku to enter PAR as early as Wednesday</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropical-storm-sinlaku-to-enter-par-as-early-as-wednesday</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropical-storm-sinlaku-to-enter-par-as-early-as-wednesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Storm Sinlaku (international name), which will be locally named Caloy, is likely to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as early as Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau on Friday. “It is possible that it may enter our PAR next week, between Wednesday and Thursday,” Leanne Marie Loreto, weather specialist of the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropical, Storm, Sinlaku, enter, PAR, early, Wednesday</media:keywords>
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<title>5 Things to Consider Before The ‘I Do’ ‘The Drama,’ Now Showing in Cinemas Nationwide</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/5-things-to-consider-before-the-i-do-the-drama-now-showing-in-cinemas-nationwide</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/5-things-to-consider-before-the-i-do-the-drama-now-showing-in-cinemas-nationwide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ They say love is all you need, but is it, really? Speak now or forever hold your peace. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Things, Consider, Before, The, ‘I, Do’, ‘The, Drama, ’, Now, Showing, Cinemas, Nationwide</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Blood vs Duty’ Grips Viewers with Explosive take on Gun Smuggling; Emerges as Netflix PH’s Most Watched Series</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blood-vs-duty-grips-viewers-with-explosive-take-on-gun-smuggling-emerges-as-netflix-phs-most-watched-series</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blood-vs-duty-grips-viewers-with-explosive-take-on-gun-smuggling-emerges-as-netflix-phs-most-watched-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN’s new action-drama series “Blood vs Duty” made a strong debut on primetime television and digital platforms, quickly ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Blood, Duty’, Grips, Viewers, with, Explosive, take, Gun, Smuggling, Emerges, Netflix, PH’s, Most, Watched, Series</media:keywords>
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<title>Jessica Sanchez Brings Together OPM Royalties for Homecoming Concert</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jessica-sanchez-brings-together-opm-royalties-for-homecoming-concert</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jessica-sanchez-brings-together-opm-royalties-for-homecoming-concert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Announcement – The excitement surrounding Jessica Sanchez’s much-awaited return to the Philippines reaches new heights as her homecoming concert ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jessica, Sanchez, Brings, Together, OPM, Royalties, for, Homecoming, Concert</media:keywords>
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<title>BINI makes Historic Debut at Coachella this Saturday (April 11 PHT)</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bini-makes-historic-debut-at-coachella-this-saturday-april-11-pht</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bini-makes-historic-debut-at-coachella-this-saturday-april-11-pht</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN’s girl group BINI is set to take the global stage as it makes its highly anticipated debut ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BINI, makes, Historic, Debut, Coachella, this, Saturday, April, PHT</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP: Inflation risks growing sharply</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-inflation-risks-growing-sharply</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-inflation-risks-growing-sharply</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sp-cuts-philippines-outlook-to-stable-amid-rising-risks-from-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipinos-split-on-anti-political-dynasty-push-says-wr-numero</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/potential-storm-caloy-may-develop-into-a-super-typhoon-says-pagasa</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/consumers-urged-to-avoid-purchasing-popular-weight-loss-drug-from-illegal-sources</guid>
<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>LPA spotted outside PAR; Likely to develop into storm – PAGASA</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lpa-spotted-outside-par-likely-to-develop-into-storm-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lpa-spotted-outside-par-likely-to-develop-into-storm-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A low-pressure area (LPA) was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is “highly likely” to develop into a tropical depression, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Wednesday. The LPA was located 3,100 kilometers east of Northeastern Mindanao, PAGASA said in its 10:00 am advisory. PAGASA has yet […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LPA, spotted, outside, PAR, Likely, develop, into, storm, –, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>Iloilo City expects more tourists during Filipino Food Month</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/iloilo-city-expects-more-tourists-during-filipino-food-month</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/iloilo-city-expects-more-tourists-during-filipino-food-month</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu said Filipino Food Month (FFM) is expected to draw more tourists to the country’s only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy, despite rising airfares. “The Filipino Food Month here in Iloilo, we get to highlight not just the food, but also the culture and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iloilo, City, expects, more, tourists, during, Filipino, Food, Month</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ dollar reserves fall to 7&amp;amp;month low in March</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-dollar-reserves-fall-to-7month-low-in-march</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-dollar-reserves-fall-to-7month-low-in-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ dollar reserves fell to a seven-month low at end-March as its gold holdings and foreign investments declined, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. As of end-March, the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $107.512 billion, declining by 5.08% from the record-high $113.264 billion posted a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, dollar, reserves, fall, 7&amp;month, low, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines slides in EIU democracy ranking</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-slides-in-eiu-democracy-ranking</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-slides-in-eiu-democracy-ranking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter The Philippines fell sharply in a global democracy ranking, signaling deeper institutional strain even as democratic conditions elsewhere show signs of leveling off, according to the 2025 Democracy Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). “Across South and Southeast Asia, we will be watching the juxtaposition of rising civic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, slides, EIU, democracy, ranking</media:keywords>
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<title>Inflation risks rise after target breach in March — BSP</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/inflation-risks-rise-after-target-breach-in-march-bsp</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/inflation-risks-rise-after-target-breach-in-march-bsp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation risks have “significantly” grown after consumer prices rose faster than expected in March amid the oil crisis. This came after soaring fuel prices pushed headline inflation to 4.1% last month, well-above than the central bank’s expected 3.1%-3.9% print. It likewise marked a sharp pick up from the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inflation, risks, rise, after, target, breach, March, —, BSP</media:keywords>
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<title>TopView Inn Puerto Princesa Officially Opens — A New Must&#45;Visit Bayfront Escape in Palawan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/topview-inn-puerto-princesa-officially-opens-a-new-must-visit-bayfront-escape-in-palawan</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/topview-inn-puerto-princesa-officially-opens-a-new-must-visit-bayfront-escape-in-palawan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TopView Inn features a selection of Standard and Deluxe Rooms, thoughtfully designed to meet the expectations of modern travelers seeking comfort, efficiency, and value. The property also includes a café and bar overlooking the bay, providing an added lifestyle amenity that enhances guest experience while capitalizing on the scenic views of one of Puerto Princesa City’s most recognized coastal landmarks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TopView, Inn, Puerto, Princesa, Officially, Opens, —, New, Must-Visit, Bayfront, Escape, Palawan</media:keywords>
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<title>Overtaxed but underserved: Fixing the Philippines’ tax system to unlock investment</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/overtaxed-but-underserved-fixing-the-philippines-tax-system-to-unlock-investment</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/overtaxed-but-underserved-fixing-the-philippines-tax-system-to-unlock-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the 2026 Economic Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Briefing held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one message resonated strongly: The Philippines is overtaxed, yet underserved. The phrase, highlighted during the presentation of global tax policy expert and Chief Tax Advisor of Asian Consulting Group (ACG) Mon Abrea, reflects a growing sentiment among taxpayers […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Overtaxed, but, underserved:, Fixing, the, Philippines’, tax, system, unlock, investment</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Love in Vietnam’ Enchants Bhutan’s Elite, Receives Royal Appreciation at Special Screening in Thimphu</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/love-in-vietnam-enchants-bhutans-elite-receives-royal-appreciation-at-special-screening-in-thimphu</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/love-in-vietnam-enchants-bhutans-elite-receives-royal-appreciation-at-special-screening-in-thimphu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Embassy of India in Bhutan successfully organised a Special Screening of internationally acclaimed and award-winning film Love ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:25 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Love, Vietnam’, Enchants, Bhutan’s, Elite, Receives, Royal, Appreciation, Special, Screening, Thimphu</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT Enterprise Bolsters AI Adoption in the Workplace With Digital Assistant ‘Ellie’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-bolsters-ai-adoption-in-the-workplace-with-digital-assistant-ellie</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-bolsters-ai-adoption-in-the-workplace-with-digital-assistant-ellie</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila, Philippines — PLDT Enterprise is strengthening AI adoption within the PLDT Group with the launch of Ellie, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, Enterprise, Bolsters, Adoption, the, Workplace, With, Digital, Assistant, ‘Ellie’</media:keywords>
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<title>Red Bull Stuntman Miles Daisher First&#45;Ever Wingsuit Flight Over Bangkok</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/red-bull-stuntman-miles-daisher-first-ever-wingsuit-flight-over-bangkok</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/red-bull-stuntman-miles-daisher-first-ever-wingsuit-flight-over-bangkok</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First-Ever Wingsuit Flight in Bangkok Takes Red Bull Air Force Legend Miles Daisher 260 km/h Across the City’s ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Red, Bull, Stuntman, Miles, Daisher, First-Ever, Wingsuit, Flight, Over, Bangkok</media:keywords>
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<title>AXEAN Festival 2026 Heads Back to Bali for its Seventh Edition</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/axean-festival-2026-heads-back-to-bali-for-its-seventh-edition</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/axean-festival-2026-heads-back-to-bali-for-its-seventh-edition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With growing global recognition, the platform continues to reshape how the world engages with the region’s artists March ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AXEAN, Festival, 2026, Heads, Back, Bali, for, its, Seventh, Edition</media:keywords>
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<title>iWant Strengthens Streaming Presence in Cavite and Laguna through Fiberblaze Partnership</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/iwant-strengthens-streaming-presence-in-cavite-and-laguna-through-fiberblaze-partnership</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/iwant-strengthens-streaming-presence-in-cavite-and-laguna-through-fiberblaze-partnership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ iWant’s biggest collection of Pinoy feels is set to reach more audiences across Cavite and parts of Laguna ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>iWant, Strengthens, Streaming, Presence, Cavite, and, Laguna, through, Fiberblaze, Partnership</media:keywords>
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<title>Corruption issues drag Manila to near&amp;amp;amp;bottom of ‘smart cities’ list</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-nearbottom-of-smart-cities-list-13117</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-nearbottom-of-smart-cities-list-13117</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter MANILA dropped seven spots in the 2026 Smart City Index by Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Center (WCC), as residents continued to fret about corruption and traffic congestion. The Philippine capital ranked 132nd out of 148 countries, down seven spots from the 125th spot a year […] ]]></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>Corruption, issues, drag, Manila, near&amp;ampbottom, ‘smart, cities’, list</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP sees faster inflation in March at 3.1%&amp;amp;amp;3.9% </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-3139-13116</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-3139-13116</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Costlier fuel, electricity, rice and the peso’s weakness drove inflation past the central bank’s point target in March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. In its latest month-ahead inflation forecast, the BSP said inflation likely settled between 3.1% and 3.9% in March, faster than the 1.8% clip […] ]]></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>BSP, sees, faster, inflation, March, 3.1&amp;amp3.9 </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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/exporters-welcome-e-tracc-exemption</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/manufacturers-push-for-buy-local-campaign</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/regional-fertilizer-sourcing-to-cut-exposure-to-volatile-gulf-supply</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/how-psei-member-stocks-performed-april-1-2026</guid>
<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>Corruption issues drag Manila to near&amp;amp;bottom of ‘smart cities’ list</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-nearbottom-of-smart-cities-list</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-nearbottom-of-smart-cities-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter MANILA dropped seven spots in the 2026 Smart City Index by Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Center (WCC), as residents continued to fret about corruption and traffic congestion. The Philippine capital ranked 132nd out of 148 countries, down seven spots from the 125th spot a year […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Corruption, issues, drag, Manila, near&amp;bottom, ‘smart, cities’, list</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP sees faster inflation in March at 3.1%&amp;amp;3.9% </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-3139</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-3139</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Costlier fuel, electricity, rice and the peso’s weakness drove inflation past the central bank’s point target in March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. In its latest month-ahead inflation forecast, the BSP said inflation likely settled between 3.1% and 3.9% in March, faster than the 1.8% clip […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, sees, faster, inflation, March, 3.1&amp;3.9 </media:keywords>
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<title>Dining In/Out for Lent and Easter</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dining-inout-for-lent-and-easter</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dining-inout-for-lent-and-easter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paint sugar cookies, smash chocolate eggs THIS EASTER, dessert chef Lovely Jiao of Sugarplum Pastries invites kids and adults to elevate the celebrations with interactive season-inspired confections. Veering away from the iconic Easter bunnies, her latest collection, titled “Chicks &amp; Cheers,” introduces a blend of pastel colors and dainty elements such as bows, laces, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dining, InOut, for, Lent, and, Easter</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash Run 2026: A wellness festival for the green hero community</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-run-2026-a-wellness-festival-for-the-green-hero-community</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-run-2026-a-wellness-festival-for-the-green-hero-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last year’s inaugural GCash Run proved to be more than a social fitness gathering by planting trees for every sign-up to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. This year, the event returned not only as a purpose-driven run but also as a full-fledged wellness festival. GCash has been playing its part in protecting […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, Run, 2026:, wellness, festival, for, the, green, hero, community</media:keywords>
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<title>Easterlies, High Pressure Area to prevail during Holy Week, says PAGASA</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/easterlies-high-pressure-area-to-prevail-during-holy-week-says-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/easterlies-high-pressure-area-to-prevail-during-holy-week-says-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Easterlies and the High Pressure Area (HPA) are expected to prevail during the observance of Holy Week, bringing cloudy skies across the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. In a special weather outlook, PAGASA said that from Monday until Wednesday, partly cloudy skies due to the ridge […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Easterlies, High, Pressure, Area, prevail, during, Holy, Week, says, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>HBO Original Harry Potter Series Releases First Official Teaser and Announces Christmas 2026 Debut</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hbo-original-harry-potter-series-releases-first-official-teaser-and-announces-christmas-2026-debut</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hbo-original-harry-potter-series-releases-first-official-teaser-and-announces-christmas-2026-debut</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE FIRST SEASON WILL BE TITLED HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE PHILIPPINES, MARCH 26, 2026 – HBO ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:01:00 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>HBO, Original, Harry, Potter, Series, Releases, First, Official, Teaser, and, Announces, Christmas, 2026, Debut</media:keywords>
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<title>Robi Domingo, Mikee Cojuangco&#45;Jaworski, Lola Amour Lead Star&#45;studded Earth Hour PH 2026 for 20th Global Switch&#45;off</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/robi-domingo-mikee-cojuangco-jaworski-lola-amour-lead-star-studded-earth-hour-ph-2026-for-20thglobal-switch-off</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/robi-domingo-mikee-cojuangco-jaworski-lola-amour-lead-star-studded-earth-hour-ph-2026-for-20thglobal-switch-off</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PASIG CITY – It’s lights off, music on this March 28, as Earth Hour Philippine 2026 brings a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:47 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Robi, Domingo, Mikee, Cojuangco-Jaworski, Lola, Amour, Lead, Star-studded, Earth, Hour, 2026, for, 20th Global, Switch-off</media:keywords>
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<title>Slay your Summer Portraits with Vivo V70</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/slay-your-summer-portraits-with-vivo-v70</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/slay-your-summer-portraits-with-vivo-v70</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Summer is officially here, and it’s time to let your portraits shine as brightly as ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:36 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>ABS&#45;CBN News’ ‘Lubog Sa Katiwalian,’ A Finalist at 2026 New York Festivals TV &amp;amp; Films Awards</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-news-lubog-sa-katiwalian-a-finalist-at-2026-new-york-festivals-tv-films-awards</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-news-lubog-sa-katiwalian-a-finalist-at-2026-new-york-festivals-tv-films-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs’ “Lubog sa Katiwalian” (Drowning in a Sea of Corruption) made the Best Documentary ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ABS-CBN, News’, ‘Lubog, Katiwalian, ’, Finalist, 2026, New, York, Festivals, Films, Awards</media:keywords>
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<title>Angeline Signs with ABS&#45;CBN’s One Music Management; Reunites with Star Music</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/angeline-signs-with-abs-cbns-one-music-management-reunites-with-star-music</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/angeline-signs-with-abs-cbns-one-music-management-reunites-with-star-music</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Power Diva Angeline Quinto joins One Music Management, ABS-CBN Music’s talent management arm, as she returns to record ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/women-entrepreneurs-shine-at-sm-supermalls-this-womens-month</guid>
<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>Trade gap widens to $3.68B in February</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tradegap-widens-to-368b-in-february</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines’ trade-in-goods deficit widened year on year in February as imports rose by double-digits while exports eased, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Analysts said that February trade data suggests that recovery remains intact but vulnerable to external shocks due to the rising energy prices from the Middle East conflict. Preliminary data […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade gap, widens, 3.68B, February</media:keywords>
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<title>RRHI board OKs voluntary delisting plan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rrhi-board-oks-voluntary-delisting-plan</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rrhi-board-oks-voluntary-delisting-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) on Friday said its board approved the voluntary delisting of its shares from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), following a notice of intent from controlling shareholder JE Holdings, Inc. to conduct a tender offer. In a disclosure, the Gokongwei-led retailer said JE Holdings plans to launch a tender offer for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RRHI, board, OKs, voluntary, delisting, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL Malls cut operation hours amid energy emergency</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-malls-cut-operation-hours-amid-energy-emergency</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Philippine malls on Thursday announced shortened operating hours, effective March 30, following the country’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency. SM Supermalls, the mall operations unit of Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) with 90 branches nationwide, said the adjustment aims to support nationwide energy conservation by significantly reducing demand on the national […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, Malls, cut, operation, hours, amid, energy, emergency</media:keywords>
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<title>DITO bags back&amp;amp;to&amp;amp;back awards as PH’s top rated, fastest network</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dito-bags-backtoback-awards-as-phs-top-rated-fastest-network</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dito-bags-backtoback-awards-as-phs-top-rated-fastest-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DITO Telecommunity Corp. was recognized as the country’s back-to-back top-rated and fastest mobile network by two renowned global internet analytics companies. During the 2026 Mobile World Congress held early this month, the company was hailed as the #1 Rated Mobile Network in the Philippines by Ookla, and also received the Fastest Mobile Network award from […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DITO, bags, back&amp;to&amp;back, awards, PH’s, top, rated, fastest, network</media:keywords>
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<title>Messaging is strategic for business, a driver for revenue in PHL – study</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/messaging-is-strategic-for-business-a-driver-for-revenue-in-phl-study</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/messaging-is-strategic-for-business-a-driver-for-revenue-in-phl-study</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Majority of Philippine businesses, or 80%, expect messaging-based commerce to be “strategic or transformational for revenue” in the next two years, yet “fragmented” messaging remains a barrier that stifles customer engagement and growth, according to a study commissioned by Rakuten Viber. The study, released Thursday, surveyed 271 decision-makers from Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, and the Philippines, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Messaging, strategic, for, business, driver, for, revenue, PHL, –, study</media:keywords>
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<title>iWant Spotlights Filipino Pride in New Limited Series, ‘GAMECHANGERS’ Features Ej Obiena in Pilot Episode</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/iwant-spotlights-filipino-pride-in-new-limited-series-gamechangers-features-ej-obiena-in-pilot-episode</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/iwant-spotlights-filipino-pride-in-new-limited-series-gamechangers-features-ej-obiena-in-pilot-episode</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ iWant brings real-life storytelling with “Gamechangers,” a new limited series that highlights Filipinos redefining success and raising the Philippine flag on ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>iWant, Spotlights, Filipino, Pride, New, Limited, Series, ‘GAMECHANGERS’, Features, Obiena, Pilot, Episode</media:keywords>
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<title>CA7RIEL &amp;amp; Paco Amoroso Release New Album ‘FREE SPIRITS’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ca7riel-paco-amoroso-release-new-album-free-spirits</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CA7RIEL &amp; Paco Amoroso release their new album FREE SPIRITS, a bold and wildly inventive project from one ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CA7RIEL, Paco, Amoroso, Release, New, Album, ‘FREE, SPIRITS’</media:keywords>
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<title>Indie Pop Trailblazers PREP Release ‘One Day In The Sun’, A Feel&#45;good Sophisti&#45;pop Escape</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/indie-pop-trailblazers-prep-release-one-day-in-the-sun-a-feel-good-sophisti-pop-escape</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/indie-pop-trailblazers-prep-release-one-day-in-the-sun-a-feel-good-sophisti-pop-escape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippines — English four-piece indie-pop band PREP return with their new EP, ‘One Day In The Sun’ via Bright Antenna Records— a retro-future sophisto-pop universe ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indie, Pop, Trailblazers, PREP, Release, ‘One, Day, The, Sun’, Feel-good, Sophisti-pop, Escape</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipino American Musician, Artist, and Actor from ‘Euphoria’, Dominic Fike, Leads the Spotify Global Chart at #1 for the Song ‘Babydoll’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipino-american-musician-artist-and-actor-from-euphoriadominic-fike-leads-the-spotify-global-chart-at-1-for-the-song-babydoll</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filipino-american-musician-artist-and-actor-from-euphoriadominic-fike-leads-the-spotify-global-chart-at-1-for-the-song-babydoll</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the first time in his career, Filipino-American musician, artist, and actor Dominic Fike has reached no. 1 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Offshore Music Announces Summer Slate, Featuring Ligaya Escueta, Sexy Jay, ALYSON, and Halina</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/offshore-music-announces-summer-slate-featuring-ligaya-escueta-sexy-jay-alyson-and-halina</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/offshore-music-announces-summer-slate-featuring-ligaya-escueta-sexy-jay-alyson-and-halina</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Upcoming releases explore themes of love, identity, and experimentation across multiple genres Manila, Philippines – Offshore Music, a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Offshore, Music, Announces, Summer, Slate, Featuring, Ligaya, Escueta, Sexy, Jay, ALYSON, and, Halina</media:keywords>
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<title>DBM eyes cost&amp;amp;amp;cutting measures if fuel excise tax is suspended</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dbm-eyes-costcutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended-13058</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dbm-eyes-costcutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended-13058</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) said that it is looking at cost-cutting measures should the revenue losses from the proposed suspension of excise tax on fuel are not fully offset. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>BSP may pause in April — Moody’s</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-may-pause-in-april-moodys</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-may-pause-in-april-moodys</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may pause at its next meeting rather than immediately reverse its easing cycle amid oil price spikes and the peso’s depreciation, Moody’s Analytics said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, may, pause, April, —, Moody’s</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE clears limited rollout of Euro II fuels</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/doe-clears-limited-rollout-of-euro-ii-fuels</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is allowing the temporary rollout of Euro II, or fuels that meet an older emission standard with higher sulfur content, for select transport and industrial uses to augment fuel supply. In a statement on Sunday, the DoE said it has issued a department circular authorizing the “temporary and controlled” introduction […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DBM eyes cost&amp;amp;cutting measures if fuel excise tax is suspended</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dbm-eyes-costcutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dbm-eyes-costcutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) said that it is looking at cost-cutting measures should the revenue losses from the proposed suspension of excise tax on fuel are not fully offset. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Manila’s slow response to oil price spike exposes economy to energy shock</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/manilas-slow-response-to-oil-price-spike-exposes-economy-to-energy-shock</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/manilas-slow-response-to-oil-price-spike-exposes-economy-to-energy-shock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government’s slow response to surging oil prices risks worsening the economic impact of the latest energy shock, analysts said, as elevated global crude costs begin to filter through to transport fares and supply chains. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:16 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DoST launches sustainable innovation, agriculture hubs in Cagayan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dost-launches-sustainable-innovation-agriculture-hubs-in-cagayan</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dost-launches-sustainable-innovation-agriculture-hubs-in-cagayan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology (DoST), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, formally launched the Cagayan Innovation Hub, the SARAI Provincial Hub, and the SciTech Philippines Awards on March 16, strengthening efforts to promote innovation, data-driven governance, and climate-resilient agriculture in the province. The initiative is anchored on Project SARAI and aims […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoST, launches, sustainable, innovation, agriculture, hubs, Cagayan</media:keywords>
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<title>BE:FIRST Celebrates Five Years with New Track ‘BE:FIRST ALL DAY’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/befirst-celebrates-five-years-with-new-track-befirst-all-day</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/befirst-celebrates-five-years-with-new-track-befirst-all-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Release Date: 16 March, Monday Release Time: 00: 00 (Local Store Turn) Type: Single Language: Japanese Genre: Pop Six voices, one creed: BE:FIRST, ALL ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:33 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BE:FIRST, Celebrates, Five, Years, with, New, Track, ‘BE:FIRST, ALL, DAY’</media:keywords>
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<title>TOMONARI SORA Steps Back into Assassination Classroom with New Theme Song ‘Teacher’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tomonari-sorasteps-back-into-assassination-classroom-with-new-theme-song-teacher</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tomonari-sorasteps-back-into-assassination-classroom-with-new-theme-song-teacher</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TOMONARI SORA dashes back into the Assassination Classroom with his new track “Teacher”. The song serves as the official ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:27 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TOMONARI, SORA Steps, Back, into, Assassination, Classroom, with, New, Theme, Song, ‘Teacher’</media:keywords>
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<title>ABS&#45;CBN Music Launches First OPM Band ‘The Red Strings’ Formed through YouTube Docu&#45;Reality Series</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-music-launches-first-opm-band-the-red-strings-formed-through-youtube-docu-reality-series</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-music-launches-first-opm-band-the-red-strings-formed-through-youtube-docu-reality-series</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN Music has officially launched The Red Strings, the company’s first original OPM band, formed through the YouTube ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ABS-CBN, Music, Launches, First, OPM, Band, ‘The, Red, Strings’, Formed, through, YouTube, Docu-Reality, Series</media:keywords>
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<title>Columbia Business School MBA Students Visit ABS&#45;CBN, Learn About Company’s Global Transformation</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/columbia-business-school-mba-students-visit-abs-cbn-learn-about-companys-global-transformation</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/columbia-business-school-mba-students-visit-abs-cbn-learn-about-companys-global-transformation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A delegation of MBA students from Columbia Business School, one of the United States’ top business schools, visited ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Columbia, Business, School, MBA, Students, Visit, ABS-CBN, Learn, About, Company’s, Global, Transformation</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 7k Vivo V70 Units Sold in 3&#45;day Nationwide Rollout</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/over-7k-vivo-v70-units-sold-in-3-day-nationwide-rollout</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/over-7k-vivo-v70-units-sold-in-3-day-nationwide-rollout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The vivo V70 sold over 7,000 units nationwide in its first three days from March ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, Vivo, V70, Units, Sold, 3-day, Nationwide, Rollout</media:keywords>
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<title>PSE firm on P170&amp;amp;amp;B capital&amp;amp;amp;raising target despite market uncertainties</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pse-firm-on-p170b-capitalraising-target-despite-market-uncertainties-13032</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pse-firm-on-p170b-capitalraising-target-despite-market-uncertainties-13032</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) said it remains firm on its P170-billion capital-raising target this year despite global market uncertainties linked to the conflict in the Middle East. “I’m still firm with my P170-billion capital raising,” PSE President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon told reporters on the sidelines of the PSE’s InvestPH conference […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSE, firm, P170&amp;ampB, capital&amp;ampraising, target, despite, market, uncertainties</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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/national-government-posts-p1654-billion-budget-surplus-in-january</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/economy-and-development-council-oks-trimester-plan</guid>
<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>BSP tracks Mideast war impact on PHL</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-tracks-mideast-war-impact-on-phl</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bsp-tracks-mideast-war-impact-on-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is closely monitoring the impact of the escalating Middle East war on inflation and the broader economy as it prepares for its April 23 policy meeting. “Ahead of the monetary-policy meeting on April 23, 2026, the BSP is closely monitoring the impact of the Middle East conflict […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, tracks, Mideast, war, impact, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>PUV fare hike suspended</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puv-fare-hike-suspended</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puv-fare-hike-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday suspended the fare increase for public utility vehicles (PUVs), a day before its implementation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PUV, fare, hike, suspended</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines building up fuel stockpiles until May — DoE chief</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-building-up-fuel-stockpiles-until-may-doe-chief</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-building-up-fuel-stockpiles-until-may-doe-chief</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government and oil companies are already building up fuel inventories for May as early as now, the Department of Energy (DoE) chief said, as the Iran war enters its third week and continues to threaten global oil supply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, building, fuel, stockpiles, until, May, —, DoE, chief</media:keywords>
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<title>PSE firm on P170&amp;amp;B capital&amp;amp;raising target despite market uncertainties</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pse-firm-on-p170b-capitalraising-target-despite-market-uncertainties</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pse-firm-on-p170b-capitalraising-target-despite-market-uncertainties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) said it remains firm on its P170-billion capital-raising target this year despite global market uncertainties linked to the conflict in the Middle East. “I’m still firm with my P170-billion capital raising,” PSE President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon told reporters on the sidelines of the PSE’s InvestPH conference […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSE, firm, P170&amp;B, capital&amp;raising, target, despite, market, uncertainties</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine auto sales fall in February but electric vehicles power ahead</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-auto-sales-fall-in-february-but-electric-vehicles-power-ahead</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-auto-sales-fall-in-february-but-electric-vehicles-power-ahead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE automotive sales dropped year on year in February as demand for passenger cars and commercial vehicles slumped, according to a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, auto, sales, fall, February, but, electric, vehicles, power, ahead</media:keywords>
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<title>Vivo V70 Now Available Nationwide Starting at Php 31,999</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70-now-available-nationwide-starting-at-php-31999</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70-now-available-nationwide-starting-at-php-31999</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The vivo V70 is now officially available in the Philippines, bringing its advanced imaging system ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:25 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vivo, V70, Now, Available, Nationwide, Starting, Php, 31, 999</media:keywords>
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<title>City of Dreams Manila’s March Dual Concerts Spark Summer Nostalgia: Gabby Concepcion at Centerplay, and ‘The Golden Sound of the Platters’ at the Grand Ballroom</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/city-of-dreams-manilas-march-dual-concerts-spark-summer-nostalgia-gabby-concepcion-at-centerplay-and-the-golden-sound-of-the-platters-at-the-grand-ballroom</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/city-of-dreams-manilas-march-dual-concerts-spark-summer-nostalgia-gabby-concepcion-at-centerplay-and-the-golden-sound-of-the-platters-at-the-grand-ballroom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A celebration of classic hits and unforgettable performances promise to stir fond memories and warm hearts this summer ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>City, Dreams, Manila’s, March, Dual, Concerts, Spark, Summer, Nostalgia:, Gabby, Concepcion, Centerplay, and, ‘The, Golden, Sound, the, Platters’, the, Grand, Ballroom</media:keywords>
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<title>ABS&#45;CBN Teases Gripping Conflict in Highly Anticipated Series ‘Blood Vs Duty’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-teases-gripping-conflict-in-highly-anticipated-series-blood-vs-duty</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-teases-gripping-conflict-in-highly-anticipated-series-blood-vs-duty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN has released the first teaser for its upcoming action-drama “Blood vs Duty,” offering a glimpse into a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ABS-CBN, Teases, Gripping, Conflict, Highly, Anticipated, Series, ‘Blood, Duty’</media:keywords>
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<title>Vivo V70’s AI Stage Mode Brings Concert Moments Closer at Music Fest</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70s-ai-stage-mode-brings-concert-moments-closer-at-music-fest</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-v70s-ai-stage-mode-brings-concert-moments-closer-at-music-fest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The energy of a live concert is unforgettable: flashing stage lights, fans singing in unison, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vivo, V70’s, Stage, Mode, Brings, Concert, Moments, Closer, Music, Fest</media:keywords>
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<title>Uratex and OUR HOME Launch the 8 Hour Movement for World Sleep Day</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/uratex-and-our-home-launch-the-8-hour-movement-for-world-sleep-day</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/uratex-and-our-home-launch-the-8-hour-movement-for-world-sleep-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Did you know that falling asleep instantly can actually be a sign of sleep deprivation? As conversations around ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Uratex, and, OUR, HOME, Launch, the, Hour, Movement, for, World, Sleep, Day</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>
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<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>Unilever opens first manufacturing facility outside Luzon in Cebu</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilever-opens-first-manufacturing-facility-outside-luzon-in-cebu</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilever-opens-first-manufacturing-facility-outside-luzon-in-cebu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Unilever Philippines Inc. opened its first manufacturing facility outside Luzon in Cebu, aiming to support the company’s growing demand across the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Located in Mandaue City, the new 1,600-sqm collaborative manufacturing facility is expected to produce the brand’s homegrown liquid products, including Surf Fabric Conditioners and Fabclean Liquids. Unilever Philippines said in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilever, opens, first, manufacturing, facility, outside, Luzon, Cebu</media:keywords>
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<title>BCDA, InfiniVAN ink agreement to maximize Luzon Bypass Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bcda-infinivan-ink-agreement-to-maximize-luzon-bypass-infrastructure</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bcda-infinivan-ink-agreement-to-maximize-luzon-bypass-infrastructure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and InfiniVAN Inc., a Japanese-Filipino telco provider, on Wednesday signed a leasing agreement allowing the latter to use the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI), which is poised to boost the country’s connectivity and attract more foreign investors. The long-term lease agreement covers the use of remaining available spaces and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BCDA, InfiniVAN, ink, agreement, maximize, Luzon, Bypass, Infrastructure</media:keywords>
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<title>Experts urge Filipinas to explore Web3 opportunities</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/experts-urge-filipinas-to-explore-web3-opportunities</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/experts-urge-filipinas-to-explore-web3-opportunities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Blockchain4Her, a community of women in Web3, is encouraging Filipinas to explore opportunities in the male-dominated industry, as blockchain technology continues to rise in the Philippines. “The challenge isn’t actually interest, it’s more of structured access, access to education, mentorship, funding and technical pathways,” Blockchain4her Advocate and Buhayin Co-Founder Bea Jillian B. Llana told BusinessWorld in an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Experts, urge, Filipinas, explore, Web3, opportunities</media:keywords>
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<title>Lenovo Tech World ‘26 Hong Kong, a bold showcase for AI innovation in Asia Pacific</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lenovo-tech-world-26-hong-kong-a-bold-showcase-for-ai-innovation-in-asia-pacific</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lenovo-tech-world-26-hong-kong-a-bold-showcase-for-ai-innovation-in-asia-pacific</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a period defined by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across several industries, Lenovo has outlined its initiatives for a global AI deployment at Lenovo Tech World ‘26 Hong Kong. Held last March 10, the flagship event brought together Lenovo’s real-world AI-powered projects. Moving from conceptual and basic implementation of AI, Lenovo presented its […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lenovo, Tech, World, ‘26, Hong, Kong, bold, showcase, for, innovation, Asia, Pacific</media:keywords>
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<title>Rockwell Land and Juan D. Nepomuceno Realty top off Power Plant Mall Angeles in Rockwell at Nepo Center</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rockwell-land-and-juan-d-nepomuceno-realty-top-off-power-plant-mall-angeles-in-rockwell-at-nepo-center</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rockwell-land-and-juan-d-nepomuceno-realty-top-off-power-plant-mall-angeles-in-rockwell-at-nepo-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rockwell Land and Juan D. Nepomuceno (JDN) Realty, through their joint venture Rockwell Nepo Development Corporation (RNDC), officially marked a major construction milestone with the topping off ceremony of Power Plant Mall Angeles on March 10, 2026. This event signals the completion of structural works for the highly anticipated retail destination, which is scheduled to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rockwell, Land, and, Juan, Nepomuceno, Realty, top, off, Power, Plant, Mall, Angeles, Rockwell, Nepo, Center</media:keywords>
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<title>P&#45;Pop Girl Group VVINK Explores the Poetry of Unspoken Love in New Single ‘Kailan Ka Aamin’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/p-pop-girl-group-vvink-explores-the-poetry-of-unspoken-love-in-new-single-kailan-ka-aamin</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/p-pop-girl-group-vvink-explores-the-poetry-of-unspoken-love-in-new-single-kailan-ka-aamin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rising P-Pop group VVINK has dropped “Kailan Ka Aamin,” which serves as the first pre-release single from their upcoming full-length ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:28 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>P-Pop, Girl, Group, VVINK, Explores, the, Poetry, Unspoken, Love, New, Single, ‘Kailan, Aamin’</media:keywords>
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<title>Prime Video and ABS&#45;CBN Studios Celebrate Star&#45;Studded Blue Carpet Premiere of ‘The Silent Noise’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/prime-video-and-abs-cbn-studios-celebrate-star-studded-blue-carpet-premiere-of-the-silent-noise</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/prime-video-and-abs-cbn-studios-celebrate-star-studded-blue-carpet-premiere-of-the-silent-noise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The cast and creators took to the Blue Carpet for the exclusive Premiere and Media Conference The Silent ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:23 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prime, Video, and, ABS-CBN, Studios, Celebrate, Star-Studded, Blue, Carpet, Premiere, ‘The, Silent, Noise’</media:keywords>
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<title>Samsung Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 Series Now Available Worldwide</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-and-galaxy-buds4-series-now-available-worldwide</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-and-galaxy-buds4-series-now-available-worldwide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Galaxy S26 series records double-digit pre-order growth, the Galaxy S26 Ultra chosen by over 70% of customers, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samsung, Galaxy, S26, Series, and, Galaxy, Buds4, Series, Now, Available, Worldwide</media:keywords>
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<title>Netflix Drops Official Trailer for ‘18th Rose’ Starring Xyriel Manabat and Kyle Echarri</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/netflix-drops-official-trailer-for-18th-rose-starring-xyriel-manabat-and-kyle-echarri</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/netflix-drops-official-trailer-for-18th-rose-starring-xyriel-manabat-and-kyle-echarri</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Netflix has officially unveiled the trailer for 18th Rose, the streaming platform’s first original Filipino film for 2026—offering audiences a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Netflix, Drops, Official, Trailer, for, ‘18th, Rose’, Starring, Xyriel, Manabat, and, Kyle, Echarri</media:keywords>
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<title>Rooster Fighter to Stream on Crunchyroll from March 15 in India and Southeast Asia</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rooster-fighter-to-stream-on-crunchyroll-from-march-15-in-india-and-southeast-asia</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rooster-fighter-to-stream-on-crunchyroll-from-march-15-in-india-and-southeast-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The action-comedy anime adapted from Shu Sakuratani’s acclaimed manga arrives  across India and Southeast Asia with multiple subs!  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rooster, Fighter, Stream, Crunchyroll, from, March, India, and, Southeast, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows slump to five&amp;amp;amp;year low in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-fiveyear-low-in-2025-12981</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-fiveyear-low-in-2025-12981</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter 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. This was the lowest yearly FDI level since 2020 or when net inflows slumped to $6.822 billion. Excluding the pandemic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, slump, five&amp;ampyear, low, 2025</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>Metrobank launches new Toyota Platinum Card</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/metrobank-launches-new-toyota-platinum-card</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/metrobank-launches-new-toyota-platinum-card</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ METROPOLITAN Bank &amp; Trust Co. (Metrobank), Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), and Mastercard on Tuesday launched the Toyota Platinum Card, which is designed for motorists as it offers benefits that will let them save on mobility-related expenses. The new co-branded card offers a 3% rebate on toll fees and gas stations here and abroad, with […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Metrobank, launches, new, Toyota, Platinum, Card</media:keywords>
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<title>Shifts in Filipino values and priorities: Being well, finding balance, keeping the faith</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/shifts-in-filipino-values-and-priorities-being-well-finding-balance-keeping-the-faith</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/shifts-in-filipino-values-and-priorities-being-well-finding-balance-keeping-the-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Acumen’s Project Alphabet, undertaken in 2025, showed movements in the top five values that influence behavior and decisions among Filipinos across generations compared with the study 10 years earlier. So, what has changed? In the decade between 2015 and 2025, a major shift took place in the Filipino psyche. Acumen’s Project Alphabet research study in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shifts, Filipino, values, and, priorities:, Being, well, finding, balance, keeping, the, faith</media:keywords>
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<title>Razon is the richest Filipino on Forbes world’s billionaires list</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/razon-is-the-richest-filipino-on-forbes-worlds-billionaires-list</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/razon-is-the-richest-filipino-on-forbes-worlds-billionaires-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Alexandria Grace C. Magno, Reporter Ports and casino tycoon Enrique K. Razon, Jr. saw his net worth surge over 50% to $16.5 billion, making him the richest Filipino on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List. According to the Forbes list, there were 15 billionaires from the Philippines, led by Mr. Razon. Mr. Razon climbed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Razon, the, richest, Filipino, Forbes, world’s, billionaires, list</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows slump to five&amp;amp;year low in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-fiveyear-low-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-fiveyear-low-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter 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. This was the lowest yearly FDI level since 2020 or when net inflows slumped to $6.822 billion. Excluding the pandemic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, slump, five&amp;year, low, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil shock to bring inflation above 4%</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/oil-shock-to-bring-inflation-above-4</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/oil-shock-to-bring-inflation-above-4</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE IRAN war could trim 0.2-0.3% from the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year, as the oil shock could drive inflation to above 4% this year, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Tuesday, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lags Returns With Emotional New Single ‘Pansamantala’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lags-returns-with-emotional-new-single-pansamantala</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/lags-returns-with-emotional-new-single-pansamantala</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After taking a year-long hiatus from releasing music, singer-songwriter Lags officially marks his return with the heartfelt new ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:00:41 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>SPYAIR Ignites ‘STILL ON FIRE’ Ahead Of Upcoming Album RE&#45;BIRTH – Now Available</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/spyair-ignites-still-on-fire-ahead-of-upcoming-album-re-birth-now-available</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/spyair-ignites-still-on-fire-ahead-of-upcoming-album-re-birth-now-available</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo, Japan – Following the release of the single “Kill the Noise,” iconic Japanese rock band SPYAIR keeps the flames ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:00:35 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SPYAIR, Ignites, ‘STILL, FIRE’, Ahead, Upcoming, Album, RE-BIRTH, –, Now, Available</media:keywords>
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<title>Kiro Akiyama Gets Vulnerable on ‘DO NOT DISTURB,’ A Glimpse Into 5th Album Magic if</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kiro-akiyama-gets-vulnerable-on-do-not-disturb-a-glimpse-into-5th-albummagic-if</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kiro-akiyama-gets-vulnerable-on-do-not-disturb-a-glimpse-into-5th-albummagic-if</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tokyo, Japan — Ahead of his fifth album Magic if, scheduled for March 11, rising Japanese artist Kiro Akiyama unveils ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:00:29 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kiro, Akiyama, Gets, Vulnerable, ‘DO, NOT, DISTURB, ’, Glimpse, Into, 5th, Album Magic</media:keywords>
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<title>Rising Pop Artist Chael Ignites the Music Scene with New Single ‘Slow Burn’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rising-pop-artist-chael-ignites-the-music-scene-with-new-single-slow-burn</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/rising-pop-artist-chael-ignites-the-music-scene-with-new-single-slow-burn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rising pop artist Chael, known to fans online as @chaelanthony, is making waves in the music scene with ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:00:20 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rising, Pop, Artist, Chael, Ignites, the, Music, Scene, with, New, Single, ‘Slow, Burn’</media:keywords>
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<title>Anne Hathaway’s Eerie Pop Thriller ‘Mother Mary’ Arrives in Philippine Cinemas this April</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/anne-hathaways-eerie-pop-thriller-mother-maryarrives-in-philippine-cinemas-this-april</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/anne-hathaways-eerie-pop-thriller-mother-maryarrives-in-philippine-cinemas-this-april</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Anne Hathaway’s pop psychological thriller Mother Mary, will hit Philippine cinemas on April 22, 2026, exclusively distributed by ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anne, Hathaway’s, Eerie, Pop, Thriller, ‘Mother, Mary’ Arrives, Philippine, Cinemas, this, April</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST&amp;amp;amp;PAGASA upgrades key weather facilities in Iloilo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dostpagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo-12950</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dostpagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo-12950</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 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>
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<title>GCash empowers MSMEs, drives financial literacy and digital inclusion through Wais Tindera Caravan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-empowers-msmes-drives-financial-literacy-and-digital-inclusion-through-wais-tindera-caravan</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gcash-empowers-msmes-drives-financial-literacy-and-digital-inclusion-through-wais-tindera-caravan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sari-sari stores, local carinderias, and other micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the driving force behind the Philippines’ nearly P30-trillion economy.  Often referred to as its backbone, MSMEs represent 99.6% of all business establishments and generate 67% of total employment. However, these establishments face persistent challenges that limit growth and resilience. Most sari-sari stores […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, empowers, MSMEs, drives, financial, literacy, and, digital, inclusion, through, Wais, Tindera, Caravan</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST&amp;amp;PAGASA upgrades key weather facilities in Iloilo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dostpagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dostpagasa-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>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DepEd eyes new performance rating framework for teachers</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/deped-eyes-new-performance-rating-framework-for-teachers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday that it is currently developing an improved framework to assess the performance of public school teachers, following concerns about the current classroom observation policy. “The Department is currently working on a policy that focuses on teachers’ growth and performance,” it said in a statement. The agency noted […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, eyes, new, performance, rating, framework, for, teachers</media:keywords>
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<title>Factory output slows in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/factory-output-slows-in-january</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manufacturing output eased to a two-month low in January dragged by contractions in food and transport equipment as well as sluggish growth in other non-metallic mineral products, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results of the PSA’s latest Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) showed factory output, as measured by the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Factory, output, slows, January</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL wholesale price growth slows down in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-wholesale-price-growth-slows-down-in-january</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-wholesale-price-growth-slows-down-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Price growth of wholesale goods eased to an over six-year low of 1.6% in January dragged by slower annual increase in chemicals including animal and vegetable oils and fats, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed the general wholesale price index (GWPI) at the national level slowed down […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, wholesale, price, growth, slows, down, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Final Season of ‘Heartbreak High’ Arrives March 25 on Netflix</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/final-season-of-heartbreak-high-arrives-march-25-on-netflix</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/final-season-of-heartbreak-high-arrives-march-25-on-netflix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The third and final season for the International Emmys-winning youth-oriented series from Australia–“Heartbreak High”–is coming to Netflix this ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:22 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Final, Season, ‘Heartbreak, High’, Arrives, March, Netflix</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT Enterprise Strengthens Partnership with First Philippine Industrial Park to Bolster Digital Infrastructure for Industrial Locators</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-strengthens-partnership-with-first-philippine-industrial-park-to-bolster-digital-infrastructure-for-industrial-locators</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-strengthens-partnership-with-first-philippine-industrial-park-to-bolster-digital-infrastructure-for-industrial-locators</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Expanding reach to support more locators with reliable connectivity and integrated ICT solutions Batangas, Philippines — PLDT Enterprise ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, Enterprise, Strengthens, Partnership, with, First, Philippine, Industrial, Park, Bolster, Digital, Infrastructure, for, Industrial, Locators</media:keywords>
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<title>Marian Rivera Happy with Vivo V70, POP MART Zsiga Collab</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/marian-rivera-happy-with-vivo-v70-pop-mart-zsiga-collab</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/marian-rivera-happy-with-vivo-v70-pop-mart-zsiga-collab</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Cheers and camera flashes filled The Block at SM North EDSA as vivo officially unveiled ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marian, Rivera, Happy, with, Vivo, V70, POP, MART, Zsiga, Collab</media:keywords>
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<title>Elijah Announces New Album ‘South II’ A Coming&#45;of&#45;Age Hip&#45;Hop &amp;amp; R&amp;amp;B Project Rooted in Memory, Brotherhood, and Self&#45;Discovery</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/elijah-announces-new-album-south-ii-a-coming-of-age-hip-hop-rb-project-rooted-in-memory-brotherhood-and-self-discovery</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/elijah-announces-new-album-south-ii-a-coming-of-age-hip-hop-rb-project-rooted-in-memory-brotherhood-and-self-discovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila, Philippines — Actor Elijah Canlas, who performs musically under the name “elijah,” announces the release of his ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Elijah, Announces, New, Album, ‘South, II’, Coming-of-Age, Hip-Hop, R&amp;B, Project, Rooted, Memory, Brotherhood, and, Self-Discovery</media:keywords>
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<title>Vivo X300 Ultra Showcased at MWC 2026: Transforming Professional Creation with Cutting&#45;Edge Video Capabilities</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-x300-ultra-showcased-at-mwc-2026-transforming-professional-creation-with-cutting-edge-video-capabilities</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-x300-ultra-showcased-at-mwc-2026-transforming-professional-creation-with-cutting-edge-video-capabilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Barcelona, Spain, March 3, 2026 – Today at MWC 2026, vivo officially unveiled the groundbreaking video capabilities of ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vivo, X300, Ultra, Showcased, MWC, 2026:, Transforming, Professional, Creation, with, Cutting-Edge, Video, Capabilities</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>Alex Eala debuts in 2026 Indian Wells Open among the top seeds</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-debuts-in-2026-indian-wells-open-among-the-top-seeds</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-debuts-in-2026-indian-wells-open-among-the-top-seeds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA slightly slid in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings ahead of her highly-anticipated debut in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (or BNP Paribas Open) in California, where she is among the top seeds, this weekend. From soaring to a career-best ranking of No. 31 last week on the heels of a stellar […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alex, Eala, debuts, 2026, Indian, Wells, Open, among, the, top, seeds</media:keywords>
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<title>NU eyes quick UAAP Season 88 payback against winless UE</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nu-eyes-quick-uaap-season-88-payback-against-winless-ue</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nu-eyes-quick-uaap-season-88-payback-against-winless-ue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AFTER absorbing its first scar, National University (NU) guns for a quick vengeance against cellar-dweller University of the East (UE) to stabilize its title defense in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>eyes, quick, UAAP, Season, payback, against, winless</media:keywords>
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<title>Bong Go pushes for naturalization of Boatwright</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bong-go-pushes-for-naturalization-of-boatwright</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bong-go-pushes-for-naturalization-of-boatwright</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SENATOR Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go batted for the naturalization of Bennie Boatwright to help Gilas Pilipinas upgrade for future battles. Mr. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and co-author of Senate Bill No. 1595 that seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Mr. Boatwright, said the 6-foot-10 forward will enable Gilas to address […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bong, pushes, for, naturalization, Boatwright</media:keywords>
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<title>Klook: Japan remains the top spring destination among Filipinos</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/klook-japan-remains-the-top-spring-destination-among-filipinos</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Travel and leisure booking platform Klook said Japan is seeing an increased interest in multiple destination itineraries among Filipinos, as the country maintains its spot as the top destination for the spring season. “Spring Travel is always a must for Filipinos looking to escape the summer heat and to enjoy unique seasonal experiences,” Klook Philippines […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Green on Dončić trade</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/green-on-doncic-trade</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/green-on-doncic-trade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is a particular edge to the way Draymond Green chooses his battles. He does not drift into the fray; he invariably insinuates himself, shoulders squared. Which was why no one batted an eyelash when he chose to take on the media ecosystem that engulfed Nico Harrison after the latter’s shocking decision to trade perennial […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:20 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Green, Dončić, trade</media:keywords>
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<title>2X Grammy&#45;Winning Artist Laufey Announces Deluxe Edition of Grammy&#45;Winning Album ‘A Matter Of Time: The Final Hour’ Out April 10 + New Song ‘How I Get’ Out Now</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/2x-grammy-winning-artist-laufey-announces-deluxe-edition-of-grammy-winning-album-a-matter-of-time-the-final-hour-out-april-10-new-song-how-i-get-out-now</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “…her singular spot in modern music makes ‘A Matter of Time’ so triumphant: her latest full-length sounds unstuck from sonic ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:28 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Stream Live, Win Vivo V70 with Marian Rivera</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/stream-live-win-vivo-v70-with-marian-rivera</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/stream-live-win-vivo-v70-with-marian-rivera</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Online viewers will have the chance to win a brand-new vivo V70 as vivo Philippines ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:24 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Stream, Live, Win, Vivo, V70, with, Marian, Rivera</media:keywords>
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<title>A Pamana of Commitment: Decades of Service That Shaped PLDT</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-pamana-of-commitment-decades-of-service-that-shaped-pldt</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-pamana-of-commitment-decades-of-service-that-shaped-pldt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For PLDT customers, reliable service is built on more than technology and infrastructure. It is powered by people ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:20 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pamana, Commitment:, Decades, Service, That, Shaped, PLDT</media:keywords>
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<title>All Of The Noise 2026 Expands to 3 Days, Amplifying Filipino and Asian Music on the Global Stage</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/all-of-the-noise-2026-expands-to-3-days-amplifying-filipino-and-asian-music-on-the-global-stage</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/all-of-the-noise-2026-expands-to-3-days-amplifying-filipino-and-asian-music-on-the-global-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Live performances, documentary premieres, networking sessions, and industry talks converge in TRIN’s most expansive edition yet. The Rest ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nissin Is Having a Moment—and It’s Serving Good Vibes Everywhere</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nissin-is-having-a-momentand-its-serving-good-vibes-everywhere</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nissin-is-having-a-momentand-its-serving-good-vibes-everywhere</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some brands start out as everyday essentials—but somewhere along the way, they evolve into full-on pop culture icons. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nissin, Having, Moment—and, It’s, Serving, Good, Vibes, Everywhere</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO net profit hits all&amp;amp;amp;time high of P87.17 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-alltime-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025-12901</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-alltime-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025-12901</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 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>NCR retail price growth hit 2&amp;amp;amp;year high in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2year-high-in-january-12900</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2year-high-in-january-12900</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 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>
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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>Business sentiment stays upbeat, BSP survey says</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/business-sentiment-stays-upbeat-bsp-survey-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter BUSINESSES remained optimistic in January as they expect higher consumer demand and better processes, with their outlooks for the quarter and year ahead also becoming more positive, results of the the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) inaugural monthly business expectations survey (BES) showed. The central bank’s BES for January showed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, sentiment, stays, upbeat, BSP, survey, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade deficit narrows to $4.05 billion in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/trade-deficit-narrows-to-405-billion-in-january</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/trade-deficit-narrows-to-405-billion-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Matthew Miguel L. Castillo, Researcher The country’s trade-in-goods deficit narrowed by 17.8% year on year in January as exports growth moderated while imports declined, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Friday. Preliminary data from PSA showed trade balance in goods — the difference between the values of merchandise exports and imports — reached a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BDO net profit hits all&amp;amp;time high of P87.17 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-alltime-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bdo-net-profit-hits-alltime-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>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>NCR retail price growth hit 2&amp;amp;year high in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2year-high-in-january</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2year-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>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>February inflation likely between 2.3% and 3.1% – central bank</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/february-inflation-likely-between-23-and-31-central-bank</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ INCREASED PRICES of rice, fish and fuel and higher electricity rates may have pushed up inflation in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday. Based on the central bank’s month-ahead forecast, the consumer price index likely accelerated to between 2.3% and 3.1% this month. If realized, this would be faster than the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Zack Tabudlo Brings Together Robledo Timido, Nateman, and Paul N Ballin on New Track ‘Tunay’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/zack-tabudlo-brings-together-robledo-timido-nateman-and-paul-n-ballin-on-new-track-tunay</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/zack-tabudlo-brings-together-robledo-timido-nateman-and-paul-n-ballin-on-new-track-tunay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zack Tabudlo returns with “Tunay,” a heartfelt track that reframes modern panliligaw through sincerity, respect, and genuine intention. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:23 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Coco Elevates Action in Explosive and Emotional Last 3 Weeks of ‘FPJ’s Batang Quiapo’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/coco-elevates-action-in-explosive-and-emotional-last-3-weeks-of-fpjs-batang-quiapo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/coco-elevates-action-in-explosive-and-emotional-last-3-weeks-of-fpjs-batang-quiapo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Ito ang pinakamalaking show na nagawa ko.” Primetime King Coco Martin proudly remarked that the highly anticipated finale ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Coco, Elevates, Action, Explosive, and, Emotional, Last, Weeks, ‘FPJ’s, Batang, Quiapo’</media:keywords>
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<title>Star Cinema’s ‘Meet, Greet &amp;amp; Bye’ Rules Netflix PH’s Top 10 Movies</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/star-cinemas-meet-greet-bye-rules-netflix-phs-top-10-movies</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/star-cinemas-meet-greet-bye-rules-netflix-phs-top-10-movies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Meet, Greet &amp; Bye,” one of the country’s top-grossing films in 2025 from Star Cinema starring Piolo Pascual, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Star, Cinema’s, ‘Meet, Greet, Bye’, Rules, Netflix, PH’s, Top, Movies</media:keywords>
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<title>Protein as a Daily Foundation for Strength, Energy and Performance</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/protein-as-a-daily-foundation-for-strength-energy-and-performance</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/protein-as-a-daily-foundation-for-strength-energy-and-performance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila, 23 February 2026 – Protein is often associated with athletes, gym routines or weight goals, but its role in the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Protein, Daily, Foundation, for, Strength, Energy, and, Performance</media:keywords>
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<title>BLACKPINK’s Ji Soo Teams Up with Seo In&#45;Guk in Upcoming Netflix Rom&#45;com Series ‘Boyfriend on Demand’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blackpinks-ji-soo-teams-up-with-seo-in-guk-in-upcoming-netflix-rom-com-series-boyfriend-on-demand</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blackpinks-ji-soo-teams-up-with-seo-in-guk-in-upcoming-netflix-rom-com-series-boyfriend-on-demand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Netflix is releasing this March Boyfriend on Demand (WT), starring Jisoo of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and ]]></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>BLACKPINK’s, Soo, Teams, with, Seo, In-Guk, Upcoming, Netflix, Rom-com, Series, ‘Boyfriend, Demand’</media:keywords>
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<title>AI&amp;amp;amp;driven cyberattacks now breach systems in 72 minutes, study finds</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aidriven-cyberattacks-now-breach-systems-in-72-minutes-study-finds-12877</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aidriven-cyberattacks-now-breach-systems-in-72-minutes-study-finds-12877</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The window to stop a cyberattack has plummeted to just over an hour as attackers leverage artificial intelligence (AI), according to the 2026 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, noting that organizations must immediately align their operations with attacker speed. The findings are based on a review of more than 750 incidents in 2025, which […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Eala soars to new career&amp;amp;amp;best No. 31 in the WTA rankings</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-soars-to-new-careerbest-no-31-in-the-wta-rankings-12876</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-soars-to-new-careerbest-no-31-in-the-wta-rankings-12876</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AND the legend of Alexandra “Alex” Eala reaches a new high. The Filipina sensation moved closer to the world tennis titans, resetting her career-best to No. 31 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings following an impressive campaign in the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships over the weekend. Ms. Eala, 20, made it […] ]]></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>Eala, soars, new, career&amp;ampbest, No., the, WTA, rankings</media:keywords>
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<title>MPTC revives a 14&amp;amp;amp;stage Tour of Luzon 26: Heritage in Motion</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mptc-revives-a-14stage-tour-of-luzon-26-heritage-in-motion-12875</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mptc-revives-a-14stage-tour-of-luzon-26-heritage-in-motion-12875</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE dream of a Filipino racing in the Tour de France lives on. “The reason cycling is one of the most popular sporting events in the country is because it reaches mostly the poorest,” said Manny V. Pangilinan, who chairs the MVP Group of Companies during Monday’s MPTC Tour of Luzon (ToL) 26: Heritage in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>PhilHealth should include urine test for detecting signs of kidney  disease – health advocate</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philhealth-should-include-urine-test-for-detecting-signs-of-kidney-disease-health-advocate</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philhealth-should-include-urine-test-for-detecting-signs-of-kidney-disease-health-advocate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is urged to include a laboratory test that detects early signs of kidney disease in its ongoing Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) to curb the catastrophic costs of the illness, an advocate said on Friday. Reynaldo S. Abacan Jr., president of Dialysis PH Support Group Inc., said that although PhilHealth […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PhilHealth, should, include, urine, test, for, detecting, signs, kidney , disease, –, health, advocate</media:keywords>
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<title>AI&amp;amp;driven cyberattacks now breach systems in 72 minutes, study finds</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aidriven-cyberattacks-now-breach-systems-in-72-minutes-study-finds</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/aidriven-cyberattacks-now-breach-systems-in-72-minutes-study-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The window to stop a cyberattack has plummeted to just over an hour as attackers leverage artificial intelligence (AI), according to the 2026 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, noting that organizations must immediately align their operations with attacker speed. The findings are based on a review of more than 750 incidents in 2025, which […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AI&amp;driven, cyberattacks, now, breach, systems, minutes, study, finds</media:keywords>
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<title>Eala soars to new career&amp;amp;best No. 31 in the WTA rankings</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-soars-to-new-careerbest-no-31-in-the-wta-rankings</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/eala-soars-to-new-careerbest-no-31-in-the-wta-rankings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AND the legend of Alexandra “Alex” Eala reaches a new high. The Filipina sensation moved closer to the world tennis titans, resetting her career-best to No. 31 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings following an impressive campaign in the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships over the weekend. Ms. Eala, 20, made it […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, soars, new, career&amp;best, No., the, WTA, rankings</media:keywords>
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<title>MPTC revives a 14&amp;amp;stage Tour of Luzon 26: Heritage in Motion</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mptc-revives-a-14stage-tour-of-luzon-26-heritage-in-motion</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/mptc-revives-a-14stage-tour-of-luzon-26-heritage-in-motion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE dream of a Filipino racing in the Tour de France lives on. “The reason cycling is one of the most popular sporting events in the country is because it reaches mostly the poorest,” said Manny V. Pangilinan, who chairs the MVP Group of Companies during Monday’s MPTC Tour of Luzon (ToL) 26: Heritage in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MPTC, revives, 14&amp;stage, Tour, Luzon, 26:, Heritage, Motion</media:keywords>
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<title>Blu Girls join WBSC World Cup Group Stage as wild card</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blu-girls-join-wbsc-world-cup-group-stage-as-wild-card</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blu-girls-join-wbsc-world-cup-group-stage-as-wild-card</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine women’s softball team was given wild card entry to the WBSC World Cup Group Stage where it will have a chance to make next year’s finals set in Australia and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls received the spot after Uganda withdrew from the group of world No. 1 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Blu, Girls, join, WBSC, World, Cup, Group, Stage, wild, card</media:keywords>
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<title>muque Unleashes Dark Fantasy Thriller ‘DARK GAME’ – Cinematic MV Out Now</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/muqueunleashes-dark-fantasy-thriller-dark-game-cinematic-mv-out-now</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/muqueunleashes-dark-fantasy-thriller-dark-game-cinematic-mv-out-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Blending trap beats, orchestral tension and eerie visuals, muque’s latest release throws listeners into a night where humans and ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:31 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>muque Unleashes, Dark, Fantasy, Thriller, ‘DARK, GAME’, –, Cinematic, Out, Now</media:keywords>
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<title>‘One Piece’ Returns to Crunchyroll on April 5 with the Start of the Elbaph Arc</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/one-piece-returns-to-crunchyroll-on-april-5-with-the-start-of-the-elbaph-arc</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/one-piece-returns-to-crunchyroll-on-april-5-with-the-start-of-the-elbaph-arc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Plus: Final Egghead Arc English Dub Batch Arrives Starting  March 24, 2026  WHAT:  Toei Animation and Crunchyroll today ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:23 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘One, Piece’, Returns, Crunchyroll, April, with, the, Start, the, Elbaph, Arc</media:keywords>
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<title>BGYO Delivers ‘Fresh’ Vibes in New Single</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bgyo-delivers-fresh-vibes-in-new-single</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bgyo-delivers-fresh-vibes-in-new-single</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BGYO members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate continue to refine their sound with the release of “Fresh,” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BGYO, Delivers, ‘Fresh’, Vibes, New, Single</media:keywords>
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<title>Prime Video Introduces First Look at ‘The Silent Noise’ – A Raw Filipino Crime Drama Starring Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/prime-video-introduces-first-look-at-the-silent-noise-a-raw-filipino-crime-drama-starring-angelica-panganiban-and-zanjoe-marudo</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/prime-video-introduces-first-look-at-the-silent-noise-a-raw-filipino-crime-drama-starring-angelica-panganiban-and-zanjoe-marudo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A much-awaited Filipino crime drama starring Angelica Panganiban and Zanjoe Marudo in their highly anticipated series comeback premiering ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prime, Video, Introduces, First, Look, ‘The, Silent, Noise’, –, Raw, Filipino, Crime, Drama, Starring, Angelica, Panganiban, and, Zanjoe, Marudo</media:keywords>
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<title>SB19 Turns Frustration into Fire with Era&#45;Defining Anthem ‘VISA’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sb19-turns-frustration-into-fire-with-era-defining-anthem-visa</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sb19-turns-frustration-into-fire-with-era-defining-anthem-visa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The P-Pop trailblazers raise the stakes with a song that channels global ambition and systemic frustration into a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SB19, Turns, Frustration, into, Fire, with, Era-Defining, Anthem, ‘VISA’</media:keywords>
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<title>Defending titlist TNT Tropang 5G enlist 7&amp;amp;amp;foot&amp;amp;amp;3 import Bol Bol</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/defending-titlist-tnt-tropang-5g-enlist-7foot3-import-bol-bol-12845</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/defending-titlist-tnt-tropang-5g-enlist-7foot3-import-bol-bol-12845</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TNT gets the ball rolling for its PBA Commissioner’s Cup title defense by enlisting high-profile import Bol Bol. The 7-foot-3 Mr. Bol, who saw action for Denver, Orlando and Phoenix in the NBA, arrived on Thursday, eager to take on the role for the Tropang 5G in the mid-season conference that kicks off March 11. […] ]]></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>Defending, titlist, TNT, Tropang, enlist, 7&amp;ampfoot&amp;amp3, import, Bol, Bol</media:keywords>
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<title>Quentin Millora&amp;amp;amp;Brown joins Gilas ahead of FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second window campaign</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/quentin-millorabrown-joins-gilas-ahead-of-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-second-window-campaign-12844</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/quentin-millorabrown-joins-gilas-ahead-of-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-second-window-campaign-12844</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GILAS PILIPINAS will have big man Quentin Millora-Brown (QMB) in its arsenal for its showdown with powerhouses New Zealand and Australia, after all. This as talks between the camp of the 6-foot-10 bruiser and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) yielded a positive result, allowing him to join the Nationals for the crucial FIBA World […] ]]></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>Quentin, Millora&amp;ampBrown, joins, Gilas, ahead, FIBA, World, Cup, Asian, Qualifiers, second, window, campaign</media:keywords>
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<title>SureVax, Intellicare, Avega forge groundbreaking partnership to expand life&amp;amp;amp;saving rabies care</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/surevax-intellicare-avega-forge-groundbreaking-partnership-to-expand-lifesaving-rabies-care-12843</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/surevax-intellicare-avega-forge-groundbreaking-partnership-to-expand-lifesaving-rabies-care-12843</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SureVax has entered into a landmark partnership with Intellicare and Avega to dramatically expand access to life-saving rabies post-exposure care in the Philippines. The collaboration is a pioneering effort by two leading health maintenance organizations to build partnerships with a dedicated network of standalone Animal Bite Centers focused on frontline rabies treatment. The partnership also […] ]]></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>SureVax, Intellicare, Avega, forge, groundbreaking, partnership, expand, life&amp;ampsaving, rabies, care</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>
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<title>Alex Eala advances to last eight of Dubai Tennis Championships</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-advances-to-last-eight-of-dubai-tennis-championships</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alex-eala-advances-to-last-eight-of-dubai-tennis-championships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ANOTHER higher-ranked opponent, another sweep. Relentless Alexandra “Alex” Eala rolled into the last 8 of the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, hacking out a gutsy 7-5, 6-4 win over world No. 32 Sorana Cirstea of Romania before another full capacity crowd on Thursday at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre Stadium in the United […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alex, Eala, advances, last, eight, Dubai, Tennis, Championships</media:keywords>
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<title>Defending titlist TNT Tropang 5G enlist 7&amp;amp;foot&amp;amp;3 import Bol Bol</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/defending-titlist-tnt-tropang-5g-enlist-7foot3-import-bol-bol</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/defending-titlist-tnt-tropang-5g-enlist-7foot3-import-bol-bol</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TNT gets the ball rolling for its PBA Commissioner’s Cup title defense by enlisting high-profile import Bol Bol. The 7-foot-3 Mr. Bol, who saw action for Denver, Orlando and Phoenix in the NBA, arrived on Thursday, eager to take on the role for the Tropang 5G in the mid-season conference that kicks off March 11. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Defending, titlist, TNT, Tropang, enlist, 7&amp;foot&amp;3, import, Bol, Bol</media:keywords>
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<title>Quentin Millora&amp;amp;Brown joins Gilas ahead of FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second window campaign</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/quentin-millorabrown-joins-gilas-ahead-of-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-second-window-campaign</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/quentin-millorabrown-joins-gilas-ahead-of-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-second-window-campaign</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GILAS PILIPINAS will have big man Quentin Millora-Brown (QMB) in its arsenal for its showdown with powerhouses New Zealand and Australia, after all. This as talks between the camp of the 6-foot-10 bruiser and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) yielded a positive result, allowing him to join the Nationals for the crucial FIBA World […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Quentin, Millora&amp;Brown, joins, Gilas, ahead, FIBA, World, Cup, Asian, Qualifiers, second, window, campaign</media:keywords>
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<title>SureVax, Intellicare, Avega forge groundbreaking partnership to expand life&amp;amp;saving rabies care</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/surevax-intellicare-avega-forge-groundbreaking-partnership-to-expand-lifesaving-rabies-care</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/surevax-intellicare-avega-forge-groundbreaking-partnership-to-expand-lifesaving-rabies-care</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SureVax has entered into a landmark partnership with Intellicare and Avega to dramatically expand access to life-saving rabies post-exposure care in the Philippines. The collaboration is a pioneering effort by two leading health maintenance organizations to build partnerships with a dedicated network of standalone Animal Bite Centers focused on frontline rabies treatment. The partnership also […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SureVax, Intellicare, Avega, forge, groundbreaking, partnership, expand, life&amp;saving, rabies, care</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanking to Cuban</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tanking-to-cuban</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tanking-to-cuban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conventional wisdom’s instinctive reaction to tanking has always been moral outrage. Lose on purpose? Undermine competition? Betray the paying public? The arguments are familiar, the tone indignant. And yet, when Mark Cuban recently urged the league to not just tolerate tanking but to embrace it, he did not sound like a provocateur. He came off […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanking, Cuban</media:keywords>
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<title>Couple Goals: Why this Smartphone is the Ideal His and Hers</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/couple-goals-why-this-smartphone-is-the-ideal-his-and-hers</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/couple-goals-why-this-smartphone-is-the-ideal-his-and-hers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Love stories today are told through screens as much as through words. From first dates ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:28 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Couple, Goals:, Why, this, Smartphone, the, Ideal, His, and, Hers</media:keywords>
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<title>Ben&amp;amp;Ben Serenades Pasig Couples in Valentine’s Day Kasalang Bayan</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/benben-serenades-pasig-couples-in-valentines-day-kasalang-bayan</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/benben-serenades-pasig-couples-in-valentines-day-kasalang-bayan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Their latest single Duyan, a song about everlasting commitment, welcomes 30 couples into the married life in a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:24 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ben&amp;Ben, Serenades, Pasig, Couples, Valentine’s, Day, Kasalang, Bayan</media:keywords>
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<title>Fil&#45;Am Yvng Jin’s Music Shows Jaw&#45;Dropping Talent NOBODY Can Deny</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fil-am-yvng-jins-music-shows-jaw-dropping-talent-nobody-can-deny</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fil-am-yvng-jins-music-shows-jaw-dropping-talent-nobody-can-deny</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 20-year-old Filipino-American Yvng Jin is fast gaining serious momentum in his young music career, and the incredibly talented ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fil-Am, Yvng, Jin’s, Music, Shows, Jaw-Dropping, Talent, NOBODY, Can, Deny</media:keywords>
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<title>Chevon Announces First&#45;Ever Headline Show in Korea</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/chevonannounces-first-ever-headline-show-in-korea</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/chevonannounces-first-ever-headline-show-in-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Seoul, get ready. Japan’s fast-rising rock force Chevon is officially heading your way. The Sapporo-born three-piece has announced ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chevon Announces, First-Ever, Headline, Show, Korea</media:keywords>
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<title>Watch ABS&#45;CBN’s Primetime Shows on ALLTV2 for a Chance to Win Up to P2.5M Total Cash Prizes</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/watch-abs-cbns-primetime-shows-on-alltv2-for-a-chance-to-win-up-to-p25m-total-cash-prizes</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/watch-abs-cbns-primetime-shows-on-alltv2-for-a-chance-to-win-up-to-p25m-total-cash-prizes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN offers a fun viewing experience on Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV2 where viewers can enjoy watching ABS-CBN’s primetime ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Watch, ABS-CBN’s, Primetime, Shows, ALLTV2, for, Chance, Win, P2.5M, Total, Cash, Prizes</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>About 20,000 attendees expected at PHL hot air balloon fiesta</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/about-20000-attendees-expected-at-phl-hot-air-balloon-fiesta</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/about-20000-attendees-expected-at-phl-hot-air-balloon-fiesta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said the hot air balloon fest to be held over the Valentine’s weekend in Tarlac is estimated to attract about 20,000 attendees, boosting the province’s economy. “We are expecting, if the weather forbids and gets better, six or seven thousand [attendees per day],” BCDA Vice President for Investment […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>About, 20, 000, attendees, expected, PHL, hot, air, balloon, fiesta</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilab Foundation, ULAP join forces to accelerate local implementation of universal healthcare</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-foundation-ulap-join-forces-to-accelerate-local-implementation-of-universal-healthcare</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-foundation-ulap-join-forces-to-accelerate-local-implementation-of-universal-healthcare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) to jointly identify and address barriers to the effective and accelerated implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act at the local level. Formalized with the recent signing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilab, Foundation, ULAP, join, forces, accelerate, local, implementation, universal, healthcare</media:keywords>
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<title>ALT Art 2026 highlights nine emerging artists and stunning art pieces</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alt-art-2026-highlights-nine-emerging-artists-and-stunning-art-pieces</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/alt-art-2026-highlights-nine-emerging-artists-and-stunning-art-pieces</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALT Art 2026, running until February 15, is highlighting nine emerging artists for the first time in a dedicated gallery space. Dubbed the “Discoveries Section,” the showcase features young and new artists selected from each gallery under the exhibition organizer, ALT Collectives, giving their works a platform to be seen. “So each gallery chooses an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Global feasts and romantic escapes at Araneta City</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/global-feasts-and-romantic-escapes-at-araneta-city</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/global-feasts-and-romantic-escapes-at-araneta-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ February is a month made for celebrations — prosperity-filled gatherings for Chinese New Year and heart-fluttering moments for Valentine’s Day. At the heart of it all is Araneta City, serving up experiences that turn simple plans into memorable occasions. From indulgent global dining to luxurious movie dates, here are the ideal must-tries to make the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global, feasts, and, romantic, escapes, Araneta, City</media:keywords>
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<title>January NCR building materials price growth accelerates</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/january-ncr-building-materials-price-growth-accelerates</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/january-ncr-building-materials-price-growth-accelerates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PRICE GROWTH of construction materials in Metro Manila quickened at retail and wholesale levels in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Based on preliminary data, the PSA showed that year-on-year growth of the construction materials wholesale price index (CMWPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) rose 0.9% in January, a tad higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>January, NCR, building, materials, price, growth, accelerates</media:keywords>
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<title>P&#45;Pop Stars Sophia and Sheki Lead International Stage Collaboration in ‘Superstar Kingdom’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/p-pop-stars-sophia-and-sheki-lead-international-stage-collaboration-in-superstar-kingdom</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/p-pop-stars-sophia-and-sheki-lead-international-stage-collaboration-in-superstar-kingdom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila, Philippines — On March 21, 2026, the stage comes alive with Super Star Kingdom, an internationally acclaimed ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>P-Pop, Stars, Sophia, and, Sheki, Lead, International, Stage, Collaboration, ‘Superstar, Kingdom’</media:keywords>
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<title>Chef Sandy Daza Goes on a Flavorful Journey Across Iloilo in ‘Foodprints’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/chef-sandy-daza-goes-on-a-flavorful-journey-across-iloilo-in-foodprints</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/chef-sandy-daza-goes-on-a-flavorful-journey-across-iloilo-in-foodprints</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Esteemed restaurateur and cookbook author Sandy Daza makes his way to Iloilo, home to heirloom recipes and enduring ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chef, Sandy, Daza, Goes, Flavorful, Journey, Across, Iloilo, ‘Foodprints’</media:keywords>
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<title>‘One Piece: Into the Grand Line’ Drops Epic New Trailer</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/one-piece-into-the-grand-line-drops-epic-new-trailer</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/one-piece-into-the-grand-line-drops-epic-new-trailer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Netflix released the official trailer for the second season of the hit series ONE PIECE: Into the Grand ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘One, Piece:, Into, the, Grand, Line’, Drops, Epic, New, Trailer</media:keywords>
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<title>LISTEN: JP Bacallan Releases Heartfelt Single ‘For U’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/listen-jp-bacallan-releases-heartfelt-single-for-u</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/listen-jp-bacallan-releases-heartfelt-single-for-u</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “For U” by JP Bacallan, a rising Filipino R&amp;B artist known for his soulful vocals and emotionally driven ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LISTEN:, Bacallan, Releases, Heartfelt, Single, ‘For, U’</media:keywords>
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<title>LISTEN: Jr Crown Flips from Tough to Sincere in ‘Gangsta Baby’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/listen-jr-crown-flips-from-tough-to-sincere-in-gangsta-baby</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/listen-jr-crown-flips-from-tough-to-sincere-in-gangsta-baby</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Gangsta Baby” by Filipino hip-hop artist Jr Crown, known for his melodic rap style and emotionally driven storytelling, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LISTEN:, Crown, Flips, from, Tough, Sincere, ‘Gangsta, Baby’</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>ZLEEP AI opens Makati flagship showroom, introducing Intelligent Sleep to the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/zleep-ai-opens-makati-flagship-showroom-introducing-intelligent-sleep-to-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/zleep-ai-opens-makati-flagship-showroom-introducing-intelligent-sleep-to-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZLEEP AI officially opened its Makati Flagship Showroom on Feb. 8, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the Philippine sleep and wellness industry. Held in Makati City, the ceremonial blessing and ribbon cutting gathered distinguished guests, business leaders, celebrity partners, and long-standing ZION clients, reflecting a shared appreciation for innovation, refined design, and elevated rest. The flagship […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZLEEP, opens, Makati, flagship, showroom, introducing, Intelligent, Sleep, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>CICC logs 18 love scams in January</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cicc-logs-18-love-scams-in-january</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cicc-logs-18-love-scams-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 18 complaints of love scams were logged in January, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday, noting that the figure does not yet capture the full scale of the incidents. “I don’t think that’s the whole landscape that we’re looking at. What we notice is that when people become […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CICC, logs, love, scams, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco proposes P247&amp;amp;billion spending plan in rate reset filing</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/meralco-proposes-p247billion-spending-plan-in-rate-reset-filing</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/meralco-proposes-p247billion-spending-plan-in-rate-reset-filing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has proposed a capital expenditure (capex) budget of approximately P247.14 billion for its first regulatory period covering 2027 to 2030. In a 13-page filing with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Meralco said it plans to invest P51.81 billion in 2027, P61.19 billion in 2028, P61.08 billion in 2029, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, proposes, P247&amp;billion, spending, plan, rate, reset, filing</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows hit 4&amp;amp;month high</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-hit-4month-high</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fdi-net-inflows-hit-4month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines hit a four-month high in November, even as inflows slipped year on year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.     ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, hit, 4&amp;month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines sinks to new low in corruption perceptions index</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-sinks-to-new-low-in-corruption-perceptions-index</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-sinks-to-new-low-in-corruption-perceptions-index</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES fell six spots to its worst-ever ranking in 2025 in a global corruption perceptions index by Transparency International, as the country grappled with a corruption scandal that slowed economic growth and weighed on investor and consumer confidence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, sinks, new, low, corruption, perceptions, index</media:keywords>
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<title>A New Reno Rises: OPPO Reno15 Series 5G is Set to Redefine Travel Storytelling in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-new-reno-rises-oppo-reno15-series-5g-is-set-to-redefine-travel-storytelling-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-new-reno-rises-oppo-reno15-series-5g-is-set-to-redefine-travel-storytelling-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel today isn’t about rushing from one destination to the next. It’s about lingering a little longer, noticing ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Reno, Rises:, OPPO, Reno15, Series, Set, Redefine, Travel, Storytelling, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>HONNE Announce ‘HONNE — 10’, a 10&#45;Year Anniversary Reimagined Album Out May 15</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/honne-announce-honne-10-a-10-year-anniversary-reimagined-album-out-may-15</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/honne-announce-honne-10-a-10-year-anniversary-reimagined-album-out-may-15</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ February 6th, 2026 – To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the release of their debut album, HONNE have ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:25 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>HONNE, Announce, ‘HONNE, —, 10’, 10-Year, Anniversary, Reimagined, Album, Out, May</media:keywords>
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<title>‘ASAP’ Keeps The Celebration Going With ALLTV2gether Kapamilya: A Grand Pasasalamat’ Part 2</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/asap-keeps-the-celebration-going-with-alltv2gether-kapamilya-a-grand-pasasalamat-part-2</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/asap-keeps-the-celebration-going-with-alltv2gether-kapamilya-a-grand-pasasalamat-part-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The party continues this Sunday (Feb. 8) as Kapamilya stars and rock bands treat solid Kapamilyas to a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘ASAP’, Keeps, The, Celebration, Going, With, ALLTV2gether, Kapamilya:, Grand, Pasasalamat’, Part</media:keywords>
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<title>Filinvest Group Earns Multiple Awards in 2025, Shaped by 70 Years of Enabling Dreams</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filinvestgroupearnsmultipleawardsin2025-shapedby70yearsof-enabling-dreams</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/filinvestgroupearnsmultipleawardsin2025-shapedby70yearsof-enabling-dreams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From boardrooms to communities, from the spaces people live andwork in, to the services they rely on every day, the Filinvest Group’s work continues to be recognized—reflecting the collective strength of its ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filinvest Group Earns Multiple Awards in 2025, Shaped by 70 Years of, Enabling, Dreams</media:keywords>
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<title>5 Must&#45;Have Plants for Your Bedroom</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/5-must-have-plants-for-your-bedroom</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/5-must-have-plants-for-your-bedroom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Your bedroom should be your sanctuary — a place where you unwind, recharge, and feel at peace. One ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Must-Have, Plants, for, Your, Bedroom</media:keywords>
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<title>A new way to work: Silver City brings campus&amp;amp;amp;style offices to the metro</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campusstyle-offices-to-the-metro-12759</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campusstyle-offices-to-the-metro-12759</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Office spaces in the Philippines typically conform to a certain stereotype: a single building 50 stories high, concentrated in one area, and located in a highly congested central business district. While offices of this kind have served as a home for a bulk of the business process outsourcing industry in the country, more and more […] ]]></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>new, way, work:, Silver, City, brings, campus&amp;ampstyle, offices, the, metro</media:keywords>
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<title>Jobless rate rises to 2&amp;amp;amp;year high in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jobless-rate-rises-to-2year-high-in-2025-12758</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jobless-rate-rises-to-2year-high-in-2025-12758</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE COUNTRY’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction in construction jobs, bringing the full-year average to a two-year high of 4.2%, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary data from the Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed the jobless rate in December was higher than the 3.1% posted 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>Jobless, rate, rises, 2&amp;ampyear, high, 2025</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>ADB and GCash Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance for MSMEs, women and fight poverty in PHL</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/adb-and-gcash-fuse-partner-to-unlock-inclusive-finance-for-msmes-women-and-fight-poverty-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/adb-and-gcash-fuse-partner-to-unlock-inclusive-finance-for-msmes-women-and-fight-poverty-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ADB grants GCash lending arm Fuse Financing with P1.75-B credit facility, complemented by catalytic funding from Mastercard to help Fuse reach priority segments. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs across the Philippines are set to gain significantly better financial access after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a P1.75-billion ($30 million) loan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ADB, and, GCash, Fuse, partner, unlock, inclusive, finance, for, MSMEs, women, and, fight, poverty, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Factory output picks up in December</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/factory-output-picks-up-in-december</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/factory-output-picks-up-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher Factory output expanded to a four-month high in December driven by faster increases in the production of other non-metallic mineral products, food products, and a recovery in machinery and equipment, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results of the PSA’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>A new way to work: Silver City brings campus&amp;amp;style offices to the metro</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campusstyle-offices-to-the-metro</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campusstyle-offices-to-the-metro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Office spaces in the Philippines typically conform to a certain stereotype: a single building 50 stories high, concentrated in one area, and located in a highly congested central business district. While offices of this kind have served as a home for a bulk of the business process outsourcing industry in the country, more and more […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jobless rate rises to 2&amp;amp;year high in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jobless-rate-rises-to-2year-high-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jobless-rate-rises-to-2year-high-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE COUNTRY’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction in construction jobs, bringing the full-year average to a two-year high of 4.2%, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary data from the Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed the jobless rate in December was higher than the 3.1% posted in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Flower prices in Dangwa expected to increase next week</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/flower-prices-in-dangwa-expected-to-increase-next-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flower prices at Dangwa, Manila, are expected to rise due to the anticipated surge in demand as Valentine’s Day approaches, according to several vendors on Wednesday. Lolita N. De Dios, 47, a flower vendor for 20 years, said that prices of roses — the top-selling flower during the occasion — which are currently sold at […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Why ‘NOBODY’ is a Fun, Feel&#45;Good Animated Film That Captures You with its Tale</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/why-nobody-is-a-fun-feel-good-animated-film-that-captures-you-with-its-tale</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/why-nobody-is-a-fun-feel-good-animated-film-that-captures-you-with-its-tale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Photo credit: Encore Films Philippines Nobody expects much from a pig, a toad, a weasel, and a gorilla, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:34 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, ‘NOBODY’, Fun, Feel-Good, Animated, Film, That, Captures, You, with, its, Tale</media:keywords>
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<title>Korea Tourism Organization Showcases Korea’s Spring Wonders at Travel Tour Expo 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/korea-tourism-organization-showcases-koreas-spring-wonders-at-travel-tour-expo-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/korea-tourism-organization-showcases-koreas-spring-wonders-at-travel-tour-expo-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES 02 February 2026 — The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Manila invites Filipino travelers to discover the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Korea, Tourism, Organization, Showcases, Korea’s, Spring, Wonders, Travel, Tour, Expo, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>The Metrobank Travel Fair Returns this February with Travel Deals You Can’t Miss</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-metrobank-travel-fair-returns-this-february-withtravel-deals-you-cant-miss</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-metrobank-travel-fair-returns-this-february-withtravel-deals-you-cant-miss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If seeing more of the world is in your 2026 vision board, consider this your sign to book ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:23 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Metrobank, Travel, Fair, Returns, this, February, with Travel, Deals, You, Can’t, Miss</media:keywords>
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<title>GH Mall Ignites the Lunar New Year with 2nd Lion Dance Competition</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gh-mall-ignites-the-lunar-new-year-with-2nd-lion-dance-competition</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/gh-mall-ignites-the-lunar-new-year-with-2nd-lion-dance-competition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Celebrate culture, skill, and spectacle this Lunar New Year at GH Mall’s South Wing Atrium!  On February 8, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mall, Ignites, the, Lunar, New, Year, with, 2nd, Lion, Dance, Competition</media:keywords>
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<title>Hair that Speaks Consistency: Zeinab Harake’s Take on Subtle, Daily Care</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hair-that-speaks-consistency-zeinab-harakes-take-on-subtle-daily-care</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/hair-that-speaks-consistency-zeinab-harakes-take-on-subtle-daily-care</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For someone constantly on the go, Zeinab Harake admits she didn’t expect her hair concern to be something ]]></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>Hair, that, Speaks, Consistency:, Zeinab, Harake’s, Take, Subtle, Daily, Care</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilab Foundation partners with Ormoc LGU to boost healthcare delivery in far&amp;amp;amp;flung areas </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-farflung-areas-12733</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-farflung-areas-12733</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the local government of Ormoc City to develop and implement a Universal Health Care (UHC)-aligned Primary Care Service Delivery Framework tailored for the so-called GIDA (Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas) communities. GIDA refers to communities that face […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Gov’t plans P1.44&amp;amp;amp;trillion Q1 outlay for spending catch&amp;amp;amp;up</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/govt-plans-p144trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catchup-12732</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/govt-plans-p144trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catchup-12732</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go said the government plans to spend P1.44 trillion this quarter as part of catch-up efforts to support the economy after last year’s growth slowdown. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jan. factory PMI at nine&amp;amp;amp;month high</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jan-factory-pmi-at-ninemonth-high-12731</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jan-factory-pmi-at-ninemonth-high-12731</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity in January expanded at its fastest pace in nine months amid an increase in production and new orders, S&amp;P Global said on Monday. However, the latest improvement could be short-lived as business confidence remained weak due to concerns about external demand as the global economic environment remains fragile. S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>
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<title>Unilab Foundation partners with Ormoc LGU to boost healthcare delivery in far&amp;amp;flung areas </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-farflung-areas</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-farflung-areas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the local government of Ormoc City to develop and implement a Universal Health Care (UHC)-aligned Primary Care Service Delivery Framework tailored for the so-called GIDA (Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas) communities. GIDA refers to communities that face […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Gov’t plans P1.44&amp;amp;trillion Q1 outlay for spending catch&amp;amp;up</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/govt-plans-p144trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catchup</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/govt-plans-p144trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catchup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go said the government plans to spend P1.44 trillion this quarter as part of catch-up efforts to support the economy after last year’s growth slowdown. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BMI keeps 5.2% growth estimate</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bmi-keeps-52-growth-estimate</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bmi-keeps-52-growth-estimate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FITCH SOLUTIONS unit BMI has kept its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines despite the last year’s miss as it expects public and private investments to recover. BMI sees the Philippine economy expanding by 5.2% this year, unchanged from its earlier projection. “For now, we are maintaining our 2026 growth forecast at 5.2%, but the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jan. factory PMI at nine&amp;amp;month high</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jan-factory-pmi-at-ninemonth-high</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jan-factory-pmi-at-ninemonth-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity in January expanded at its fastest pace in nine months amid an increase in production and new orders, S&amp;P Global said on Monday. However, the latest improvement could be short-lived as business confidence remained weak due to concerns about external demand as the global economic environment remains fragile. S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PHL money market growing as repurchase transactions increase</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-money-market-growing-as-repurchase-transactions-increase</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippines’ money market, particularly for repurchase agreement (repo) contracts, is growing rapidly and could potentially surpass the foreign exchange (FX) swaps, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Asia Momentum Grows as Rol3ert Releases New Single ‘savior’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/asia-momentum-grows-as-rol3ert-releases-new-single-savior</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/asia-momentum-grows-as-rol3ert-releases-new-single-savior</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Listen here Watch the MV here Following the growing momentum of his previous single “(how could i be) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:35 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Blood Vs Duty’ Lead Stars Undergo Script Read, Look Test</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blood-vs-duty-lead-stars-undergo-script-read-look-test</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/blood-vs-duty-lead-stars-undergo-script-read-look-test</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Blood vs Duty” lead stars Richard Gutierrez, Bela Padilla, and Gerald Anderson, together with Barbie Imperial and Baron ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:28 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>SB19 Turns Monumental Concert into Lasting Legacy in Simula At Wakas: Kickoff Concert Album</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sb19-turns-monumental-concert-into-lasting-legacy-in-simula-at-wakas-kickoff-concert-album</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sb19-turns-monumental-concert-into-lasting-legacy-in-simula-at-wakas-kickoff-concert-album</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Recorded across the two-day concert in Philippine arena, the 19-track live album captures a defining moment in P-Pop ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SB19, Turns, Monumental, Concert, into, Lasting, Legacy, Simula, Wakas:, Kickoff, Concert, Album</media:keywords>
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<title>BINI Jhoanna Plays a Cameo Role in Puregold’s Heartwarming Tribute to Sari&#45;sari Store Owners</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bini-jhoanna-plays-a-cameo-role-in-puregolds-heartwarming-tribute-to-sari-sari-store-owners</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bini-jhoanna-plays-a-cameo-role-in-puregolds-heartwarming-tribute-to-sari-sari-store-owners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Puregold carries on with its heartfelt tribute to Filipino sari-sari store owners or micro-entrepreneurs with its Sari-Sari Stories ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BINI, Jhoanna, Plays, Cameo, Role, Puregold’s, Heartwarming, Tribute, Sari-sari, Store, Owners</media:keywords>
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<title>Heath Jornales and Caprice Cayetano Light Up Digital Billboards in South Korea</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/heath-jornales-and-caprice-cayetano-light-up-digital-billboards-in-south-korea</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/heath-jornales-and-caprice-cayetano-light-up-digital-billboards-in-south-korea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Heath Jornales and Caprice Cayetano just got a rapid boost from digital billboards in South Korea, thanks to ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Heath, Jornales, and, Caprice, Cayetano, Light, Digital, Billboards, South, Korea</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>CICC warns against cybercrimes targeting consumers</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cicc-warns-against-cybercrimes-targeting-consumers</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/cicc-warns-against-cybercrimes-targeting-consumers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers were warned against websites that sell products at “exorbitant” discounts and promotions, as these may be phishing sites or a form of consumer fraud — the most prevalent cybercrime incident in 2025, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Thursday. CICC Acting Executive Director Renato “Aboy” A. Paraiso told BusinessWorld that consumer fraud […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CICC, warns, against, cybercrimes, targeting, consumers</media:keywords>
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<title>Finance chief optimistic on growth despite 2025 GDP letdown</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/finance-chief-optimistic-on-growth-despite-2025-gdp-letdown</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/finance-chief-optimistic-on-growth-despite-2025-gdp-letdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go is optimistic that the Philippine economy can recover and hit the government’s growth target on the back of faster, more productive spending. Mr. Go said on Friday that he is “hopeful” that gross domestic product (GDP) growth can reach the government’s 5%-6% goal this year after expansion hit a post-pandemic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Finance, chief, optimistic, growth, despite, 2025, GDP, letdown</media:keywords>
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<title>Strong MSME Engagement Sets the Stage for SM Supermalls’ 2026 Programs</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/strong-msme-engagement-sets-the-stage-for-sm-supermalls-2026-programs</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/strong-msme-engagement-sets-the-stage-for-sm-supermalls-2026-programs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nationwide malls drive MSME upskilling, growth, and sustainable enterprise MANILA, Philippines, 26 January 2026 — Building on strong MSME momentum in 2025, SM Supermalls is entering 2026 with a renewed and sharped focus on empowering Filipino entrepreneurs, leveraging its nationwide mall network to create tangible growth opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strong, MSME, Engagement, Sets, the, Stage, for, Supermalls’, 2026, Programs</media:keywords>
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<title>Toyota eyes to keep market leadership in 2026</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/toyota-eyes-to-keep-market-leadership-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/toyota-eyes-to-keep-market-leadership-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) Corp. is aiming to maintain its 46% market share in 2026, with plans to introduce five more models in the same year. “We are so happy to have hit 46% market share last year. And we want to keep that momentum as big as possible this year too,” said TMP President […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Toyota, eyes, keep, market, leadership, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>[B&amp;amp;SIDE Podcast] Executive coaching and the Filipino workforce</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bside-podcast-executive-coaching-and-the-filipino-workforce</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bside-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>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>B&amp;SIDE, Podcast, Executive, coaching, and, the, Filipino, workforce</media:keywords>
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<title>Harry Styles Returns with ‘Aperture,’ New Single and Music Video Out Now</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/harry-styles-returns-with-aperturenew-single-and-music-video-out-now</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/harry-styles-returns-with-aperturenew-single-and-music-video-out-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles has premiered the music video for “Aperture,” the lead single from his ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:26 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Harry, Styles, Returns, with, ‘Aperture, ’ New, Single, and, Music, Video, Out, Now</media:keywords>
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<title>‘NOBODY,’ China’s All&#45;Time No. 1 2D Animated Film Makes Its Way to PH Cinemas this Feb</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nobody-chinas-all-time-no-1-2d-animated-film-makes-its-way-to-ph-cinemas-this-feb</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/nobody-chinas-all-time-no-1-2d-animated-film-makes-its-way-to-ph-cinemas-this-feb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Who are they? Just Nobody… Nobody knows? No! It’s NOBODY! The all-time No.1 2D Animated film in China, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:22 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘NOBODY, ’, China’s, All-Time, No., Animated, Film, Makes, Its, Way, Cinemas, this, Feb</media:keywords>
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<title>Jollibee Named Grand Champion at Dinagyang 2026 Mardi Gras Parade</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jollibee-named-grand-champion-at-dinagyang-2026-mardi-gras-parade</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/jollibee-named-grand-champion-at-dinagyang-2026-mardi-gras-parade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jollibee emerged as Grand Champion at the 2026 Dinagyang Festival’s Mardi Gras Parade of Sponsors, one of the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jollibee, Named, Grand, Champion, Dinagyang, 2026, Mardi, Gras, Parade</media:keywords>
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<title>ABS&#45;CBN News, DZMM Teleradyo, ABS&#45;CBN Foundation, and Aboitizpower Team Up to Help Communities Recover from Disasters</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-news-dzmm-teleradyo-abs-cbn-foundation-and-aboitizpower-team-up-to-help-communities-recover-from-disasters</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-news-dzmm-teleradyo-abs-cbn-foundation-and-aboitizpower-team-up-to-help-communities-recover-from-disasters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Help matters when disasters strike.  That’s what ABS-CBN News, DZMM TeleRadyo, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc., and AboitizPower aim to ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ABS-CBN, News, DZMM, Teleradyo, ABS-CBN, Foundation, and, Aboitizpower, Team, Help, Communities, Recover, from, Disasters</media:keywords>
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<title>ABS&#45;CBN Entertainment YouTube Hits 54.5 Million Subscribers, Remains Southeast Asia’s Most Subscribed YT Media and Entertainment Channel</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-entertainment-youtube-hits-545-million-subscribers-remains-southeast-asias-most-subscribed-yt-media-and-entertainment-channel</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-entertainment-youtube-hits-545-million-subscribers-remains-southeast-asias-most-subscribed-yt-media-and-entertainment-channel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Filipino and global audiences for their continued support as ABS-CBN Entertainment emerged ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ABS-CBN, Entertainment, YouTube, Hits, 54.5, Million, Subscribers, Remains, Southeast, Asia’s, Most, Subscribed, Media, and, Entertainment, Channel</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT Enterprise boosts Riviera Golf Club’s on&amp;amp;amp;course experience through satellite internet</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-boosts-riviera-golf-clubs-oncourse-experience-through-satellite-internet-12693</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-boosts-riviera-golf-clubs-oncourse-experience-through-satellite-internet-12693</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SILANG, Cavite — Reliable connectivity plays a vital role in enhancing customer experiences, especially in recreation and leisure. Upholding its commitment to empower its partners, PLDT Enterprise supports Riviera Golf Club — one of Cavite’s premier championship golf destinations — in strengthening its digital infrastructure through PLDT Satellite Internet via Starlink, enabling seamless on-course operations […] ]]></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>PLDT, Enterprise, boosts, Riviera, Golf, Club’s, on&amp;ampcourse, experience, through, satellite, internet</media:keywords>
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<title>Para team record&amp;amp;amp;setting fourth place to receive windfall of incentives</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/para-team-recordsetting-fourth-place-to-receive-windfall-of-incentives-12692</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/para-team-recordsetting-fourth-place-to-receive-windfall-of-incentives-12692</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EXPECT a windfall when the Philippine team that finished a record fourth place in the just concluded 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand flies back home. “That’s for sure especially if they surpass their targets, which they did,” said Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Patrick Gregorio a day after the Para team’s record-setting […] ]]></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>Para, team, record&amp;ampsetting, fourth, place, receive, windfall, incentives</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>Daikin Philippines targets up to 20% sales growth by 2027</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/daikin-philippines-targets-up-to-20-sales-growth-by-2027</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/daikin-philippines-targets-up-to-20-sales-growth-by-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Daikin Airconditioning Philippines Inc. said it aims 15% to 20% sales growth by 2027, after citing challenges last year linked to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) ban. “We had a hard time because technically, this is the result of the POGO exit. When the offices were gone, bids from the developers also went down,” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Daikin, Philippines, targets, 20, sales, growth, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT Enterprise boosts Riviera Golf Club’s on&amp;amp;course experience through satellite internet</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-boosts-riviera-golf-clubs-oncourse-experience-through-satellite-internet</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/pldt-enterprise-boosts-riviera-golf-clubs-oncourse-experience-through-satellite-internet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SILANG, Cavite — Reliable connectivity plays a vital role in enhancing customer experiences, especially in recreation and leisure. Upholding its commitment to empower its partners, PLDT Enterprise supports Riviera Golf Club — one of Cavite’s premier championship golf destinations — in strengthening its digital infrastructure through PLDT Satellite Internet via Starlink, enabling seamless on-course operations […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, Enterprise, boosts, Riviera, Golf, Club’s, on&amp;course, experience, through, satellite, internet</media:keywords>
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<title>Para team record&amp;amp;setting fourth place to receive windfall of incentives</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/para-team-recordsetting-fourth-place-to-receive-windfall-of-incentives</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/para-team-recordsetting-fourth-place-to-receive-windfall-of-incentives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EXPECT a windfall when the Philippine team that finished a record fourth place in the just concluded 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand flies back home. “That’s for sure especially if they surpass their targets, which they did,” said Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Patrick Gregorio a day after the Para team’s record-setting […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Para, team, record&amp;setting, fourth, place, receive, windfall, incentives</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Adopted Filipina’ Donna Vekic of Croatia embraces the love of Filipinos</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/adopted-filipina-donna-vekic-of-croatia-embraces-the-love-of-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/adopted-filipina-donna-vekic-of-croatia-embraces-the-love-of-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FILIPINA PRIDE Alexandra “Alex” Eala will not be the only fan favorite in the Philippine Women’s Open. “Adopted Filipina” Donna Vekic of Croatia has embraced the love of the Filipinos in her first-ever foray here in spite of serving as Ms. Eala’s foe in the last two overseas tournaments. “I’m really happy to be here […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Adopted, Filipina’, Donna, Vekic, Croatia, embraces, the, love, Filipinos</media:keywords>
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<title>Second ouster complaint vs Marcos filed</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/second-ouster-complaint-vs-marcos-filed</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/second-ouster-complaint-vs-marcos-filed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A second impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was filed at the House of Representatives on Monday. The complainants, composed of activists from opposition political groups, returned to the House after their ouster bid was declined last week by the secretary-general’s office in her absence. They sought to secure House Secretary-General Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Second, ouster, complaint, Marcos, filed</media:keywords>
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<title>Misha De Leon Reimagines Himig Handog Originals in Debut EP ‘Between Sighs’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/misha-de-leon-reimagines-himig-handog-originals-in-debut-ep-between-sighs</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/misha-de-leon-reimagines-himig-handog-originals-in-debut-ep-between-sighs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Idol Philippines” season 2 alum Misha De Leon breathes new life into Himig Handog songs in her debut ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:22 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Misha, Leon, Reimagines, Himig, Handog, Originals, Debut, ‘Between, Sighs’</media:keywords>
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<title>Harry Styles New Single ‘Aperture’ Set to be Released Globally Thursday January 22, 7pm ET</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/harry-styles-new-single-aperture-set-to-be-released-globally-thursday-january-22-7pm-et</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/harry-styles-new-single-aperture-set-to-be-released-globally-thursday-january-22-7pm-et</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NEW ALBUM ‘KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCASIONALLY’ AVAILABLE MARCH 6, 2026 Today, GRAMMY Award®-winning global superstar Harry Styles ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Harry, Styles, New, Single, ‘Aperture’, Set, Released, Globally, Thursday, January, 22, 7pm</media:keywords>
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<title>He&#45;Man Returns to the Big Screen with ‘Masters of the Universe’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/he-man-returns-to-the-big-screen-with-masters-of-the-universe</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/he-man-returns-to-the-big-screen-with-masters-of-the-universe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A legendary battle is about to begin. The long-awaited live-action Masters of the Universe has officially revealed its teaser trailer, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>He-Man, Returns, the, Big, Screen, with, ‘Masters, the, Universe’</media:keywords>
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<title>Figure Skating Drama ‘Finding Her Edge’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/figure-skating-drama-finding-her-edge</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/figure-skating-drama-finding-her-edge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Based from a best-selling young adult novel, figure skating drama “Finding Her Edge” is now streaming on Netflix. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Figure, Skating, Drama, ‘Finding, Her, Edge’</media:keywords>
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<title>Thailand Plans to Build Fifth Disneyland in Asia</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/thailand-plans-to-build-fifth-disneyland-in-asia</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/thailand-plans-to-build-fifth-disneyland-in-asia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A circulated Instagram post has sparked a vivid conversation about Thailand potentially hosting Asia’s fifth Disneyland. While the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thailand, Plans, Build, Fifth, Disneyland, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines looks to raise $1.5B via triple&amp;amp;amp;tranche dollar bonds</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-tripletranche-dollar-bonds-12668</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-tripletranche-dollar-bonds-12668</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is seeking to raise at least $1.5 billion from its triple-tranche offering of dollar-denominated notes, marking the Marcos administration’s fourth offshore bond issuance and its first in a year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, looks, raise, 1.5B, via, triple&amp;amptranche, dollar, bonds</media:keywords>
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<title>Empowering content creators, supporting livelihoods at Nestlé Professional’s first&amp;amp;amp;ever TikTok affiliates event</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-firstever-tiktok-affiliates-event-12667</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-firstever-tiktok-affiliates-event-12667</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Social commerce has changed the landscape of discovering and purchasing products online. Through live selling and affiliate content creators on social media platforms like TikTok, buying an item is now as easy as scrolling on your feed, clicking the yellow basket and proceeding to checkout. This streamlined process is what brands are leveraging to keep […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Empowering, content, creators, supporting, livelihoods, Nestlé, Professional’s, first&amp;ampever, TikTok, affiliates, event</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>Empowering content creators, supporting livelihoods at Nestlé Professional’s first&amp;amp;ever TikTok affiliates event</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-firstever-tiktok-affiliates-event</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-firstever-tiktok-affiliates-event</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Social commerce has changed the landscape of discovering and purchasing products online. Through live selling and affiliate content creators on social media platforms like TikTok, buying an item is now as easy as scrolling on your feed, clicking the yellow basket and proceeding to checkout. This streamlined process is what brands are leveraging to keep […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Empowering, content, creators, supporting, livelihoods, Nestlé, Professional’s, first&amp;ever, TikTok, affiliates, event</media:keywords>
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<title>Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office, says Oxfam report</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/billionaires-4000-times-more-likely-to-hold-political-office-says-oxfam-report</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/billionaires-4000-times-more-likely-to-hold-political-office-says-oxfam-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Billionaires, whose wealth saw record growth in 2025, are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary citizens, according to a global Oxfam report released Tuesday, coinciding with the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In the report titled “Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Protecting Freedom from Billionaire Power,” Oxfam said that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Billionaires, 4, 000, times, more, likely, hold, political, office, says, Oxfam, report</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ BoP position swings to deficit in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-bop-position-swings-to-deficit-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-bop-position-swings-to-deficit-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit in 2025 settled below the central bank’s full-year forecast despite posting a wider deficit in December. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, BoP, position, swings, deficit, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC studies lifting moratorium on new online lending platforms</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sec-studies-lifting-moratorium-on-new-online-lending-platforms</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sec-studies-lifting-moratorium-on-new-online-lending-platforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is studying a possible lifting of the moratorium on the registration of new online lending platforms. “The moratorium is already long — it’s already long, so I said it’s about time to study [whether] to lift it,” SEC Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim told reporters on the sidelines […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, studies, lifting, moratorium, new, online, lending, platforms</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines looks to raise $1.5B via triple&amp;amp;tranche dollar bonds</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-tripletranche-dollar-bonds</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-tripletranche-dollar-bonds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is seeking to raise at least $1.5 billion from its triple-tranche offering of dollar-denominated notes, marking the Marcos administration’s fourth offshore bond issuance and its first in a year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, looks, raise, 1.5B, via, triple&amp;tranche, dollar, bonds</media:keywords>
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<title>XG Redefines Their Name: ‘Xtraordinary Girls’ Evolves into ‘Xtraordinary Genes’ Ahead of World Tour &amp;amp; Album Drop</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/xgredefines-their-name-xtraordinary-girls-evolves-into-xtraordinary-genesahead-of-world-tour-album-drop</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/xgredefines-their-name-xtraordinary-girls-evolves-into-xtraordinary-genesahead-of-world-tour-album-drop</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global hip-hop/R&amp;B group XG announced a bold evolution in the meaning behind their name, shifting from “Xtraordinary Girls” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:31 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>XG Redefines, Their, Name:, ‘Xtraordinary, Girls’, Evolves, into, ‘Xtraordinary, Genes’ Ahead, World, Tour, Album, Drop</media:keywords>
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<title>Fantomel, Kate Linn, Willy William, Ben Cristovao &amp;amp; Jombriel Join Forces on Global Hit ‘Elastico’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fantomel-kate-linn-willy-william-ben-cristovao-jombriel-join-forces-on-global-hit-elastico</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/fantomel-kate-linn-willy-william-ben-cristovao-jombriel-join-forces-on-global-hit-elastico</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fantomel &amp; Kate Linn, the parents of the hit “Dame Un Grrr”, which took the first place on ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:23 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fantomel, Kate, Linn, Willy, William, Ben, Cristovao, Jombriel, Join, Forces, Global, Hit, ‘Elastico’</media:keywords>
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<title>Honesty, Humor and Healing: Yazmin Aziz Releases First Tagalog Song Nagpalinlang</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/honesty-humor-and-healing-yazmin-aziz-releases-first-tagalog-song-nagpalinlang</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/honesty-humor-and-healing-yazmin-aziz-releases-first-tagalog-song-nagpalinlang</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – January 16, 2026 Yazmin Aziz is starting 2026 with something new and deeply personal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:18 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Honesty, Humor, and, Healing:, Yazmin, Aziz, Releases, First, Tagalog, Song, Nagpalinlang</media:keywords>
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<title>10 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Luxury Retreat</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/10-simple-ways-to-make-your-home-feel-like-a-luxury-retreat</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/10-simple-ways-to-make-your-home-feel-like-a-luxury-retreat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ You don’t need a five-star resort or a massive renovation budget to enjoy a luxurious home. With a ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Simple, Ways, Make, Your, Home, Feel, Like, Luxury, Retreat</media:keywords>
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<title>Vico Sotto Unveils P9.6&#45;B Modern Pasig City Hall Project</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vico-sotto-unveils-p96-b-modern-pasig-city-hall-project</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vico-sotto-unveils-p96-b-modern-pasig-city-hall-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pasig City is embracing a bold, forward-looking vision under Mayor Vico Sotto. At the heart of this transformation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vico, Sotto, Unveils, P9.6-B, Modern, Pasig, City, Hall, Project</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe brings Starlink direct&amp;amp;amp;to&amp;amp;amp;cell technology in PHL</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-brings-starlink-directtocell-technology-in-phl-12642</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-brings-starlink-directtocell-technology-in-phl-12642</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. has partnered with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring its direct-to-cell satellite services in the Philippines, making the country the first in Southeast Asia to offer the technology. “By leveraging Starlink’s low earth orbit satellites, we will bridge coverage gaps in what we called geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, enabling Filipinos to access […] ]]></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>Globe, brings, Starlink, direct&amp;ampto&amp;ampcell, technology, PHL</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>
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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>
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<title>Wholesale price growth of NCR building materials steady in December</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/wholesale-price-growth-of-ncr-building-materials-steady-in-december</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/wholesale-price-growth-of-ncr-building-materials-steady-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Price growth of bulk construction materials in the National Capital Region (NCR) steadied in December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. Data from the PSA showed the construction materials wholesale price index (CMWPI) in NCR went up by 0.8% year on year in December, matching the pace in November. However, it was higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wholesale, price, growth, NCR, building, materials, steady, December</media:keywords>
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<title>PHIVOLCS warns of possible Kanlaon lahars amid Storm Ada</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phivolcs-warns-of-possible-kanlaon-lahars-amid-storm-ada</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phivolcs-warns-of-possible-kanlaon-lahars-amid-storm-ada</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several communities near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island are advised to prepare for possible lahars due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Nokaen, locally named Ada, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In an 11:00 a.m. advisory, PHIVOLCS said the forecasted rains from Ada may trigger lahars and muddy run-off in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHIVOLCS, warns, possible, Kanlaon, lahars, amid, Storm, Ada</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines unveils ‘big bold reforms’ to shore up investor confidence</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-unveils-big-bold-reforms-to-shore-up-investor-confidence</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippines-unveils-big-bold-reforms-to-shore-up-investor-confidence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Philippine government on Friday pledged “big bold reforms” that are aimed at restoring investor trust as it tries to contain the economic fallout from a widening corruption scandal. Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the economic team unveiled reforms before the largest names and groups in the private […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, unveils, ‘big, bold, reforms’, shore, investor, confidence</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL orders Grok AI ban</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-orders-grok-ai-ban</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-orders-grok-ai-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has ordered the ban of Grok, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by X.AI Corp. (xAI), owned by Elon Musk over deepfake and growing threats involving women and minors. This came after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) through its Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) ordered the National Telecommunications […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, orders, Grok, ban</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe brings Starlink direct&amp;amp;to&amp;amp;cell technology in PHL</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-brings-starlink-directtocell-technology-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/globe-brings-starlink-directtocell-technology-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. has partnered with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring its direct-to-cell satellite services in the Philippines, making the country the first in Southeast Asia to offer the technology. “By leveraging Starlink’s low earth orbit satellites, we will bridge coverage gaps in what we called geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, enabling Filipinos to access […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, brings, Starlink, direct&amp;to&amp;cell, technology, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Bela Leads ABS&#45;CBN’s Upcoming Series Alongside Richard, Gerald</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bela-leads-abs-cbns-upcoming-series-alongside-richard-gerald</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bela-leads-abs-cbns-upcoming-series-alongside-richard-gerald</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bela Padilla is set to headline one of ABS-CBN’s biggest offerings this year, joining Richard Gutierrez and Gerald ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:24 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bela, Leads, ABS-CBN’s, Upcoming, Series, Alongside, Richard, Gerald</media:keywords>
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<title>Netflix Debuts the Official Rise of the Baroques Teaser for ‘One Piece: Into the Grand Line’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/netflix-debuts-the-official-rise-of-the-baroques-teaser-for-one-piece-into-the-grand-line</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/netflix-debuts-the-official-rise-of-the-baroques-teaser-for-one-piece-into-the-grand-line</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A criminal syndicate. Hidden identities.  Images courtesy of Netflix Netflix revealed the official “Rise Of The Baroques” teaser ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Netflix, Debuts, the, Official, Rise, the, Baroques, Teaser, for, ‘One, Piece:, Into, the, Grand, Line’</media:keywords>
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<title>Tone Stith, Grammy Winning R&amp;amp;B Star Drop News Asia Focused Single</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tone-stith-grammy-winning-rb-star-drop-news-asia-focused-single</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tone-stith-grammy-winning-rb-star-drop-news-asia-focused-single</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Grammy-Winning US R&amp;B Star Unveils New Single “Fly” from Highly Anticipated Album ‘The Edge’ Jersey-Born Multi-Instrumentalist Channels Michael ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tone, Stith, Grammy, Winning, R&amp;B, Star, Drop, News, Asia, Focused, Single</media:keywords>
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<title>Tiangco Bares PBBM–Romualdez Clash Over ‘Pocketed’ Funds</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tiangco-bares-pbbmromualdez-clash-over-pocketed-funds</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tiangco-bares-pbbmromualdez-clash-over-pocketed-funds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A confrontation allegedly occurred between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his cousin, Leyte Rep. and former House Speaker ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tiangco, Bares, PBBM–Romualdez, Clash, Over, ‘Pocketed’, Funds</media:keywords>
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<title>Bam Aquino: ‘Time for the next generation to make their voices heard’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bam-aquino-time-for-the-next-generation-to-make-their-voices-heard</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/bam-aquino-time-for-the-next-generation-to-make-their-voices-heard</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Bam Aquino can’t help but reminisce about his hosting stint as the youth-oriented, semi-debate show “Y Speak” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bam, Aquino:, ‘Time, for, the, next, generation, make, their, voices, heard’</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>Tropang 5G eye early finals slot against embattled Bolts</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropang-5g-eye-early-finals-slot-against-embattled-bolts</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tropang-5g-eye-early-finals-slot-against-embattled-bolts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ QUALIFYING for the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup finals as early as possible would offer extra time for the players to recover and recharge while waiting for their opponent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropang, eye, early, finals, slot, against, embattled, Bolts</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL passport ranks 73rd in global ranking</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phl-passport-ranks-73rd-in-global-ranking</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine passport ranked 73rd globally, two ranks higher than a year earlier, in terms of visa-free privileges in global destinations, according to the London-based Henley Passport Index (HPI) on Tuesday. “Against a backdrop in which many passports experienced declining mobility as visa-on-arrival regimes were phased out, the Philippine passport has performed broadly in line […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, passport, ranks, 73rd, global, ranking</media:keywords>
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<title>PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano logs 206 rockfall events, spews lava</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phivolcs-mayon-volcano-logs-206-rockfall-events-spews-lava</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/phivolcs-mayon-volcano-logs-206-rockfall-events-spews-lava</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 206 rockfall events were recorded at Mayon Volcano in Albay in the past 24 hours, while a short-lived lava fountaining was observed early Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLC reported that 63 pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) were also recorded at the volcano […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Unloading Ja Morant</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unloading-ja-morant</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/unloading-ja-morant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For longtime habitués, the National Basketball Association (NBA) grapevine has a familiar way of sneaking in turning points, and often through the telling phrase “entertaining offers.” It was most certainly the language used when discussing the Grizzlies’ increasing interest in unloading Ja Morant. Not shopping him aggressively, not rushing a decision, but just “listening.” The […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Potential storm Ada to approach CARAGA, Eastern Visayas</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/potential-storm-ada-to-approach-caraga-eastern-visayas</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The low-pressure area (LPA) with the potential to develop into Tropical Cyclone Ada is likely to move near the CARAGA region and Eastern Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday. The potential storm Ada developed into an LPA at 8:00 a.m. and has a medium chance of intensifying […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Potential, storm, Ada, approach, CARAGA, Eastern, Visayas</media:keywords>
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<title>Imee Marcos: Why is Martin Romualdez not tagged in the flood control mess?</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/imee-marcos-why-is-martin-romualdez-not-tagged-in-the-flood-control-mess</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/imee-marcos-why-is-martin-romualdez-not-tagged-in-the-flood-control-mess</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Imee Marcos questioned why her cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, has not been included so far ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:32 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Imee, Marcos:, Why, Martin, Romualdez, not, tagged, the, flood, control, mess</media:keywords>
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<title>‘The Boyfriend’ Returns for 2nd Season this January on Netflix</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-boyfriend-returns-for-2nd-season-this-january-on-netflix</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/the-boyfriend-returns-for-2nd-season-this-january-on-netflix</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Every snowflake is unique — and so are the love stories that will unfold among a group of ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:25 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘The, Boyfriend’, Returns, for, 2nd, Season, this, January, Netflix</media:keywords>
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<title>Kim Seon&#45;ho and Go Youn&#45;jung Star in Rom&#45;com K&#45;Drama ‘Can This Love Be Translated?’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kim-seon-ho-and-go-youn-jung-star-in-rom-comk-drama-can-this-love-be-translated</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kim-seon-ho-and-go-youn-jung-star-in-rom-comk-drama-can-this-love-be-translated</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ They say accurate translation is not necessarily word for word, but rests instead on the ability to relay ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:19 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kim, Seon-ho, and, Youn-jung, Star, Rom-com K-Drama, ‘Can, This, Love, Translated’</media:keywords>
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<title>Remulla: Leandro Leviste Being Probed for Selling Mega&#45;franchise Without Congress Approval </title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/remulla-leandro-leviste-being-probed-for-selling-mega-franchise-without-congress-approval</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/remulla-leandro-leviste-being-probed-for-selling-mega-franchise-without-congress-approval</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that the government is investigating Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste over the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:14 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Remulla:, Leandro, Leviste, Being, Probed, for, Selling, Mega-franchise, Without, Congress, Approval </media:keywords>
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<title>ABS&#45;CBN Teases Exciting 2026 Lineup Headlined by Top Kapamilya Stars</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-teases-exciting-2026-lineup-headlined-by-top-kapamilya-stars</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/abs-cbn-teases-exciting-2026-lineup-headlined-by-top-kapamilya-stars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ABS-CBN unveiled its lineup of fresh and returning programs for 2026, which is a mix of romance, action, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ABS-CBN, Teases, Exciting, 2026, Lineup, Headlined, Top, Kapamilya, Stars</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>Puregold’s ‘Pusong Panalo’ brightens students’ path in remote Rizal village</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puregolds-pusong-panalo-brightens-students-path-in-remote-rizal-village</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/puregolds-pusong-panalo-brightens-students-path-in-remote-rizal-village</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an upland village in Tanay, Rizal, children would trek for up to one hour before sunrise just to make it to class. Many from poor and indigenous families, these students have no choice but to walk just to get an education. To help make their daily trek safer and their school days brighter, leading […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold’s, ‘Pusong, Panalo’, brightens, students’, path, remote, Rizal, village</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine economy may see faster growth in 2026, 2027 – UN</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-economy-may-see-faster-growth-in-2026-2027-un</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-economy-may-see-faster-growth-in-2026-2027-un</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Philippine economy may expand at a faster pace this year and in 2027, supported by household consumption and softer inflation, the United Nations (UN) said, as the country rebounds from a corruption scandal. In its latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report, the UN projected the Philippine gross […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, economy, may, see, faster, growth, 2026, 2027, –</media:keywords>
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<title>Xiaomi names SB19 as official ambassadors of REDMI Note 15 Series in PHL</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/xiaomi-names-sb19-as-official-ambassadors-of-redmi-note-15-series-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/xiaomi-names-sb19-as-official-ambassadors-of-redmi-note-15-series-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ XIAOMI Corp. has tapped P-pop group SB19 as the official ambassadors of its REDMI Note 15 Series smartphones in the Philippines. The devices will be launched in the country on Jan. 15, with the boy group set to join the event in Cebu to showcase the REDMI Note 15 Series. “With the tagline ‘It’s Titan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Xiaomi, names, SB19, official, ambassadors, REDMI, Note, Series, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>1 killed, 38 missing in Cebu City landfill collapse</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/1-killed-38-missing-in-cebu-city-landfill-collapse</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/1-killed-38-missing-in-cebu-city-landfill-collapse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least one employee was reported killed while 38 others remain missing after a landslide struck a landfill site in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City on Thursday, according to the city’s chief executive. In an official statement posted on Facebook, Cebu City Mayor Nestor D. Archival said the reported fatality was a 22-year-old female employee. As […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>killed, missing, Cebu, City, landfill, collapse</media:keywords>
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<title>AweSM Cebu 2026 brings Sinulog spectacle to the max across SM Malls</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/awesm-cebu-2026-brings-sinulog-spectacle-to-the-max-across-sm-malls</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/awesm-cebu-2026-brings-sinulog-spectacle-to-the-max-across-sm-malls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sinulog season kicks into high gear as AweSM Cebu 2026 takes over SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall, delivering curated experiences that grow in energy, scale, and excitement as the festivities unfold. Designed for families, foodies, creatives, and fans, the three malls’ celebrations transform everyday mall moments into a city-wide Sinulog gala. At SM City Cebu, the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AweSM, Cebu, 2026, brings, Sinulog, spectacle, the, max, across, Malls</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Tatak ng Tapang, Tatak Ginebra’ Campaign Honors the Battle Scars of Real&#45;Life Courage</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tatak-ng-tapang-tatak-ginebra-campaign-honors-the-battle-scars-of-real-life-courage</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/tatak-ng-tapang-tatak-ginebra-campaign-honors-the-battle-scars-of-real-life-courage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin, once again raises the bar in brand storytelling with its newest ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:51 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Tatak, Tapang, Tatak, Ginebra’, Campaign, Honors, the, Battle, Scars, Real-Life, Courage</media:keywords>
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<title>vivo X300 Pro Excels in DxOMark Camera Test, Scores 171</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-x300-pro-excels-in-dxomark-camera-test-scores-171</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/vivo-x300-pro-excels-in-dxomark-camera-test-scores-171</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The vivo X300 Pro has achieved exceptional results in the latest DxOMark Camera Test, earning ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:42 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>vivo, X300, Pro, Excels, DxOMark, Camera, Test, Scores, 171</media:keywords>
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<title>Luke Chiang Unveils Final Single ‘Say That!’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/luke-chiang-unveils-final-single-say-that</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/luke-chiang-unveils-final-single-say-that</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following a powerful return to music earlier this year and the momentum of two viral singles, rising Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Luke Chiang unveils ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:27 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Luke, Chiang, Unveils, Final, Single, ‘Say, That’</media:keywords>
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<title>10 Free Feel&#45;Good Shows on Samsung TV Plus</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/10-free-feel-good-shows-on-samsung-tv-plus</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/10-free-feel-good-shows-on-samsung-tv-plus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From intense culinary battles and steamy kilig romance to mind-blowing myths that keep the barkada debating, or high-stakes game shows packed with ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:15 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Free, Feel-Good, Shows, Samsung, Plus</media:keywords>
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<title>Who is Bana? Shocking Girl&#45;Love Between Mary Joy and Mutya Rocks ‘What Lies Beneath’</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/who-is-bana-shocking-girl-love-between-mary-joy-and-mutya-rocks-what-lies-beneath</link>
<guid>https://www.philippinecourier.net/who-is-bana-shocking-girl-love-between-mary-joy-and-mutya-rocks-what-lies-beneath</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Weeks of speculation finally come to an explosive end in ” What Lies Beneath” as the identity of ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Who, Bana, Shocking, Girl-Love, Between, Mary, Joy, and, Mutya, Rocks, ‘What, Lies, Beneath’</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>
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<title>Mayon’s unrest may lead to lava eruption, says PHIVOLCS</title>
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<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>
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<title>Talent Manager and Online Show Host Noel Ferrer Names Bam, Vico as People of the Year 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Talent manager and online show host Noel Ferrer has named Senator Bam Aquino and Pasig City Mayor Vico ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:42 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Colde is Back in Manila for BLUEPRINT+ Tour</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/colde-is-back-in-manila-for-blueprint-tour</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MAKATI, Philippines — Filipino Colde blues, we won again! Genre-blending singer-songwriter, and music producer, Colde returns to the ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:30 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Colde, Back, Manila, for, BLUEPRINT, Tour</media:keywords>
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<title>Kick Off 2026 with Spectacular Deals at OPPO’s 1.1 New Year Sale</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/kick-off-2026-with-spectacular-deals-at-oppos-11-new-year-sale</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Celebrate your New Year goals with unbeatable deals and perks at the OPPO 1.1 New Year Sale. From ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>ASAP Goes Live on Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV with Powerhouse Performances</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/asap-goes-live-on-kapamilya-channel-sa-alltv-with-powerhouse-performances</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Welcome the new year with a grand homecoming as “ASAP: We Are Home” goes LIVE on Kapamilya Channel ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Can a Smartphone Survive a Plane Drop?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Starting the year with a total bang! Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines unveils its most explosive release yet—the HONOR X9d 5G. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 21:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>White corn gives Cagayan farmers a lifeline after years of debt and flood losses</title>
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<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>
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<title>NG borrowings surge in November</title>
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<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>
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<title>Philippine PMI rebounds in December</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/philippine-pmi-rebounds-in-december</link>
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<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>
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<title>Animal Kingdom Foundation Launches Hard&#45;Hitting “Bugok!” Billboard Calling Out False Cage&#45;Free Claims</title>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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<title>Choco Mucho signs up Eya Laure</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/choco-mucho-signs-up-eya-laure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE CHOCO MUCHO Flying Titans have caught one of the biggest, if not the biggest, fish in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) pool — Eya Laure. Ms. Laure officially signed with the Flying Titans right on the break of dawn on Thursday to usher in 2026, a year after parting ways with her former team, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sidelined Jokić to test Nuggets’ resilience</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/sidelined-jokic-to-test-nuggets-resilience</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Nuggets pulled off a thrilling escape against the Raptors in the absence of Nikola Jokić and with other key players nursing injuries. Compelled to compete without the National Basketball Association’s leading candidate for Most Valuable Player (MVP), the Nuggets scraped out a 106-103 win over Toronto that called for both a celebration in the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DoT denies claims over magazine cover allegations</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/dot-denies-claims-over-magazine-cover-allegations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Tourism (DoT) said on Wednesday that the allegations surrounding a magazine cover featuring Tourism Secretary Esperanza Christina G. Frasco are false and misleading, following claims made by a photographer online. “Any claim suggesting that the Department or the Secretary used public office or resources for personal promotion is false, misleading, and expressly […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sister teams set to clash in either bracket of PBA semis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE CHASE for the coveted Philippine Cup title in the PBA’s golden season is down to four. And all that’s left are heavyweights that have taken turns ruling the centerpiece competition in the last five years. On one side, it’s San Miguel Beermen (SMB), the defending champion and also the winner in 2022, taking on […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Shanti Dope Is Billboard Phillipines’ Number 4 Top Artist of 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Last December 3, 2025, Billboard Philippines hosted their Off The Charts: The Top Artists of 2025 party, honoring ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:27 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Christmas Moments, Shot Clearly on Vivo V60 and V60 Lite</title>
<link>https://www.philippinecourier.net/christmas-moments-shot-clearly-on-vivo-v60-and-v60-lite</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MANILA, PHILIPPINES – This Christmas season, heartfelt moments turned into stories worth keeping through the vivo V60 and ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:21 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines, Get Ready to Step into the Ring: Catch WWE Exclusively on Netflix, Starting January 1</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Filipino wrestling fans are in for a treat as Netflix brings WWE to the Philippines, delivering world-class sports ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:17 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jack Black and Paul Rudd get Goofy at the World Premiere of ‘Anaconda’ in LA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In PH Cinemas Jan 8 Paul Rudd (L) and Jack Black strike a pose together at the World ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - News Moderator</dc:creator>
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