Azkals set for friendly showdown with Afghans

September 11, 2023
The Philippine men’s national football team is set for another FIFA international friendly match to prepare for its joint FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup third round qualifiers happening in November.  This time, the Azkals are seeking their first win ...

DOF eyes zero tax on imported rice

September 10, 2023
Diokno says temporarily lowering tariff to ensure stable supply at cheap prices The Department of Finance (DOF) wants to temporarily cut the tariff on imported rice from 35 percent to 0 percent—or at most 10 percent—to ensure the supply of the staple at affordable prices. “It is crucial that the government continue to adopt a […]
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Germany beat Serbia to win basketball world cup gold

September 10, 2023
 AFP
Germany beat Serbia 83-77 on Sunday to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time. The Germans, who went unbeaten through the tournament and were appearing in their first final, broke clear of Serbia in the third quarter in Manila. Serbia launched a furious fourth-quarter fightback but Germany managed to hold them off and […]
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