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PBA: Rafi Reavis joins Converge for his 23rd season

MANILA, Philippines–Rafi Reavis is set for a 23rd PBA season after formally signing a contract to play for Converge. The FiberXers announced the deal on Saturday after Reavis was spotted watching the team’s tune-up games. READ: PBA: Magnolia turns to ‘lucky’ veteran Rafi Reavis Reavis, 48, became a free agent after spending more than a

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UAAP: FEU not surprised with Janrey Pasaol’s rise

MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University has yet to notch its first win in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament, but that doesn’t mean the Tamaraws have nothing to rave about. Following its most recent loss at the hands of National University, FEU assistant coach Johnny Abarrientos lauded the progression of Janrey Pasaol amid their winless

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PBA: Blackwater, Cariaso set sights on playoff breakthrough

Jeffrey Cariaso is flattered that fellow coaches have been labeling Blackwater as among those that could provide challenges for the perennial heavyweights going into the PBA’s season-opening Philippine Cup. The addition of rookie guard Dalph Panopio, plus the results in the Kadayawan Invitational Basketball Tournament in Davao City and recent tune-up games, has made rival

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Intellectual property body has acting chief

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has named an official to temporarily oversee the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (Ipophl). This follows the courtesy resignation of the agency’s director general. The DTI designated Nathaniel Arevalo as the Ipophl Acting Director General through Department Order No. 25-160, which took effect immediately.

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Apeco teams up with Freya Trading for on-site health center

MANILA, Philippines — The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (Apeco) and medical device distributor Freya Trading Inc. have partnered for the ecozone’s P16.83-million health center in Casiguran town. Both parties entered into a joint venture agreement involving the Apeco Super Health Center. This is envisioned to meet future healthcare needs of locators and

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Philippine firms turn more pessimistic in Q3

MANILA, Philippines — Businesses in the Philippines grew less confident in the third quarter, held back by the seasonal lull during the “ghost month” and the drag from US tariff headwinds, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Friday. Consumers, however, turned slightly more optimistic, buoyed by expectations of rising incomes and improving job