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April 16, 2026 7 visible stories Economy & Trade

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Economy & Trade 1m ago

Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says

WADA is targeting India's performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world's biggest.

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Al Jazeera English

Global · aljazeera.com

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Economy & Trade 1m ago

Hev Abi’s label denies rapper’s illegal possession of firearms, drugs amid arrest

'Our legal counsel is working with the designated authorities in finding a solution,' the hip-hop artist's label Urban Department says

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Economy & Trade 1m ago

Malacañang releases updated list of foreign ownership limits

The new list allows full foreign ownership in telecommunications operations, subject to reciprocity requirements, or whether the foreign country allows Filipinos to own telecommunications firms there

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Rappler

Philippines · rappler.com

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Al Jazeera English • 1m ago

Doping is a ‘big problem’ in India, global anti-doping body chief says

WADA is targeting India's performance-enhancing drugs production industry, the world's biggest.

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Global Sport

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Rappler • 1m ago

Hev Abi’s label denies rapper’s illegal possession of firearms, drugs amid arrest

'Our legal counsel is working with the designated authorities in finding a solution,' the hip-hop artist's label Urban Department says

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Philippines Artists Crimes

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Rappler • 1m ago

Malacañang releases updated list of foreign ownership limits

The new list allows full foreign ownership in telecommunications operations, subject to reciprocity requirements, or whether the foreign country allows Filipinos to own telecommunications firms there

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Philippines Business Economy & Governance

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Rappler • 1m ago

Musk’s staff reaches out to suppliers for Terafab project – report

Elon Musk's staff seeks price quotes and delivery times for an array of chipmaking gear, contacting makers of photomasks, substrates, etchers, depositors, cleaning devices, testers, and other tools.

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Philippines Technology Elon Musk

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Rappler • 1m ago

LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the Philippines

Massive fuel price hikes are hurting ordinary Filipinos, small businesses, and various industries

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Philippines National News Overseas Filipinos

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BBC Asia • 1m ago

Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

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