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BSP ensures cash supply in Masbate after ‘Ompong’ onslaught

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it has been meeting the cash requirements of banks operating in Masbate, after the province was battered by Severe Tropical Storm Ompong. In a statement on Thursday, the central bank said its Legazpi branch has been coordinating with local financial institutions to ensure the availability of

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Philippines in talks to host first WTA 125 tennis event

The Philippines is looking to host its first-ever Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) 125 tournament, with discussions underway for the event to be held early next year. The plan was raised in a meeting between Navotas Mayor and Philippine Tennis Association secretary-general John Rey Tiangco and Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio on September 29. READ: