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MANILA, Philippines — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) trimmed its growth forecasts on the Philippines, joining other multilateral lenders in tempering expectations for the economy as higher US tariffs threaten to bite exports and investments. Following its annual staff visit, the Washington-based institution said it now projects the Philippine economy to expand 5.4 percent this

MANILA, Philippines — Czechia ended a quarterfinal drought in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship after ousting Tunisia, 25-19, 25-18, 25-23, on Tuesday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Czechs turned to the trio of Patrik Indra, Jan Galabov, and Lukas Vasina to set up a duel with either Serbia or Iran in the top