BIZ BUZZ: Cement tariffs tug-of-war

2025 年 10 月 9 日 business, economy, international, trade

Talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place. We’re referring to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, who must soon make a Solomonic decision regarding tariffs on cement. On one hand are the cement importers who fear that raising tariffs or safeguard duties too high—with around 16 percent as the threshold—will force them out

PVL: Eli Rousseaux fires 38 as Farm Fresh slips past Nxled

2025 年 10 月 9 日 basketball, business, entertainment, sports, volleyball

PVL SCHEDULE: 2025 Reinforced Conference  DASMARIÑAS, Cavite — Eli Rousseaux dazzled in her PVL debut, tallying 38 points to lead Farm Fresh past Nxled, 22-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-21, in the 2025 Reinforced Conference on Thursday at Dasmariñas Arena here. Rousseaux poured in 31 kills, four aces, and three blocks on top of 15 excellent receptions