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PAL Resumes Cebu Flights to Osaka

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has reinstated its weekly flights between Cebu and Osaka in line with efforts to capture the steady demand for business and leisure travel to Japan.

ERC sets P25/kWh cap on power reserve market price

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has set a ceiling price of P25 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on the backup power that can be offered to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines.

CLI Eyes P5B From Sustainability-Linked Bonds

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed property developer focused on the Visayas and Mindanao regions, is targeting to raise as much as P5 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds.

Aboitiz Construction bags Batangas cement project

The construction unit of the Aboitiz Group has bagged the site development works package for Taiheiyo Cement's upcoming cement plant in Batangas.

Phl has 2nd largest share of branded residences in Asia

The Philippines has the second largest supply of branded residences in Asia, according to a Thailand-based hospitality consultancy firm.

Metro Manila office rents seen declining further next year

Office rents in Metro Manila are projected to further decline in the coming year mainly due to an oversupply of vacant space, according to a global commercial real estate services firm.

Cash Usage of State Agencies Hits 94%

State agencies improved their cash utilization rate to 94 percent as of end-November, slightly up from the previous year, as the government ramped up its cash allocation releases, according to the Department of Budget and Management.

Slower fiscal consolidation seen as gov't vows no new taxes

The start of 2024 confirmed a longstanding rumor of a significant change at the Department of Finance (DOF): a new secretary was coming.

BIR, Customs Face Steep Targets in 2025

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are set to tackle ambitious double-digit revenue growth targets for 2025, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said.

Quiambao all dressed up, ready to go

Kevin Quiambao has started his preparations for a new chapter in his rising legend.

More Christmas wishes

Here are the five more Christmas wishes in our list of 10. The first five wishes were in yesterday's column.

Camiguin netter shines in Naga

Camiguin's Zita Zeena Clarke achieved a rare feat at the Dagitab Festival National Junior Championships in Cebu, clinching three titles in the girls' singles categories at the City of Naga courts over the weekend.

Wemby, Edwards Get Feel of Christmas on Court

Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards will play Christmas Day games for the first time on Wednesday as the NBA delivers its 77th year of contests on the holiday.

Bacojo, Mejia join Phl chess team

Mark Jay Bacojo and Cherry Ann Mejia claimed berths to the national team after conquering the Philippine Sports Commission-National Chess Federation of the Philippines selection tournament grand finals at the PACE Monday.

CONVERGE RINGS XMAS BELLS

Converge put a bow on a perfect Christmas week run with a 110-94 topping of Meralco in the

Israeli Military Intercepts Missile Launched From Yemen

Israel's military intercepted a missile early on Wednesday that was launched from Yemen and crossed into Israeli territory, the army said.

Trump blasts Biden over death sentence commutations

Donald Trump hit out Tuesday at US President Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of almost every American federal prisoner on death row, as the president-elect prepares to replace the Democrat in the White House.

Affleck Gives Estranged Wife J-Lo Sentimental Christmas Gift

LOS ANGELES - Ben Affleck put some thought into his Christmas gift for Jennifer Lopez this year despite their ongoing divorce, according to US celebrity website Page Six.

Azerbaijan plane crashes in Kazakhstan; 42 dead

An Azerbaijan Airlines plane has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Atktau, with Kazakhstan's emergency ministry saying 42 people are dead.

Impeached South Korean president defies Christmas summons

South Korea's suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Christmas Day, the second time he has defied investigators' demands in a week.

Bethlehem marks somber Christmas under shadow of war

Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican.

Ukraine reports massive attack by Russia

KYIV (AFP) - Russian missiles killed at least one person and damaged energy infrastructure across Ukraine, according to officials, who reported a massive Christmas attack.

Duterte's Yuletide Gift-Giving Draws Thousands

Thousands flocked yesterday to the annual gift-giving activity hosted by the family of former president Rodrigo Duterte at their old residence along Taal Street, Royal Valley Subdivision in Barangay Bangkal here.

Go Attends Turnover of 8 Ambulances for Davao

After pushing for the funds for a health care project in Davao Oriental, Sen. Bong Go on Monday attended the ceremonial turnover of eight ambulances for Mati City and the province's Baganga, Boston, Caraga, Cateel, Manay, Tarragona, Lupon and San Isidro towns.

Kanlaon Aggressive Ash Emissions Continue

Aggressive ash emissions continued at Kanlaon Volcano, with seven events recorded in 24 hours since Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

Biliran Bridge sways, creates wave-like movements

Crossing the Biliran Bridge in northern Leyte was limited to pedestrians and light vehicles after the 48-year-old structure was shown in viral online posts to be swaying and creating wave-like movements since Monday.

US takes aim at China's production of essential computer chips

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