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A new way to refresh commuters

Through its partnership with PCX Markets (PCX), Perfetti Van Melle Philippines has transformed over 1,000 kg. of plastic waste into 100 Mentos benches, distributed to bus terminals nationwide.

Deeper and deeper

This is the second in a two-part series on the recent \"Digging Deeper: A Mining Philippines Policy Forum\" held at Westin Manila by the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP).

Old New

When he sits down on his radio show, Dr. Love cannot be a hypocrite.

It's destiny

As it is many times in love, the presidency is destiny. The results of the recently concluded presidential elections in the United States could have gone either way.

Beyoncé Tops Grammy noms

Beyoncé is queen of the Grammys. Well, the coronation is set to take place on Feb. 2 yet, at the 2025 Grammy Awards which will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

MONDO fuses folk, blues and rock influences in new music

The indie band MONDO promises a night of folk, rock and blues energy at their forthcoming gig on Nov. 16 at the Saguijo Cafe & Bar in Makati City.

CAN CHELSEA MANALO'S CALM AND COLLECTED CAMPAIGN BRING MISS U CROWN?

DAYS FROM NOW, SPECIFICALLY ON NOV. 17 AT 9 A.M., Philippine time, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) will have its new queen.

Phl to export more coconut oil to Australia

The Philippines plans to ship an additional 30,000 metric tons of high-quality coconut oil annually to Australia in line with efforts to cater to growing demand from Australian industries and consumers.

Razon scores Maersk over delay in African port privatization

Ports tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. has scored logistics giant AP Moller-Maersk for allegedly trying to control South Africa's shipping industry by delaying the privatization of the Port of Durban.

Understanding social media algorithms

Social media has become one of the most important tools in brand building and reputation management—transforming this platform from being used only for casual interactions into becoming a critical tool for business communication and public relations.

First Gen earnings down in 9 months

First Gen Corp. of the Lopez Group saw its earnings decline from January to September this year, mainly due to weaker contributions from its renewable energy (RE) business.

JTI launches Ploom in Phl

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) expands its portfolio of products available in the Philippines with Ploom, its innovative heated tobacco product.

Globe to keep on trimming budget

Telco giant Globe Telecom Inc. is preparing to slash its capital expenditures in 2025 to below $1 billion, in line with its strategy to improve financial standing and maximize existing assets.

SM Prime profit up 12% to P33.9 B

SM Prime Holdings Inc. registered a double-digit earnings growth in the nine months ending September, putting the company on track for another banner year.

DoubleDragon kicks off P10-B bond offer

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, has commenced its retail bond offering which has been priced at eight percent per annum.

One percent improvement by everyone, every day

We live in two different worlds: One is where few people live trying to see the invisible and make sense of it. The other is where we see many visible things and yet we ignore them because they are too trivial. Thus, we apply different standards to these two worlds.

PLDT, Smart commended for free routing of 911 calls

Advanced technology from PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Telecommunications enabled the seamless routing of 911 calls to the activated Local Command Centers in Morong, Rizal; Alaminos City, Pangasinan; and Cagayan De Oro City in October, moving closer to the target of a unified and integrated 911 emergency response system across the country.

Gov't sets P1-B spending to boost seaweed industry

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will spend P1.06 billion next year to boost the domestic seaweed industry and hike the export of one of the country's prized commodities.

Vitarich income quadruples to P260 M

Vitarich Corp.'s cost-cutting strategy paid off in the nine months to September as its net income quadrupled to nearly P260 million, the company said in a statement.

UnionBank to acquire 27.5% interest in ATRAM Group

Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines is spending P300 million to acquire a 27.5-percent stake in ATR Asset Management Inc. (ATRAM), resulting in a merger that will combine their respective trust subsidiaries.

Buyers keen on Monde Nissin stake in Figaro

A number of investors are expected to line up for Monde Nissin Corp.'s stake in the Figaro Coffee Group should the listed snack foods giant decide to dispose of its interest.

Stocks remain in red for 4th straight session

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) stayed below the 7,000 level during yesterday's session, kicking off the week on a sour note as it retreated by 0.53 percent or 37.17 points to settle at 6,940.01.

FDI inflow slips to $813 M in Aug

The inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) fell by 14.5 percent to $813 million in August from $951 million in the same month last year, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

WPS tension, production woes shrink banana exports to China

Rising geopolitical tensions in the West Philippine Sea is impacting Filipino banana growers as China has cut back its purchases of the country's prized commodity, worsening the erosion of the Philippines' foothold in key Asian markets.

CREATE MORE signed into law

LOWER TAXES, INVESTMENT BOOST

GILAS ASSEMBLES FOR HOME GIGS

Looking to sustain the gains from its strong showing in the Paris Olympics Qualifiers in Latvia, Gilas Pilipinas reconvenes on Friday, raring to accomplish a new mission: Beat New Zealand and Hong Kong in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

PLDT focused on bright future

Has PLDT moved on from its heartbreaking experience in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference a few months ago?

Phl XI hopeful on Asean Cup bid

With the shiny trophy up for grabs in the coming Asean Championship-Mitsubishi Electric Cup on display, Philippine officials expressed confidence with the men's team's chances in the region's showpiece.

Big plans for JB next year

SPORTING CHANCE

PBA dome to rise in Chavit's Pasig property?

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial simply described it as \"a meeting of the minds.\"