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Toyota Phl targets sales of 200k units

Leading automotive player Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) is targeting to sell over 200,000 vehicles this year as it expects lower interest rates and inflation to support demand for cars.

Meralco to exceed P43 B profit this year

Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is on track to reach over P43 billion in full-year earnings this year following record results as of end-September, its chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan said.

Robust interest income boosts PNB earnings

Strong growth in net interest income boosted the profit of Lucio Tan-led Philippine National Bank (PNB) by 12 percent to P15.1 billion in the nine months to September.

Romualdez firm eyes MVP Group's radio assets

The media network of the Romualdezes is eyeing to acquire radio assets from tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, marking another broadcast expansion for the political clan from Leyte.

Market opens strong on solid earnings

Share prices opened the final week of October on a positive note, boosted primarily by corporate earnings results.

SEC trumpets reforms as Phl readies gray list exit

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is committing to sustain reforms in anti-money laundering and combating of financing of terrorism as the country moves to exit from the global dirty money gray list of the Financial Action Task Force.

Phl seeks top 20% spot in WB's B-Ready report

The Philippines is aiming to be part of the top 20 percent of countries covered by the World Bank's Business-Ready or B-Ready report, which assesses economies' business and investment climate.

Cardinals pray for Final Four slot

Concerns seemed to vanish and Los Angeles Dodgers players wore smiles at Yankee Stadium as they prepared for Game 3 of the World Series: Shohei Ohtani was set to

TNT outwits Ginebra in Game 1

Numbers don't lie and as TNT coach Chot Reyes described the Tropa as a data-driven team, he figured out a key to beating Barangay Ginebra in last Sunday's Game One of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals was to take away its biggest weapon - the three-point shot - and influence its deadliest outside gunner Justin Brownlee to stray from the perimeter.

Lascuña, at 54, tops PGT Order of Merit

Twelve years after securing his first Order of Merit (OOM) title, Tony Lascuña's excellence on the Philippine Golf Tour remains as potent as ever.

Cardinals pray for Final Four slot

Mapua shoots for at least a playoff for a Final Four berth while Lyceum of the Philippines University eyes to reclaim a piece of No. 4 when they collide today in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Bay Area reprise in offing?

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said yesterday with the impending agreement for Hong Kong Eastern to play in back-to-back Commissioner's Cups starting this season, a Bay Area reprise may be in store for fans.

Curry limps out in Warriors' loss

Stephen Curry injured his left ankle late in the third quarter of Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, tried to return then exited again and left the court for the locker room.

Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce

CAIRO (AFP) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a two-day truce in Gaza and limited hostage exchange aimed at securing \"a complete ceasefire\" after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

Iran will use all tools to respond to Israel

Tehran will \"use all available tools\" to respond to Israel's weekend attack on military targets in Iran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said yesterday.

Chalamet crashes own look-alike contest

NEW YORK (AFP) Will the real Timothee Chalamet (in photo) please stand up?

'Venom' tops N. American box office

The new Columbia/Marvel superhero film \"Venom: The Last Dance\" failed to match the openings of the series' two previous episodes, but still easily topped the North American box office with ticket sales estimated at $51 million, industry watchers said.

Japan PM vows to stay on despite election debacle

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed yesterday to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with the ruling party's worst result in 15 years.

'Indian spy network operates in US, Canada'

Canada and the US must get tougher on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for trying to silence dissidents on foreign soil, a controversial Sikh separatist who was the target of an alleged India-led murder plot said in an interview.

Trump's NY rally attacks Harris, draws criticism

NEW YORK (AFP) – Republican Donald Trump led a headline-grabbing New York rally on Sunday with non-stop attacks on Kamala Harris, but Democrats sought to capitalize on crude insults from some of his allies' opening speeches.

Georgia president accuses Russia of orchestrating election fraud

TBILISI (AFP) - The Georgian opposition called for protests on Monday and the European Union demanded an investigation into \"irregularities\" after a disputed legislative vote that showed a win for the ruling party accused of moving toward Russia's orbit.

Quarter Pounder sales to restart after McDonald's E. Coli outbreak

McDonald's on Sunday said it would start selling its Quarter Pounder hamburgers again, after tests for E.Coli came back clear.

Miss Grand pageant strips Myanmar of runner-up title

BANGKOK - Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil has stripped Miss Myanmar of her second runner-up title due to \"inappropriate behavior and action that violated several regulations\", according to a report from Thai newspaper Khaosod English.

4,000 Central Luzon cops deployed for Undas

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga - Up to 4,000 police personnel have been deployed in cemeteries and public transport terminals in Central Luzon in preparation for Undas.

Kristine destroys 17 roads, bridges

Up to 17 major roads and bridges nationwide remain closed to traffic due to heavy damage they sustained from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine last week, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Persons of interest in Eastman case identified

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has identified persons of interest in the case of an American who was seized by unidentified men in Zamboanga del Norte more than a week ago.

Poe continues relief ops, prepares for future typhoons

Sen. Grace Poe yesterday met with her team leaders to coordinate the transport of about 3,000 food packs from Manila for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Camarines Norte.

Laguindingan airport concession deal signed

The government and Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. yesterday signed a 30-year concession deal for the Laguindingan International Airport public-private partnership project, the first unsolicited proposal awarded by the Department of Transportation under the present administration.

SC asked: Void Taguig ordinance increasing council seats

The Supreme Court (SC) was urged yesterday to declare void and unconstitutional an ordinance passed by Taguig increasing the number of city councilors from eight to 12 per district.

DOTr sees 4.5 M Undas travelers

Around 4.5 million Filipinos are expected to travel during All Saints' and All Souls' Days this week, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).