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Consumers to save P11.8 B from new Meralco supply deal

Close to eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) could expect P11.76 billion in cost savings from the procurement of 600-megawatt (MW) baseload supply starting next year.

Megaworld wins big in digital awards

Property builder Megaworld Corp. has won two recognitions from an international award-giving body that judges the ability of organizations to adapt to the digital era.

BSP rate cut fails to lift market

The local stock market has failed to mirror the optimism arising from another round of monetary easing, as investors turned their heads to economic risks that could crash the party.

Car sales up 2.4% in September

Sales of vehicles in the country rose by 2.4 percent in September from a year ago as automotive firms stepped up promotional activities.

Palay output seen falling 12% in Q3

Palay production in the third quarter could fall by 12 percent on an annual basis to below 3.4 million metric tons (MT) as farmers cut back on their planting areas following the ill effects of extreme weather conditions.

BSP delivers another 25-bp rate cut

As inflation pressures recede

Tamaraws sustain climb, smother Bulldogs

Vengeful Far Eastern U waxed hot in the fourth quarter to turn back National U, 65-58, and pump more life on its Final Four hopes in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Ratliffe back with Hotshots

Magnolia Chicken Timplados head coach Chito Victolero said yesterday he's recalling the Hotshots on Oct. 28 to prepare for the next PBA conference with tried-and-tested import Ricardo Ratliffe back after a seven-year absence. The Commissioner's Cup starts Nov. 27 featuring guest team Hong Kong Eastern and no height limit for reinforcements.

Blazers get back at Chiefs

Gab Cometa went on a scoring rampage as St. Benilde routed Arellano U, 100-77, yesterday to remain unflappable at the helm in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Depilo fires 64, joins leaders in Bacolod

Rico Depilo, a regular contender who has yet to clinch a title, surged into the spotlight with a bogey-free 64, forcing a three-way tie for the lead midway through the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge yesterday.

Reyes Cup: Team Asia in control

Aloysius Yapp took control of the decisive fifth rack as he gunned down Jayson Shaw, 5-4, to give Team Asia a critical 3-2 lead over Team Europe in the inaugural Reyes Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Tuesday night.

EVO City Run fires off Sunday

Cavite is set to come alive with music and energy as the EVO City Front Act Run fires off this Sunday in Kawit.

Eagles advance in SSL Collegiate

Ateneo took flight to the next phase after a 25-12, 25-21, 25-12 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College to end the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship elimination round in style yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Indian airplane forced to divert after latest bomb hoax

An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted yesterday after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country.

Israel strikes Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

The Israeli military launched strikes in southern Beirut yesterday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying it would leave Hezbollah forces near his country's border.

Harris holds 45%-42% lead over Trump – Reuters/Ipsos survey

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal three-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump - 45 percent to 42 percent - as the two stayed locked in a tight race to win the Nov. 5 US presidential election, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Xi: China willing to be partner, friend of US

Chinese President Xi Jinping said a successful partnership between China and the United States is an opportunity for the two countries to be enablers for each other's development rather than an obstacle, according to state media yesterday.

Harris mocks Trump after rally turns into dance-a-thon

Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump's mental state and fitness for office on Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican's televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session.

US: India should take Canada plot allegations seriously

The United States on Tuesday called on India to take seriously allegations by Canada of an assassination plot, as tensions escalated between the two US partners.

South Korea's Han sells 1 million books after Nobel win

More than a million copies of books by Han Kang (in photo), the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, have sold locally since the honor was announced, bookstores said yesterday.

New assisted dying bill introduced in UK parliament

A UK lawmaker was to introduce into parliament Wednesday legislation that would legalize assisted dying, setting up the first vote on the emotive issue in almost a decade.

China won't renounce use of force over Taiwan

China will never commit to renouncing the use of force over Taiwan, the government in Beijing said yesterday after another bout of war games and a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the scene of a famous defeat for Taiwanese forces.

Musk gave $75 M to Trump group, becoming Republican mega donor

Elon Musk gave around $75 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group in the span of three months, federal disclosures showed on Tuesday, underscoring how the billionaire has become crucial to the Republican candidate's efforts to win the Nov. 5 presidential election.

Pinoys urged to honor soldiers' sacrifices, bravery

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has urged Filipinos to honor the men and women in uniform who sacrificed their life and safety to protect the country against local and foreign threats.

Pope creates PHl's 87th diocese in Agusan Sur

Pope Francis has created the 87th diocese in the country, the Diocese of Prosperidad, which will cover the province of Agusan del Sur.

Bulacan ukay supplier indicted for fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against a supplier of used goods in Bulacan for allegedly soliciting investments without a proper license.

Human anthrax cases in Cagayan probed

Health authorities in Cagayan are investigating possible cases of human anthrax infection following reports that two residents in Sto. Niño town have contracted the disease.

NBI: 4 charged for selling fake documents in Manila

Criminal charges were filed against four people, including a minor, who were arrested for allegedly selling falsified documents in Sta. Cruz, Manila, the National Bureau of Investigation reported yesterday.

E-buses now part of QC's free transport fleet

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Quezon City government has procured eight electric buses to complement its fleet providing free transportation to those traveling around the city.

723 Pinoy students excel in int'l math competition

Up to 723 Filipino students emerged as top scorers in the 2024 Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) against 53,000 math aces from 20 countries, the Mathematics Trainers' Guild (MTG) of the Philippines announced yesterday.