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GCash: Empowering MSMES through fair credit

GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial super app, took center stage at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 – sharing with its global audience how the company empowers and uplifts the lives of Filipino small business owners, such as the unbanked wet market vendor and the aspiring furniture-maker, by providing access to fair and sustainable credit.

RLC profit up 13% in end-September

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) delivered a robust performance in the first three quarters, with profit rising by 13 percent year-on-year to P10.01 billion.

Philex nets P636 M in 9 months

Philex Mining Corp. said its attributable net income from January to September fell by almost a quarter year-on-year to P636.03 million as expenses outpaced revenues.

Economic boost

Two Las Piñas City councilors have asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to finally give the green light to the much-delayed P103.8-billion Las Piñas-Parañaque Coastal Bay Reclamation Project.

Puregold acquires Puremart stores

Puregold Price Club Inc., the flagship retail chain of businessman Lucio Co, is bolstering its portfolio with the acquisition of Puremart stores.

The founder mode and the manager mode

During an interview, the potential employer asked the young man, \"What do you consider your greatest weakness?\"

BSP: Phl banks poised for growth

The country's banking industry is expected to sustain its growth momentum over the coming years, driven by strong reforms and support from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Phl to join global sustainable finance initiative

The Philippines will join a global initiative that aims to promote sustainable finance among economies.

PSEi drops below 7000 level on Trump victory, slower growth

The local stock barometer extended its losing streak, dropping below the 7,000 level on the back of prevailing negative sentiment following a slowdown in the country's economic growth in the third quarter and concerns over a Trump presidency in the US.

MVP cites need for more power plants

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is seeing the urgent need to accelerate the development of power generation facilities to cater to the country's growing energy demand.

'Private consumption likely to improve'

Despite the economy slowing down to just 5.2 percent in the third quarter, private consumption may strengthen in the coming quarters due to receding inflation and easing monetary policy of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), analysts said.

Tesla debuts in Phl

Tesla made its official debut in the Philippines yesterday as it opened its showroom at the Uptown Parade in Taguig and unveiled two vehicle models.

Forex buffer down slightly to $112.43 B in October

After increasing for five straight months, the country's foreign exchange buffer went down to $112.43 billion in October from an all-time high of $112.71 billion in September as the national government settled its foreign debt.

Stronger and stronger

BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – The second leg of the Asian Tournament Winter Tournament shows how quickly things can get even better.

Ramirez: The Filipino freediving phenom

In the vibrant waters off Mabini, Batangas, where the ocean depth mirrors the sky's limitless expanse, a young Filipino freediver, Jayson Edward Ramirez, has a legacy in the making.

Six-month PVL All-Filipino unfolds

Games today (Philsports Arena) 4 p.m. - Galeries Tower vs Akari 6 p.m. - Petro Gazz vs Choco Mucho

Barba relishes new role for Lyceum

Lyceum's John Barba gave up his starting position to come off the bench and have a clearer and better shot at contributing to the team.

Alas spikers bow to Chinese

Olympians and continental champions from China proved too much for the Alas Pilipinas women, marching on to the quarterfinals of the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships yesterday at the Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

As if mirroring its conquest in their previous Last Dance clash, TNT hit rival Barangay Ginebra with the kill shot in Game 6, 95-85, to repeat as PBA Governors' Cup champs last night at the packed Smart Araneta Coliseum.

7-foot import boards Dyip

The sky's the limit for imports in the PBA Commissioner's Cup starting Nov. 27 and with no height restriction, the door is wide open for towering giants to storm the hardcourt.

Three charged in singer Liam Payne's death

Three people have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death in a fall from his Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine authorities said on Thursday.

New 'Star Wars' trilogy in the works at Disney

A new \"Star Wars\" film trilogy written by \"X-Men\" producer Simon Kinberg is in the early stages of development at Walt Disney Co., a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

2 dead, 12 missing in SoKor fishing boat sinking

Two people have died and 12 are missing after a fishing boat sank yesterday in waters off South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju, officials said.

First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3 M

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000 on Thursday.

Taiwan coast guard offers rewards for spotting foreign ships

Taiwan's coast guard said yesterday it will reward people who report the presence of foreign military ships, including those from China, in waters around the island, as it seeks the public's help with monitoring \"abnormal\" activity.

Trump makes first cabinet pick, eyes Putin talks

US presidentelect Donald Trump on Thursday made his fi rst cabinet appointment after his decisive election win, while signaling his intent to ditch the outgoing administration’s policies by talking to Vladimir Putin.

Trump win worries Asia climate advocates

Climate leaders and energy experts in Asia reacted to the implications of the reelection of Donald Trump, saying his presidency may result in the abolition of domestic programs of the United States addressing climate change.

Orio named new 8th Infantry Division commander

The Philippine Army has named Brig. Gen. Adonis Ariel Orio as the new 8th Infantry (Storm Troopers) Division based here, replacing retiring Maj. Gen. Camilo Ligayo.

Bong Go extends support to indigents in Virac, Catanduanes

Sen. Bong Go gave additional assistance to impoverished residents who were affected by Typhoons Carina and Kristine in Virac, Catanduanes on Thursday.

Comelec to proclaim new Legazpi mayor

With only a few months left before the May 2025 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to proclaim on Monday Alfredo Garbin Jr. as the new mayor of Legazpi City.