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Convenience and speed

With the long Undas holiday upon us, most Filipinos are no doubt off on the traditional long-weekend vacation, either opting for a long weekend drive somewhere near the city or, for those who can afford it, a quick three-to-four-day getaway abroad.

PHILCONSTRUCT celebrates 35 years of building excellence

Join contractors, developers, homeowners, architects, engineers, business leaders, government authorities and construction enthusiasts for a grand showcase of products, technology, equipment and services at the 35th anniversary celebration of PHILCONSTRUCT, happening from Nov. 7-10 this year, at two major venues—the SMX Convention Center Manila and the World Trade Center Manila.

Globe on track to open Phl's biggest data center

Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. is nearing completion of the largest data center in the Philippines, as it plans to open the facility by the second quarter of 2025.

SEC OKs dissolution of URC unit

Gokongwei-led Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to shorten the corporate term of a subsidiary.

EastWest Bank earnings up 20% to P5.8 B

EastWest Banking Corp. saw its net income jump by 20 percent to P5.8 billion in the first nine months on the back of higher income-generating capacity amid favorable securities trading in the third quarter.

ARTA rolls out AI-enhanced complaints handling system

The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has launched an electronic complaints management system (ECMS) that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make it easier to handle complaints that is expected to increase next year.

Hotel101 Global app users seen doubling by yearend

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, is targeting to double the user base of the Hotel101 Global app by the end of the year, reaching one million registered users by then.

Further growth seen in RFM-Unilever ice cream joint venture

The joint venture between RFM Corp. and Unilever expects sustained growth as it continues to see huge potential in the country's ice cream market.

NAIA as the Philippines

It is a long weekend again and people are trooping to NAIA for flights to home provinces or vacation spots. This means the agony people usually endure at NAIA will double or triple.

Cebu Pacific adds 3 more Airbus planes to fleet

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific ended October not only with an expanded network, but also with a boosted fleet, thanks to the arrival of three new widebody aircraft from Airbus.

PXP Energy upbeat on BARMM petroleum drilling prospects

PXP Energy Corp., chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, is keeping its hopes up for the possible exploration of two petroleum blocks in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Ayala to voluntary suspend trading of preferred shares

Ayala Corp. (AC) will implement a voluntary trading suspension on its preferred \"B\" series 2 shares (APB2R) starting Nov. 14 in line with the redemption of the shares.

FAO, WB to implement $25-M grant to boost health system

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Bank will implement a $24.9-million grant to boost the country's health system, particularly in improving disease surveillance and strengthening laboratory capacity.

Cautious investors weigh down stocks

Investors decided to err on the side of caution ahead of the All Saints' Day holiday and next week's US presidential elections.

Inflation back above 2% in Oct - BSP

Headline inflation likely picked up to above two percent in October after easing for two straight months to 3.3 percent in August and 1.9 percent in September, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

More hot money entered Phl in Sept

More speculative funds entered the Philippines in September, marking the third straight month of net inflow, amid continued appetite among foreign investors, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

DODGERS ESCAPE, CELEBRATE

All Saints' Day tiff: TNT trick or Ginebra treat?

PIDS: Skills mismatch hinders economic growth

The gap between required skills and those available in the workforce is a significant challenge to the country's economic growth, according to state think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies.

Strong start for Philippine paddlers

Philippine paddlers opened their campaign auspiciously in the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships yesterday, bagging two silver and four bronze medals on a course overlooking the Puerto Princesa Baywalk here.

Pacers thwart Celtics in OT; Bronny gets first NBA basket

Pascal Siakam drilled the game-winning three-pointer in overtime as the Indiana Pacers beat Boston 135-132 on Wednesday, handing the NBA champion Celtics their first defeat of the season.

Filipinas split Turkey assignments

The Filipinas fell short of completing a two-game sweep of its assignments in the Pink Ladies Week in Antalya, Turkey as they sustained a 1-4 defeat to Kenya Wednesday.

Gomez back as nat'l chess king

Filipino Grandmaster John Paul Gomez never lost hope he would once again ascend the summit of Philippines chess.

King back with Bossing

SPORTING CHANCE

Pampanga makes North finals

Defending champion Pampanga went through overtime to nip Nueva Ecija, 83-80, late Wednesday and forge a dream North Division title tussle with San Juan in the MPBL Sixth Season at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

Trump pulls stunt with garbage truck

Donald Trump (in photo) pulled an election stunt with a garbage truck Wednesday as the White House campaign was forced off-piste by muddled remarks from US President Joe Biden about the Republican's supporters that caused a headache for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

NoKor test-fires long-range missile

North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time in almost a year yesterday, demonstrating a potential advancement in its ability to launch long-range nuclear attacks on the mainland US.

Rodrigo recalls moment she fell through hole on stage

LOS ANGELES - Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo said she still had fun during her concert tour in Melbourne, Australia despite falling through a hole on the stage, CNN reported on Wednesday.

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan

A powerful typhoon made landfall in Taiwan yesterday, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island's east coast and northern areas, after barreling past the northern Philippines.

Spain races to save victims as floods kill 95

SEDAVI (AFP) - Rescuers raced yesterday to find survivors and victims of once-in-a-generation floods in Spain that killed at least 95 people and left towns submerged in a muddy deluge with overturned cars scattered in the streets.

China holds first dual aircraft carrier drills in SCS

China has conducted its first military drills with its two operational aircraft carriers in the contested South China Sea, state media said yesterday.