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NGCP fully energizes P19.8-B Cebu-Bohol interconnection

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has fully activated a P19.76-billion transmission project aimed at fortifying grid stability in Central Visayas.

AirAsia marks 23 years with 23% off on flights

AirAsia is blasting off to another year, celebrating with its guests by offering the greatest sale of all time with 23 percent off all seats on all flights.

Top Phl conglomerates vow to invest more

BULLISH ON 2025 ECONOMIC GROWTH

Golden visas boosting sales of Hotel101-Madrid units

Hotel101 Global Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of listed Double Dragon Corp., expects to boost its unit sales revenue with the faster issuance of the golden visas for Hotel101 Madrid.

BYD vies for mass supremacy with new Seal 5 DM-i hybrid sedan, starts at P948K

Sedans still reign supreme in the Philippines as of 2023.

Lamborghini Club PH celebrates Movember with 'Bull Run'

As part of global movement to raise awareness on men's health

FERRARI F80 HOLDS REGIONAL LAUNCH AT UNIVERSO FERRARI EXHIBIT

Ferrari brings Universo Ferrari, an immersive exhibition, to Southeast Asia for the first time.

Limited-edition Suzuki Jimny Rhino is an SUV you shouldn't miss

Suzuki Philippines has officially introduced the highly anticipated Jimny 3-door Rhino, a limited-edition variant of its popular compact SUV.

First Metro Securities turns bullish on stocks

First Metro Securities Brokerage Corp. of the Metrobank Group is bullish that the Philippine equities market next year is finally set to take off.

Sukuk bond issuance eyed in 2025

Building on the success of its previous issuance in December 2023, the Philippine government plans to issue another Sukuk bond in 2025 as part of efforts to develop the Islamic finance market and attract Shariah-compliant investments.

MGen's PacificLight allots $900 M, to bid for 600-MW Singapore plant

Jurong Island, SINGAPORE—PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd., controlled by Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), plans to spend around $900 million to double its capacity, aiming to be a leading energy supplier here in the island country.

Sustained GDP growth of over 6% to make Phl a trillion-dollar economy

The Philippines could become a trillion-dollar economy if it sustains annual economic growth of six percent and above and implements reforms to drive growth, according to the World Bank.

Over P1T raised from fuel marking

Taxes collected from the government's fuel marking program, which aims to curb the smuggling of petroleum products, breached the P1-trillion mark as of November, according to the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

ADB OKs $500-M loan to Phl for climate action

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500-million loan to support the Philippines' efforts in addressing climate change.

Going bonkers

Searching Google AI for what \"going bonkers\" means: a person suddenly starts acting strange, wild, bizarre...to lose one's sanity...completely crazy and silly.

HSBC PHILIPPINES MARKS JOURNEY TO 150 YEARS WITH POWERFUL MILESTONES

\"We remain committed to investing in the Philippines as we journey to 150 years of building a legacy... connecting individuals, businesses, and stakeholders to global opportunities for growth.\" -HSBC Philippines President and CEO

Investors eye stake in Ayala's AC Health

Ayala Corp., the country's oldest conglomerate, is looking to welcome a strategic partner in its healthcare unit.

Gov't to revisit economic targets

PESO WEAKNESS, TRUMP WIN

Stocks drop on weakening peso

The continuing weakness of the peso against the dollar pulled down share prices yesterday.

Phl credit outlook upgraded to positive

S&P Global Ratings has raised the Philippines' credit rating outlook to positive from stable, increasing the possibility of an upgrade in the next 12 to 24 months.

PLDT HITTERS STRIKE AGAIN

PLDT didn't leave anything to chance as it steamrolled past Capital1 Solar, 25-17, 25-20, 25-17, yesterday to seize the solo lead in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.

Warriors, Falcons clash in do-or-die game

Win or go home.

Back to the grind

SPORTING CHANCE

Garcia, Medina sizzle with dominant shows

Haylee Garcia of Pasig expectedly blew away the field by sweeping all five gold medals in the FIG junior division of women's artistic gymnastics of the Batang Pinoy at the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines' training center in Intramuros, Manila.

Depilo, Nocum stun top seeds

The inherent unpredictability of match play was on full display yesterday as unseeded Rico Depilo and Elee Bisera eliminated the top two seeds in the opening round of the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational at the TCC layout.

MORANT RETURNS WITH BLAZING GUN

Ja Morant made an immediate impact with the Memphis Grizzlies in his return to the lineup after missing eight games - and almost three weeks - with hip and pelvic muscle injuries

Judge grants dismissal of election subversion case vs Trump

US president-elect Donald Trump said Monday he intends to impose sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China, prompting a swift warning from Beijing that \"no one will win a trade war.\"

Obiena leads opening of Ilocos' pole vault facility

Olympic pole vaulter EJ Obiena with Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc opened the province's first pole vaulting facility at the Ferdinand E. Marcos (FEM) Memorial Stadium on Nov. 22.

Left-wing candidate Orsi wins Uruguay presidential election

Left-wing politician Yamandu Orsi was elected president of Uruguay, official results showed on Sunday, in a rebuke by voters of five years of conservative rule.

Israel to decide on ceasefire; US says deal 'close'

Israel's security Cabinet was preparing to decide whether to accept a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah, an official said yesterday, as the White House announced it believed a deal to end the fighting in Lebanon was near.