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M BAKERY BEYOND CARRIE BRADSHAW

A bakery going by the moniker M is now open at the upscale Opus Mall in Bridgetowne. This is a mixed township and real estate park tucked away on a side street from E. Rodriguez Sr., near Ortigas Avenue Extension.

A MAGIC PAN, PAELLA FOR THE SOUL

My soulmate Margie knows that when I am in a funk, three things spark joy (sorry, Marie Kondo), relieving a grumpiness unseen by many over the last few years. First, give me a hotdog, yes, the red tender juicy, a culinary enigma of mystery meat—this isn't just any dog, it must be Jolly Hotdog.

CHP unloads shares in another foreign unit

Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. (CHP) has disposed its shares in another foreign subsidiary.

Review of anti-dumping duty on cement imports starts

The Tariff Commission (TC) has started its review of the anti-dumping duty slapped on cement imports from Vietnam.

Globe elected to GSMA board

Ayala-led telco giant Globe Telecom Inc. has marked a significant milestone with its election to the prestigious board of the GSMA, a global organization of mobile network operators.

Sugar alternatives to be slapped with import clearance fees

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is inching closer to imposing import clearance fees on sweeteners like glucose and fructose as it seeks to monitor the entry of the raw sugar alternatives amid concerns over unabated imports to the detriment of local farmers.

Upskilling, ease of doing business remain businessmen's top concerns

Upskilling the workforce in light of technological developments and improving the ease of doing business are important concerns for businesses that need to be addressed, according to the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP).

Aboitiz Infra ready to take over Bohol-Panglao airport

Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, expects to sign by the end of the year the concession agreement for the Bohol-Panglao International Airport, setting the stage for its planned upgrades that will begin in 2025.

Phl bond market grows at faster pace

Growth in the Philippine bond market picked up pace in the third quarter from the previous three-month period as both government and corporate bond issuances increased, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

SMIC bankrolls P115 B anew for 2025 capex

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), the investment holding company of the Sy family, is expected to spend as much as P115 billion again for its capital expenditures next year to support its growth initiatives.

Phinma raises P1B from SRO

Phinma Corp., the diversified conglomerate of the Del Rosario Group, will pursue with its expansion initiatives after raising P1 billion from its successful stock rights offering.

MGen to spend $2 B for expansion

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the generation arm of power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has estimated a capital outlay of at least $2 billion to develop two coal-fired power facilities in Cebu and Quezon.

Gas power in Asia and Pacific Light

SINGAPORE - It's the city of bright lights, fast and efficient trains underground, the regional headquarter of many big multinationals from the West and the host of one of Formula 1's famous races held at night because it can afford to brighten the road tracks as if it is daytime.

Grab gears up for holiday surge

Grab Philippines is gearing up for the expected surge in demand for its services this holiday season.

BPI-owned savings bank sees double-digit growth in 5 years

Legazpi Savings Bank (LSB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is targeting a double-digit annual growth over the next five years as it continues to expand its presence to bring its services closer to local communities.

Green horizon for the nation

Earlier this month, we witnessed how a series of intense typhoons caused devastation to different parts of the country.

ACEN acquires 49% stake in Vietnam firm for $70.5 M

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is further strengthening its footprint in Vietnam with the acquisition of a significant interest in renewable energy (RE) firm BIM Energy Holding Corp. for $70.5 million.

EDC is "Green Company of the Year" at ACES Awards 2024

Energy Development Corporation (EDC), First Gen Corporation's 100% renewable energy arm, was honored with the prestigious Green Company of the Year Award by the 2024 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) on November 14, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.

PSEI extends losses amid Trump tariff worries

Macroeconomic concerns both here and abroad dampened investor sentiment yesterday, driving share prices lower for the second straight day.

MPTC's Singson named Management Person of the Year

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. president and CEO and former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Rogelio Singson was named Management Person of the Year 2024 by the Management Association of the Philippines during the awarding ceremonies last Monday.

BGC keeps ranking as 43rd most expensive retail street worldwide

Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig remained the 43rd most expensive retail street in the world, based on a report by a commercial real estate services firm.

New PLDT product touts no lost service connection

PLDT Home is introducing a first-of-its-kind product in the world as part of its efforts to provide reliable internet to more homes in the country.

Gov't reverts to P6.3 B budget surplus in Oct

The Marcos administration snapped six consecutive months of budget deficit after it recorded a surplus of P6.3 billion in October as revenue collections outpaced spending.

Road blocks await Gilas

SPORTING CHANCE

Lapu-Lapu netfest up

The spotlight shifts to Cebu as local youngsters showcase their tennis prowess starting today in the Lapu-Lapu City National Junior Championships.

Kiteboarding Tour at Borongan

The ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour marks its milestone 10th staging at Surf City Borongan in Eastern Samar from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

Tecson, Sobrepeña lead CJHGC golf winners

Bayani Tecson shot the lowest gross of five-under-par 64 to lead winners in Camp John Hay Golf Club's silver anniversary golf tournament in Baguio City.

Taguinota sparkles with 5 golds

Tanker Arvin Taguinota splashed his way to a pair of gold medals yesterday to join Pasig City teammate and gymnast Haylee Garcia in the elite quintuple gold medal club in the Batang Pinoy in Puerto Princesa, Palawan yesterday.

Depilo rolls, dispatches Arbole

Rico Depilo, a 52-year-old veteran from Davao, displayed unwavering composure following his shocking win over top seed Tony Lascuña in Day 1.

FIBERXERS RIP DYIP TO SHREDS

For the second straight conference, Converge started its campaign with a blowout against Terrafirma.