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Phl gets $750-M WB loan for digital infra buildup

The World Bank has approved a $750-million loan to support the Philippine government's efforts to promote greater digital technology adoption to drive economic growth.

Banks' bad loans ease in September

The share of soured loans to the banking sector's total loan book fell to 3.47 percent in September from a two-year high of 3.59 percent in August, ending three straight months of acceleration, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Bulldogs exit with stunning win vs Archers

Also-ran National U snapped reigning champion La Salle's nine-game winning streak, 63-54, for a graceful exit in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

Fortuna opens with 3-under 69 in Taiwan golf

Unable to get untracked in a backside start, Mikha Fortuna unleashed a strong finishing kick, birdying the last two holes to post a three-under 69 and trail Thai PK Kongkraphan by four at the start of the Party Golfers Ladies Open in Taiwan.

Trotters put on a show

Sporting Chance

Asics RnR listup still on

Registration is still open for the ASICS Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Manila, presented by AIA Vitality, set Nov. 23-24.

JB 'SUPER MOTIVATED' TO PROTECT TURF

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone knows Justin Brownlee all too well to guarantee that the naturalized Pinoy would be one \"super motivated\" player in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

Blazers near top seeding; Knights eased out

College of St. Benilde continued to make a case for top seeding in the Final Four as it downed San Beda, 70-62, yesterday in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

MVPSF taekwondo draws huge field

The Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) hopes to spot potential members of the national team when it stages the Smart/MVPSF National Age-Group Championships this weekend at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Beermen drop fight-marred game vs Pilots

Visitors Taoyuan Pauian Pilots handed San Miguel Beer its second straight loss, 101-85, in a fight-marred East Asia Super League game at the PhilSports Arena last night.

Curry wins duel of Splash Bros

Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including Golden State's final 12, to rally the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks 120-117 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game.

Musk gets efficiency post-Trump

Trump also named his campaign manager Susan Wiles as his White House chief of staff.

Krasinski named People's Sexiest Man Alive

Let the office debates begin - John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024.

US won't halt weapons to Israel over Gaza aid situation

Eight international aid groups said Tuesday that Israel has failed to meet US demands for greater humanitarian access to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, where hunger experts say the north may already be experiencing famine.

35 killed in car rampage in China's south

People in a southern Chinese city were paying respects yesterday to 35 of its residents killed by a driver who rammed his vehicle into a sports complex earlier this week, mowing down people as they were exercising.

US: NoKor troops engaging in combat operations with Russians

The US State Department said Tuesday that North Korean troops have begun \"engaging in combat operations\" alongside Russian forces on the border of Ukraine.

BBM, Chiz discuss BARMM poll postponement

Senate President Francis Escudero yesterday confirmed that he met with President Marcos on Tuesday night to talk about the proposed postponement of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

PAOCC employee caught stealing BPO worker's phone

After the viral slapping incident, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission figured in another controversy after a PAOCC employee reportedly stole the phone of a worker of the raided business process outsourcing firm in Bagac, Bataan.

Holidays in 9 areas declared

Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring local holidays in nine areas in the country.

Ex-FDA chief cleared over Tarlac pharmacy closure

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Food and Drug Administration chief Nela Charade Puno of graft, which stemmed from a raid and closure by the FDA of a pharmacy and wellness center in Tarlac.

'Great Lives, Great Deeds'

VIRTUAL REALITY

If you thought Trump wasn't serious, look at his first appointments

A strange thing about the presidential campaign we just endured is how many people rationalized their support for Donald Trump by arguing that he wouldn't make good on some of his central promises.

Stunted

FIRST PERSON

Solving the housing problem

EYES WIDE OPEN

Create More

In line with efforts to attract more investments, President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act 12066, which broadens fiscal incentives and lowers the corporate income tax on certain foreign enterprises.

Wellness center sees bright medical tourism prospects

MEDICAL TOURISM TRAFFIC. A full complement of hi-tech, hi-touch healthcare specialists eagerly await medical tourists and wellness devotees.

A beacon of world-class hospital rises in Pangasinan

A beacon of hope, health and healing

Keeping a beloved son's legacy alive

The JKQ Medical and Wellness Center derived its name from Julius K. Quiambao, a beloved son of Dr. Cezar T. Quiambao, the driving force behind the hospital's creation who now serves as the chairman of its board of directors.

QC's No. 6 most wanted falls

Police arrested the No. 6 most wanted person in Quezon City on Tuesday afternoon.

Palace names new appointees

Malacañang yesterday announced new appointments in the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), finance and public works departments, as well as the Public Attorney's Office.