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NLEX Corp. borrows P10 B for expansion

North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. has borrowed P10 billion from a local bank to finance the remaining portion of a viaduct project bridging Bulacan and Pampanga.

DOE tightens monitoring of biofuels blend compliance

Oil companies found non-compliant with the increased biodiesel blend could face heavy fines and risk having their accreditation revoked, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

Cement import surge continues

Vietnam remains the largest supplier of imported cement for the Philippine market, accounting for 93 percent of total imports during the January to June 2024 period.

Lift ban on Golden Rice, High court urged

The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the appellate court's decision which halted the commercial propagation of Golden Rice in the country.

Phl, Saudi Arabia to release energy roadmap in 2025

The Philippines and Saudi Arabia are set to develop a roadmap implementing their recently signed energy cooperation agreement that is expected to be finalized early next year.

More LEED-certified properties up for SM

SM Prime Holdings Inc. is working on the green certification of more properties to address climate change and enhance disaster resilience.

A little bit of Greek philosophy

It's not exactly a surprise anymore when CEOs or company presidents come up to me and say, \"Francis, I attended your Leadership Training ages ago when I was just a middle manager, and now I'm running the place! What you taught me worked, and that's why I want you to train our leaders - to give them the insights they need to level up and grow the business.\"

Home Credit sees 25% surge in holiday sales

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country's leading consumer finance company, is poised for a significant boost this holiday season, forecasting a 25-percent increase in sales compared to last year's P16 billion.

Globe banks on GCash, mobile for income lift

Wireless provider Globe Telecom Inc. has raised its profit to beyond P20 billion as of September, as it looks to end the year strong on the back of mobile and e-wallet contributions.

How gen AI can shape the future of agriculture

Global demand for nutrition continues to increase, creating new economic pressures- and opportunities - for farmers. At the same time, the agriculture industry must contend with the push toward more sustainable practices.

AFAD Arms Show all set

The country's biggest and longest-running defense and sports arms show celebrates three decades of excellence and responsible gun ownership on Nov. 20 to 24 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Bank lending to agri sector hits P1.7 T

Loans extended by banks to the agriculture sector reached P1.7 trillion in the first half of the year as banks allocated substantial resources for agriculture, fisheries and rural development (AFRD) financing, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Palay harvest falls on smaller area, inclement weather in Q3

The country's palay output continued to contract for the third straight quarter, with production falling by 12 percent on an annual basis in the July-to-September period as planted area shrank, worsened by ill effects of weather disturbances.

Corn, cassava self sufficiency rate to be boosted by P5.3-B program

The Department of Agriculture (DA) targets to make the country's self sufficiency in corn and cassava hit 81 percent next year on the back of a P5.3 billion program aimed at improving domestic yield.

The resilience and transformation of SM's business

A STEP AHEAD |In the late 1950s, a small shoe store called Shoemart opened in the bustling shopping district of Rizal Avenue in downtown Manila.

Consumers save P10.7B from Meralco's summer deal

Manila Electric Co.'s (Meralco) purchase of emergency power supply during the summer season has resulted in about P10.7 billion in cost savings for its eight million customers.

Debt ratio weakens past int'l standards

AS GDP SLOWS IN Q3

DOTr sees no need for new flight fee

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is not keen on approving the airline industry's proposal to collect a new fee that would mitigate the impact of rising costs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

SWEETER THE 10TH TIME AROUND

\"They gave us a great scare tonight (Game 6) and during the series.\" \"I really wanted badly for these guys to win,\" said team manager Jojo Lastimosa.

LeBron's 114th triple-double

LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended the Philadelphia 76ers' miserable start with a 116-106 victory Friday night.

Coco, Zheng reach final

World number three Coco Gauff and number seven Zheng Qinwen will square off in the championship match of the WTA Finals in Riyadh.

VICTORY EXTRA SPECIAL FOR ENTIRE TNT FRANCHISE

The TNT dugout overflowed with joy and gratitude, spilled beer and electrolyte drinks and unlit victory cigars after completing a title repeat in the PBA Governors' Cup.

Tamaraws send Eagles on brink of elimination

Far Eastern U kept its Final Four hopes alive with a huge 65-54 win over Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Meltdown was inevitable

SPORTING CHANCE

Akari lights up against Galeries

Akari gave Alas Pilipinas standouts Faith Nisperos and Fifi Sharma a warm homecoming with a 28-30, 25-15, 25-16, 25-23 victory over Galeries Tower yesterday at the start of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

Generals marching to NCAA history

Games today (Filoil EcoOil Arena) 12 noon - Mapua vs CSB / 2:30 p.m. - San Beda vs Letran

Israeli football fans back home after Amsterdam violence

A plane bringing Israeli football supporters home from Amsterdam landed at Israel's Ben Gurion airport on Friday after a night of violence that Israeli and Dutch officials condemned as \"anti-Semitic.\"

Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging

British popstar Dua Lipa has cancelled the Indonesian leg of her Asian tour, citing unsafe staging.

Diddy seeks bail, citing changed circumstances, new evidence

Sean 'Diddy' Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.

Japan PM vows military buildup, deeper US ties

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge yesterday to build up his country's military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.