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New routes, more flights out of Cebu from local, int'l carriers
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is expanding its flight network with additional frequencies from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines (PAL) and new routes from United Airlines and Aero K.
Marcos renews call to pass mining bill
President Marcos renewed yesterday his call for the passage of a bill seeking to introduce a new fiscal regime for the mining industry, making the sector more sustainable and generate higher revenues for the government.
Quiboloy, 65 Senate bets get Comelec nod
The Commission on Elections released yesterday a partial list of aspirants allowed to join the May 2025 senatorial race.
Prices of construction materials post faster growth in Sept
Retail prices of construction materials in Metro Manila went up at a faster pace in September from the previous month as four out of seven commodity groups posted higher increments.
Globe completes fiber migration in 450 towns
Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has completed the migration of more than 450 cities and towns across the Philippines to fiber technology, freeing them from the vulnerability of copper cables.
7-Eleven sets P6 B capex, eyes 500 stores in 2025
After breaching its 4,000-store target, Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC) is looking to open another 500 7-Eleven branches next year, allocating up to P6 billion in capital expenditure budget.
19 green power projects cleared for grid impact study
What began as a morning coffee habit for Michael de Castro, a telecommunications practitioner, has become his book of quotes. \"You Can Quote Me On That!\" is a selection of quotes on leadership, living well and developing a growth mindset that will be launched in an intimate gathering today, October 17, 2024 at the Podium in Ortigas.
Consumers to save P11.8 B from new Meralco supply deal
Close to eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) could expect P11.76 billion in cost savings from the procurement of 600-megawatt (MW) baseload supply starting next year.
Megaworld wins big in digital awards
Property builder Megaworld Corp. has won two recognitions from an international award-giving body that judges the ability of organizations to adapt to the digital era.
BSP rate cut fails to lift market
The local stock market has failed to mirror the optimism arising from another round of monetary easing, as investors turned their heads to economic risks that could crash the party.
Car sales up 2.4% in September
Sales of vehicles in the country rose by 2.4 percent in September from a year ago as automotive firms stepped up promotional activities.
Palay output seen falling 12% in Q3
Palay production in the third quarter could fall by 12 percent on an annual basis to below 3.4 million metric tons (MT) as farmers cut back on their planting areas following the ill effects of extreme weather conditions.
BSP delivers another 25-bp rate cut
As inflation pressures recede
Tamaraws sustain climb, smother Bulldogs
Vengeful Far Eastern U waxed hot in the fourth quarter to turn back National U, 65-58, and pump more life on its Final Four hopes in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Ratliffe back with Hotshots
Magnolia Chicken Timplados head coach Chito Victolero said yesterday he's recalling the Hotshots on Oct. 28 to prepare for the next PBA conference with tried-and-tested import Ricardo Ratliffe back after a seven-year absence. The Commissioner's Cup starts Nov. 27 featuring guest team Hong Kong Eastern and no height limit for reinforcements.
Blazers get back at Chiefs
Gab Cometa went on a scoring rampage as St. Benilde routed Arellano U, 100-77, yesterday to remain unflappable at the helm in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
Depilo fires 64, joins leaders in Bacolod
Rico Depilo, a regular contender who has yet to clinch a title, surged into the spotlight with a bogey-free 64, forcing a three-way tie for the lead midway through the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge yesterday.
Reyes Cup: Team Asia in control
Aloysius Yapp took control of the decisive fifth rack as he gunned down Jayson Shaw, 5-4, to give Team Asia a critical 3-2 lead over Team Europe in the inaugural Reyes Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Tuesday night.
EVO City Run fires off Sunday
Cavite is set to come alive with music and energy as the EVO City Front Act Run fires off this Sunday in Kawit.
Eagles advance in SSL Collegiate
Ateneo took flight to the next phase after a 25-12, 25-21, 25-12 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College to end the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship elimination round in style yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Indian airplane forced to divert after latest bomb hoax
An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted yesterday after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country.
Israel strikes Beirut after rejecting ceasefire
The Israeli military launched strikes in southern Beirut yesterday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying it would leave Hezbollah forces near his country's border.
Harris holds 45%-42% lead over Trump – Reuters/Ipsos survey
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal three-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump - 45 percent to 42 percent - as the two stayed locked in a tight race to win the Nov. 5 US presidential election, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.
Xi: China willing to be partner, friend of US
Chinese President Xi Jinping said a successful partnership between China and the United States is an opportunity for the two countries to be enablers for each other's development rather than an obstacle, according to state media yesterday.
Harris mocks Trump after rally turns into dance-a-thon
Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump's mental state and fitness for office on Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican's televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session.
US: India should take Canada plot allegations seriously
The United States on Tuesday called on India to take seriously allegations by Canada of an assassination plot, as tensions escalated between the two US partners.
South Korea's Han sells 1 million books after Nobel win
More than a million copies of books by Han Kang (in photo), the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, have sold locally since the honor was announced, bookstores said yesterday.
New assisted dying bill introduced in UK parliament
A UK lawmaker was to introduce into parliament Wednesday legislation that would legalize assisted dying, setting up the first vote on the emotive issue in almost a decade.
China won't renounce use of force over Taiwan
China will never commit to renouncing the use of force over Taiwan, the government in Beijing said yesterday after another bout of war games and a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the scene of a famous defeat for Taiwanese forces.
Musk gave $75 M to Trump group, becoming Republican mega donor
Elon Musk gave around $75 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group in the span of three months, federal disclosures showed on Tuesday, underscoring how the billionaire has become crucial to the Republican candidate's efforts to win the Nov. 5 presidential election.