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Cebu Pacific buys out Ayala airline for P1.75 B

The Gokongweis are making a big bet on the growth potential of domestic travel as their budget carrier Cebu Pacific has bought out boutique airline AirSWIFT Transport Inc. for P1.75 billion.

Air traffic control next on tech tycoon's radar

Tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy has proposed a P30-billion plan to manage the country's air traffic in what could be his biggest government project yet.

Inflation likely hit bottom for this year

Inflation may have reached its lowest level this year as it hit 1.9 percent in September, giving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) room to further cut borrowing costs in the coming months, a poll of leading economists showed.

Lingolingo delivers Sunday thriller

It's a Sunday winner for Wello Lingolingo and the raging University of the East Warriors.

Tigresses chalk up second straight win

Untiring Santo Tomas walloped Mapua, 25-17, 25-17, 25-20, to stay perfect in the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Endless waiting

The fortunate ones get to play the sport that they love until time and injury force them out of it.

Intense battle seen in ICTSI Iloilo Challenge

In a rare gathering of top talents, Princess Superal, Pauline del Rosario, Chanelle Avaricio, Daniella Uy and Marvi Monsalve headline the ICTSI Iloilo Golf Challenge, set to begin tomorrow at the historic Iloilo Golf and Country Club in Sta Barbara.

Int'l rescue teams arrive in Bosnia afte devastating floods

Rescue teams from Bosnia's neighbors and European Union (EU) countries yesterday were joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing from floods and landslides that devastated parts of the Balkan country.

Trump rallies at site of failed assassination

Donald Trump defiantly returned Saturday to the site of a campaign rally where an assassin's bullet almost killed him in July, questioning whether his opponents were responsible and declaring he would \"never quit.\"

Intense Israeli bombing rocks Beirut

Ahead of war anniversary

BBM designates Cabinet members as representatives to UNESCO

President Marcos has designated several Cabinet members and other officials as government representatives to various committees of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) National Commission of the Philippines.

Phl, Japan conclude joint military exercises in Cebu

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Japan Air SelfDefense Force (JASDF) have concluded various joint military exercises on humanitarian assistance and disaster response during the Doshin Bayanihan 2024 in Mactan, Cebu.

San Juan blasts Rizal; Caloocan nips Manila

San Juan shifted to high gear in the last three quarters and blasted Rizal Xentromall, 79-64, on Saturday in the opener of their North Division quarterfinal playoffs in the MPBL Sixth Season at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

Man self-immolates during Gaza war anniv protest

WASHINGTON (AFP) Thousands marched in US cities from Washington to Los Angeles on Saturday, demanding an immediate ceasefire as the war in Gaza nears the one-year mark, with a man attempting to selfimmolate in protest.

US braces for new hurricane threat after Helene

MIAMI (AFP) - Florida's governor declared a state of emergency on Saturday as forecasters warned the US state still reeling from deadly Hurricane Helene - could be slammed by another major storm next week.

Carey: I wasn't always sure about making Christmas album

Mariah Carey (in photo) relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas thanks in part to the longevity of her iconic song \"All I Want for Christmas Is You,\" and its ubiquity every year when the holidays roll around.

Higher alert level seen if Taal's unrest persists

State seismologists are ready to increase the alert level on Taal if the volcano's abnormal activity persists.

Sugar output down as milling season starts

BACOLOD CITY - Sugar output recorded in the first three weeks of the milling season this year has dropped by 96 percent compared to 2023, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).

Vice mayor challenges Vilma for governor

BATANGAS - A former tarpaulin installer and coordinator of the Recto family has filed a certificate of candi- dacy (COC) for governor of Batangas, challenging Vilma Santos' bid in the 2025 midterm elections.

Who's running for what?

COMMONSENSE - We have seen a slow start in the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) in various centers set up all over the country by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for all those who want to run in the coming May 2025 national and location elections (NLE).

Welcoming future leaders into the boardroom

GO NEGOSYO PILIPINAS

Laughter: A blessing available anytime

Thoughts to guide us by

Soft powerhouse

Filipinos take pride in natural hospitality, but South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol may find himself getting an extra warm welcome during his two-day state visit here.

DA: Pork consumption improves as ASF scare wanes

Pork consumption has improved as consumers' fear of African swine fever (ASF) has diminished, the Department of Agriculture reported.

No more liberty passes

A fter the initial shock over the increased rates in -parking fees at the NAIA T3 that has turned around into public appreciation and positive feedback towards NNIC, the next thunder roll will come from the announcement that all \"special IDs and access passes\" issued to politicians, government officials, religious entities, media personnel, travel agencies and hotels, even MUP officials, will be cancelled.

Affirming the rot

With just two days left for the filing of certificates of candidacy, the races for the 2025 midterm elections are shaping up.

Marbil shuffles 5 top cops

Five top officials of the Philippine National Police were reshuffled on Saturday by PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil.

Gatchalian seeks second term as Valenzuela mayor

Valenzuela Mayor Weslie Gatchalian yesterday filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for reelection.

UP bus route revived

A bus route connecting the Diliman and Los Baños campuses of the University of the Philippines (UP) has been revived.

P6.5-B vapes seized in 11 months - BOC

Smuggled vape products valued at P6.5 billion have been confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in a span of 11 months.