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'Phl lacks net zero commitments'

The country is facing significant challenges in achieving its \"net zero\" target due to the lack of a national declaration to guide its efforts, according to climate advocate Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA).

MPIC's privatization moves bearing fruits

The decision to go private last year has worked wonders for conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp.(MPIC), as the company is on its way to another banner year.

Telcos seek reduction in spectrum user fees

As the government has improved the ease of doing business in telco, the industry is asking it to work on minimizing costs next, starting with a mandatory fee requiring P5 billion yearly.

Honda mulls e-motorcycle production

Motorcycle manufacturer.Honda Philippines Inc. may consider producing electric motorcycles locally if the government will provide incentives, according to a company official.

Lopez-led FPIP breaks ground on Batangas commercial hub

A three-story mixed-use commercial hub is set to rise in the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Batangas, a development expected to help improve the quality of life and create jobs in the area.

ALI to raise P10 B from sustainability-linked bond issuance

Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is planning to raise another P10 billion from the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds.

BCDA taps Danish firm for New Clark City decarbonization

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has partnered with Danish firm Danfoss Philippines Inc.to come up with a decarbonization program for New Clark City (NCC).

Luna Securities cuts broker's commission rate to 0.12%

Luna Securities Inc.Exchange Inc., is capitalizing on the latest technology to offer what it claims to be an industry best broker’s commission rate.

Recognition system launched

Having your trademark or service mark registered with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) is the only way by which one can own such a mark and prevent others from using an identical or similar mark especially with respect to identical or similar goods or services without the owner's consent.

Seafood City launches digital marketplace

Seafood City, the biggest Filipinofounded grocery chain in North America, has partnered with Philippine brands for a digital marketplace app that will cater to global Filipinos.

First Gen awards LNG contract to Singapore-based supplier

First Gen Corp.of the Lopez Group is securing its fifth shipment of liquified natural gas (LNG) cargo from Singaporebased Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd.next month.

Red Horse recognized as one of SE Asia's most powerful brands

San Miguel Brewery Inc.Red Horse Beer was the only Filipino brand that made it to Kantar BrandZ Top 30 Most Valuable Southeast Asian Brands for 2024.

Security Bank launches new platform for businesses

Security Bank Corp.is ramping up its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and corporate clients as it launched Security Bank Collect, a new channel that offers businesses several payment options online.

Landbank to roll out e-wallet solutions in Q4

State-run Land Bank of the Philippines is poised to roll out its new e-wallet solutions in the fourth quarter to enhance financial inclusion and support government disbursements.

Potato Corner opens 2,000th store in Cebu

Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc.(SPAVI)'s kiosk-based food brand Potato Corner has marked a significant milestone with the opening in Cebu of its 2,000th store.

Phl makes headway in digital payments

The Philippines is making significant strides in the digital payment landscape across Southeast Asia as the use of buy now pay later (BNPL) and point-of-sale (POS) among Filipinos showed significant growth, as of July this year, according to financial technology firm UnaCash.

'Strong middle class key to long-term growth'

The country will need to take advantage of global megatrends like digitalization and climate change to strengthen its middle class and achieve the long-term goal of ending poverty, according to the National Eco- nomic and Development Authority (NEDA).

Sadorra slays another super GM in Budapest

Filipino Grandmaster Julio Catalino Sadorra caught another big fish in super GM A.R. Saleh Salem to power the Philippines to a 4-0 decimation of the United Arab Emirates in the ninth round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad at the BOK Sports Hall here Friday.

Jahns nails first PGT title

Keanu Jahns fended off strong challenges from Rupert Zaragosa and Randy Garalde to claim a long-awaited Philippine Golf Tour victory at the ICTSI Forest Hills Classic.

MMA Manila Open set at Marriott

The first Asian Mixed Martial Arts Manila Open hosted by the newly-formed Nasyonal Mixed Martial Arts Pederasyon ng Pilipinas (NMMAPP) will be held Oct.

Ancajas finally back home

It's been eight years since former IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas fought at home and attempting a bold comeback after losing three of his last four bouts, he returns on local soil against Thai veteran Sukpraserd Ponpitak in a scheduled 10-round bout on the Melvin Jerusalem-Luis Castillo undercard at the Mandaluyong City College tonight.

Tigers regain form; Eagles end drought

It did not take long for Santo Tomas to barge back into the winner's column.

San Beda drops heavy bomb on JRU

Games today (Filoil EcoOil Arena) 12 p.m. - SSC-R vs AU / 2:30 p.m. - CSB vs Letran San Beda used a devastating secondquarter onslaught in hammering out a 77-60 victory over Jose Rizal University yesterday and regaining its winning ways in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Early voting starts in several US states

With more than a month to go before the Nov. 5 presidential election, some Americans are already lining up to cast their ballots in this tightly contested race.

Academy to host first overseas ceremony for young filmmakers

The Oscars Academy will hold its first award ceremony outside the United States next month, handing out prestigious annual student awards in London.

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka votes to decide economic future

Millions of Sri Lankans cast their votes yesterday to select a new president who will face the task of cementing the South Asian country's fragile economic recovery following its worst financial crisis in decades.

New Zealand pilot freed by Papua rebels after 19 months

The New Zealand pilot who's been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels, Indonesian authorities said yesterday.

Iceland police shoot rare polar bear near village

A rare polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities said on Friday.

Rare Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander

BEIRUT (AP) – Israel launched a rare airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military official in a densely populated southern Beirut neighborhood on Friday. It was the deadliest such strike on Lebanon’s capital in decades, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 14 people killed and dozens more wounded in the attack.

4 NegOcc LGUs declare state of calamity

Four local government units in Negros Occidental declared their areas under a state of calamity, citing the damage caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.