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DISHING UP A BETTER WORLD

Unilever believes that 'the world's food system needs to change,' and that all should have access to good nutrition.

Topline tapped for energy solutions in ecozones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has teamed up with fuel trading company Topline Energy Solutions Corp. for the supply of energy solutions in economic zones.

Customs moves to strengthen trade facilitation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently held a workshop to improve trade facilitation for the Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee (PTFC).

PSBank earnings up 19% to P4 B

Earnings of Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) went up by 18.7 percent to P4 billion from January to September compared to last year's P3.37 billion, driven by higher operating income and better asset quality.

HONOR X7c: The RuggeDARLING to end 2024

Back in the 2000's, before social media, Netflix, and Android devices, many tech enthusiasts obsessed about the concept of \"ruggedizing\" their devices.

Honoring My Heroes in Philippine Technology

It is the start of November when we usually go to the Memorial Parks to visit our loved ones who have left our physical world.

Energy issues from the US elections, The Freeman Cebu forum

Central Visayas is the third-largest or richest region in the Philippines after Metro Manila.

New normal, new solutions

Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility and is projected to follow a similar path as Typhoons Leon (Kong-Rey) and Kristine (Trami).

GCash to expand in 10 more key markets overseas

More overseas Filipinos can soon download and use GCash using their local mobile phone numbers in the countries or territories where they live and work as the country's leading finance super app is set to be available in 10 more key markets globally in the next two to three months.

ALI boosts profit by 15% in 9 months

Earnings of property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) increased by 15 percent to P21.2 billion in the nine months ending September, driven by resilient property demand and consumer activity.

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\"We are pleased with the solid results delivered across our business lines,\" ALI president and CEO Anna Ma. Margarita Bautista-Dy said.

Agri, fisheries output further contract in Q3

The country could miss its target growth rate for the agriculture and fisheries output this year after a prolonged dry spell and devastating typhoons dragged down local production in the third quarter to its steepest decline in 15 months.

BSP may pause rate cuts amid peso weakness

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may opt for a temporary pause in cutting borrowing costs next month if the Philippine peso weakens further against the US dollar, according to economists.

Q2 GDP growth revised upward

The Philippine economy expanded at a slightly faster rate than initially reported in the second quarter, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Pag-IBIG assets reach P1-T mark

The assets of the Home Development Mutual Fund, commonly known as the Pag-IBIG Fund, have breached the P1-trillion level due to increased revenues and member savings.

Across the board growth lifts SMFB profit to P30 B

San Miguel Corp.'s food unit delivered a profit of P30.4 billion in the nine months to September, boosted by consumer preference for its food, beer and spirit products.

BIR collects P1 B from vape stamps

STILL SMALL | The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has collected about P1 billion from the imposition of excise stamps on vape products but the amount is deemed small as many players have yet to fully comply.

Looming Trump victory rattles Phl investors

Investors have sent a clear message of wariness about the impact of a second Trump presidency, going on a selloff spree on the evening of the elections in the US.

$5.09-B trade deficit widest in 20 months

The Philippines recorded a $5.09-billion trade gap in September, the largest in 20 months, as exports declined while imports went up.

Jobless Pinoys down to 1.89 M in September

The country's unemployment rate dropped in September, but the quality of jobs deteriorated, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Office vacancy rate hits 20-year high

Metro Manila's office vacancy rate in the third quarter hit its highest level in 20 years as firms streamlined office space requirements and new supply was added to the market, according to commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Phillips takes charge as Archers thwart Tams

Reigning champion La Salle turned to Mike Phillips in lieu of the struggling MVP Kevin Quiambao as the Archers fended off the Far Eastern U Tamaraws, 5853, and stay on course to securing the No. 1 seed in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

TROPA ON CUSP OF TITLE REPEAT

Game tomorrow (Smart Araneta Coliseum) 7:30 p.m. - Ginebra vs TNT (Finals Game 6) Back to its old shot-stopping ways, back in control and just one win away from a repeat championship. Tightening the defensive screws after Barangay Ginebra's scoring spree last time, holder TNT roared ahead in the PBA Governors' Cup finals at 3-2 with a masterful 99-72 romp last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Rum Masters, warriors clash in rubber

The Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters and the South Cotabato Warriors dispute the second South Division finals slot of the MPBL Sixth Season at 7 p.m. tonight at the Batangas City Coliseum.

Southwoods Cup offers rich prizes

The 2024 Southwoods Chairman's Charity Cup is set to captivate participants with an extraordinary array of prizes, including luxury cars and a Mexican Riviera cruise, when it is held from Nov. 14 to 16 at the Legends and Masters courses in Carmona, Cavite.

Giants lined up for Coms Cup

SPORTING CHANCE

19 athletes selected for Atletang Ayala program

Nineteen top-caliber Filipino athletes made it to the list of individuals joining Ayala Foundation's Atletang Ayala program, which supports their sports training while offering opportunities for career development in the Ayala Group.

Lions get back at Gens, inch closer to semis

San Beda served Emilio Aguinaldo College a dish best served cold as it hammered out a vengeful 89-59 win yesterday to inch closer to a return trip to the NCAA Final Four at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Twin hits for Alas Pilipinas women

Alas Pilipinas women pulled off twin victories in the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships pool play yesterday at the Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa.

Snow seen on Mt. Fuji after record absence

Snow has finally fallen on Mt. Fuji, images showed yesterday, after warm weather led to the Japanese mountain's longest-ever stint with bare slopes.