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ALLHC 9-month income surges on strong revenues

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) saw its earnings surge by more than half in the nine months ending September as revenues nearly doubled.

Headless chickens

BBM said the government's response to the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine was not enough. \"It's never enough. I wish we could do more...\" He went on to say that the rainfall from Kristine was almost double that of Ondoy, as he explained why the flood control failed and why they failed to do more.

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JFC to take full control of Tim Ho Wan

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) is taking over the management and ownership of Tim Ho Wan.

Petron profit hits P7.1 B

Oil giant Petron Corp. saw its earnings in the first nine months decline amid political conflicts in the Middle East and sluggish demand in China.

Shares up as inflation stays within target

The stock market bounced back as investors welcomed the country's October inflation rate, which remained within the government's target despite a slight uptick.

WESM rates higher as Christmas nears

After a four-month decline, the average price of electricity in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) rose in October, driven by increased demand ahead of the Christmas season.

Inflation quickens to 2.3% in October

Inflation accelerated in October, breaking a two-month downtrend, as food items registered faster increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

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LPU Pirates keep heads above water

Lyceum of the Philippines University coach Gilbert Malabanan mapped out a plan to neutralize San Sebastian's run-and-gun game - a relentless inside attack.

Alas off to slow start

Darius Garland poured in 39 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers fended off a late Milwaukee surge to beat the Bucks 116-114 on Monday and push their perfect NBA record to 8-0.

Back to zero

The PBA Governors' Cup Finals is virtually back to zero with defending champion TNT and tough-as-nails challenger Barangay Ginebra claiming two wins apiece to send the best-of-seven series back to square one with the race down to a max of six or seven games.

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TNT, GINEBRA BREAK DEADLOCK

After going through peaks and valleys over four grueling games, holder TNT and challenger Barangay Ginebra proceed to today's tiebreaker with the oft-used quote in mind.

Eight slots up for grabs in POC elections

The battle to secure the majority of 59 voters in the POC elections at the East Ocean Palace Restaurant, Parañaque, on Nov. 29 has narrowed to eight slots as incumbent First Vice President Al Panlilio and Dr. Jose Raul Canlas are running unopposed.

Asean futsal at PhilSports

It's going to be a tall order against more established rivals in the ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship, but host Philippines expressed readiness to take it head on.

Huge field in Asics RnR

Close to 8,000 runners have already registered for the ASICS Rock 'n' Roll Running Series which returns to the city of Manila, including the iconic Rizal Park, on Nov. 23 and 24.

Pennsylvania judge allows Musk's $1-M voter giveaway

The $1-million-a-day voter sweepstakes that Elon Musk's political action committee is hosting in swing states can continue through Tuesday's presidential election, a Pennsylvania judge ruled on Monday.

Thai baby hippo 'predicts' election win for Trump

The polls put the US election on a knife-edge, but as Americans go to vote, Thailand's superstar baby hippo Moo Deng has predicted former US president Donald Trump will regain the White House.

US OKs sale warning aircraft to SoKor of early

The United States has approved the potential sale of airborne early warning and control systems to its ally South Korea, part of a nearly $5-billion military package.

Swift watches Kelce's game after wrapping up concert tour

Pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night to see the Kansas City Chiefs and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after wrapping up the US leg of her record-setting \"Eras Tour.\"

Israeli strikes kill 30 overnight in Gaza

Israeli strikes killed at least 30 people overnight in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials.

US braces for election unrest

SWAT teams deployed

Angry Spain, still reeling from floods, faces more rain

As families along Spain's Mediterranean coast took to the country's airwaves to plead for help finding lost loved ones in the aftermath of last week's devastating floods, the government on Monday deployed hundreds more troops to help with the search for victims, according to emergency authorities.

"Polong tests negative for drugs"

Davao City Rep. Paolo \"Polong\" Duterte tested negative in a hair follicle drug examination conducted on Oct. 23, his office said yesterday.

Kristine agri damage reaches P6.2 B

The amount of crop damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has increased to P6.2 billion, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Luzon coal spills seen to destroy marine ecosystem

Former ACT Teachers party-list representative Antonio Tinio yesterday warned of the catastrophic impact of the recent coal spill incidents in Sorsogon and Zambales on the fisherfolk, marine ecosystem and public health.

Caraga workers to get pay hike

Minimum wage earners and household workers in Caraga are expected to receive a higher take-home pay after the regional wage board scheduled hearings for a salary adjustment.

Koko, Imee buck BARMM poll postponement

Two senators are against a proposal to defer for a year the conduct of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in view of a recent Supreme Court ruling excluding Sulu from the BARMM.

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BBM needs to step up

THE CORNER ORACLE

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Transaction fees worse than usury

This year's All Saints' and All Souls' Days that fell on Friday and Saturday, respectively, gave us another long weekend.

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