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BEYOND ZERO

But before the drive, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) delivered a comprehensive presentation on its Beyond Zero global initiative with several speakers and decks.

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October 30, 2024
CATRIONA GRAY SET TO HOLD CHARITY BALL, SERVE AS MISS U COMMENTATOR ANEW
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CATRIONA GRAY SET TO HOLD CHARITY BALL, SERVE AS MISS U COMMENTATOR ANEW

FORMER MISS UNIVERSE CATRIONA GRAY CONTINUES TO GIVE BACK TO the nonprofit that inspired her to compete in pageants in the first place, after seeing their potential as a platform for helping others.

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October 30, 2024
Viva Communications and MQuest Ventures sign joint venture agreement for entertainment content production
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Viva Communications and MQuest Ventures sign joint venture agreement for entertainment content production

Viva Communications and MQuest Ventures have recently announced the signing of a landmark joint venture agreement to produce high-quality entertainment content for Filipino audiences on free-to-air and other media platforms.

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October 30, 2024
Katrina Velarde puts a fresh spin on male hits at 'SIKAT V.3'
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Katrina Velarde puts a fresh spin on male hits at 'SIKAT V.3'

It was one of those Manila afternoons when everything seemed to run on “bahala na,” with the city buzzing with the usual traffic and chaos.

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October 30, 2024
WHY DIRECTOR GINA ALAJAR REMAINS EXCITED TO ACT
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WHY DIRECTOR GINA ALAJAR REMAINS EXCITED TO ACT

Even if she has already carved out a name in directing, Gina Alajar remains enthusiastic about acting.

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October 30, 2024
LULU TAN-GAN'S ARTISANAL LUXURY AT THE RED CHARITY GALA
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LULU TAN-GAN'S ARTISANAL LUXURY AT THE RED CHARITY GALA

Entering the ballroom for the Red Charity Gala featuring the fashion collection of Lulu Tan-Gan, we knew this 13th edition was going to be extra special.

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October 30, 2024
RUSTAN'S IS GETTING YOUNGER, BUT ANTON HUANG SAYS IT'S MAKING HIM OLDER
The Philippine Star

RUSTAN'S IS GETTING YOUNGER, BUT ANTON HUANG SAYS IT'S MAKING HIM OLDER

Have you noticed the new, modern gift wrappers of Rustan's?

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

RCBC to expand global presence, boost remittance services for OFWs

Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. is strengthening its international reach with its remittance service, RCBC Telemoney, to better serve the financial needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across Asia Pacific, Europe and North America.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

DA to invest P2 B to perk up Phl coffee output

MALAYBALAY, BUKIDNON - At least four in ten cups of coffee are produced locally.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

FedEx contributes $1.7 B to Asia-Pacific economy

Courier giant FedEx is bringing in at least $1.7 billion in output to the Asia-Pacific economy this year, and in the Philippines that contribution boosts mostly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

PGEC, NGCP complete Bohol grid integration

Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) has integrated its 27-megawatt-peak Dagohoy solar power project (DSPP) to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines' (NGCP) Bohol grid.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Converge challenges PLDT in gigabit market

Broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is bringing the fight to industry leader PLDT Inc. by penetrating the gigabit market to expand its subscriber base.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

IPOPHL recommends blocking of 6 piracy sites

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued requests to block access to six sites that have been found pirating movies.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

BSP fully supports gov't efforts to exit FATF gray list

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has reinforced its commitment to combat money laundering and terrorism financing as the country moves closer to exiting the gray list of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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October 30, 2024
Is democracy in peril?
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Is democracy in peril?

In less than a week, the United States will hold its presidential election, possibly one of the most consequential in its history.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Metrobank income hits record P35.7 B in 9 months

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) recorded a 12.4-percent jump in earnings to a record P35.73 billion from January to September versus last year's P31.79 billion, driven by strong asset expansion, improving non-interest income and better asset quality.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Cebu Pacific hikes stake in 1Aviation to 60%

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has increased its ownership stake to majority control in a company that extends ground handling services to several airports nationwide.

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October 30, 2024
McDonald's Phl marks first batch of YouthWorks PH graduates with USAID
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McDonald's Phl marks first batch of YouthWorks PH graduates with USAID

McDonald's Philippines (Golden Arches Development Corp.), led by George Yang, founder and master franchise holder of the quick-service giant in the country, proudly celebrated the graduation of its first batch of youth trainees under the YouthWorks PH program.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

SM expands residential dev't in CDO

SM Development Corp. (SMDC), the residential arm of the SM Group, is seeing strong demand for the new phase of its residential development in Cagayan De Oro.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Stocks plunge below 7,300 on profit-taking

Profit-taking took a heavy toll on the local stock market yesterday, pulling down the main index below the 7,300 level.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

'Rice prices remain high as retailers make a killing'

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will convene the leaders of large markets in Metro Manila next week to discuss and address why retail prices of imported rice remain above P50 per kilo despite the softening of wholesale prices.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Meralco to refund P16B to consumers

Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has estimated around P16 billion worth of refunds to consumers once the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolves its fifth regulatory rate reset.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Infra spending slips to P109 B in Aug

The Marcos administration recorded a lower infrastructure spending in August, declining for the first time in nine months, amid billing delays and adjustments in the project timelines.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Phl revs up motor vehicle production from Jan to Aug

Motor vehicles produced in the Philippines climbed by 17 percent year-on-year in the January to August period, the second highest growth in Southeast Asia.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

LA not pushing panic button

TNT BRACES FOR GINEBRA COMEBACK

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Rousing start for Phl batters

The Philippines made quick work of Indonesia, 13-1, yesterday in a regulation game that launched its five-peat feat bid in the Baseball Federation of Asia East Asia Cup at The Village here.

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October 30, 2024
Three down, one to go for Dodgers
The Philippine Star

Three down, one to go for Dodgers

NEW YORK (AP) - After all that buildup, it's been all Dodgers so far. Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as Los Angeles beat the slumping New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic.

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October 30, 2024
POC polls: Tolentino bares 'My Working Team'
The Philippine Star

POC polls: Tolentino bares 'My Working Team'

Three gold medals in the last two Olympics and four golds in the Asian Games—including the coveted men's basketball title—highlighted Abraham \"Bambol\" Tolentino's watch as president of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) over the last four years.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Cardinals tow Blazers into Final Four

Lawrence Mangubat took charge late in the fourth quarter as Mapua survived a furious Lyceum of the Philippines University fightback with a 69-68 victory yesterday to advance to the NCAA Season 100 Final Four at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

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October 30, 2024
The Philippine Star

Suns prick Lakers bubble

PHOENIX - Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 63 points as the Phoenix Suns sent LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers tumbling to their first defeat of the season in NBA action on Monday.

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October 30, 2024