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Phl theater gets funding support from 'Music, Movies, Magic'

\"It's always funding,\" Floirendo remarked during the \"Music, Movies, Magic\" presscon. Slated on Nov. 22 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City, the fundraising show is presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) andthe PPOSI.

Responsive customer service key to Pinoys' brand loyalty

SINGAPORE – A brand's ability to quickly respond to inquiries is critical to earning Filipino consumers' loyalty, according to software company Twilio.

Hotel Okura earns spot in Michelin list

Bigger plans are in store for Newport World Resorts after one of its hotels has been recommended by the prestigious Michelin Guide.

Pre-need profit soars despite drop in life plans sold

The pre-need industry saw its net income jump by more than 50 percent to P2.9 billion in the first semester even amid a decrease in the number of life plans sold, the Insurance Commission (IC) said.

Group urges Senate to fast-track passage of Site Blocking Bill

A consumer group has urged lawmakers to fast-track the passage of the long-delayed Site Blocking Bill pending in the Senate before the election season heats up.

MPIC to exit fuel logistics business

Conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is exiting the fuel logistics business, selling its entire stake in Philippine Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corp. (PCSPC) for about $148 million.

Ginebra San Miguel products garner prestigious global awards

Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) proudly continues its flagship brand's 190 years of excellence as it garnered multiple prestigious awards at the 2024 Spirit International Prestige (SIP) Awards.

PLDT taps HSBC for P2-B social loan facility

Telco giant PLDT Inc. is going big on sustainable financing this year, this time landing a P2-billion loan from HSBC Philippines to bankroll its fiber expansion in underserved areas.

New Ayala hotel brand in the works

A new Ayala hotel brand is in the works as part of the conglomerate's continuing efforts to build up its hospitality portfolio.

Globe names interim CEO

Network provider Globe Telecom Inc. has named the former CEO of a Nigerian telco as deputy head in preparation for his likely takeover next year as permanent chief.

PAL moving New York flights to new terminal

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has become the first Southeast Asian airline that agreed to move its New York operations to the largest terminal at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport.

SM sees Central Visayas as ripe for mall expansion

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the integrated property developer of the Sy family, is banking on the economic growth of Central Visayas as it expands its mall presence in the region.

PSEI tracks Wall Street drop

The local stock market tracked the performance of US equities, finishing with losses yesterday.

Biggest Phl business group lays down policy recommendations to government

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has submitted to the government a list of policy recommendations focused on achieving food security, human resources development, and investment generation.

Malampaya Phase 4 dev't certified as project of national significance

Razon-led Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. has secured national significance certification for Phase 4 of the Malampaya deep-water gas-to-power project worth $600 million.

Hawkish BSP kept inflation low – think tank

The hawkishness of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) early in the year helped in undershooting inflation targets and is now giving extra room to cut interest rates.

Ecozone investments down 6% in 10 months

Investment pledges for projects approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority PEZA) dipped by six percent from January to October compared to a year ago, but the investment promotion agency remains upbeat it will hit its investment target this year.

Zaragosa takes provisional lead

BACOLOD – Torrential rain and unrelenting winds turned the second round of the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic into a battle of endurance and mental toughness Wednesday.

UAAP, NCAA games hit by Typhoon Kristine

Typhoon Kristine caused cancellation of sporting actions here and there yesterday, including the UAAP bill at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay and the NCAA gig at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan.

Tale of two imports

SPORTING CHANCE

Biñan spikers book semis spot

Biñan Tatak Gel booked the third semifinal ticket in the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) Tuesday night with a 25-23, 26-24, 25-16 home win over AM Caloocan at the Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna.

Blinken: Now is time to end Gaza war

TEL AVIV (AFP) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday \"now is the time\" to end the conflict in Gaza, and urged Israel to avoid further escalation with Iran.

Hollywood stars hit the road to push for Harris

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Jennifer Garner had a warning for a crowd of \"Moms for Harris\" gathered at a tearoom in Tucson, Arizona: be prepared to see more Hollywood stars visiting your state to talk about the Nov. 5 election.

Israel kills 3 Hezbollah commanders

TEL AVIV/JERUSALEM/CAIRO - Israel's military said it had killed three Hezbollah commanders and some 70 fighters in southern Lebanon in the past 48 hours, a day after confirming it had killed Hashem Safieddine, who was viewed as a potential leader of the militant group.

McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in US

NEW YORK (Reuters) - One person has died and dozens were sickened from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder in 10 states, led by Colorado, where 26 people fell ill, the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said on Tuesday.

Chinese carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait

TAIPEI (AFP) - A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, Taiwan's defense minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.

Harris says US ready for woman president

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Kamala Harris said Tuesday that America is \"absolutely\" ready to elect its first woman president, but downplayed her historic bid, saying she simply wants to turn the page for a nation \"exhausted\" by Donald Trump.

Woman, son found dead in Batangas

CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna - A woman and her 17-year-old son were found dead in Lipa, Batangas on Tuesday afternoon.

Dismissal of complaint involving Tarlac sanitary landfill lauded

CLARK FREEPORT - The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has commended the dismissal by the Angeles City Regional Trial Court (RTC) of a complaint involving the use of a 100-hectare Kalangitan sanitary landfill in Capas, Tarlac.

DBM OKs P454 M for procurement of medical vehicles

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P454 million for the procurement of medical vehicles to boost the health care system.