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20 Globe offices shift to renewable energy

Globe Telecom Inc. has completed the shift of 20 of its facilities to renewable power as the telco steps up its sustainability efforts to curb its carbon emissions.

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October 22, 2024
PCCI to gov't: Prioritize ease of doing business
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PCCI to gov't: Prioritize ease of doing business

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country's largest business group, will be recommending to the government to focus on measures that could further ease and lower the cost of doing business, as it pushes for digital and innovation adaptation by firms.

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October 22, 2024
What makes you pessimistic about problem-solving?
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What makes you pessimistic about problem-solving?

One day, a blue bird flies through an open window of your room. Out of confusion, the bird is trapped. There must be something special about this lost bird. So, you kept the bird in a sturdy shoe box and later on in a secured cage. Then, you fed it for the day. The following morning, you were surprised to see the bird, sporting yellow feathers from blue when you first saw it.

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October 22, 2024
Uncovering the hidden costs of non-compliance for micro and small taxpayers
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Uncovering the hidden costs of non-compliance for micro and small taxpayers

These days, many individuals aspire to launch their own businesses with some choosing to start on a smaller scale. Establishing a small business can be both rewarding and challenging. Entrepreneurs need to focus on building their business while also managing the complexities of tax regulations. Small businesses encounter distinct tax compliance challenges, which vary significantly from those faced by larger corporations in terms of structure, responsibilities and penalties.

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October 22, 2024
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Italy may tap skilled Phl fishermen for work

The government is keen on collaborating with Italy to provide opportunities for Filipino fisherfolk, especially for possible employment in the European country's fishing industry.

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October 22, 2024
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BSP profit soars 5-fold to P95.2 B

The earnings of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) ballooned five-fold to P95.2 billion as of end-July on the back of higher revenues and lower spending.

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October 22, 2024
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SM opening 87th mall

The SM Group, the largest mall operator and developer in the Philippines, is cementing further its retail dominance with the opening of its 87th mall in the country this week.

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October 22, 2024
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Gov't tightening AI use in creative works

Music, photos and films partially generated through artificial intelligence may soon be protected under the copyright law as the government plans to issue clear guidelines on the use of AI in the creative industry.

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October 22, 2024
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Market slips as investors wait for fresh leads

The local stock market was off to a slow start this week as investors waited for fresh leads.

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October 22, 2024
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A story straight from Seattle

NOTES ON THE BEAT

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October 22, 2024
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‘High household debt risky for Phl banks’

Banks in the Philippines are facing moderate risk from household debts given the still huge proportion of underserved Filipinos from formal financial institutions, even as interest rates were the steepest in the country, a global credit watcher said.

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October 22, 2024
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World Series: Broadway vs Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) - Broadway vs Hollywood. Subway vs Freeway. Judge vs Ohtani.

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October 22, 2024
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Eyes on Celtics, LeBron

Defending champion Boston launches a quest for back-to-back titles, LeBron James teams with his 20-year-old son and familiar faces debut in new places when the NBA's 79th season begins on Tuesday.

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October 22, 2024
PBA FINALS BATTLE OF SUPER IMPORTS
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PBA FINALS BATTLE OF SUPER IMPORTS

It's a rivalry that started in Season 47 PBA Governors' Cup and spilled over to the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year.

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October 22, 2024
Liam Payne fans leave tributes in London, other cities
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Liam Payne fans leave tributes in London, other cities

LONDON (AP) - Hundreds gathered Sunday in London's Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week.

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October 22, 2024
US defense chief visits Ukraine
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US defense chief visits Ukraine

KYIV (AP) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit yesterday, hours after a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital and as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky pushes Western partners to keep providing military support for the war.

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October 22, 2024
Trump holds drive-thru news conference at McDonald's
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Trump holds drive-thru news conference at McDonald's

FEASTERVILLE-TREVOSE (AP) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump manned the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Sunday before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions through the drive-thru window.

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October 22, 2024
Kremlin says Moldova's poll results raise many questions
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Kremlin says Moldova's poll results raise many questions

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Moldova's election was not free and the results showed a \"hard-to-explain\" increase of votes in favor of President Maia Sandu and the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.

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October 22, 2024
Musk's election promise of $1-M giveaway sparks call for probe
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Musk's election promise of $1-M giveaway sparks call for probe

HARRISBURG (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, on Sunday called on law enforcement to investigate billionaire Elon Musk for his promise at a weekend pro-Trump rally to give away $1 million each day until Election Day.

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October 22, 2024
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Controversy in title fight

There were apparent slip-ups in the 12th and last round of the close fight featuring Giemel Magramo against Judy Flores for the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) superflyweight title in a \"Blow By Blow\" event at the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom, Parañaque last Sunday night.

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October 22, 2024
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China lodges protest with Myanmar over consulate attack

BEIJING (AFP) - China said yesterday it had lodged a protest with Myanmar authorities after Beijing's consulate in the city of Mandalay was attacked last week with an explosive device.

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October 22, 2024
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Seoul demands withdrawal of NoKor troops in Russia

SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador yesterday to criticize Pyongyang's decision to send thousands of soldiers to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, the foreign ministry said, calling for their immediate withdrawal.

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October 22, 2024
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Fuel prices down this week

Motorists can expect a slight decrease in domestic pumps today, amid recent developments in the global oil market.

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October 22, 2024
Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked financial firm FTUR in Lebanon
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Israel bombs Hezbollah-linked financial firm FTUR in Lebanon

BEIRUT (AFP) - Israel conducted airstrikes hitting a Lebanese association linked to Hezbollah, accusing it yesterday of financing the group's weapons, as it expanded the scope of its raids beyond military targets.

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October 22, 2024
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NBI nabs woman in Thai surrogate mom trafficking

Criminal cases were filed against a woman for attempted trafficking of two women to become surrogate mothers in Thailand, National Bureau of Investigation chief Jaime Santiago reported yesterday.

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October 22, 2024
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Kremlin says Moldova's poll results raise many questions

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moldova's election was not free and the results showed a \"hard-to-explain\" increase of votes in favor of President Maia Sandu and the European Union, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.

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October 22, 2024
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US says Thaad anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

KYIV (Reuters) – The US military has rushed its advanced anti-missile system to Israel and it is now \"in place,\" Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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October 22, 2024
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US probes leak of Israel's plan to attack Iran

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is investigating the leak of a pair of highly classified intelligence documents describing Israel's preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday.

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October 22, 2024
Australian senator heckles King Charles
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Australian senator heckles King Charles

CANBERRA (AP) - An indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the monarch is not needed as the country's head of state as the British royal visited Australia's parliament yesterday.

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October 22, 2024
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1,000 displaced in VisMin flash floods

COTABATO CITY – Up to 1,000 people were forced to evacuate due to flash floods in Cotabato and Negros Occidental over the weekend.

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October 22, 2024