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IMI trims global operations to boost profitability, efficiency

Ayala-led Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc.

BOI fast-tracks P4.3 T investments via green lane

Investments for projects endorsed for green lane processing for faster processing of permits have reached P4.3 trillion as of September, according to the Board of Investments (BOI).

Jaime Alfonso Zobel joins IIPCC as private sector representative

Jaime Alfonso Antonio Eder Zobel de Ayala, the son of Ayala Corp.

Financial well-being for all By LOUISE MAUREEN SIMEON

Benedict Sison, chief executive officer and country head of Sun Life Philippines, has accumulated a wealth of experience in five diverse countries the United States, India, Canada, China and Hong Kong before returning to the Philippines. This international exposure has significantly shaped his career decisions and leadership style, providing him the right tools to navigate the complex financial landscape of the insure - inductas

More Pinoys are tuning in to podcasts – study

As digital penetration deepens across the country, more Filipinos are now tuning in to podcasts, surpassing other media platforms such as online streaming sites, online news portal and TV as the most preferred source of information, according to a study conducted by three of the country's largest podcast networks.

PESONet, InstaPay transactions hit P10.9 T

The amount of electronic fund transfers via PESONet and InstaPay jumped by over 34 percent to P10.9 trillion from January to August compared to last year's P8.13 trillion, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.

Phl seeks stronger economic ties with Germany

The Philippines is seeking enhanced cooperation and investment opportunities with Germany in a bid to boost the local economy.

Phl to further boost innovation efforts

The government will continue to prioritize efforts to promote and strengthen innovation to drive economic growth following improvements in the country's global innovation ranking, the National Economic and Development Authority said.

Food retail sector growth may ease this year

The country's food retail sector is expected to grow at a slower pace of five percent this year as more Filipinos choose to spend less as they cope with higher food prices, according to the US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service.

ROS EARNS RIGHT TO CHALLENGE TNT

With Andrei Caracut, Adrian Nocum, Keith Datu and Aaron Fuller making big plays in winning time, ROS drove the dagger on Magnolia in the quarterfinal sudden death, 113103, to march into the PBA Governors' Cup Final Four last night at the Ynares Center here.

Sinner, Alcaraz advance in Shanghai

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz showed why they were top in the world at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, as they raced into the third round with confident straight-sets wins.

Tigers twice as good than last year

It's double-up for Santo Tomas in the first round alone.

Knights shine, climb to third

Letran used Jimboy Estrada and Kevin Santos as battering rams as it flattened Lyceum U, 78-66, yesterday to jump to third spot in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Lady Bulldogs launch SSL bid in style

Reigning champion National U ushered in its three-peat bid with a bang, taking down Ateneo, 25-12, 2527,25-16, 25-17, in the Shakey's Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Friday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Meta must limit data for personalized ads – EU court -

Social media platforms such as Meta's Facebook must limit the use of personal data including someone's sexual orientation for targeted advertising, the European Union's top court ruled on Friday.

Taiwan reopens, mopping up after Typhoon Krathon

Southern Taiwan worked on Friday to clear up damage from flooding and high winds after Typhoon Krathon slammed into a major port city, while most of the rest of the island resumed work and financial markets re-opened.

Musk's X pays millions in Brazil fines... to wrong account

Elon Musk's X has paid millions of dollars in fines in Brazil to settle a row with a judge who banned the platform in its biggest Latin American market over disinformation.

Japan to sweep airports after WWII bomb blast

Japan will sweep regional airports for more unexploded ordnance after a bomb dropped by the United States in World War II blew up on a taxiway in the south, the country's transport minister said on Friday.

Israel targets Hezbollah intel HQ in Lebanon

Israel said it had targeted the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut and was assessing the damage on Friday after a series of strikes on senior figures in the group that Iran’s Supreme Leader dismissed as counterproductive.

Elephants evacuated, animals stranded in Thailand floods

More than 100 elephants in northern Thailand have been moved to higher ground to escape rapidly rising flood waters, local media reported, but many other animals were still stuck as their sanctuary struggled to evacuate them on Friday.

US military strikes 15 Houthi targets in Yemen

The US military said it carried out 15 strikes on Friday against targets linked to Iranaligned Houthi fighters in Yemen, where residents reported blasts at military outposts and even an airport.

New wage set for Central Luzon

A new minimum wage rate in Central Luzon will take effect on Oct.17 after its affirmation by the National Wages and Productivity Commission and publication in a local daily.

Marcos creates special economic zone in Tarlac

President Marcos has designated a 200-hectare lot in Barangay Lourdes in Tarlac City as a special economic zone.

Leviste backs out of governor race

Batangas Vice Gov. Mark Leviste yesterday backed out of the race for governor of Batangas province, choosing instead to vie for a seat in the House of Representatives.

GMA, Leni file COCs

Former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) yesterday to seek another term as representative of Pampanga province's second district.

Public schools in Valenzuela get vans from local gov't

Public schools in Valenzuela no longer need to worry about their transport needs after they received 63 vans from the city government.

Vico Sotto seeks third term as Pasig mayor

Saying he wants to finish the reforms he started in Pasig, Mayor Vico Sotto officially filed yesterday his certificate of candidacy (COC) for a third term as the city's local chief executive in the 2025 midterm elections.

MM roads to implement stop-and-go scheme for int'l event

Some roads in the cities of Pasay, Manila and Makati might see a slowdown of vehicular traffic to give way to the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) next week, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Marcos honors educators on National Teachers' Day

On the celebration of National Teachers' Day yesterday, President Marcos cited Filipino educators' vital role in molding future leaders, as he called on the public to help advance inclusive education.

Romualdez promises teachers higher pay, more benefits

Speaker Martin Romualdez assured the country's nearly one million public school teachers that the House of Representatives will pay more attention to their plight, particularly in terms of salaries and benefits, as well as additional classrooms and equipment.