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Ovialand embarks on 2nd project with Japan's Takara Leben

Ovialand Inc., a property developer led by the Olivares family, is embarking on its second project with Japan's Takara Leben Co. Ltd. following the success of the partnership's first residential joint venture.

ERC urged to resolve Meralco's rate reset

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should promptly resolve Manila Electric Co.'s (Meralco) rate reset, as further delays could hurt consumers and undermine investor confidence, a think tank said.

Trump victory sows fear in Phl stocks

Philippine stocks and peso under pressure

SEC to boost sustainability among SMLEs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on ways to further boost sustainability among small, medium, and large enterprises (SMLEs) in the country.

Trump 2.0 raises risks for Phl, Asean

Nomura Global Markets Research warned that a second Trump presidency could bring adverse impacts for Southeast Asia, particularly affecting the Philippines' growth trajectory due to heightened geopolitical risks, volatility in remittances and vulnerabilities in the outsourcing sector.

Maynilad IPO set next year

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is finally pushing through with its initial public offering (IPO) next year.

STAR reporter bags EJAP journalism award

The Philippine STAR's Richmond Mercurio was recognized as the \"Energy Reporter of the Year\" during the 33rd Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines' (EJAP) Business Journalism Awards held last Friday in Makati.

Credit growth picks up after BSP rate cut

Credit growth improved for the third straight month to 11 percent in September as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lowered borrowing costs and hinted at additional rate cuts, fueling optimism for continued economic expansion.

Forest Hills Chairman's Cup up

After undertaking several rehabilitation efforts on the golf course and upgrading facilities at the clubhouse, Forest Hills Golf and Country Club is all set to thank its membership with the staging of the 20th BPI Gold Chairman's Cup set Nov. 16 to 17.

Batangas takes opener of MPBL South finals

Batangas ruled the boards and subdued Quezon Province, 75-69, on Saturday in Game One of their South Division Finals in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season at the Lucena City Convention Center.

TNT'S NEXT GOAL: TWIN KILL

TNT coach Chot Reyes said a highlight of the Tropa's celebration after clinching the PBA Governors' Cup championship last Friday was PLDT chairman Manny V. Pangilinan's presence in a post-game dinner with players, coaches, staff, families and fans at Sambo

Escamis lifts Mapua over CSB

With a defensive gem and the winning three-pointer from Clint Escamis in the last four seconds, Mapua squeezed past St. Benilde, 75-73, to forge a tie in the lead in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena yesterday.

Bianca flirts with Top-10 windup

Bianca Pagdanganan narrowly missed a Top 10 finish in the Lotte Championship as her closing two-under 70 and 279 total was good for joint 11th in the final standings Saturday in Oahu, Hawaii.

Lady Bulldogs, Lady Spikers dispute SSL crown

Back-to-back champion National U booked a finals return in the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship with a 25-16, 19-25, 25-17, 25-22 win over previously undefeated Far Eastern U in their duel over the weekend at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Suspicious behavior

You can never prove game-fixing or point-shaving.

Falcons boot out Bulldogs

Adamson kept its flickering Final Four hopes while showing perennial contender National U the exit door with a convincing 53-41 win in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

US warplanes attack Houthi targets in Yemen

US warplanes staged multiple strikes on Saturday night on Iran-backed Houthi advanced weapons storage facilities in Yemen, the Pentagon said.

Trump completes swing state sweep by taking Arizona

Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week's US presidential election, US TV networks projected on Saturday, completing the Republican's sweep of all seven swing states.

Qatar suspends Gaza mediation, in sign of impasse

Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel show \"seriousness\" in talks, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Biden, Trump to meet at White House

Joe Biden will meet with president-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday after the US leader pledged an orderly transfer of power following the Republican's decisive election victory.

Canada reports 1st case of bird flu in human

A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said on Saturday.

Musk joins Trump-Zelensky call amid concerns for Ukraine

Donald Trump won the state of Arizona in this week's US presidential election, US TV networks projected on Saturday, completing the Republican's sweep of all seven swing states.

King Charles, Kate slowly return to duty

King Charles III and the princess of Wales both plan to attend the United Kingdom's annual ceremony honoring fallen service personnel on Monday, a sign that the royal family is slowly returning to normal, after a year in which two of the most popular royals were sidelined by cancer.

Kanlaon volcanic ash emission persists

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island continued to spew ash yesterday, a day after showing an elevated similar activity, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

109 file COCs for BARMM parliamentary polls

Up to 109 aspirants have filed certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Couple, daughter die in Iloilo road mishap

Three members of a family died when a pick-up truck rearended their motorcycle in San Dionisio, Iloilo on Saturday night.

77,000 jabs given to Metro students

Over 77,000 doses of vaccines against infectious diseases have been administered to public school students in Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) reported over the weekend.

Report scams to hotline 1326 - CICC

Instead of ranting on social media, Filipinos should report scams and cybercrimes to the Inter-Agency Response Center hotline 1326, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC).

25 Phl universities in 2025 Asia rankings

Philippine universities and colleges' increased presence in world rankings indicates the growing profile of the country's tertiary education offerings, according to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

PNP: Duterte drug war affected 1,286 cops

Philippine National Police personnel affected by the Duterte administration's war on drugs need support and protection, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said yesterday.