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Proposed natural gas law ensures energy security, power price shield

The proposed Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, approved at the Senate on second reading, will promote energy security and protect consumers from higher electricity costs, the chair of the Senate committee on energy said.

Chinabank profit jumps 13% to P18.4 B

China Banking Corp. boosted its earnings by 13.5 percent to a record P18.4 billion from January to September, mainly due to sustained growth from its core businesses.

Hotel101 rides on Trump victory, eyes all 50 US states

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by tycoon Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, is targeting to conquer the entire United States with its home-grown Filipino hotel chain.

Megaworld income rises 16%

Growth across all its key businesses fueled a double-digit earnings growth for property giant Megaworld Corp. during the nine months ending September.

Explanation required

Public officials, elected or appointed, have the obligation to properly explain how they are spending the people's money.

MPIC's 9-month core earnings hit record high

Conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) is looking to end the year on a high note as it expects to surpass its 2024 core income target after soaring to a record high during the nine-month period ending September.

ACEN profit zooms to P8 B in 9 months

The earnings of Ayala-led ACEN Corp. heated up from January to September on the back of a robust renewable energy (RE) output both in the Philippines and abroad.

Economy grows at slower pace in Q3

The country's economic growth slowed in the third quarter as weather disturbances affected agricultural output and the performance of other production sectors, but the government remains optimistic that the six to seven percent growth target can still be achieved this year.

Q3 GDP, Trump presidency concerns hound market

A double-whammy of a third quarter economic slowdown and prevailing concerns over a Trump presidency dragged down share prices for a second consecutive session yesterday.

BSP to rely on Fed for rate direction, says finance chief

AFTER TRUMP WIN

Economy grows at slower pace in Q3

The country's economic growth slowed in the third quarter as weather disturbances affected agricultural output and the performance of other production sectors, but the government remains optimistic that the six to seven percent growth target can still be achieved this year.

Career Program by SM Offices and National University bridges academia and industry

SM Prime's SM Offices Business Unit recently held the Bridges to Success Career Program in partnership with the National University (NU) on Oct. 16 and 18 at the NU Fairview and NU Baliwag campuses, respectively.

RHJ, TROPA SEEK CLOSER IN REPEAT BID

TNT has put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to this point.

Volley Angels trump Lady Knights

Biñan Tatak Gel regained second spot as Bacoor stumbled to a crucial loss in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) last Wednesday at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite.

Panlilio calls for unity in sports

If there's one wish Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio has for Philippine sports, it is to have a better Olympic finish in Los Angeles in 2028.

Robins-Hardy must wait

Farm Fresh owner Frank Lao yesterday made a humble plea that Fil-Am setter Alohi Robins-Hardy be allowed to play in the PVL All-Filipino Conference unfolding tomorrow at the PhilSports Arena.

Del Rosario eyes another Taiwan title

Pauline del Rosario is eager to make her mark again in Taiwan as she heads to the Party Ladies Open, aiming to build on her past successes and redeem herself after a joint sixth-place finish last year.

Bianca one shot down in Oahu

Filipina ace Bianca Pagdanganan fired a roaring five-under 67 yesterday to go just one shot off opening leader A Lim Kim in the Lotte Championship yesterday in Oahu, Hawaii.

Alas pair outlasts Japanese foe

Ran Abdilla and James Buytrago came up with a scintillating performance to beat Japan's Yoshi Hasegawa and Dylan Kurokawa, 22-24, 24-22, 15-9, yesterday in the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championship at the Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa.

Dasmariñas coming on strong

SPORTING CHANCE

La Salle finds way to SSL finals

Unbeaten La Salle escaped with a thrilling 26-28, 25-19, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13 win over Santo Tomas to barge into the finals of the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship Wednesday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Xi to Trump: US, China must get along

Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday Beijing and Washington must find a way to \"get along,\" in a message to US president-elect Donald Trump, state media reported.

Body of Liam Payne flown home to Britain

The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who fell to his death from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, began repatriating the singer's body to Britain on Wednesday, a police source told AFP.

NATO braces for Trump's return

BRUSSELS (AFP) - US allies at NATO scrambled Wednesday to put a brave face on the return of Donald Trump to the White House amid fears the unpredictable Republican could upend European security and pull the plug on Ukraine support.

Biden gets blamed by Harris allies

For Kamala's defeat

Wind-fanned wildfire burning out of control near LA

A \"dangerously fast\" wildfire fanned by hurricane-strength winds was burning out of control near Los Angeles on Wednesday, with thousands of residents ordered to evacuate and some taken to the hospital.

In the end, women didn't save Harris at ballot box

WASHINGTON (AFP) – She needed their support, but it wasn't enough: Kamala Harris failed to get as many women to back her as she had hoped, despite a presidential campaign heavily focused on abortion access, in the face of Donald Trump's macho rhetoric.

German opposition demands confidence vote next week

Germany's conservative opposition urged Chancellor Olaf Scholz's crisis-hit government yesterday to seek a confidence vote next week, not next year as he has offered.

Four Bicolano 4Ps beneficiaries among LET topnotchers

Seven Bicolano beneficiaries of the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have excelled in their respective fields of endeavor, with four of them making it to the Top 10 of the 2024 licensure examination for teachers.

Kristine damage to agriculture rises to P6.83 B

The damage that Severe Tropical Storm Kristine brought to the agriculture sector in 12 regions in the country has increased to P6.83 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said yesterday.