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Shakey's keeps 2-digit growth outlook for 2024

Shakey's Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (SPAVI) is maintaining its double-digit profit growth outlook for this year as it banks on a holiday season boost this fourth quarter.

Citicore taps Chinese firm for solar panel needs

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) of tycoon Edgar Saavedra has locked in a new supply deal with Shanghai-listed Trinasolar Co. Ltd. for two gigawatts (GW) worth of solar panels.

UnionBank leads the charge in AI-driven customer experience

Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines vowed to continue leveraging technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to transform customer experience.

Higala, RCBC to drive financial inclusion

Inclusive instant payments platform operator Higala Group Inc. has teamed up with Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to operationalize an open payments platform that expands digital financial access to the unserved and underserved sectors in the Philippines.

HSBC aims to be most respected bank in Phl

HSBC Philippines, a long-standing player in the country's financial landscape for nearly 150 years, is doubling down on its commitment to long-term client support and digital innovation.

BDO breaks ground on new corporate center

BDO Unibank Inc. held a time capsule-laying ceremony, marking the commencement of construction of the new BDO Corporate Center Makati.

Quezon City is top NCR economic contributor in 2023

Quezon City had the biggest contribution to the economy of the National Capital Region (NCR) in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Unprogrammed funds raise 2024 budget to P5.93 T

The government has made adjustments anew to the national budget by about P164 billion, entirely for unprogrammed appropriations, to reach a record P5.93 trillion for this year.

TNT PINS ALL HOPES ON RHJ

TNT is making a run at PBA Commissioner's Cup glory with Rondae HollisJefferson back in tow after spearheading the Tropang Giga's Governors' Cup title retention.

HD Spikers send strong signal

TNT is making a run at PBA Commissioner's Cup glory with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson back in tow after spearheading the Tropang Giga's Governors' Cup title retention.

Paul too young, too fast for Tyson

Mike Tyson's controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.

Centeño in semis of World 10-Ball

Filipina Chezka Centeño is out to achieve a feat that's never been done before - win two straight world 10-ball titles.

LeBron books 4th straight triple-double

Anthony Davis scored 40 points and LeBron James made more history to spark the Los Angeles Lakers over San Antonio 120-115 on Friday, launching their bid to defend the NBA Cup.

Mapua stays on track toward finals

Lacking in size, Mapua relied on defense, hustle and rebounding strength to beat Arellano, 75-69, yesterday and move to the top of NCAA Season 100 elims at the Cuneta Astrodome.

PBA breakthrough in EASL?

Since EASL set up shop in 2017, it has organized six tournaments and no PBA team has ever made it to a final.

Tigers advance to Final Four

Santo Tomas snapped a five-year Final Four drought, running away with a 75-49 revenge win against hopeful Adamson in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

Lebanon studying US ceasefire plan

Lebanese officials were reviewing on Friday a US truce proposal in the Israel-Hezbollah war as Hamas said it was ready for a ceasefire on Israel's other front, in Gaza.

Comedian Conan O'Brien to host Oscars

A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel for the second time to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman - Conan O'Brien.

Trump picks campaign aide for White House press secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump reached into his inner circle on Friday and chose his transition spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, as his White House press secretary, putting a 27-year-old firebrand in position to aggressively defend him.

Rock band Linkin Park returns with new album

Linkin Park, the inventive American rap-rock band who wove electronica into its heavy, melodic compositions, return with their first new album in seven years, \"From Zero.\"

Leader of Spain flood region admits mistakes

The head of the Spanish region devastated by the country's deadliest floods in decades admitted to \"mistakes\" and apologized on Friday but rebuffed calls for his resignation.

Pompeii implements daily visitor limit

The world-famous Pompeii archaeological park introduced on Friday a daily limit of 20,000 visitors, the latest Italian tourist hotspot to take action against overcrowding.

China frees Taiwan fishing boat captain after four months

A Taiwanese fishing boat captain held in China for more than four months on allegations of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, Taiwan's coast guard said yesterday.

TRB approves collection of SCTEX toll hike

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has authorized the implementation of the second tranche of approved toll rate adjustments for Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway or SCTEX.

BBM declares holidays for 2 localities in Luzon

President Marcos has declared special non-working days in Meycauayan City in Bulacan and Mayantoc town in Tarlac to allow residents to celebrate their founding anniversaries.

Board OKs P30 pay hike in E. Visayas

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has approved a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage of workers in Eastern Visayas.

Police, military hunt Maguindanao drug dealers

Police and military units are on the hunt for two of four drug dealers who killed two police officers and wounded two others in a botched anti-drug operation on Friday in Sultan Kudarat town.

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IMMIGRATION CORNER

Anticipating the Trump immigration policy

Over the past week, one of the main topics of discussion not only here in Washington, DC, but in many parts of the globe is the immigration policy of president-elect Trump.

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