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Cemex acquisition done before 2025

The Consunji Group is targeting to close the acquisition of Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. before the year ends so it can start ushering the cement maker into its recovery phase.

2 UAE firms eye P25-B investments for Phl RE, port projects

United Arab Emirates (UAE) – based firms DP World and Masdar are considering investing more than P25 billion in renewable energy and port projects in the country, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

Condo living

The daily newsletter I get from a stock market analyst reported that \"According to Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC), there is now an oversupply of 29 months' worth of condominium units in Metro Manila.\" Leechiu explains the situation is \"due mainly to the high interest rates and external risks along with a shift in buyer preferences.\"

Property giants back BCDA charter amendments

Real estate developers are backing bills seeking to amend the charter of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and extend the state-run firm's corporate term for it to continue its role in driving economic growth and job creation.

Remittances rise to $3.2 B in August

Filipinos working abroad sent home $3.2 billion in August as school opening-related expenses lingered during the period.

Stocks extend gains as BSP poised to cut rates

The local stock market is making a run this week, as investors beef up their portfolios ahead of another rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) today.

Rice stocks up 7% year-on-year

The country's rice stocks in September rose by almost seven percent on an annual basis to nearly 1.7 million metric tons (MT) on the back of higher inventories held by commercial entities and the National Food Authority (NFA).

Cunanan dagger treys lift Pirates over Lions

Vincent Cunanan drained a pair of triples late as Lyceum of the Philippines U shocked San Beda, 64-62, yesterday to leapfrog straight to the Magic Four in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Lopez-led EDC investing P25 B to drill new geothermal wells

Energy Development Corp. (EDC) of the Lopez Group is investing P25 billion to sustain steam flows at its massive geothermal project in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

Mets draw level with Dodgers; Yankees win ALCS kickoff

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Mark Vientos smashed a grand slam and Francisco Lindor homered as well as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 on Monday to level their Major League Baseball playoff series at one game apiece.

GOING 3-1 OR FORGING TIE

Explosive tiffs mark the PBA's return to the Big Dome.

Capital1 hoping to acquire Laure

If there's a team on outgoing Chery Tiggo star Eya Laure's wish list, it has to be Capital1 Solar. Laure and the Solar Spikers management are currently in talks on how her transfer would be made possible in time for the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference set to start Nov. 9.

Engino, Rho share lead at five-under

MURCIA, Negros Occidental - Albin Engino and South Korea's Hyun Ho Rho stunned the field with impressive 65s to secure joint leadership in the rain-disrupted opening round of the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club here yesterday.

Netanyahu vows to hit Hezbollah without mercy

After deadly drone strike

Harris blasts Trump's 'enemy from within' comments at rally

ERIE (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Monday slammed Donald Trump for his ominous comments about \"the enemy within\" the United States and threat to deploy the military domestically, in a renewed effort to paint her Republican opponent as a threat to democracy.

EU sanctions Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia

LUXEMBOURG (AFP) – The European Union (EU) imposed sanctions Monday against prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accused of taking part in the transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use against Ukraine.

Nokor blows up roads linking it with South

SEOUL (AFP) - North Korea blew up sections of the deeply symbolic roads connecting it to the South yesterday, Seoul's military said, adding it had conducted a \"counter-fire\" operation in response.

Japan told China of 'concerns' over Taiwan drills

TOKYO (AFP) - Japan said yesterday it expressed its \"concerns\" to China over military drills around Taiwan, adding that it scrambled fighter jets near its southern island of Yonaguni.

CSC exam results out

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released the results of the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) it conducted nationwide in August.

'11 arrested Chinese may be looking for uranium'

The 11 Chinese nationals recently arrested in Paracale, Camarines Norte for allegedly engaging in illegal mining may be exploring the area for uranium, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission.

Puregold conducts outreach activity in Rizal school

Puregold Price Club Inc. has reinforced its commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development through its social responsibility initiative, Pusong Panalo.

Digitally eased travels

It was a refreshing arrival experience at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Passenger Terminal 3. From the usual hour or so of being processed before a traveler gets out of the NAIA-3, it now takes about 30 minutes. That is, if a traveler is compliant with Immigration and Customs rules and regulations and has their official required documents. Or, it might be related to lower volume of arriving passengers at that time?

Suspects in Bulacan board member, driver's slay charged

Criminal charges have been filed against four suspects, including a policeman, for the murder of a member of the provincial board of Bulacan and his driver in Malolos early this month.

How Philippine bravery foiled China's cornerstone strategy

“Kill the chicken to scare the monkey” is among China’s cornerstone strategies to fulfill its hegemonic ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. It is derived from a Chinese proverb that refers to taking aggressive actions to subdue a weaker opponent to intimidate a larger, more powerful adversary. In this case, the weaker opponent is the Philippines and the larger adversary is the US.

The killing fields

Be careful what you wish for. Voters mesmerized by the tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte were given this warning in the 2016 elections, but brushed it aside and gave him a stunning landslide win.

Wounded warriors

I recently received a copy of a statement issued by the Philippine Alliance of Patients Organization and it reminded me of all those patients who have had to form their own lobby/support group just to get people to help out. So, for today, I'd like to share what I've discovered from the patients themselves:

Come out and talk

During his presidency, Rodrigo Duterte often reassured members of the Philippine National Police, especially those involved in his bloody crackdown on illegal drugs, that he had their back, and that in case of a criminal investigation, he would be the only one to go to jail for drug-related killings.

Court junks case vs teacher in viral traffic video

A Quezon City court has dismissed the case filed against a teacher for allegedly spreading false information for uploading a viral video of a traffic jam allegedly caused by a \"VIP\" convoy.

NNIC boosts Wi-Fi speed at NAIA terminals

The new operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has installed a more reliable and faster internet connectivity at the NAIA.

97 QC cops test negative for drugs

Ninety-seven members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) tested negative for drugs during a mandatory testing conducted on Oct. 11.