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DISCOVER A HIDDEN FLAME

Writers and public relations people often work together and are in touch when in work mode. It is, indeed, a blessing when strong bonds of friendship are formed and people from these two worlds just jive and get along so well.

BYD CARS INAUGURATES BALINTAWAK SHOWROOM

YD Cars Philippines, together with ACMobility, inaugurates the latest BYD showroom in Metro Manila. Strategically located along EDSA Balintawak in Quezon City, this state-of-the-art facility is the brand's first dealership along the bustling gateway to the North and the first showroom to feature DC charging.

HAVE YOURSELF A VERY RAMSAY CHRISTMAS

Contrary to popular belief, chef Gordon Ramsay does not go ultra-violently humbugging during the Christmas season like Scrooge in tidy whites, leaving a trail of idiot sandwiches, vampires killed by garlic, and errant Monday motivators in his wake.

Acciona to expand investments in Phl

Acciona Infrastructure, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure, plans to expand its investments in the Philippines and continue collaborating with government and private partners on transformative projects.

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng exits as JG Summit CDO

Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng is stepping down as chief digital officer (CDO) of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. after more than four years.

MSpectrum, Edward Keller partner for solar power project in Laguna

MSpectrum Inc., the solar energy arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has teamed up with food manufacturer Edward Keller Philippines Inc. (EKPI) for a solar project in Laguna.

Pepsi to close Muntinlupa plant

The exclusive manufacturer of PepsiCo products in the Philippines is looking to post robust growth in revenues this year and next, even with its planned closure of its plant in Muntinlupa by the end of this year in line with its aim to improve operations and profitability.

Tobacco farmers to get P100 M production grant

The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) is set to distribute P100 million worth of cash assistance to nearly 17,000 tobacco farmers this month, a move aimed at enhancing the production of the commodity.

New fiscal targets and the anti-agricultural economic sabotage law

Three topics here and we go straight to the numbers and facts.

THE NATIONAL EXPORT CONGRESS 2024: EXPORTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Philippine exporters are front and center this week for the annual National Exporters Week (NEW).

URC puts up new flour mill in Quezon

Gokongwei-led Universal Robina Corp. (URC) is bolstering by more than half its production capacity for quality flour with the opening of a new mill in Quezon province.

Nomura sees Phl economy expanding by 6% next year

Japan-based Nomura Global Research expects economic growth in the Philippines to improve next year but still undershoot official targets at six percent.

BSP mulls increasing slots for digital banking licenses

The Monetary Board may consider increasing the number of slots for new digital banking licenses depending on market demand and the value propositions of applicants, an official from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said.

Interest rate swap market to take off in 2025

The Philippine Interest Rate Swap (IRS) market is expected to pick up significant traction by the first quarter of 2025 as clients and banks increasingly explore its potential for dynamic benchmarking and financial interactivity.

Powering Pampanga's growth

A productive and very relevant discussion on accelerating growth in Central Luzon took place last week, and I was privileged enough to be part of it together with stalwarts of the Kapampangan media community, notably the Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI).

Stocks dip anew ahead of inflation results

Share prices finished slightly lower as investors stayed cautious ahead of the release of the country's November inflation results.

As competition for talent heightens, firms overhaul wage strategies

Most companies are planning to overhaul their compensation strategies to remain competitive in the labor market, results of a wage survey showed.

Office occupiers considering expansion in 3-5 years – survey

A majority of office locators are likely to consider expansion activities to other markets in the country in the next three to five years, according to a survey by Santos Knight Frank (SKF).

Power coops now exempt from local taxes

All electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country may now be exempted from local taxes, fees and charges imposed by local government units (LGUs) upon compliance with financial and operational standards.

Approved BOI projects surge to record P1.58 T

Investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) hit a record high of P1.58 trillion in 11 months, driven primarily by projects in the energy sector.

NORTHPORT CHECKS SKID VS MAGNOLIA

With stifling defense and a sleek running game, NorthPort ended nearly three years of futility against Magnolia.

BJ's back on bench

SPORTING CHANCE

High hopes for Phl tankers in Bangkok

The Philippine Aquatics, Inc. (PAI) will send teams vying in four disciplines in the 46th Southeast Asian Age-Group Championship slated Dec. 6-10 at the Bangkok National Swimming Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

Young achievers feted in Siklab Awards

Tachiana Mangin of taekwondo and weightlifters Angeline Colonia and Lovely Inan will banner the heavy cast of awardees in the Nickel Asia Corp. Siklab Youth Sports Awards 2024 tonight at the Market! Market! Activity Center Ayala Malls BGC.

Pampanga nears crown

DUBAI - The Pampanga Giant Lanterns once again asserted their superiority over the Quezon Huskers and closed in on the MPBL crown with a 79-60 win Tuesday, completing a two-game sweep of their Dubai swing at the Al Nasr Sports Club's Rashid Bin Hamdan Indoor Hall here.

Southwoods, Luisita in fierce showdown

BAGUIO - With three players scoring heavily, Manila Southwoods Team-1 fought back from four points down to within two heading to an exciting showdown with rival Luisita at the Camp John Hay Golf Club in the final round of the 74th Januarius Fil Am Invitational seniors' competition here.

So far, so good for Cool Smashers

Close to perfection. This was how, in a nutshell, Jema Galanza described her season so far after powering Creamline to a 25-22, 25-20, 30-32, 25-20 victory over sister team Choco Mucho Tuesday night and straight to the top alongside Cignal in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

Knightley finds wit in spy series 'Black Doves'

British actress Keira Knightley says her new series \"Black Doves\" stands out for its tongue-in-cheek take on the world of espionage.

Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations

From \"Childless Cat Lady\" to \"They're eating the cats,\" Yale University's list of 2024's most notable quotations delves into the worlds of presidential politics, entertainment and conspiracy theories while saving room for sports, business and protests against the war in Gaza.

Syria rebels in Hama; fighters shell neighborhoods

BEIRUT (AFP) - Syrian rebel forces arrived at the gates of the key city of Hama on Tuesday, as their fighting with the military sparked \"a large wave of displacement,\" a war monitor said.