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A JOYFUL CWC BIRTHDAY BASH

The dynamic quartet of Dr. Esther Dee, Lit del Rosario, Baby Ortiz, and Sol Tan Gatue hosted a joyous birthday fellowship luncheon for their close friends from the Catholic Women's Club (CWC) at the social hall of the Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Makati City.

ASIAN HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATIONS IN SKIN HEALTH

The Asian Hospital and Medical Center's (AHMC) Department of Dermatology hosted its highly anticipated Beauty & Beyond Anti-Aging and Aesthetics lecture series, in celebration of Dermatology Week 2024, dubbed \"LoveyourSkin@AsianDerm.\"

WILCON DEPOT BAGS PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS ANEW

Wilcon Depot shone brightly at the 3rd Rising Tigers Charity Ball held at Shangri-La Makati, receiving the prestigious Company of the Year award.

How Chiang Mai Melted My Heart

Cebu Pacific recently inaugurated a direct flight to Chiang Mai, a historical place with a hundred temples whose walls date back to the 13th century.

Factory gate prices fall at softer pace

Producer prices declined at a slower pace in October from the previous month due mainly to the increase in prices of computer and electronic products.

NTA recalibrates marketing plan to boost tobacco exports

The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) said it would strengthen its marketing drive to hike the export of the country's tobacco and take advantage of the growing demand of the commodity in the global market.

GCash ties up with UAE remittance firm

E-wallet giant GCash is making international remittances more accessible as it teams up with one of the largest remittance networks in the United Arab Emirates.

Security Bank takes in 25% stake in Home Credit Phl

Security Bank Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire a 25 percent ownership stake in HC Consumer Finance Philippines Inc., also known as Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), from MUFG Bank Ltd.

TransUnion forms anti-fraud task force

Global information and insights company TransUnion has launched an anti-fraud task force as part of efforts to create a safer environment for businesses and consumers.

First Gen borrows P7 B to boost hydro unit

First Gen Corp. of the Lopez Group has secured P7 billion in financing from three local banks to fuel the operations of its hydropower business.

SCUBASUREROS DISCOVER THRIVING MARINE LIFE BENEATH THERMA VISAYAS JETTY

At the western coast of Cebu Island, a coastline bordering Toledo City and facing the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape, stands the Therma Visayas power plant's jetty that receives Panamax ships carrying fuel for its power generation operations.

SUN, SEA, AND SANCTUARIES

Our waters and marine life are also impacted by the climate crisis. What can we do to save them?

SMC warns public vs fake suppliers

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is urging project suppliers to be vigilant against unscrupulous individuals introducing themselves as \"accredited\" suppliers with \"valid\" contracts with the company.

Improved OTP at NAIA

A recent report released by the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private sector consortium that took over the management and operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), revealed very interesting findings on the cause of flight delays in the country's premier gateway.

PLDT service unaffected by CBA talks

Telco giant PLDT Inc. has assured the public that its service remains unaffected as the company continues its collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations with its rank-and-file employees.

Listen like a leader

One day, a conversation took place between husband and wife: Husband: I was just listening to the radio on my way into town. Apparently, an actress just killed herself. Wife: Oh my! Who?! Husband: Uh, I can't remember...I think her name was Reese or something. Wife: WITHERSPOON!!!!!!! Husband: No, it was with a knife! You have a funny feeling this conversation is not going anywhere.

Stocks stumble for 4th straight day

Share prices fell for a fourth consecutive session yesterday on lack of positive catalysts.

Credit growth slows to 10.6% in October

After accelerating for three straight months, credit growth slowed to 10.6 percent in October from 11 percent in September, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

NEDA sees economy growing faster in Q4

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) expects the economy to grow faster in the fourth quarter compared to the previous quarter, bolstering optimism that the full-year economic growth can still be achieved.

Slight push in Nov inflation likely - BSP

Higher prices of key food items, costlier electricity rates, rising oil prices and the depreciation of the peso against the dollar may have pushed inflation upward in November, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Phl ranks sixth in video game time

The Philippines placed sixth globally in terms of time spent on gaming, according to online gaming platform Mobile Premier League (MPL).

Girls coming up

THE GAME OF MY LIFE

Swiatek suspended

World No. 2 Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Thursday.

Siklab Awards honors Petecio as Sports Idol

Boxer Nesthy Petecio has inspired young Filipino athletes to strive for excellence, making it a breeze for the two-time Olympic medalist to be installed as this year's Sports Idol in the 2024 Nickel Asia Corp. Siklab Youth Sports Awards.

AcroCity, Mighty reach XABL final

AcroCity inched closer to history in the Xavier Alumni Basketball League (XABL) by downing Uratex 2018, 76-67, recently to advance to the winner-take-all final at the Xavier School Sports Center in San Juan.

Eastern passes initial test

The jury's still out on PBA Commissioner's Cup guest team Eastern but even as the Hong Kong team isn't as formidable as the Bay Area Dragons on paper, it's competitive and a serious playoff contender.

Bisera, Villacencio rule ICTSI Match Play

Florence Bisera mirrored Arnold Villacencio's success in the men's division of the ICTSI The Country Club Match Play Invitational as they added some personal touch on their victories yesterday.

Archers, Maroons seek finals berths

Reigning champion La Salle and host University of the Philippines eye a rematch by attempting to make short work of their separate rivals in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Final Four today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

BRIGHT START

Meralco beats Phoenix after trailing by 23

Tolentino, Panlilio clinch top POC posts

Abraham Tolentino of cycling received a fresh four-year mandate as Philippine Olympic Committee president after beating Chito Loyzaga of baseball in elections held at the East Ocean Palace in Parañaque yesterday.