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DoubleDragon ends P10-B bond offer ahead of schedule

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, cut short its P10-billion retail bond offering after surpassing the available allocation due to high volume of orders.

Toyota export revenues hit $665 M in 2023

Toyota Group generated over $600 million worth of revenues from exports of automotive parts from the Philippines last year.

Fruitas acquires majority stake in Mang Bok's

Fruitas Holdings Inc. is venturing into the roasted chicken segment with the acquisition of a majority stake in the owner of the Mang Bok's brand for P8.86 million.

Hans Sy bags ICD's highest distinction

Hans Sy, the executive committee chairman of integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc., has bagged the prestigious title of Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Philippines, cementing his legacy as a champion of sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility in the country.

MICT posts record high volume in October

The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the country's sole dedicated container handling facility and flagship of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), saw record high monthly volume in October with 275,028 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled during the month.

Potential BSP rate cut lifts stocks

The stock market sustained its winning streak following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s indication of a third rate cut.

BSP, IMF concerned over risks tied to non-bank financial sector

MACTAN, Cebu - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns over the growing risks tied to the expansion of the non-bank financial sector and emerging technologies.

Gov't keen on keeping rice tariff at 15%

TO OFFSET IMPACT OF WEAKER PESO

Chinese firm bags contract for Terra Solar dev't

The development of the world's largest solar farm has taken a major leap forward with the award of a construction contract to China Energy Engineering Group Co. Ltd.

Remblomu Another rate cut possible

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled a possible interest rate cut in December, following the slower-than-expected economic growth in the third quarter and the within-target inflation print in October.

BUILDING MOMENTUM

GILAS TRIMS BOLTS AHEAD OF ASIA CUP QUALIFYING TIFFS

Stage set for ASICS RnR Manila

The streets of Manila will pound with energy, music and cultural pride as the city hosts the third ASICS Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Manila presented by AIA on Nov. 23-24.

Volley Angels force rubber

Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman party-list stunned second-ranked Bacoor, 25-18, 25-18, 25-16, in a big road win to force a deciding Game 2 in their Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) semifinals showdown Monday night at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite.

Gonzaga scores twin kill

Ayl Gonzaga achieved a remarkable twin kill at the Dipolog City National Juniors Tennis Championships at the RGS and Mibang courts in Zamboanga del Norte over the weekend.

4 POC electoral protests up for resolution

The Philippine Olympic Committee electoral commission vowed to resolve protests filed by opposing parties running for the POC polls set Nov. 29.

Thunderbelles break through

It took a battle-scarred spiker and a talented rookie for ZUS Coffee to claim its breakthrough Premier Volleyball League victory.

Ex-PBA import in Kiwi lineup

Former PBA import Tom Vodanovich returns to Manila with the New Zealand national team playing against Gilas in the second FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window at the MOA Arena tomorrow night.

Are Cavs for real?

Cleveland is the only remaining unbeaten team in s : focus on three-point shooting.

Biden out of the picture as world leaders meet

If there was any doubt that Joe Biden is no longer in the picture for many world leaders, his final G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro provided a sure sign.

Russia begins mass production of radiation-resistant bomb shelters

Russia has begun mass production of mobile bomb shelters that can protect against a variety of man-made threats and natural disasters, including radiation and shockwaves, the emergency ministry's research institute said.

Ukraine vows no surrender.jp Kremlin issues nuke threat

Ukraine said yesterday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its brutal invasion, while the Kremlin also pledged victory and escalated its nuclear saber-rattling.

HK court jails 45 democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong court yesterday jailed all 45 defendants convicted of subversion in the city's largest national security trial, with \"mastermind\" Benny Tai receiving the longest term of 10 years.

Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine

G20 leaders failed on Monday to break a deadlock in UN climate talks at a summit in Rio that was dominated by divergences over the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.

Canada foils Iran plot to assassinate former minister

Canadian authorities recently foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran, Cotler's organization said Monday.

Do the Donald! Trump dance takes US sport by storm

As sporting celebrations go, it doesn't quite have the charm of Roger Milla's hip-wiggling shimmy with a corner flag at the 1990 World Cup or the imperious swagger of Usain Bolt's iconic lightning pose.

Trump to use military in mass deportations

US president-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he intended to declare a national emergency and use the military in some form to assist in his plans for mass deportations of immigrants who do not have legal residency status.

Lebanon, Hezbollah agree to US proposal for ceasefire with Israel

Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel with some comments on the content, a top Lebanese official told Reuters on Nov. 18, describing the effort as the most serious yet to end to the fighting.

Priest who allowed Carpenter to shoot video in church fired

The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter (in photo) filmed provocative scenes for a music video was stripped of his duties on Monday after church officials said an investigation revealed other instances of mismanagement.

Deadly triple stabbing shocks New York

A man went on a deadly stabbing spree in New York on Monday, police and the mayor said, killing two people and critically injuring a third.

Multiple children injured in car crash at China school

Multiple children were injured on Tuesday when a car crashed outside a primary school in central China, state media said yesterday, without providing more details about the number of casualties or the person responsible.