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Comelec amends rule on socmed account registration

There will be no need for private individuals to register their webpages or online platforms that they intend to use to campaign for or against candidates in the May 2025 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday.

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Converge keen on Sky Cable buyout

Tech tycoon Dennis Anthony Uy plans to buy out Sky Cable Corp. and capture its more than 300,000 subscribers as soon as the company succeeds in erasing its over P4 billion debts.

MARCO ORTIGA MAKES WAVES WITH OLD BOATS

If you close your eyes and listen past the cocktail chatter at Vinyl on Vinyl, you might pick up the circular creaking of boats or the rhythmic splash of waves in a Capiz harbor.

What to expect from Chelsea Manalo as 1st Miss Universe Asia

Chelsea Manalo may have finished as a Top 30 semifinalist in Miss Universe 2024, but she made history as the first Miss Universe Asia after the 73rd coronation night in Mexico.

At the Visayas Art Fair, abstract art radiates

Arcadia Art Gallery opens \"My Universe,\" a solo exhibition by Dale Bagtas, at this year's Visayas Art Fair (VAF), the premier art gathering in the South.

From L.A. to New Orleans: Swiftie daughter relives 'Eras' effect

Alexa and I boarded a 6 p.m. flight to New Orleans, and to our surprise, the plane was filled with Swifties! It was easy to tell—everyone (including us) was decked out in \"Eras\" merchandise or sporting friendship bracelets.

GARY V RETURNS TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

MANY PEOPLE THOUGHT the three-night concert of Gary Valenciano last April and May at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena was the last of his performances in major venues.

'Rice farm mechanization level to hit 3 hp/ha by 2031'

The average mechanization level of the country's rice farms could hit three horsepower per hectare (hp/ha) by 2031, improving the sector's productivity while reducing labor costs, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) said.

Breeding ground for innovators, entrepreneurs takes act to New York

Spain-based IE University, a highly diverse academic institution that offers a unique learning system to shape future leaders with a global vision, an entrepreneurial mindset and deep respect for sustainability, has expanded into the US, bringing its game-changing act to the financial capital of the world.

Gokongwei lands prestigious award for business excellence

Tycoon Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., has been recognized for his leadership and immense contributions to the Southeast Asian business landscape.

Fresh debts push LBC to net loss in 9 months

Express courier LBC Express Holdings Inc. fell to a net loss in the nine months to September as the company borrowed fresh loans from local banks for project funding.

Four Points Palawan's sustainability advocacy

Four Points by Sheraton Palawan is reassuming the lead in sustainability and environmental stewardship in the protected Sabang Beach.

SMIC bags top honors anew for ESG excellence

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) has been honored for its outstanding commitment to sustainability, receiving the Platinum Award for environmental, social and governance (ESG) excellence for the 16th consecutive year from The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd., a prestigious multimedia organization based in Hong Kong.

Meralco shifts focus to larger nuclear plant

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), chaired by tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan, is leveraging France's nuclear expertise to explore the potential deployment of a large-scale facility in the Philippines.

Phl eyes $1.6 M exports of avocados to Japan in 2025

The country plans to export almost half a million kilos of Hass avocados next year to Japan after gaining market access to the Asian market recently following the conclusion of 13 years of negotiations.

Banking on AI policies

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been reshaping our world and has integrated itself into our daily lives.

Asia pivot: This time with feeling!

Barack Obama's Asia pivot was a dud, as America was too preoccupied with Afghanistan and other Middle Eastern hotspots. That gave China time to build its military capabilities and its alliances with nations big and small in the Asia-Pacific.

SM Prime boosting mall space to nearly 10 M sqm

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Sy family's integrated property developer and the country's largest mall operator, will further cement its dominance in the Philippine retail landscape by giving Filipino shoppers and tenants nearly 10 million square meters of mall space nationwide by next year.

New Peru port to boost trade with LatAm – DTI

The Philippines expects its trade ties with Latin America to get a boost from the recently inaugurated Chancay Port in Peru.

ACEN spending P26 B for integrated solar project

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is spending about P26 billion to develop a massive solar farm with a battery energy storage system (BESS) component in Palauig, Zambales.

Bargains, fresh catalysts in play

Investors will be on the lookout for fresh catalysts this week to potentially restore the market's upward momentum after last week's huge selloff.

Cebu Landmasters eyes entry into Luzon by 2026

Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed property developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, is looking to make its debut in the Luzon market by 2026.

Vista Land earnings up 10% in 9 months

Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., the listed property developer of the Villar Group, posted a double-digit jump in profit in the nine months ending September, driven by strong demand for its residential projects outside Metro Manila.

NAIA airline reshuffle takes off in early 2025

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will undergo another round of airline reshuffle in the first quarter of 2025 as part of efforts to decongest passenger traffic in select terminals.

Phl pays less on foreign debts

Principal payments down 23% in 8 months

BSP profit surges to P105 B

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) earned P105.6 billion from January to August, nearly five times higher than the P22.9 billion in the same period a year ago, amid higher revenues and lower spending.

Enhanced PESO IRS market goes live

The enhanced PESO interest rate swap (IRS) market is now operational, marking a significant step toward advancing capital market development and providing market participants with improved tools for managing interest rate risks.

Jones sends Miocic into retirement

Seven-foot-three Kai Sotto has been cleared to see action for Gilas Pilipinas, making way for the twin tower combo with June Mar Fajardo that excites coach Tim Cone.

Tangerines, Strikers go for kill

The Quezon Tangerines and the Bacoor Strikers, with twice-to-beat advantage as top seeds, eye quick entry into the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association finale as they tangle with Rizal St. Gerrard Charity Foundation and Binan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman party-list, respectively, in the semifinals today at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite.