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No such thing as a bad idea

Have you ever joined a \"brainstorming session\" and heard the facilitator say, \"Come on, guys, there is no such thing as a bad idea?\"

Metro Retail beefs up sustainability initiatives

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. (MRSGI), the listed retail company of the Gaisano Group, is strengthening sustainable retail practices to minimize its environmental impact.

Shang Properties buys SMPI subsidiary for P2.5 B

Listed luxury property developer Shang Properties Inc. has acquired a subsidiary of San Miguel Properties Inc. (SMPI) for P2.5 billion.

SPNEC to activate portion of 500-MW project in 2025

SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan wants to switch on a portion of its 500-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Nueva Ecija as early as October next year.

RRHI earnings surge in 9 months

Gokongwei-owned Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) sustained its strong performance in the third quarter, boosting its earnings to a robust growth in the nine-month period ending September.

Market rebounds on bargain hunting

The stock market rebounded from a two-day slump as investors hunted for bargains.

Feed makers tap thriving pet food market

A quick search on Google Maps for stores selling pet food in Quezon City would spawn multiple red pins across the metropolis' more than 16,000 hectares of area.

Banks see higher loan demand

Driven by stronger consumption in Q4

Hustle and flow

From extreme want often comes great bounty. Our ability to rise from challenges defines our character. In this story, a husband and wife experienced extreme life changes due to COVID-19, only to come out stronger and share their blessings with the youth of Floridablanca, Pampanga and beyond.

Archers, Eagles clash in rematch

Barring any added class suspensions and extended inclement weather, the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball resumes today starring archrivals La Salle and Ateneo at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Dodgers-Yankees WS unfolds

The most eagerly anticipated World Series showdown in decades gets under way here Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Yankees in what promises to be a baseball blockbuster for the ages.

Bravo cleared to rejoin LPU Pirates

The storm has passed for Lyceum of the Philippines University's JM Bravo.

Zaragosa rules abbreviated Negros Classic

Rupert Zaragosa claimed his second Philippine Golf Tour crown after torrential rain brought by Typhoon Kristine forced the cancellation of the third and final round at the ICTSI Negros Occidental Classic here yesterday.

Thompson fires six 3s in Dallas debut

Klay Thompson set a franchise record in a Dallas debut with six 3-pointers and scored 22 points playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for the first time Thursday night in the Mavericks' 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the opener for both teams.

Asian Beach Volley returns to Nuvali

Stefanie Fejes and Jana Milutinovic of Australia return for another title chase as Alas Pilipinas battles for podium spots in the 2024 Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships starting Nov. 5 at the Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa.

Canada slashes immigration as public concern rises

Canada on Thursday sharply curbed its immigration targets in an effort to \"pause\" population growth, a shift that comes as public support for immigration declines.

Trump's lawyers seek dismissal of federal election case

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump told a federal judge on Thursday that the election interference case against him should be dismissed, arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was illegally appointed and that funding for his office should be cut off.

Venice expands tourist entry fee system

Venice is going to broaden its tourist entry fee system in 2025, almost doubling the number of days visitors will have to pay to see the lagoon city, and hiking the price for last-minute arrivals, officials said on Thursday.

Israel, Hamas signal openness to talks on Gaza war

Israel said on Thursday its spy chief will attend Gaza ceasefire talks and Hamas vowed to stop fighting if a truce is reached, as long-stalled efforts to end the war appeared to gain momentum.

Samuel L. Jackson lauded at MoMA film benefit

The Museum of Modern Art was filled with expletives and laughter Wednesday evening as Samuel L. Jackson's family and friends celebrated the actor and director's storied career of box office hits, larger-than-life characters and explosive one-liners at the annual film benefit.

Tim Burton bares dread of AI as exhibition opens

The imagination of Tim Burton has produced ghosts and ghouls, Martians, monsters and misfits – all on display at an exhibition that is opening in London just in time for Halloween.

Harris joined by Obama, Springsteen at star-studded rally

Kamala Harris held a star-studded rally on Thursday in swing state Georgia, where former US president Barack Obama and rock legend Bruce Springsteen joined her final push for voters ahead of November's nail-biter election.

Ukraine says NoKor troops arrived in Russian combat zone

Ukraine said Thursday that North Korean troops have arrived in the \"combat zone\" in Russia's Kursk border region, where Moscow has struggled to push back Ukrainian forces for months.

Water levels in 10 Luzon dams continue to rise

The water level of Angat Dam reached 200.3 meters as the elevation of nine Luzon dams continue to go up amid the rains brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

3 vessels ran aground during storm

At least three cargo vessels were reported to have run aground during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Romblon, Palawan and Pangasinan provinces.

PNP widens search for kidnapped American

The police and military have expanded the search for Elliot Onil Eastman outside the Zamboanga peninsula, a week after the American was kidnapped in Sibuco town.

QC declares state of calamity

Several parts of Metro Manila have been affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, with the Quezon City government declaring a state of calamity yesterday following heavy rainfall and flooding that affected several parts of the city, leading to the evacuation of thousands of families.

Angat water level good for 2025 summer

The increase in the water elevation of Angat Dam is timely to ensure enough water supply for the summer of 2025, a ranking official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said yesterday.

Metal detectors, X-ray machines deactivated at NAIA entrances

Metal detectors and X-ray machines at the entrances to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 1 to 4 have been switched off to minimize queuing time for travelers entering the facilities.

'No mercy' crackdown set after drug bust near Palace

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday issued a stern warning to drug syndicates, declaring a \"no mercy\" approach following the arrest of a suspected drug pusher operating within the Malacañang complex in San Miguel, Manila.