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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.

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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.

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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.

Groseclose wins sparkling bronze

Fil-Am Peter Groseclose delivered a proud performance for the country in snaring a historic bronze medal in the International Skating Union Junior World Cup 2 in Bormio, Italy.

Centeno yields crown

Chezka Centeno's reign as world champion ended Saturday night when she fell to South Korean Seoa Seo, 4-1, 4-1, 1-4, 4-1, in the semis of the WPA World 10-Ball Women's Championships in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Reyes keen on chasing NBA dream

Most young talented Filipino basketball players are bringing their act abroad somewhere in Asia or beyond for greener pastures.

Ateneo, UE take SSL consolation tiffs

Ateneo drubbed NCAA champion St. Benilde, 26-24, 25-16, 21-25, 25-23, to salvage the consolation fifth place in the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship over the weekend at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Big plans for TAT

The Asian Tournament (TAT) has successfully staged its big summer event, and is almost done with its Winter Championship.

Brazil's first lady insults Musk at G20 social event

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said yesterday that Russia launched 120 missiles and 90 drones in a large-scale attack across Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure.

Poland scrambles jets during Russia's missile attack on Ukraine

Poland said it had scrambled fighter jets and mobilized all available forces on Sunday in response to a \"massive\" Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine.

Denmark animal welfare advocate wins Miss Universe

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe.

Brazil's first lady insults Musk at G20 social event

Brazil's first lady, Janja Lula da Silva, swore at billionaire Elon Musk during a G20 social event on Saturday at which she spoke about the need to regulate social media to rein in misinformation.

Duct-taped banana being auctioned for $1 M

Walk into any supermarket and you can generally buy a banana for less than $1. But a banana duct-taped to a wall? That might sell for more than $1 million at an upcoming auction at Sotheby's in New York.

8 dead, 17 hurt in China school knife attack

Eight people were killed and 17 others were wounded on Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China, and the suspect - a former student - has been arrested, police said.

2 flash bombs fired into garden of Netanyahu's home

Two flash bombs were fired toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu' home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday and fell into the garden, police said.

Israel hits Gaza, Lebanon in deadly strikes

Strikes by the RIES (AFP) Israeli army killed at least 20 people in Gaza yesterday, the civil defense said, while also hitting a Hezbollah stronghold near Beirut's international airport.

Xi vows to work with Trump

In last meeting with Biden

APEC summit closes in Peru as Trump whiplash looms

After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of the region's major economies, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum wrapped up on Saturday with a spirit of detente that many fear the summit may not see again for four years.

Kanlaon Volcano spews ash anew

Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island has been spewing ash again in the past two days, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Australia, US, Japan strengthen military cooperation

Australia, Japan and the US yesterday committed to closer military cooperation in training their forces as the countries deepened their ties in a bid to counter China's military strength.

Bicol wage board suspends pay hike deliberations

Minimum wage earners in Bicol will not be getting a pay hike just yet as the regional wage board suspended the deliberations for the salary adjustment due to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Singson commits to assist riders

Senatorial candidate Chavit Singson yesterday reiterated his commitment to improving road safety, especially for motorcycle riders.

230 hospitalized for food poisoning

Up to 230 people, including students of the state-run Guimaras State University and their relatives, were hospitalized after eating spaghetti served during a gathering for business innovators in Buenavista, Guimaras on Friday.

Cavite town has new mayor

With only a few months left before the 2025 mid-term elections, the town of Silang in Cavite has welcomed a new mayor following the dismissal of the former local chief executive by the Office of the Ombudsman.

CIDG seeks Interpol red notice vs British trader

The police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) is seeking a red notice alert from the International Criminal Police Organization or Interpol against a British businessman who is wanted for estafa.