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Fiscal targets up for review next year

Economic managers are scheduled to review the country's medium-term fiscal framework (MTFF) to ensure that targets remain aligned with current risks here and abroad.

P3.2-T infra projects now in PPP pipeline

Close to 170 projects worth P3.18 trillion are now in the pipeline for implementation through public private partnership (PPP), data from the PPP Center showed.

PLDT backs free WiFi for state-run colleges

The largest Philippine telco is backing the activation of free internet sites across all state universities and colleges (SUCs) to support the educational requirements of students.

BOI approvals to surpass P1.6 T this year

Investment approvals of the Board of Investments (BOI) are likely to exceed P1.6 trillion this year given renewable energy (RE) and infrastructure projects in the pipeline.

New routes, more flights out of Cebu from local, int'l carriers

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is expanding its flight network with additional frequencies from Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines (PAL) and new routes from United Airlines and Aero K.

Marcos renews call to pass mining bill

President Marcos renewed yesterday his call for the passage of a bill seeking to introduce a new fiscal regime for the mining industry, making the sector more sustainable and generate higher revenues for the government.

Quiboloy, 65 Senate bets get Comelec nod

The Commission on Elections released yesterday a partial list of aspirants allowed to join the May 2025 senatorial race.

Prices of construction materials post faster growth in Sept

Retail prices of construction materials in Metro Manila went up at a faster pace in September from the previous month as four out of seven commodity groups posted higher increments.

Globe completes fiber migration in 450 towns

Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has completed the migration of more than 450 cities and towns across the Philippines to fiber technology, freeing them from the vulnerability of copper cables.

7-Eleven sets P6 B capex, eyes 500 stores in 2025

After breaching its 4,000-store target, Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC) is looking to open another 500 7-Eleven branches next year, allocating up to P6 billion in capital expenditure budget.

19 green power projects cleared for grid impact study

What began as a morning coffee habit for Michael de Castro, a telecommunications practitioner, has become his book of quotes. \"You Can Quote Me On That!\" is a selection of quotes on leadership, living well and developing a growth mindset that will be launched in an intimate gathering today, October 17, 2024 at the Podium in Ortigas.

Consumers to save P11.8 B from new Meralco supply deal

Close to eight million customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) could expect P11.76 billion in cost savings from the procurement of 600-megawatt (MW) baseload supply starting next year.

Megaworld wins big in digital awards

Property builder Megaworld Corp. has won two recognitions from an international award-giving body that judges the ability of organizations to adapt to the digital era.

BSP rate cut fails to lift market

The local stock market has failed to mirror the optimism arising from another round of monetary easing, as investors turned their heads to economic risks that could crash the party.

Car sales up 2.4% in September

Sales of vehicles in the country rose by 2.4 percent in September from a year ago as automotive firms stepped up promotional activities.

Palay output seen falling 12% in Q3

Palay production in the third quarter could fall by 12 percent on an annual basis to below 3.4 million metric tons (MT) as farmers cut back on their planting areas following the ill effects of extreme weather conditions.

BSP delivers another 25-bp rate cut

As inflation pressures recede

Tamaraws sustain climb, smother Bulldogs

Vengeful Far Eastern U waxed hot in the fourth quarter to turn back National U, 65-58, and pump more life on its Final Four hopes in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Ratliffe back with Hotshots

Magnolia Chicken Timplados head coach Chito Victolero said yesterday he's recalling the Hotshots on Oct. 28 to prepare for the next PBA conference with tried-and-tested import Ricardo Ratliffe back after a seven-year absence. The Commissioner's Cup starts Nov. 27 featuring guest team Hong Kong Eastern and no height limit for reinforcements.

Blazers get back at Chiefs

Gab Cometa went on a scoring rampage as St. Benilde routed Arellano U, 100-77, yesterday to remain unflappable at the helm in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Depilo fires 64, joins leaders in Bacolod

Rico Depilo, a regular contender who has yet to clinch a title, surged into the spotlight with a bogey-free 64, forcing a three-way tie for the lead midway through the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge yesterday.

Reyes Cup: Team Asia in control

Aloysius Yapp took control of the decisive fifth rack as he gunned down Jayson Shaw, 5-4, to give Team Asia a critical 3-2 lead over Team Europe in the inaugural Reyes Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Tuesday night.

EVO City Run fires off Sunday

Cavite is set to come alive with music and energy as the EVO City Front Act Run fires off this Sunday in Kawit.

Eagles advance in SSL Collegiate

Ateneo took flight to the next phase after a 25-12, 25-21, 25-12 win over Emilio Aguinaldo College to end the 2024 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship elimination round in style yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Indian airplane forced to divert after latest bomb hoax

An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted yesterday after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country.

Israel strikes Beirut after rejecting ceasefire

The Israeli military launched strikes in southern Beirut yesterday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for a ceasefire in Lebanon, saying it would leave Hezbollah forces near his country's border.

Harris holds 45%-42% lead over Trump – Reuters/Ipsos survey

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal three-percentage-point lead over Republican Donald Trump - 45 percent to 42 percent - as the two stayed locked in a tight race to win the Nov. 5 US presidential election, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Xi: China willing to be partner, friend of US

Chinese President Xi Jinping said a successful partnership between China and the United States is an opportunity for the two countries to be enablers for each other's development rather than an obstacle, according to state media yesterday.

Harris mocks Trump after rally turns into dance-a-thon

Kamala Harris went after her US presidential election rival Donald Trump's mental state and fitness for office on Tuesday after the 78-year-old Republican's televised town hall veered into a surreal, impromptu music session.

US: India should take Canada plot allegations seriously

The United States on Tuesday called on India to take seriously allegations by Canada of an assassination plot, as tensions escalated between the two US partners.