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Maynilad funnels P695 M for sewer line expansion

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. is investing P695 million for the expansion of sewerage services in Paranaque City.

No sugar MAV next year as stocks remain ample

The government will not open the minimum access volume (MAV) for sugar next year, as the country has ample stocks and retail prices of the commodity remain stable, contrasting with the dire supply situation two years ago.

Airline capacity crunch looms

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning of a capacity crunch in some regions even as data for September this year showed global passenger demand growing.

ERC seeks emergency power during calamities

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing changes to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) to include an emergency power allowing it to respond to calamities without needing a quorum.

Changing acronyms for a dynamic meaning

We're certainly familiar with acronyms, at least those that pertain to our job, profession and interests. Acronyms exist for brevity and convenience as we don't have to utter or write the whole caboodle.

An ARM and a leg (up): Why Intel and AMD are now worried about the new kid on the block

Rivalries are a normal part of human life, and few examples are better than the competition between Intel and AMD.

WHO DELIVERS IT BETTER?

The 5G race in the Philippines is heating up, with PLDT Home WiFi 5G+ leveraging its expansive network and DITO Telecommunity seeking traction behind its RedCap technology.

Ang trumpets SMC's gains in sustainability, environment

The investments of conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) for the environment are bearing fruits, making its chairman and CEO Ramon Ang proud of the group's recent achievements.

NGCP extends tie up with DepEd

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has renewed its decade-long partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) to provide educational support to its host communities.

T-bill rates increase for 5th straight week

The government managed to borrow P20 billion in short-term securities even after rates moved upward for the fifth straight week amid expectations of a faster October inflation print.

Tourism by VAT refund

In a report made by the World Economic Forum in May 2024, it is expected that the global tourism industry will continue recovering from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic and surpass pre-pandemic levels due to demand driven by people's pent-up desire to travel following the lifting of restrictions.

Watsons Phl opening 90 new stores in 2025

Health and beauty retailer Watsons Philippines is further expanding its footprint in the country by opening 90 new stores next year.

Deadline nears for firms' enhanced compliance plan

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging non-compliant, suspended and revoked corporations to clear their records as the deadline of its Enhanced Compliance Incentive Plan (ECIP) draws near.

SM feted for contributions in China's property market

SM China, a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings Inc., has made it to the GuanDian Index Research Institute's \"Performance Index: 2024 Commercial Real Estate Performance\" list, with the company cited for its outstanding performance in operations, management, branding and innovation.

Stocks down ahead of US elections

Share prices opened the week in the red as investors were on a wait-and-see stance ahead of the upcoming US presidential election.

Factory activity slows in October

The country's manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace in October from the previous month due in part to disruptions from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Over 1-M MT palay lost due to El Niño, typhoons

The country has lost over one million metric tons (MT) of palay supply so far this year after farms were devastated by extreme weather conditions that included the El Niño phenomenon and the series of typhoons, with Kristine being the most devastating to date.

Foreign investor eyes takeover of Dito CME

Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy may have to give up majority control of his telco venture Dito CME Holdings Corp. under a proposed infusion of fresh funds from a foreign investor.

PVL, PNVF now on same page

Forming the best Philippine volleyball team available will now be easier than before.

Averting disaster

SPORTING CHANCE

More to come from Phl paddlers

PUERTO PRINCESA - Following the country's overall triumph in the ICF Dragon Boat World Championships, Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation president Leonora Escollante said the best is yet to come for the Filipino paddlers in international play.

Luca performs magic in Dallas

DALLAS - Luka Doncic scored 14 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Dallas Mavericks got off to a hot start en route to a 108-85 NBA victory over the injury-hit Orlando Magic on Sunday.

RHJ, JB to extend rivalry?

The rivalry between TNT’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Barangay Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee may extend to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup starting Nov. 27.

EYES GLUED TO ULTIMATE PRIZE

Best Import or not, rivals Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of defending champion TNT and Justin Brownlee of Barangay Ginebra stressed their sights remained fixed firmly on the big prize.

US music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Quincy Jones (in photo), the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic \"Thriller\" album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91.

Spain's royal couple pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

A crowd of enraged survivors hurled clots of mud left by storm-spawned flooding at the Spanish royal couple on Sunday during their first visit to the center of their nation's deadliest natural disaster in living memory.

Trudeau condemns violence at Hindu temple near Toronto

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned as \"unacceptable\" violence at a Hindu temple near Toronto on Sunday, following skirmishes blamed by some leaders on Sikh activists.

Harris, Trump locked in tight race in swing states

According to NYT / Siena poll

Indonesia volcano eruption kills 10

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said yesterday as they raised the alert to its highest level.

Israel: Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon strike

The Israeli military said yesterday it had killed a top Hezbollah commander it accused of overseeing rocket and anti-tank missile attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.