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Christmas trees are lit up

Our country has already been recognized as having one of the longest Christmas seasons in the world, with Christmas decors appearing as soon as the \"ber\" months roll in.

PSE sees recovery of capital raising activities next year

The Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) expects a recovery in capital raising activities in 2025, with this year's total capital raised seen finishing below last year's outcome.

DBM releases guidelines for govt, e Marketplace

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released revised guidelines for the pilot launch of the government's electronic marketplace, a digital platform that will facilitate faster procurement of common-used supplies and equipment by government agencies.

Phl Cumbodiu set Io sign double quution deul in 2025

The governments of the Philippines and Cambodia are set to sign a bilateral agreement early next year aimed at preventing double taxation that would allow Filipino businesses to become more competitive abroad, the Department of Finance said.

Businessworld Forecast 2025 to explore Phl's path toward steady growth

An observed steady and stabilizing growth for the global economy, albeit at a sluggish pace, is seen to translate into sustained growth for the Philippine economy.

A nightmare

It would be totally understandable 1r Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr. is having nightmares wondering whatever made him agree to take on a mission impossible in Philippine agriculture.

LBC gears up for 75th year of operations

LBC Express Holdings Inc., the largest logistics and money services company in the country, is heading into its 75th year of operations next year with sustained optimism.

Insurance industry nets P4O B in 9 months

The country's insurance industry saw its net income inch up by 4.2 percent to P39.93 billion as of end-September, mainly driven by earnings from the non-life sector.

ERC OKs P38-B NGCP projects

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has cleared three transmission projects of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) worth around P38.09 billion.

DoubleDragon ends P10-B bond offer ahead of schedule

DoubleDragon Corp., the listed developer chaired by Edgar \"Injap\" Sia II, cut short its P10-billion retail bond offering after surpassing the available allocation due to high volume of orders.

Toyota export revenues hit $665 M in 2023

Toyota Group generated over $600 million worth of revenues from exports of automotive parts from the Philippines last year.

Fruitas acquires majority stake in Mang Bok's

Fruitas Holdings Inc. is venturing into the roasted chicken segment with the acquisition of a majority stake in the owner of the Mang Bok's brand for P8.86 million.

Hans Sy bags ICD's highest distinction

Hans Sy, the executive committee chairman of integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc., has bagged the prestigious title of Honorary Fellow by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Philippines, cementing his legacy as a champion of sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility in the country.

MICT posts record high volume in October

The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the country's sole dedicated container handling facility and flagship of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), saw record high monthly volume in October with 275,028 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled during the month.

Potential BSP rate cut lifts stocks

The stock market sustained its winning streak following the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)'s indication of a third rate cut.

BSP, IMF concerned over risks tied to non-bank financial sector

MACTAN, Cebu - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised concerns over the growing risks tied to the expansion of the non-bank financial sector and emerging technologies.

Gov't keen on keeping rice tariff at 15%

TO OFFSET IMPACT OF WEAKER PESO

Chinese firm bags contract for Terra Solar dev't

The development of the world's largest solar farm has taken a major leap forward with the award of a construction contract to China Energy Engineering Group Co. Ltd.

Remblomu Another rate cut possible

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has signaled a possible interest rate cut in December, following the slower-than-expected economic growth in the third quarter and the within-target inflation print in October.

BUILDING MOMENTUM

GILAS TRIMS BOLTS AHEAD OF ASIA CUP QUALIFYING TIFFS

Stage set for ASICS RnR Manila

The streets of Manila will pound with energy, music and cultural pride as the city hosts the third ASICS Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Manila presented by AIA on Nov. 23-24.

Volley Angels force rubber

Biñan Tatak Gel 1-Pacman party-list stunned second-ranked Bacoor, 25-18, 25-18, 25-16, in a big road win to force a deciding Game 2 in their Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) semifinals showdown Monday night at the Bacoor Strike Gym in Cavite.

Gonzaga scores twin kill

Ayl Gonzaga achieved a remarkable twin kill at the Dipolog City National Juniors Tennis Championships at the RGS and Mibang courts in Zamboanga del Norte over the weekend.

4 POC electoral protests up for resolution

The Philippine Olympic Committee electoral commission vowed to resolve protests filed by opposing parties running for the POC polls set Nov. 29.

Thunderbelles break through

It took a battle-scarred spiker and a talented rookie for ZUS Coffee to claim its breakthrough Premier Volleyball League victory.

Ex-PBA import in Kiwi lineup

Former PBA import Tom Vodanovich returns to Manila with the New Zealand national team playing against Gilas in the second FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window at the MOA Arena tomorrow night.

Are Cavs for real?

Cleveland is the only remaining unbeaten team in s : focus on three-point shooting.

Biden out of the picture as world leaders meet

If there was any doubt that Joe Biden is no longer in the picture for many world leaders, his final G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro provided a sure sign.

Russia begins mass production of radiation-resistant bomb shelters

Russia has begun mass production of mobile bomb shelters that can protect against a variety of man-made threats and natural disasters, including radiation and shockwaves, the emergency ministry's research institute said.

Ukraine vows no surrender.jp Kremlin issues nuke threat

Ukraine said yesterday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its brutal invasion, while the Kremlin also pledged victory and escalated its nuclear saber-rattling.