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Personal Collection ventures into cosmetics industry

Personal Collection, a proudly Filipino-owned company, marks a significant milestone as it ventures into the cosmetics category with the launch of its In The Mood lipstick collection.

Aboitiz Power activates Tarlac solar project

Aboitiz Power Corp., chaired by tycoon Sabin Aboitiz, has bolstered the country's clean energy targets with the activation of its first solar power plant in Central Luzon.

Gov't officials gear up for implementation of anti-agricultural smuggling law

Key government agencies mandated to implement the recently enacted Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage (AES) Act assured the public that they are gearing up for an intensified enforcement of the law.

PAL adds routes, frequencies for holidays

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up its flights to key domestic and international destinations this holiday season to serve higher passenger demand.

Ferronoux Holdings in talks with potential investors

Ferronoux Holdings Inc., a company led by Michael Cosiquien, is in talks with investors on various options that include the potential sale of the company.

Air Canada starting Vancouver-Manila flights by April next year

Air Canada, Canada's largest airline, will launch by April next year a new service between Vancouver and Manila.

VREIT to double portfolio by end-2027

VistaREIT Inc. (VREIT), the real estate investment trust of Villar-owned property developer Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc., is aiming to double its gross floor area (GFA) by the end of 2027 as part of its goal to provide competitive investment return to shareholders.

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BSP completes Project Agila testing

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and participating financial institutions have completed the testing for Project Agila, the wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) of the BSP.

Tiger Resort exits Asiabest Group

Tiger Resort Asia Ltd., the parent company of Tiger Leisure and Entertainment Inc., has disposed its entire stake in Asiabest Group International Inc. (ABG) after five years since investing in the publicly listed holding company.

CIMB Bank rules out pursuit of BSP digital bank license

CIMB Bank Philippines will not be pursuing a digital bank license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), choosing instead to expand its digital banking operations under its existing commercial banking license.

Lower interest rates seen to dampen banks' earnings

Philippine banks are likely to feel one of the largest impacts of declining interest rates in Asia-Pacific, with Fitch Ratings projecting significant pressure on local lenders' profitability.

China Bank Savings ramps up Vis-Min expansion

China Bank Savings (CBS) is ramping up its aggressive expansion in the provinces, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao.

A surprise letter from Buffett

Bill Murphy Jr., writing for Inc., shares his observations and opinions regarding a surprise shareholder letter from Warren Buffett that showcases his wisdom and philosophy, earning him the distinction of being someone who thinks differently from other wealthy people.

Philex extends Padcal mine life until end-2028

Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp., one of the oldest and largest gold producers in Southeast Asia, has extended the life of its Padcal Mine in Benguet by a year or until the end of 2028.

BDO Network Bank accelerates branch expansion

BDO Network Bank, the rural banking arm of BDO Unibank Inc., is on track to significantly expand its reach, with 20 more branches set to open this month.

Cebu Pacific onboards ACEN for decarbonization journey

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has teamed up with Ayala-led ACEN Corp. to energize its key facilities with clean power in line with efforts to decarbonize its operations.

Bargain hunting snaps market's 3-day decline

The stock market snapped its three-day drop as investors took advantage of bargains at the week's close.

Jobless rate climbs to 3.9% in October

The number of unemployed Filipinos rose in October from a month ago as typhoons that hit the country led to a decline in people taking part in the labor market, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Factory output posts slower decline

The country's factory output declined at a slower pace in October from the previous month due mainly to the improved production of beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Shooting clinic: Cavs hit 22 three-pointers

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers drilled a season-high 22 three-pointers in a 126-114 NBA victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday.

Five players bid UAAP farewell

Five players in their last year of UAAP eligibility will go all out to mark a memorable sendoff in the best-of-three Finals between defending champion La Salle and UP starting tomorrow at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Cardinals eye first NC title in 33 years

Clint Escamis and the Mapua Cardinals will try to end the school's 33-year championship drought when they meet the St. Benilde Blazers today in Game 2 of the NCAA Season 100 finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

MERALCO STAYS UNBEATEN

Not even a fourth foul in the opening minute of the third quarter could prevent Meralco import DJ Kennedy from delivering big time in his welcome-to-the-PBA outing.

Locals dominate Cotabato Jr tennis

The Cotabato City National Juniors Tennis Championships at the Sports Plaza courts saw local talents rule six out of nine age-groups.

Pacquiao set to join Boxing Hall of Fame

Manny Pacquiao is about to enter boxing immortality.

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New York police hunt brazen Manhattan gunman

NEW YORK (AFP) - New York police released a new security camera picture on Thursday of the man believed to have shot a top health insurance executive at close range in a brazen daylight murder outside a Manhattan hotel.

Quake sparks brief tsunami warning in California

A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of California sparked a brief tsunami warning on Thursday, with residents warned to flee to higher ground before the alert was canceled.

SoKor ruling party says 'dangerous' president must go

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded yesterday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be stripped of office, warning there was a \"significant risk\" he could try to impose martial law again.