Juan Gomez de Liaño made key shots in the clutch as Converge pulled off a 109-103 comeback win over Meralco in a tuneup game Thursday at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong. The second overall pick of the recent PBA Rookie Draft buried a four-point basket and later drove in a left-handed layup over Raymond Almazan,
MANILA, Philippines — The SM Group has bolstered its retail subsidiaries to meet rising consumer demand for beauty and wellness products with greater accessibility nationwide. SM Beauty offers more than 1,000 beauty brands across its 77 branches. It has expanded offerings that include global premium brands such as YSL, Lancôme, and Calvin Klein. Also, the SM unit has also introduced beauty hubs in
MANILA, Philippines — The healthcare arm of the Ayala Group has expanded its presence in the country’s second-largest metropolis. AC Health on Friday announced it had acquired a majority stake in Cebu Velez General Hospital (CVGH). This was done through the Zobel family-led company’s provider arm Healthway Medical Network, in an agreement with the Velez family. READ: Temasek
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Gani Stevens will be entrusted with a larger role in the University of the Philippines’ defense of the UAAP crown with Quentin Millora-Brown no longer around to man the middle. Stevens is entering his second season in Diliman after seeing limited action during the Fighting Maroons’ Season 87 title run, and he hopes to make
NEAR is showing renewed bullish momentum with a surge in its price, supported by rising trading activity, in line with the crypto market. Currently NEAR is moving towards key resistance level and a breakout from there could lead the rally to $3.37 At the time of writing, NEAR is trading at $2.95 with a 24-hour […]
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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is streamlining the documentary requirements for business registration. This is intended to cut red tape and spare applicants from delays or outright rejection. Revenue Memorandum Circular 74-2025 issued on July 18 updated the checklist to align with the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act
MANILA, Philippines — Needing to win in straight sets to qualify, Czechia rode Patrik Indra’s 29-point explosion to sweep also-ran China, 26-24, 25-19, 25-18 and enter the round of 16 in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship. Indra unleashed 23 kills, four blocks, and two aces on Thursday at Mall of Asia Arena as Czechia
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 4 percent Thursday, as elevated UK inflation offsets the country’s stagnant economic growth. The decision widely expected by markets followed a regular policy meeting and came one day after the US Federal Reserve had cut its benchmark borrowing costs for the first
