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PNB to bolster core business with exit from Bahrain

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Bank’s (PNB) move to let go of its Bahrain operations and dissolve two of its units would allow it to cut costs and focus on expanding its core business, according to an analyst. Ron Acoba, chief investment strategist at Trading Edge Consultancy, told the Inquirer PNB could still serve its

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PSEi dips below 6,000

MANILA, Philippines — Frustration over the worsening flood control mess, and the involvement of more high-ranking government officials, caused the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi)  to stumble below 6,000 on Monday. The benchmark PSEi slipped to a six-month low of 5,997.6, down by 0.49 percent. The index extended its losing streak to the sixth consecutive

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UAAP: Ateneo stays unbeaten with rout of Adamson

MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo went on a fourth-quarter surge to beat Adamson, 77-58, and remain undefeated in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday. The Blue Eagles’ offense got going in the second half to improve to 3-0 for the early lead in the standings. READ: UAAP: Joaqui Espina hitting stride in Ateneo’s perfect start

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Leila Barros fulfills loyal PH fans’ ‘childhood dreams’

MANILA, Philippines — Two decades later, many Filipino volleyball fans still consider Leila Barros as their volleyball queen. The Brazilian superstar’s loyal supporters got to meet their idol again 21 years since her last stint in Manila in the 2004 FIVB World Grand Prix. READ: Leila Barros tells PH volleyball fans: Cheer, trust your team

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