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SM nearer to goal of 100th mall with latest opening in La Union

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MANILA, Philippines — SM Prime Holdings Inc. is steadily moving closer to its goal of operating 100 malls by 2027 with the upcoming opening of its 89th domestic mall in La Union.

The Sy family-led property giant announced on Wednesday that the 51,000-square-meter (sq m) SM City La Union is set to open its doors on Friday, October ____.

This new development marks another significant milestone in SM Prime’s expansion plans across the Philippines.
https://business.inquirer.net/552752/sm-nears-goal-of-100th-mall-with-latest-opening-in-la-union

UAAP: UST uses late surge to trounce FEU, gains share of lead

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UAAP Season 88 Basketball Tournament Schedule Update

MANILA, Philippines — Following its monumental win over Ateneo in triple overtime, the University of Santo Tomas continued its strong performance by defeating Far Eastern University, 92-80, on Wednesday.

The Growling Tigers dominated the struggling Tamaraws, improving their record to 5-1. This victory puts them tied with National University at the top of the standings.

Stay tuned for more updates on the UAAP Season 88 basketball tournament schedule and results.

https://sports.inquirer.net/644412/uaap-ust-uses-late-surge-to-trounce-feu-for-back-to-back-wins

PBA: Ginebra bounces back with dominant win over TNT

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MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra blew past TNT, 92-77, on Wednesday to register its first win in the PBA Philippine Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Japeth Aguilar powered his way to 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Troy Rosario, Scottie Thompson, and RJ Abarrientos were also instrumental in the Gin Kings’ bounce-back showing after dropping their previous match.

https://sports.inquirer.net/644458/pba-ginebra-bounces-back-with-dominant-win-over-tnt

PacificSun seeks to build P4.9-B solar park at Paoay sand dunes

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MANILA, Philippines — PacificSun Renewables Corp. plans to build a P4.9-billion solar power facility in Ilocos Norte with a capacity of 120.96 megawatts (MW).

Based on a document filed at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the proposed project will cover three barangays in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

READ: Philippines emerges as hot spot

https://business.inquirer.net/552587/pacificsun-seeks-to-build-p4-9-b-solar-park-at-paoay-sand-dunes

PVL: Creamline outshines Petro Gazz in marquee duel

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MANILA, Philippines — Courtney Schwan delivered in the clutch as Creamline exacted sweet revenge against its All-Filipino tormentor, Petro Gazz, with a 25-20, 25-21, 17-25, 25-20 victory in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Schwan stepped up especially late in the fourth set, where she dropped three straight points to give the Cool Smashers the crucial edge.
https://sports.inquirer.net/644275/pvl-creamline-outshines-petro-gazz-in-marquee-duel

PVL: Bella Belen takes in many lessons from loss to PLDT

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MANILA, Philippines —

In a One Sports’ Ask Me Anything session on Reddit eight months ago, Bella Belen gamely answered PLDT when asked which among the PVL clubs she fancies playing for if there was no rookie draft.

Of course, Belen ended up playing for Capital1, which drafted her first overall last June.

On Monday,
https://sports.inquirer.net/644049/pvl-bella-belen-takes-in-many-lessons-from-loss-to-pldt

PVL: Choco Mucho locals get the job done with win over Cignal

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MANILA, Philippines — Choco Mucho’s locals continued to step up without import Marlee Smith, turning back Cignal, 23-25, 25-19, 25-16, 27-25, in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Monday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Smith missed another supposed debut as the team is still processing her papers. But the all-Filipino Flying Titans, led by Maddie Madayag, still managed to pull off a crucial victory.

https://sports.inquirer.net/644082/pvl-choco-mucho-locals-get-job-done-with-win-over-cignal

Meralco rates up 23 centavos/kWh in October

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MANILA, Philippines – Customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have to spend more for their electricity this month as the power distributor announced a rate hike of 23 centavos per kilowatt hour (kWh).

This increase brings the overall rate for a typical household to ₱13.3182 per kWh, up from September’s ₱13.0851 per kWh.

READ: Higher

https://business.inquirer.net/552364/meralco-rates-up-23-centavos-kwh-in-october

UAAP: UP makes it four in a row, slips past FEU

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**UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 Basketball Tournament – First Round**

MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines extended its win streak to four after edging Far Eastern University, 69-66, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Quadricentennial Pavilion.

Gani Stevens, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for the Fighting Maroons, buried a crucial short-range shot that helped seal the victory.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643931/uaap-up-makes-it-four-in-a-row-slips-past-feu

NCAA: Mark Gojo Cruz thriving at the point for unbeaten Perpetual

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MANILA, Philippines—Mark Gojo Cruz is still getting used to playing his new role for Perpetual Help. But if the Altas’ most recent outing was any indication, he seemed to be getting the hang of it.

Behind Gojo Cruz, the Altas kept their record clean with a 72-67 win over the Arellano Chiefs on Saturday.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643726/ncaa-mark-gojo-cruz-thriving-at-the-point-for-unbeaten-perpetual