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Hans Sy feted as MAP 2025 ‘Management Person of the Year’

MANILA, Philippines – Business tycoon Hans Sy won the prestigious Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) 2025 “Management Person of the Year” award for his contributions to environmental stewardship, social inclusion and economic growth. Sy, chair of China Banking Corp. and SM Prime Holdings Inc.’s executive committee, is the 49th recipient of the award overall,

配偶者の年金加算を縮小 共働き増加、年齢差夫婦…不公平との指摘考慮 厚労省、28年度から

配偶者の年金加算を縮小 共働き増加、年齢差夫婦…不公平との指摘考慮 厚労省、28年度から

I have more to give, says Abueva after career-high

ANTIPOLO—Calvin Abueva pounded the center court of Ynares Center on Wednesday before raising his finger up in the sky after a performance that propelled Titan Ultra to a winning start to its PBA voyage. Beyond giving the league’s newest ballclub a 100-96 victory over the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Cup here, Abueva also showed

WTO says AI-related buying binge, spike in US imports spur unexpected rise in goods trade

GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization is sharply raising its forecast for trade growth in goods this year after an unexpectedly strong first half due to rising AI-related purchases, front-loaded imports in the U.S. over tariff fears and robust developing-world trade. The Geneva-based trade body said Tuesday its economists are increasing their prediction of

“Caitlin Clark Nation weeping right now” – WNBA fans erupt as Aces-Mercury Finals Game 1 shatters 28 years viewership record despite Fever’s exit

The 2025 WNBA Finals opening game was reportedly the most-watched Game 1 since the league’s inaugural season in 1997.

“Caitlin Clark Nation weeping right now” – WNBA fans erupt as Aces-Mercury Finals Game 1 shatters 28 years viewership record despite Fever’s exit

The 2025 WNBA Finals opening game was reportedly the most-watched Game 1 since the league’s inaugural season in 1997.

PVL: Choco Mucho spoils Bella Belen debut, beats Capital1

RODRIGUEZ, Rizal — Choco Mucho spoiled Bella Belen’s much-awaited PVL debut after sweeping Choco Mucho, 33-31, 26-24, 25-23, to kick off its Reinforced Conference campaign on a high note on Tuesday night at Ynares Center Montalban. The Flying Titans flaunted their depth, as a revitalized Kat Tolentino, who missed the All-Filipino action and preseason due

To attract more funds, Philippines told to bolster sustainability rules

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines needs to strengthen sustainability standards in major infrastructure projects to attract discerning foreign investors and donors, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said. In a report released on Tuesday, the OECD said the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028 had already laid out specific strategies and measurable actions that signal a

NBA won’t move All-Star Game out of LA amid Clippers probe

STAMFORD, Connecticut — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday there is “no contemplation” of moving the All-Star Game out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ home arena as it investigates whether the team circumvented salary cap rules in regards to Kawhi Leonard. The league said it was opening the investigation last month after a report by

Greene ‘disgusted’ if health care tax credits expire and premiums double

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) signaled a willingness to negotiate with Democrats on their health care demands, breaking with her party on an issue at the core of the government shutdown standoff. In a lengthy post on the social platform X, Greene said she’s “absolutely disgusted” that health insurance premiums could double if the Affordable…