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07/09/2025

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05/09/2025

JAHNS TAKES CONTROL WITH BACK-TO-BACK 65s IN BACOLOD

Keanu Jahns fired his second straight 65 to seize solo control of the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club, moving two shots clear of Fidel Concepcion after 54 holes.

BACOLOD. — True to his vow to stay in the moment, Keanu Jahns played like a man on a mission – laser-focused, quietly confident and completely in control – as he carved out a second straight 65 to take solo control of the ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge at the Bacolod Golf and Country Club here [...

05/09/2025

HIDILYN DIAZ-NARANJO EYES COMEBACK IN SEA GAMES 58KG DIVISION

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz-Naranjo is set on making a strong return to competition as she gears up for the 33rd Thailand Southeast Asian Games in December, where she will compete in the women’s 58-kilogram division.

FULL STORY: https://malaya.com.ph/sports/other-sports/hidilyn-raring-to-compete-in-thai-games/

05/09/2025

4 DISCAYA FIRMS BAGGED P452M WORTH OF LAS PIÑAS PROJECTS – SOLON

Four construction firms owned by contractor Sarah Discaya cornered 13 government projects worth P452 million in Las Piñas City from 2022 to 2025, Rep. Mark Anthony Santos revealed. He dismissed Discaya’s Senate denial, citing DPWH records that show incomplete and substandard flood control works.

FOUR construction firms owned by Sarah Discaya cornered 13 flood control and national infrastructure projects, worth about P452 million, in Las Piñas City in the past three years, city Rep. Mark Anthony Santos said yesterday. Santos laughed off Discaya’s denial in the Senate, saying records from ...

05/09/2025

SM SUPERMALLS USHERS IN BOLD NEW ERA WITH ₱150B EXPANSION PLAN, FLAGSHIP PROJECTS

SM Supermalls marked its 40th anniversary with a bold roadmap that includes opening one flagship mall every year from 2026 to 2030, investing over ₱150 billion in redevelopments and new lifestyle malls to transform its portfolio into greener, smarter, and more people-centered destinations.

SM Supermalls marks 40 years of retail leadership with an ambitious roadmap: delivering one flagship mall annually from 2026 to 2030, transforming malls into future-ready spaces that anchor regional growth. The company is investing over ₱150 billion in 16 major redevelopments and 12 new lifestyle ...

05/09/2025

OKADA MANILA USHERS IN MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL WITH STAR-STUDDED SHOW, DINING, AND FAMILY FUN

Okada Manila is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with a lineup of concerts, dining experiences, wellness offers, raffles, and family-friendly activities. The highlight is a star-studded concert on October 4 featuring top Korean and Filipino performers, exclusive to Reward Circle members.

Okada Manila, Asia’s Forbes 5-star integrated resort, ushers in this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with a star-studded concert, festive dining, wellness escapes, retail raffle, and family activities. Leading the celebration is the Mid-Autumn Festival Concert on October 4 at the Grand Ballroom, feat...

05/09/2025

PALACE HAILS SURVEY SHOWING 35% OF FILIPINOS SAY LIFE IMPROVED

Malacañang welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, which showed that 35 percent of Filipinos believe their lives have improved over the past year. Officials said the government will continue working to uplift the quality of life of every citizen, especially the most vulnerable.

Malacañang welcomed the results of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing that 35 percent of Filipino adults said their lives improved in the past 12 months. Conducted from June 25 to 29, the Second Quarter 2025 Social Weather Survey found that overall, the respondents registered a...

05/09/2025

Aug inflation picks up to 1.5% from 0.9% in July

By Ruelle Castro

Inflation picked up pace to 1.5 percent in August from July's 0.9 percent, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Friday.

The new rate, however, is slower than the 3.3 percent recorded in August 2024.

This brought the average inflation rate for the eight months to August 2025 to 1.7 percent, PSA data showed.

05/09/2025

KAMAKURA TEMPLES OFFER SERENE ESCAPE INTO JAPAN’S SPIRITUAL HEART

Beyond Tokyo’s urban rush, Kamakura stands as a sanctuary of temples, shrines, and gardens that invite reflection. From tranquil rock gardens and bamboo groves to ancient halls dedicated to deities and warriors, this coastal city blends history, spirituality, and quiet beauty in one timeless journey.

Today’s Japan is widely considered a modern country, home to many tech giants that paved the way in developments in automotive, home entertainment, and other industries. And while Tokyo, Japan’s capital, is a bustling megalopolis where cutting-edge technology is the norm, just an hour away from ...

04/09/2025

DPWH EXECUTIVES, CONTRACTORS PLACED ON TRAVEL WATCH OVER ‘GHOST’ PROJECTS

Immigration officers have been ordered to monitor the possible overseas trips of 16 DPWH officials and 27 contractors linked to alleged “ghost” and substandard flood control projects worth billions of pesos. The Department of Justice issued an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order following a Senate probe into the controversy.

IMMIGRATION officers in all airports and ports across the country have been placed on alert for the possible travel abroad of 16 officials and personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and 27 contractors who are being investigated over billions of pesos worth of “ghost” and...

04/09/2025

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04/09/2025

EALA EASILY TURNS BACK HARTONO

Alex Eala cruised past Dutchwoman Arianne Hartono, 6-2, 6-2, to open her WTA 125 Abierto Sapopan Open campaign in Mexico with a strong win and secure a spot in the round of 16.

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