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Business

Ayala Land Reloads Housing Pipeline as Inventory Falls to Pre-Pandemic Levels

MANILA, Philippines — After months of tightening its launch strategy and working through unsold units, Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is beginning to rebuild its residential pipeline—signaling a cautious but potentially important shift in one of the Philippines’ largest property developers. The company plans to introduce new horizontal residential developments in Nuvali, Laguna; Lipa, Batangas; and Crescendo, Tarlac, after bringing its residential inventory down to 15 months of supply from 18 months at

August 27, 2026

Business

Smashburger Is Winning Again: Sales Surge as Jollibee Group Brand Rebuilds Momentum

The fast-casual burger chain recorded 7.0% same-store sales growth in the second quarter of 2026, marking another sign that its ongoing turnaround strategy is beginning to gain traction. The improvement comes as the brand works to strengthen restaurant operations, digital ordering, value offerings and the overall customer experience. The latest performance is particularly notable because Smashburger has been undergoing a major reset after several years of weaker performance. Its parent company,

August 27, 2026

Business

NAIA Modernization Delivers P78 Billion to Government—But the Biggest Test Is Still Ahead

MANILA, Philippines — The private operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) says it has remitted ₱78 billion to the Philippine government while pouring billions more into upgrading the country’s busiest aviation gateway—offering one of the clearest snapshots yet of the financial stakes behind the airport’s high-profile modernization. New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the San Miguel-led consortium operating NAIA under a public-private partnership (PPP), said the ₱78 billion had been remit

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

Bea Borres Mourns Longtime Driver Kuya Alex, Calls Him Her Best Friend and Father Figure

Bea Borres is mourning the passing of Kuya Alex, her longtime driver and companion, in an emotional tribute that revealed just how deeply their relationship had grown over the years. The actress and content creator recently shared a heartfelt tribute for Kuya Alex, remembering him as someone who became much more than the person behind the wheel. In her message, Bea described Kuya Alex as a best friend and a father figure, reflecting the close bond they developed during the years he accompanied

August 27, 2026

Business

Huawei Eyes Bigger AI Push Into Pharma as Race to Reinvent Drug Discovery Heats Up

Huawei is preparing to deepen its push into artificial intelligence-powered pharmaceuticals, with the Chinese technology giant eyeing more partnerships that could stretch from drug discovery and manufacturing to clinical applications. The move signals Huawei's growing ambition to become a major technology player in the fast-moving AI drug discovery industry — a sector attracting billions in investment as pharmaceutical companies search for ways to develop medicines faster, more efficiently and

August 27, 2026

Philippines

₱25 Lotto Bet Turns Into Nearly ₱21 Million: Cebu Woman Wins Mega Lotto Jackpot With Family Numbers

A simple ₱25 lotto bet turned into a life-changing windfall for a woman from Cebu after the numbers she had been playing for years finally delivered a ₱20,899,725.81 jackpot in the PCSO Mega Lotto 6/45. According to a report by GMA News, the woman hit the jackpot in the July 24, 2026 Mega Lotto 6/45 draw with the winning combination 14-20-19-31-02-11. She reportedly chose the numbers by combining the birthdays of people important to her. What makes her story even more remarkable is that the co

August 27, 2026

Entertainment

China’s Humanoid Robots Are Leaving the Show Floor — But Can They Survive the Real World?

Beijing’s humanoid robots can run, dance and even outperform humans in carefully staged events. But as China pushes its robotics revolution beyond exhibition halls, one question could determine who survives: Can these machines actually make money? China's humanoid robots have become some of the world's most spectacular technology stars. They sprint, box, dance and perform increasingly complex movements that regularly go viral online. But the industry's biggest challenge may have little to do w

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Marcos Orders Faster Release of ₱10,000 Cash Gifts for Qualified Senior

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to move quickly to resolve delays in the release of cash gifts owed to qualified senior citizens under the Expanded Centenarians Act, after a group of elderly residents in Quezon City filed complaints over the stalled payments. The Palace said the President wants the benefits delivered to eligible senior citizens as quickly as possible, following complaints filed with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) against

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Malate Spy Camera Scandal: Pen-Shaped Device Allegedly Filmed Women Bathing, Suspect Exposed by His Own Recording

MANILA, Philippines — A hidden camera allegedly planted inside a bathroom used by female workers at a staff house in Malate, Manila was discovered after one woman noticed what appeared to be an ordinary pen near the toilet while she was taking a bath. But investigators did not have to look far for a clue to whoever allegedly installed it. According to GMA News, the device had apparently recorded the man believed to have placed the camera as he was setting it up—effectively capturing evidence t

August 27, 2026

Philippines

Supreme Court Scraps “Second-Placer Rule” in Local Elections: What Happens When a Winning Candidate Is Disqualified

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has made final its decision abandoning the so-called “second placer rule,” changing how vacancies are handled when a winning candidate in a local election is later found ineligible or disqualified. In an en banc session on Wednesday, August 26, the High Court denied with finality the motion for reconsideration filed by Datu Pax Ali Mangudadatu, whose certificate of candidacy (COC) for governor of Sultan Kudarat had been canceled. The ruling means that th

August 27, 2026