MANILA, Philippines — Megawide Construction Corp. has bagged two new “multibillion-peso” infrastructure deals with developer Megaworld Corp., which seeks to expand its township empire. Edgar Saavedra-led Megawide on Wednesday said the contracts cover civil, structural and architectural work at Uptown Modern in Taguig City and One Portwood in Pasay City. Uptown Modern will expand the
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BIZ BUZZ: Finally, a treat for consumers
MANILA, Philippines — Here’s some good news for harried consumers. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), consumers can avail themselves of free rides at the Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 on Oct. 26. Free rides are available from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. READ: MRT
PacificSun seeks to build P4.9-B solar park at Paoay sand dunes
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
PVL: Creamline’s Jema Galanza out of Reinforced Conference
MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza won’t be playing for Creamline at least for the entirety of the Cool Smashers’ title defense in the PVL Reinforced Conference. Galanza has been ruled out of the conference as she continues her recovery from a left foot injury that she’s been dealing with since the Invitationals in August. READ:
PVL: Choco Mucho, led by Madayag and Ponce, shows depth in gritty win
MANILA, Philippines — Maddie Madayag and Thang Ponce held the fort for the all-Filipino Choco Mucho, which continues to miss the services of American import Marlee Smith in the PVL Reinforced Conference Madayag was a two-way force, posting 18 points, including the clutch hits and game-winning ace, with six blocks as the Flying Titans beat
UAAP: Ready vs La Salle defense, PJ Palacielo sparks NU win
MANILA, Philippines—Having faced La Salle before in the preseason, National University big man PJ Palacielo already had an idea of what to expect the next time the Bulldogs faced the Green Archers. Both teams met again on Sunday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament and Palacielo seemed to have it all figured out.
UAAP: Mason Amos injury adds woes to struggling La Salle
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament–first round MANILA, Philippines—La Salle is hoping for the best after forward Mason Amos went down with a knee injury during a loss to National University on Sunday. Amos collided with the Bulldogs’ Gelo Tolentino at the 6:51 mark of the fourth quarter and stayed down on the floor in
UAAP: UP makes it four in a row, slips past FEU
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 Quadricentennial Pavilion. Gani Stevens, who finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for the Fighting Maroons, buried a crucial short
NCAA: ‘Hard loser’ Jonathan Manalili helps Letran get winning feeling
MANILA, Philippines—Letran opened the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament with three straight losses. Jonathan Manalili had enough of it. READ: NCAA: Not to be outshined by younger bro, Deo Cuajao leads Letran win A winner in the juniors’ division with Letran, Manalili made sure the Knights would finally put a stop to their winless
UAAP: UST grinds past Ateneo in 3OT thriller
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament MANILA, Philippines–Displaying grit, University of Santo Tomas outlasted Ateneo, 98-89, in triple overtime in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at Blue Eagle Gym Saturday night. The thrilling duel was the first UAAP men’s basketball game in the Final Four era that went to three OTs. READ: UAAP: