MANILA, Philippines–Coach Tim Cone couldn’t focus on anything other than Barangay Ginebra’s dismal loss at the hands of former pupil LA Tenorio and Magnolia to open the PBA’s 50th season. “I’m happy for LA, sad for myself,” Cone said as the Gin Kings absorbed an 80-73 defeat in the Philippine Cup on Sunday at Smart
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Banking luminary Xavier ‘XP’ Loinaz; 82
When American investment bank Lehman Brothers collapsed during the 2008 global financial crisis, seven Philippine banks—with combined exposure amounting to $386 million—had to bite the bullet. Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) wasn’t one of them. That BPI was the only major bank that emerged unscathed from the mortgage subprime crisis was largely due
Maynilad secures UK support for IPO
MANILA, Philippines – Maynilad Water Services Inc. has secured the support of the United Kingdom for its upcoming stock market debut, signaling strong demand for what would be the country’s largest—and last—initial public offering (IPO) this year. In its preliminary prospectus dated Oct. 3, Maynilad said it now had a cornerstone investment agreement with the
UAAP: Do-it-all Shawn Tuano gives Blue Eagles jolt of energy
UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—When Ateneo needed a momentum-stopper against a furious La Salle rally, Shawn Tuano rose to the occasion. The Blue Eagles’ 81-74 win over the Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament may look comfortable on paper, but it was anything but. READ:
Who owns most POTM awards for India in Tests?
India’s vice-captain Ravindra Jadeja was at his all-round best in the first Test against the West Indies at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Flipkart to divest stake in Aditya Birla Fashion for $112M
Flipkart Investments Private Limited, the investment arm of Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart, is planning to sell up to 6% of its stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
Darjeeling landslides: Mamata Banerjee, PM Modi express grief
At least 17 people have died in Darjeeling, West Bengal, due to heavy rainfall and landslides. The situation has also cut off road connectivity to Sikkim, a Himalayan state.
MLB: Hernandez homer rallies Dodgers in NL Division Series opener
PHILADELPHIA — Teoscar Hernandez rallied the Dodgers with a three-run homer in the seventh inning that bailed out Shohei Ohtani, both on the mound and at the plate, and led Los Angeles to a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Saturday night. Ohtani struck out four
NBA: Lakers lose preseason opener minus LeBron, Luka Doncic
PALM DESERT, California — Austin Reaves scored 20 points and Bronny James added eight while the Los Angeles Lakers lost their preseason opener 103-81 to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night with LeBron James and Luka Doncic sitting out. James is progressing deliberately in his return from a minor nerve injury to begin his record
“I don’t want to be cruel to him”: Stephen A. Smith straight out rejects Arch Manning’s $6.8 million NIL valuation in Week 6 interview
Arch Manning has been in the spotlight for the No. 9 Texas Longhorns (3-1) this season. The quarterback had a shaky start, but appears to have found his rhythm in the past few weeks.