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Southlinks unveils retail strip, driving range ahead of 2027 lot turnover

Southlinks Estate, an upscale community in South Metro, is expanding its offerings with a new retail strip and modern driving range facility, both scheduled to open in 2027, as developer Height Realty Inc. prepares to turn over completed residential lots in January next year.

Telco cites P1.2 billion in measurable business value from AI initiatives

One of the country’s major telcos said it has generated P1.2 billion in measurable business benefits from its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Trading activity gets much-needed boost with new market-making rules

Trading activity in the Philippine capital market gets a much-needed boost with the issuance by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the rules establishing a regulatory framework for market-making.

The Magic of Tomorrowland Lands In Shanghai For A Two-Day Sold Out Spectacle

SHANGHAI, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrowland brought its signature festival experience to Shanghai for the second edition of The Magic of Tomorrowland in China. In partnership with Hero Esports, INS LAND and Budweiser, the festival transformed Hero Dome into a two-day celebration of electronic music, bringing together thousands of People of Tomorrow. The Magic of Tomorrowland 2026 Located in INS SEA, the newly developed waterfront destination in Shanghai's western Huangpu district, the e

Best SEO Consultants In Spain In 2026 Ranked For Audits, Implementation And Training

Madrid, Spain, October 18, 2026 -- Choosing an SEO consultant in Spain in 2026 means deciding how much diagnosis, implementation and ongoing support your business needs, rather than choosing the most recognisable name. This comparison is for SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs with WordPress websites, HTML microsites or landing pages who want SEO work connected to analytics and conversion. ConsultorSEO PRO ranks first for that defined buyer: its services combine auditing, implementation, training a

Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said. Singapore experienced the longest duration of unhealthy air levels since Southeast Asia's most severe haze crisis hit in 2015, officials told AFP. The fires have triggered a months-long pollution spell that has closed schools, fuelled a surge in respiratory conditions both amon

Lady Blazers complete SSL Unity Cup playoffs cast

MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde wasted no time in dispatching Mapua University, 25-21, 25-14, 25-20, to punch the last ticket to the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup playoffs on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Setter Zen Basilio orchestrated the Lady Blazers’ balanced scoring and anchored the team’s net defense to close the pool play with back-to-back wins. CSB finished the group stage with a 2-1 win-loss record behind Pool B leader Univers

Ginebra keeps playoff hopes alive with rout of Phoenix

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra played true to form in dealing Phoenix a 106-89 shellacking to keep its playoff hopes alive in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup Sunday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. Scottie Thompson delivered an all-around performance of 29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Import Jordan Murphy added 28 and 12 rebounds, while Japeth Aguilar 12 and 10 for Ginebra, which moved to fourth spot in Group B with its 4-5 record. Playoff-bound Magnol

Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships involved in 'maritime harassment'

TAIPEI — Taiwan said on Sunday it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous "maritime harassment" operations. An "unusually large" number of Chinese vessels took part in the coordinated operations around Taiwan's main island and Pratas, a disputed island to the southwest, the Taiwanese coast guard said in a statement. The Chinese vessels, including four fishing boats, carried out "simultaneous operations at multiple locations and engaged

UAAP: Matty Erolon powers Adamson over La Salle

MANILA, Philippines — Matty Erolon showed guts and scored a three-pointer in the last 30 seconds of the match to give Adamson University the advantage and allow his team to escape with a 63-60 win against De La Salle University in the last game of the first round of the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym. Tied at 58-all with two minutes remaining on the clock, Erolon, who missed a two-point jump shot at the 1:36 mark, Adamson played hard

Linktel Technologies Highlights Breakthrough 1.6T LPO Performance & Strong Market Pull at OCP 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recent 2026 OCP Global Summit, Linktel Technologies showcased its cutting-edge optical interconnect portfolios engineered specifically for next-generation AI computing networks. Among the heavy lineup, Linktel's 1.6T Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO) solutions commanded immense industry attention, drawing heavy customer interest for their unprecedented energy efficiency, ultra-low latency, and supply-chain resilience. Spotlight: 1.6T LPO Perform

Faith: The Spark Born by the Yudu Riverside

BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- An interview from China.org.cn with Wang Xiaohui and David Ferguson on the Long March: Faith: The Spark Born by the Yudu Riverside David Ferguson: This is the Yudu River. One dusk in October, 1934, more than 86,000 soldiers of the Red Army crossed this river and embarked on the Long March, a two-year saga that has left its mark in history. Yet, lingering here by the river, I am struck by a simple question: If you have faith in a bright future, and reality s

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Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

MIAMI — Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday as the U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides. A hurricane warning remained in effect from Manzanillo in Colima state to Cabo Corrientes in Jalisco. The latest NHC data showed the Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph) moving northwest off Mexico’s Pacific coast at 10 mph (17 kph). Meanwhile,

Spyre Therapeutics Announces Clinical and Preclinical Data Presentations at United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) 2026

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYRE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to developing next-generation therapies that elevate the standard in immunology by delivering more complete disease control, greater durability, and a simpler treatment experience for patients, today announced presentations at United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) 2026 in Barcelona. The presentations include the first scientific congress presentation

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French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes and looting mar protests

PARIS — Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. Authorities said masked groups on Saturday set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities. In Limoges, a city in central France, flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall, causing its roof to collapse. Haute-

Comelec to start printing ballots for Naga plebiscite, Batanes polls

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will start on Monday the printing of ballots for the plebiscite in Naga City and the special election in Batanes. "Accredited citizens' arms, stakeholders, and members of the media are invited to witness and observe the activity as part of the Commission's commitment to transparency and electoral integrity," the Comelec said. The ballots will be printed at the National Printing Office in Quezon City. The printing of ballots will b

Pagasa likely to raise wind signals in Luzon, Bicol due to super typhoon

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said wind signals may be raised in parts of northern Luzon and the eastern part of Bicol on Monday evening or Tuesday morning because of Super Typhoon Champi. Pagasa said on Sunday that "Champi" was spotted 2,000 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon as of 4 p.m. and was moving westward at 20 kilometers per hour (km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near the center and

China holds dialogue ahead of APEC meetings

SHENZHEN — As China prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, a high-level dialogue was held here to focus on the priority areas for cooperation between China and APEC member countries. The dialogue, organized by the Shenzhen Research Institute of Renmin University of China (RUC), featured discussions on China's modernization, integration among Asia-Pacific economies, and artificial intelligence. The APEC summit is set to be held here on November 18-19, 2026.

LOOK: Adamson def. DLSU, (63-60)

UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament Adamson def. DLSU, (63-60) Matty Erolon Player of the game #UAAPSeason89

Philippines needs productivity boost to sustain UMIC status — World Bank

THE PHILIPPINES must shift from capital accumulation to productivity-driven growth to sustain its economic expansion and eventually achieve high-income status, according to the World Bank.

Retailers may see modest holiday boost as Filipino shoppers seek value

PHILIPPINE RETAILERS may see a modest boost in sales during the holiday season, although consumers are likely to be more price conscious and seek better value for money amid persistent inflation and tighter household budgets, analysts said.

LNGPH weighs P6-B onshore gas storage tank in Batangas

LNGPH, a consortium of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN), Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), and San Miguel Global Power Holdings…