MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc. has again delayed its stock market debut. This time, it is aiming to list no later than Nov. 7. The company said so in a disclosure to the Philippine Dealing and Exchange on Thursday. It had opted to revise its initial public offering (IPO) timetable to accommodate cornerstone
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NBA: 76ers’ Jared McCain suffers another setback with thumb injury
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain, who already was working on coming back from a torn meniscus, sustained a UCL tear in his right thumb in a workout Thursday. The 76ers said they and McCain are checking with physicians to gauge how to address the injury. READ: Jared McCain, NBA rising star, says he’s
DHL Express to raise prices by 5.9% starting Jan. 1, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — DHL Express has announced price adjustments that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The increase in the Philippines will be 5.9 percent. “We remain committed to helping our customers navigate the complexities of the current global trade landscape, which has been significantly impacted by recent geopolitical shifts,” said Nigel Lockett, country
Ryder Cup announces enhanced security ahead of President Donald Trump’s first-day visit
President Donald Trump is set to attend the first day of the Ryder Cup 2025, and preparations have begun for his visit.
“Bronny’s got a sick swing”: Lakers coach JJ Redick admits being “jealous” of Bronny James’ natural athleticism in golf
LA Lakers coach JJ Redick said on Thursday that he had a busy but “terrific” offseason. Redick added that he spent time on the fairways, but never played golf with either LeBron James or Bronny James.
Some foreign firms feeling effect of Philippine graft probes
MANILA, Philippines — European companies in the construction sector and operating in the Philippines have incurred lower sales as an offshoot of allegations linking lawmakers and contractors to anomalies in flood control projects. “Because of some of those projects that are being put on hold, they have already experienced a reduction in sales, and it
Watch: Bryson DeChambeau fires up the fans at Bethpage with $260M-worth singer’s song in the background
Bryson DeChambeau made a dramatic entrance at Bethpage Black as he stepped up for his first tee shot at the Ryder Cup.
BIZ BUZZ: United Airlines goes ‘premium’
MANILA, Philippines — United Airlines promises “premium experience” for Filipinos flying on its intra-Asia routes, as it moves to replace its entire Guam-based Boeing 737-800 fleet with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The first aircraft is expected to land in Guam by early next year, boasting United’s signature interior with seatback entertainment in every seat,
New tax law spurs ‘dramatic’ retreat from long-term bank savings
MANILA, Philippines — The new law ending tax breaks on long-term time deposits has triggered a “dramatic” exodus from those savings products, leaving banks and policymakers to wonder where the cash will flow next. Michael Angelo Kho Samson, who chairs the capital markets development committee of the Bankers Association of the Philippines, said member-banks had
Megaworld moves to jack up shares with P2-B buyback
MANILA, Philippines — Megaworld Corp. intends to buy back up to P2 billion worth of its shares in hopes of raising the value of its stock as it continues to pursue township expansion, its main income driver. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the developer led by billionaire Andrew Tan said its board of directors