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Starbucks needs to go back to its core—CEO

Something is brewing at Starbucks, the iconic global coffeehouse chain whose shares have fallen this week amid weaker earnings and an uncertain outlook as its new chief executive implements a strategy to boost future growth.

Quad Comm cancels hearing as it holds relief ops for typhoon victims

The Quad Committee hearing set for today has been canceled to prioritize relief efforts for Typhoon Kristine victims. Committee Chairman Rep. Ace Barbers urged...

Over 500K Meralco customers without power due to Kristine

Manila Electric Co. said that as of early Thursday around 535,000 customers of the power distributor are affected by power outages caused by Severe...

Quiboloy faces accusers at Senate hearing

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, was finally confronted by his accusers at the hearing on Wednesday at the Senate...

Govt work, classes in Luzon suspended Thursday due to Kristine

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Wednesday that government work and classes across Luzon will be suspended on Thursday due to expected heavy rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. This decision, based on recommendations from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, aims to minimize flood risks and aid in rescue operations. While private sector work is at the discretion of business owners, essential agencies must continue their operations amid the storm, whose strong winds gust up to 115 kph and extends up to 700 kilometers from the center. 

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SM Prime revamps Susana Heights Estate with amenities

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