98 m. ago Cornerstone investors to take bulk of Maynilad Water’s up to P25.3 billion IPO, sources say

MANILA/SINGAPORE — Cornerstone investors will buy more than half of Maynilad Water Services Inc.’s planned initial public offering of up to P25.3 billion ($438 million), two sources said, in what is expected to be the Philippines’ biggest listing this year. Maynilad, the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines, serves the west zone of Metro Manila and parts of […] The post Cornerstone investors to take bulk of Maynilad Water’s up to P25.3 billion IPO, sources say appeared first on Interaksyon.

Economics

3 h. ago Archbishop urges ‘pastoral sensitivity’ toward persons with same

Saying that they are “not outsiders” in the Catholic Church, an archbishop has called to accompany persons with same sex attractions with ‘pastoral sensitivity.’ Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa said the Church, “as a loving mother and faithful teacher,” is called to embrace every person with compassion and respect, regardless of their condition or orientation. […] The post Archbishop urges ‘pastoral sensitivity’ toward persons with same-sex attraction appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

20 h. ago After sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Brooklyn jail he calls ‘inhumane’

Combs’ Brooklyn jail has suffered from violence, understaffing Jail has housed Ghislaine Maxwell, Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried Combs sentenced to four years in prison NEW YORK — After being sentenced to four years in prison on Friday over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to a Brooklyn jail where he has spent more than a year […] The post After sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Brooklyn jail he calls ‘inhumane’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Events

23 h. ago ‘Not an isolated case’: Pinoys share forex snubs after Gretchen Ho’s family member’s Norway story

“Sad but true.” Broadcaster Gretchen Ho‘s story of a family member’s unpleasant experience at a money exchange counter in Norway prompted others to share similar incidents. On Monday, October 6, the TV personality shared that one of her family members, who was traveling abroad, was denied service at a foreign exchange counter at Oslo Airport […] The post ‘Not an isolated case’: Pinoys share forex snubs after Gretchen Ho’s family member’s Norway story appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

25 h. ago Philippines annual inflation quickens for second month as markets eye close rate call

Philippines annual inflation quickens for second month as markets eye close rate call  Reuters

Economics

41 h. ago ‘No Cayetano should run in 2028’: How Lino Cayetano responded to brother Alan Peter’s resignation idea

Director and former Taguig City mayor Lino Cayetano posed a challenge on Sunday, October 5, saying that no member of their family should enter politics in 2028. His remarks came in response to comments made by his older brother, Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, who had called for all government officials to “resign” and allow […] The post ‘No Cayetano should run in 2028’: How Lino Cayetano responded to brother Alan Peter’s resignation idea appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

43 h. ago American call center boss ‘locked doors and made staff work through earthquake’

A boss at an American-owned call center allegedly locked the doors and forced staff to work through an earthquake that killed 68 people in Cebu. Doc Camarillo, management director of business process outsourcing firm iPloy in Cebu, reportedly blocked the exit of the office while employees were evacuating on September 30. A magnitude 6.9 quake […] The post American call center boss ‘locked doors and made staff work through earthquake’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

49 h. ago Water company Maynilad files preliminary prospectus for planned IPO

MANILA/SINGAPORE — Maynilad Water Services Inc said it had submitted a preliminary prospectus for its planned initial public offering to the Philippine Stock Exchange PSE.PS and corporate regulator, moving closer to what could be the country’s biggest listing this year. The filing contains details on its business and financial accounts and kicks off preparations for institutional investor roadshows in the coming […] The post Water company Maynilad files preliminary prospectus for planned IPO appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

51 h. ago CBCP calls for ‘nat’l day of prayer and repentance’ October 7 amid corruption, calamities

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is calling for a “National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance” on October 7, citing the country’s continued struggles with calamities and corruption issues. In a letter to dioceses, CBCP president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David urged parishes, chapels, schools, families and church organizations to join the observance, which […] The post CBCP calls for ‘nat’l day of prayer and repentance’ October 7 amid corruption, calamities appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

3 d. ago Kiko Barzaga calls for Marcos resignation, testing limits of ‘meow’ politics in Congress — Dateline Philippines

Kiko Barzaga calls for Marcos resignation, testing limits of ‘meow’ politics in Congress — Dateline Philippines  Asian Journal News

Politics

3 d. ago Team Sweden Calls for Safer and More Sustainable Transport Solutions in the Philippines

Team Sweden Calls for Safer and More Sustainable Transport Solutions in the Philippines  Scandasia

Sport

4 d. ago Public health experts urge Philippines to establish National Meningitis Awareness Day

Public health experts urge Philippines to establish National Meningitis Awareness Day  The Manila Times

Events

4 d. ago Philippine army chief says he rejected coup calls against President Marcos: Report

Philippine army chief says he rejected coup calls against President Marcos: Report  Anadolu Ajansı

Politics

4 d. ago Philippine military chief says rejected calls to oust Marcos

Philippine military chief says rejected calls to oust Marcos  Iosco County News Herald

Politics

4 d. ago Taylor Swift has branded herself a showgirl. These hardworking women have a long and bejewelled history

The iconic feathered showgirl was born amid the chaos of the first world war, when the wealthy, global French superstar Gaby Deslys entertained Parisians and Allied soldiers in a 1917 show called Laissez-les tombe! (Let Them Fall), a dazzling spectacle of ostrich feathers, rhinestones and beauty. Although showgirls first appeared in late-19th century music halls, […] The post Taylor Swift has branded herself a showgirl. These hardworking women have a long and bejewelled history appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

4 d. ago Philippine Military Chief Rejects Calls to Oust President Marcos

Philippine Military Chief Rejects Calls to Oust President Marcos  Sri Lanka Guardian

Politics

5 d. ago Philippine Military Head Says He Rejected Calls to Unseat Marcos

Philippine Military Head Says He Rejected Calls to Unseat Marcos  Bloomberg.com

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Mere political noise’: Why Senate resolution urging Duterte’s house arrest has no legal weight

International Criminal Court (ICC) assistant to counsel Kristina Conti described the Senate’s resolution urging the ICC to place former president Rodrigo Duterte under house arrest as “counterproductive.” In a lengthy Facebook post on Wednesday, October 1, the lawyer said it is “mere political noise” unless the Senate has direct knowledge of Duterte’s physical and mental […] The post ‘Mere political noise’: Why Senate resolution urging Duterte’s house arrest has no legal weight appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

6 d. ago Cardinal Tagle calls on Cebu faithful to see Christ in others

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Tuesday called on Cebu’s new archbishop and the faithful to “look for Jesus” in the faces of others and in the realities of daily life. Speaking at the installation Mass of Archbishop Alberto Uy at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Tagle said Christ is present even in brokenness and despair. “Look […] The post Cardinal Tagle calls on Cebu faithful to see Christ in others appeared first on Interaksyon.

Politics

6 d. ago Smart Araneta Coliseum marks 50th anniversary of ‘Thrilla in Manila’

This October marks 50 years since the iconic boxing match known as the “Thrilla in Manila” was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, also called The Big Dome. The legendary 1975 bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier is widely regarded as one of the greatest fights in boxing history and brought global attention to […] The post Smart Araneta Coliseum marks 50th anniversary of ‘Thrilla in Manila’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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