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Antitrust body clears City & Land, CDC merger

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MANILA, Philippines — City & Land Developers Inc. has moved a step closer to its exit from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) through a merger with its parent company, Cityland Development Corp. (CDC).

This development comes after securing clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).

In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, CDC announced that the antitrust body had approved the merger, paving the way for the planned transaction.
https://business.inquirer.net/552750/antitrust-body-clears-city-land-cdc-merger

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UAAP: UST uses late surge to trounce FEU, gains share of lead

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UAAP Season 88 Basketball Tournament Update

MANILA, Philippines—Following its monumental win over Ateneo in triple overtime, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers continued their impressive run by defeating Far Eastern University (FEU) with a score of 92-80 on Wednesday.

The Growling Tigers dominated the struggling Tamaraws, improving their record to 5-1. With this victory, UST is now tied with National University at the top of the standings.

https://sports.inquirer.net/644412/uaap-ust-uses-late-surge-to-trounce-feu-for-back-to-back-wins

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PVL: Bella Belen takes in many lessons from loss to PLDT

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MANILA, Philippines — In a One Sports’ Ask Me Anything session on Reddit eight months ago, Bella Belen gamely answered PLDT when asked which among the PVL clubs she fancies playing for if there was no rookie draft.

Of course, Belen ended up playing for Capital1, which drafted her first overall last June.

On Monday,

https://sports.inquirer.net/644049/pvl-bella-belen-takes-in-many-lessons-from-loss-to-pldt

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UAAP: Mason Amos injury adds woes to struggling La Salle

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UAAP Schedule: Season 88 Basketball Tournament – First Round

MANILA, Philippines — La Salle is hoping for the best after forward Mason Amos went down with a knee injury during a loss to National University on Sunday.

Amos collided with the Bulldogs’ Gelo Tolentino at the 6:51 mark of the fourth quarter and stayed down on the floor in pain.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643927/uaap-mason-amos-injury-adds-woes-to-struggling-la-salle

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NCAA: Mark Gojo Cruz thriving at the point for unbeaten Perpetual

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MANILA, Philippines—Mark Gojo Cruz is still getting used to playing his new role for Perpetual Help.

But if the Altas’ most recent outing was any indication, he seemed to be getting the hang of it.

Behind Gojo Cruz, the Altas kept their record clean with a 72-67 win over the Arellano Chiefs on Saturday.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643726/ncaa-mark-gojo-cruz-thriving-at-the-point-for-unbeaten-perpetual

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PBA: Christian David powers Blackwater to rousing start

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RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—Blackwater jumpstarted its playoff ambitions with a commanding performance in its season-opening PBA Philippine Cup game.

The team dominated Terrafirma, securing a 107-87 victory on Friday at Ynares Center II.

Christian David led the way, setting the tone early and finishing with an impressive 24 points and seven rebounds.

Rookie Dalph Panopio and veteran RK Ilagan also played key roles in Blackwater’s convincing win, contributing significantly on both ends of the floor.
https://sports.inquirer.net/643680/pba-christian-david-powers-blackwater-to-rousing-start

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PBA: Maverick Ahanmisi wants to be traded from Ginebra

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MANILA, Philippines – Maverick Ahanmisi has requested a trade from Barangay Ginebra after three seasons with the team, citing his desire for more playing time.

Ahanmisi revealed his intentions in a YouTube vlog posted on Thursday. In the video, he even shared an online conversation with a certain “Boss,” who is believed to be San Miguel Corporation sports director Alfrancis Chua.

The person on the…
https://sports.inquirer.net/643673/pba-maverick-ahanmisi-wants-to-be-traded-from-ginebra

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Aboitiz unit allots initial P1B for Davao utility

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Co. is allotting P1 billion to acquire the energy assets of Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) following the government’s green light to take over the latter’s franchise area.

Talking to reporters, Davao Light president and chief operating officer Enriczar Tia said the company had initially…

https://business.inquirer.net/551853/aboitiz-unit-allots-initial-p1b-for-davao-utility

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UAAP: NU back to winning ways after nail-biter win over Adamson

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UAAP Schedule: Season 88 Basketball Tournament

MANILA, Philippines — National University avoided a two-game losing streak after rallying past Adamson, 56-54, on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament held at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Coach Jeff Napa and his team bounced back after a 66-59 loss to the University of the Philippines last Saturday, which had ended their winning momentum.

https://sports.inquirer.net/643406/uaap-nu-back-to-winning-ways-after-nail-biter-win-over-adamson

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PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss

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MANILA, Philippines – Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra, despite the nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career.

However, his promising start was dampened by a dismal team performance that eventually led to an 80-73 loss against the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA

https://sports.inquirer.net/643188/pba-sonny-estil-has-strong-debut-in-ginebra-loss