Sean Granada of College of St. Benilde-1 clinched the men’s individual title at the inaugural ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour held at Summit Point in Lipa. On Thursday, Granada edged out La Salle-1’s Zach Castro in a sudden death playoff, sealing his victory on the very first hole.

Meanwhile, in the women’s division, La Salle-1’s Julia Lua delivered a commanding performance, practically striding her way to the championship. The event showcased impressive talent from both colleges, with Granada’s strong presence standing out on the men’s side.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641715/granada-trims-castro-in-sudden-death-for-mens-crown

The LA Lakers have secured coach JJ Redick with a contract extension after just one season with the team.

This move highlights the organization’s confidence in Redick’s leadership and vision for the future. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how his continued presence will impact the Lakers’ performance in the upcoming seasons.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-jj-redick-contract-lakers-gm-rob-pelinka-makes-bold-call-rookie-coach-s-extension-32m-deal-last-season

MANILA, Philippines — AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) is expanding its industrial parks in Cavite and Batangas as various industries flock to Southern Luzon for investment opportunities.

The operator of industrial parks and logistics facilities under Ayala Land Inc. announced on Thursday that it would build a 20.2-hectare Phase 2B for the Cavite Technopark in Naic.

https://business.inquirer.net/549239/allhc-expands-cavite-batangas-industrial-parks

Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday urged lawmakers to prevent looming cuts to the state’s Medicaid program, warning that the reductions could hurt residents and cripple already struggling hospitals and clinics.

Speaking at Alliance Medical Ministry in Raleigh, Stein highlighted the severity of the situation, noting that the state faces a $319 million shortfall. Reimbursement rates for doctors, hospitals, and clinics are currently set to […]
https://ncnewsline.com/2025/09/25/gov-josh-stein-warns-looming-medicaid-cuts-could-hurt-patients-and-strain-hospitals-urges-lawmakers-to-act/

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 approved the move to repurchase shares, signaling confidence in the company’s growth prospects.

https://business.inquirer.net/549237/megaworld-moves-to-jack-up-shares-with-p2-b-buyback

MANILA, Philippines — Converge ICT Solutions Inc. announced on Thursday that its prepaid internet service continues to gain momentum, now boasting about 500,000 active users just two years after its launch.

Dennis Anthony Uy, CEO and co-founder of Converge, highlighted the growing popularity of the company’s prepaid brand, Surf2Sawa (S2S). He stated that this trend demonstrates “the strong adoption” of the service among Filipinos, reflecting the increasing demand for flexible and affordable internet options in the country.
https://business.inquirer.net/549221/converge-prepaid-service-books-500000-users

At the Climate Forward live event, we had the opportunity to speak with top policymakers about several pressing issues shaping our world today.

Our discussions covered China’s evolving role in global climate initiatives, providing insights into the country’s strategies and commitments.

We also explored the impact of the Trump administration on climate policy, analyzing how shifts in leadership have influenced environmental regulations and international cooperation.

Finally, we examined the rapid boom in artificial intelligence and its potential to drive innovation in climate solutions.

Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage and expert perspectives from this enlightening event.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/climate/climate-forward-event-recap.html

MANILA, Philippines – TNT will have most of its players back in harness ahead of the PBA season after being ravaged by injuries during the Tropang 5G’s failed bid for a historic Grand Slam.

Coach Chot Reyes said Calvin Oftana, RR Pogoy, Rey Nambatac, and Jordan Heading are expected to be in full fitness by the time the season starts.

https://sports.inquirer.net/641695/pba-tnt-gets-key-players-back-healthy-ahead-of-new-season