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BIZ BUZZ: Philippine Airlines captures ‘4 stars’

MANILA, Philippines — Philippines Airlines (PAL) keeps soaring higher, as it has just bagged a prestigious 4-Star Major Airline 2026 rating. The flag carrier earned the award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (Apex), a US-based air travel organization. Airlines securing this status mean that they “consistently deliver excellence across critical touch points—cabin comfort, cleanliness,

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Stock markets shrug off US government shutdown fears

NEW YORK, United States – Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown as markets eyed key budget talks set for Monday afternoon. Following a mostly positive round of trading in Europe and Asia, Wall Street’s main indices finished modestly higher. US President Donald Trump was expected

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PNB to bolster core business with exit from Bahrain

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Bank’s (PNB) move to let go of its Bahrain operations and dissolve two of its units would allow it to cut costs and focus on expanding its core business, according to an analyst. Ron Acoba, chief investment strategist at Trading Edge Consultancy, told the Inquirer PNB could still serve its

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Netanyahu agrees to Trump’s peace plan, US President confirms

Netanyahu agrees to Trump’s peace plan, US President confirms If Hamas rejects, Israel has full backing to “do what you would,” Trump said US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025. ( photo credit : REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST) ByCORINNE BAUM, JAMES GENN Loading.