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GSIS chief stands by Alternergy, Digiplus investments; windfall cited

MANILA, Philippines — Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President Jose Arnulfo Veloso defended the pension fund’s investment in Alternergy Holdings Corp. and DigiPlus Interactive Corp., citing windfall from both listed companies. Veloso said the GSIS had already made P139 million from its exposure to online gaming firm DigiPlus, while its P1.45-billion investment in Alternergy, a

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UAAP: Ateneo edges UE for 2-0 start in men’s basketball

MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo had to dig deep for its second straight win in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament. The Blue Eagles escaped the University of the East, 62-60, on Wednesday at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion to keep their record unblemished after two games. SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 88 basketball tournament “Not the best performance but I