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SMC weighs Ongpin’s bid

by Jenniffer B. Austria
Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corp. yesterday said it will study the impact of a possible consolidation of holdings by its two shareholders on the company and a likely tender offer.

Neda chief says stronger peso hurting RP exports

by Roderick T. dela Cruz
A stronger peso in the coming months will add to the burden of the country’s export sector, which is already suffering from weak demand from major markets, the government’s chief economic planner said yesterday.

First Pacific ups Philex stake to 40.7%

by Jenniffer B. Austria
First Pacific Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong has agreed to buy an additional 9.2-percent stake in Philex Mining Corp. for P9.2 billion to raise its holdings in the country’s largest mining company to 40.7 percent.

BSP eyes slower inflation in 2011

Slimmer

Name of the game is fine-tuning

by Dino Ray V. Directo III
The biggest names in the aftermarket industry put their best foot forward during the four-day Manila Auto Salon. Held at the SMX Convention Center and organized by Tradeshow International, the auto show aims to open more doors of opportunities for local aftermarket tuners who were trying to ride out the adverse effects of the recent typhoon.

Lab results: 5 women showed signs of rape

by Florante S. Solmerin and Rey E. Requejo
AT least five women among the 57 people massacred in Maguindanao on Nov. 23 had traces of semen on them, “presumptive evidence” that they were raped before they were killed, police said yesterday.

UN urges Manila to clip power of clans

THE Philippines must respond to the massacre of 57 people last week with a full, fair prosecution and the elimination of clan-based manipulation of the political process, the United Nations said.

Shared grief. President Gloria Arroyo visited General Santos City yesterday to commisserate with the relatives of the journalists killed in a massacre in Maguindanao. Avito Dalan

6 of 10 Filipinos ignorant of automated polls

Presidential candidates reject law against political dynasties

Meralco sales reflect slowdown

Govt drafting new peace agreement

Teodoro promises a firm presidency

Mayon Volcano restive

Fight with Floyd set

by Ronnie Nathanielsz
TOP Rank promoter Bob Arum arrived in Manila from Las Vegas early morning yesterday with one clear message for Manny Pacquiao—if he doesn’t agree to a Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight on March 13, the megabuck super-fight may not happen at all.

Beermen try to keep streak going

by Reuel Vidal
THE rampaging San Miguel Beermen try to keep their amazing winning streak going when they battle the Sta. Lucia Realtors in the 7:30 p.m. main game of the KFC-Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Araneta Coliseum tonight.

Arwind, Rico top performers

ARWIND Santos, runner-up for the Most Valuable Player award the past two seasons, is now having a breakout year as a San Miguel Beerman.

Mariners, Sea Lions prevail

THE Philippine Merchant Marine School Mariners and the Olivarez College Sea Lions relied on their speed and size to put away their rivals yesterday in the 17th National Capital Region Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament.

Insurance inadequate

Athletes vow to exceed expectations

So far, So good

The Philippine horror story

The voice of the people

Poised to elect its youngest mayor

Luxury Timepieces with a Feminine Spirit

by Nana Nadal
Simone Bedat worked in the watch industry all her life. Living up to her title as the Coco Chanel of the Swiss watch industry due to her revolutionary ideas, the determined entrepreneur embarked on an adventure near her retirement age and founded Bedat & Co with her son, Christian.

Q/A with your fashion globetrotter

Bulacan governor won’t yield

by Roy Pelovello and Orlan Mauricio
At least 300 supporters of ousted Gov. Joselito “Jon-jon” Mendoza staged a lightning rally in front of the heavily-guarded provincial capitol in a show of support for the embattled provincial chief executive.

Bello sues Bello in 1st nuisance suit

by Joel E. Zurbano
Presidential adviser Silvestre Bello III has asked the Commission on Elections to declare as a nuisance another senatorial candidate, who has the same surname as his.

SC affirms penalty on poll official

Tan’s daughter seeks House seat in QC

Vivienne Tan means business, running for representative in the First District of Quezon City where she grew up with her father, taipan Lucio Tan.

Bets feud over deals

Inocentes names new MMDA legal chief

14 wannabes in StarStruck

by Isah V. Red
From thousands who auditioned worldwide for a shot at stardom, now there are only 14 finalists in this year’s edition of StarStruck, now on its fifth season.