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Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Withdrawal of the complaint does not halt a disbarment proceeding

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

Freedom Holding Marks New Türkiye Milestone as Freedom Yatırım Secures Brokerage License

Lerøy Seafood Group ASA: Q2 2026 Results

The Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Janitha Sukumaran Joins Reputation Advisors International as Newest Member

Huasun Secures First Overseas Order of Himalaya PLUS with 100MW Supply Agreement in Pakistan

M/V Antonia 2, the only operational ship in Aleson Shipping Lines Inc.’s 34-vessel fleet, clears safety inspection to resume passenger and cargo operations in Western Mindanao. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

Maritime

MARINA clears M/V Antonia 2 for service, maintains fleet suspension

By Genivi Verdejo

READY TO SHAPE THE PHILIPPINES’ CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE?
Join The Manila Times’ Winds of Change: Building the Maritime Supply Chain for Philippine Offshore Wind Forum on Aug. 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Citadines Bay City Manila. PHOTO FROM TMT

TMT forum to tackle offshore wind exploration

n The XPENG G9L makes its global debut in
Guangzhou, showcasing the EV maker’s latest AI and electric vehicle technology. PHOTOS BY ANJO PEREZ

Fast Times

XPENG previews AI future

n The BMW X3 30e xDrive xLine brings a more understated look, with 19-inch two-tone wheels, adaptive LED headlights and an illuminated kidney grille.
BMW PHOTOS

BMW X3 PHEV gets more affordable xLine trim

n The popular condo units cost P5 million. IMAGE FROM COLLIERS PHILIPPINES

Build & Design

Demand rising: Houses and lots outside NCR, affordable condos in Metro Manila

By Michele T. Logarta

n The groundbreaking ceremony. PHOTO FROM MEGAWORLD

Megaworld’s Bellagio Palawan breaks ground