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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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PBA: Ginebra signs first-round pick Sonny Estil

MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil formally signed a one-year contract with Barangay Ginebra weeks after emerging as a surprise first round pick in the PBA Rookie Draft. Estil was joined by his agent Danny Espiritu when he signed the deal before team manager Rayboy Rodriguez following the Gin Kings’ practice on Monday at Upper Deck Sports Center

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PVL: Petro Gazz, Lindsey Vander Weide run it back

MANILA, Philippines — Lindsey Vander Weide is coming back to the PVL to lead the Petro Gazz Angels in the 2025 Reinforced Conference starting on October 7. The Angels on Sunday welcomed back Vander Weide, who steered them to their second Reinforced title and won the Finals MVP and Best Foreign Guest Player three years

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PBA: June Mar Fajardo tipped to extend MVP record

MANILA, Philippines–Robert Bolick and Arvin Tolentino stand in the way of June Mar Fajardo’s likely bid to win a record-extending ninth PBA Most Valuable Player which will be known in Sunday’s Leo Awards at Novotel Manila in Cubao, Quezon City. The NLEX offensive guru and the former NorthPort star join Fajardo as the three official