Gilas Pilipinas adds RJ Abarrientos, Ange Kouame to expanded pool

MANILA, Philippines–RJ Abarrientos and Ange Kouame joined Quentin Millora-Brown as new additions to the Gilas Pilipinas pool of coach Tim Cone. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the announcement on Tuesday as the pool was expanded to a total of 16 for the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, which start late next month. READ: Continue reading Gilas Pilipinas adds RJ Abarrientos, Ange Kouame to expanded pool

US private sector sheds jobs in September, missing expectations – ADP

WASHINGTON, United States — The US private sector lost jobs in September, data from payroll firm ADP showed Wednesday, despite analysts’ expectations of employment growth and as concerns linger over the health of the labor market. Private sector employment shed 32,000 jobs last month, said ADP, with the biggest losses seen in sectors like leisure and Continue reading US private sector sheds jobs in September, missing expectations – ADP

History Today: When journalist Jamal Khashoggi stepped into a Saudi consulate and was never seen again

On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a US-based Saudi Arabian journalist who wrote critically of the crown prince and his policies, was murdered by a team of Saudi agents in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul. His remains have not yet been recovered. Here’s the heinous tale Continue reading History Today: When journalist Jamal Khashoggi stepped into a Saudi consulate and was never seen again

Manila Water seals P37.8-B WawaJVCo takeover

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Company Inc. has completed its acquisition of WawaJVCo Inc., another unit of the Razon Group behind the water supply dam in Rizal province, for P37.8 billion. The group disclosed to the local bourse on Wednesday that the closing conditions for the deal had been met just this week. This came Continue reading Manila Water seals P37.8-B WawaJVCo takeover