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Stephen Holt came up big in the clutch as the Terrafirma Dyip ended a two-game losing streak, 110-108, sending the NorthPort Batang Pier to their fifth straight loss in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.

Twice-to-beat advantage secured.

Asian equities extended the week's gains Wednesday following a strong rally on Wall Street and another record in London, as traders cheered more upbeat earnings reports and data indicating a slowdown in US economic activity.

The Lamitan City government on Tuesday donated to the Philippine Army a five-hectare land for a camp as part of its security and economic thrust for its 45 constituent barangays.

Umabot na sa 85-anyos ang tinaguriang pinakamatandang bilanggong pulitikal sa Pilipinas na si Gerardo Dela Pena — isang Martial Law survivor na ikinakampanyang mapalaya dahil sa edad at estado ng kalusugan.