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The Vegas Golden Knights have come under scrutiny after taking action against The Athletic reporter Mark Lazerus. The issue arose when Lazerus asked about the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault case during a media availability session.

This move has sparked debate about press freedom and the treatment of journalists covering sensitive topics. The situation highlights the challenges faced when addressing difficult subjects in sports media.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/news-vegas-golden-knights-take-severe-action-reporter-asking-hockey-canada-sexual-assault-case-related-question

MANILA, Philippines — European companies in the construction sector operating in the Philippines have incurred lower sales due to allegations linking lawmakers and contractors to anomalies in flood control projects.

“Because of some of those projects that are being put on hold, they have already experienced a reduction in sales,” a company representative reported.

https://business.inquirer.net/549290/some-foreign-firms-feeling-effect-of-ph-graft-probes

Now that it has made its first-ever semifinal appearance in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship as an independent nation, there are obviously no plans for Czechia to stop writing more of its sporting history.

Czechia’s dream run continued after overcoming a first-set defeat before knocking out Iran with a hard-fought 22-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-21 victory on Thursday.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641725/czechs-rally-past-iranians-to-extend-dream-fivb-run

Barcelona fans expressed their disappointment online over Dani Olmo’s performance despite the team’s 3-1 victory against Real Oviedo in LaLiga on September 25.

While the win was a positive result for Barcelona, many supporters felt that Olmo did not meet expectations during the match. Discussions on various social media platforms highlighted the areas where fans believe he could improve.

Overall, the team’s success overshadowed individual performances, but the focus on Olmo’s game indicates the high standards Barcelona followers maintain for their players.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-playing-like-playing-10-players-hiding-ball-barcelona-fans-slam-star-despite-3-1-win-oviedo

MANILA, Philippines — Megaworld Corp. intends to buy back up to P2 billion worth of its shares in hopes of raising the value of its stock as it continues to pursue township expansion, its main income driver.

In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the developer led by billionaire Andrew Tan said its board of directors approved the share buyback program.

https://business.inquirer.net/549237/megaworld-moves-to-jack-up-shares-with-p2-b-buyback

They only get better with time.
https://www.howtogeek.com/your-pixel-buds-pro-2-just-got-a-lot-better/

MANILA, Philippines — Companies with more sustainability initiatives now have another way of attracting investors after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched Southeast Asia’s first Green Equity Guidelines. This development aims to channel more capital flows toward businesses that champion sustainability.

The corporate watchdog on Thursday released SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13 Series of 2025. The memorandum serves as a framework to encourage and guide companies in incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into their equity offerings.

https://business.inquirer.net/549235/sec-launches-philippine-green-equity-guidelines

MANILA, Philippines —

We’re often seduced by data. Charts, dashboards, surveys, and analytics seem like the ultimate way to understand customers.

However, data alone won’t give you the full picture. They lack context, can be incomplete or biased, and don’t explain the ‘why’ behind behaviors.

Human judgment and interpretation are essential to turn raw data into meaningful insights.
https://business.inquirer.net/549220/power-of-fieldwork-understanding-customers-starts-from-the-trenches

MANILA, Philippines – The PBA expects the sale of the NorthPort franchise to Pureblends Corporation to be approved soon, commissioner Willie Marcial said on Thursday.

Marcial disclosed that only a few minor details are being sorted out before the league gives its go-signal for the food manufacturing company to take over the Batang Pier’s lock.

https://sports.inquirer.net/641661/pba-says-northport-sale-to-pureblends-almost-a-done-deal