MANILA, Philippines – The FTSE’s indices are widely used as benchmarks by global institutional investors and fund managers to assist in making informed investment decisions.
Based on the September 2025 semiannual review of the FTSE, Security Bank Corp. and Manila Water Co. Inc. have been added to the FTSE Asia Pacific Small Cap Index. They join over [additional content to follow].
https://business.inquirer.net/548472/ftse-indices-welcome-five-ph-firms-see-three-others-off
University of Santo Tomas (UST) emerged as the overall champion in the 2025 Philippine Table Tennis Federation Inc. (PTTF) Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Challenge. The event was held at Home Court, Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City.
UST secured a total of seven gold medals, dominating the competition throughout the tournament. Leading the university’s impressive gold medal haul was Eljey Dan Tormis, who claimed the title in the college men’s singles event after a thrilling match against his teammate.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641240/ust-dominates-table-tennis-tilt
South African asset manager Sygnia Ltd., which oversees around $20 billion, is riding the wave of interest in digital assets. However, its leadership is warning investors not to get carried away.
Speaking to Bloomberg, CEO Magda Wierzycka acknowledged the strong inflows into Sygnia’s recently launched Bitcoin ETF, yet stressed that the fund should not be treated as a core holding. She advised that crypto exposure remain limited to no more than 5% of discretionary or retirement portfolios, emphasizing that the messaging around such products must be realistic.
### Balancing Growth and Risk
Wierzycka argued that while Bitcoin has potential as a long-term investment, its volatility makes it dangerous for households in developing economies. In markets like South Africa, where average incomes are far lower than in wealthier countries, she warned that sudden price swings could wipe out life savings if investors allocate too aggressively.
Her comments highlight the delicate balance asset managers face: encouraging adoption of innovative products while shielding clients from extreme downside risk.
### More ETFs on the Horizon
Despite its cautious tone, Sygnia is not turning away from the sector. The firm is preparing to file for additional crypto ETFs on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, pending regulatory clearance. This move underscores the rising appetite for regulated exposure to digital assets among South African investors.
### A Rapidly Growing Market
South Africa is emerging as one of Africa’s most active crypto hubs. Local exchanges are proliferating, adoption among businesses and individuals is accelerating, and forecasts suggest that over 10% of the population will be engaged with crypto by 2025.
Unlike some governments that have restricted or banned digital assets, South African regulators are integrating them into the financial system by classifying them as financial products.
For Wierzycka, the message remains consistent: innovation is welcome, but responsibility is essential. “Bitcoin can play a role,” she said, “as long as investors understand its risks and keep it in proportion.”
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**Author**
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https://coindoo.com/bitcoin-etf-surge-prompts-warning-from-20b-asset-manager/
Sept. 22, 2025, Published 5:35 p.m. ET
Actor Jeremy Piven is using laughter as the best medicine as he continues to mourn the loss of his mother earlier this year. In an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com, the star with over 100 film and television credits detailed his decision to return to his live theater roots while touring the country with a new stand-up comedy act.
Piven is probably best known as the sly and sarcastic Hollywood agent Ari Gold on the HBO series Entourage. The 60-year-old won three consecutive Emmys for the role and can barely step outside without someone yelling his character’s catchphrase “LLOYD!” at him. However, the TV show is now behind him as Piven pivots toward one of his earliest loves – live performances – a passion that came from his theater-loving mother, Joyce, who passed away in January at age 94.
Speaking exclusively with RadarOnline.com, Piven said his new career as a traveling stand-up comic is helping him heal during his grieving process.
“When you’re on the road and you’re ordering breakfast and, you know, you’re crying and trying to gain some clarity, it’s always good to just take a beat, tell a joke, start laughing and then shake it off,” he said. “Because grieving isn’t for sissys. It’s a part of that, and it’s good to just break through that and have a laugh.”
Piven likens his comedy style to greats such as Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and George Carlin. His jokes range from personal stories on sets to impressions and even some original characters. His tour spans from New York, New York, to West Palm Beach, Florida, to Irvine, California, and various locations in between.
He already has dates booked through May of next year. The Grosse Pointe Blank actor says every time he takes the stage, his mother is never far from his thoughts.
“I talk about her in my show,” Piven shared. “So I take her up on stage with me wherever I go. She loved a good laugh. She was very funny.”
Piven’s love of live theater was deeply influenced by his mother. In the early 1970s, Joyce and her late husband, Byrne Piven, co-founded the Piven Theatre Workshop, which trained a notable roster of actors including John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Kate Walsh, Lili Taylor, and Aidan Quinn.
Two decades earlier, Joyce and Byrne were founding members of the improv-heavy Playwrights Theatre Club, led by Paul Sills who went on to create The Second City in 1959.
Joyce’s teaching methods and secret acting tips were documented in the book she co-wrote with Byrne in 2012, In the Studio With Joyce Piven.
When Joyce passed away earlier this year, Jeremy Piven shared a heartfelt tribute to her on Instagram, accompanied by several photos of the two together.
“Yes, she’s my mother, but she was an incredible human being,” he wrote. “Acting teacher to so many of us who genuinely enjoyed the evolution of her students. Taught us to respect the space we occupy when we perform, instilled the integrity of the work, and how lucky we are to get it.
“When we would run lines together (until the end) she would enter into the character and do whatever accent was needed. She was graceful until her last breath. Always the teacher… We don’t know how long we have here in this human form, but I can tell you that we lost a good one. She’s dancing with my father. Be good to each other.”
https://radaronline.com/p/jeremy-piven-stand-up-comedy-grieve-mother/
There will be no respite from fuel price increases for motorists again this week. Local fuel retailers have announced another round of price adjustments set to take effect on Tuesday, September 23.
In separate advisories released on Monday, Jetti Petroleum, Seaoil, and Caltex confirmed that the prices per liter of both gasoline and kerosene will increase. Motorists are advised to prepare for these changes as they plan their fuel purchases in the coming days.
https://business.inquirer.net/548524/gasoline-kerosone-prices-up-by-p1-starting-tuesday
As LeBron James nears the end of his legendary playing career, discussions about how to celebrate his achievements post-retirement have intensified.
Fans, analysts, and fellow athletes alike have shared countless ideas on the best ways to honor his impact on and off the basketball court. From potential jersey retirements to Hall of Fame inductions, the conversation continues to evolve as LeBron’s career approaches its final chapters.
Regardless of the form these celebrations take, one thing remains clear: LeBron James’s legacy will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-no-statue-3x-nba-champ-lays-tough-terms-lebron-james-lakers-statue-downplaying-current-case
**Donald Trump’s Secret ‘Kill List’ Targets Liberal Late-Night Comedians**
*Published: September 22, 2025, 4:23 p.m. ET*
Donald Trump has reportedly drawn up a secret “kill list” of liberal late-night comedians he wants removed from the airwaves, multiple television industry sources revealed to RadarOnline.com.
The 79-year-old president is said to have circulated the list to key broadcast contacts just hours after ABC abruptly suspended *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* The network confirmed that Kimmel’s long-running show would be put on hold “indefinitely” following a series of scathing monologues, in which the 57-year-old comedian mocked conservatives over the murder of activist Charlie Kirk.
### Kimmel’s Show Returns After One Week
As of Monday, September 22, ABC announced the return of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* just one week after its unexpected suspension.
### Trump’s Social Media Celebration
Within minutes of the announcement, Trump celebrated on his social media platform Truth Social, calling Kimmel’s removal “great news for America.” He urged rival networks to dismiss other prominent critics, including Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Trevor Noah.
One Republican media strategist with direct knowledge of Trump’s plan disclosed:
“He has privately circulated a list of names – Fallon, Colbert, Meyers, Noah, and of course Kimmel. He wants them all gone. The instruction to his allies is to lean on the networks until every one of them is silenced.”
Trump’s online post left little doubt about his intentions, stating:
“Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has zero talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!”
### The Pressure on Late-Night Comedy
The outburst followed Kimmel doubling down on jokes about Kirk’s killing during two consecutive monologues, criticizing conservatives and mocking Vice President JD Vance. Kimmel notably said:
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.”
He also added, “Trump is fanning the flames by attacking people on the left.”
According to a senior network executive, Trump’s fury extends beyond social media rants.
“He is making calls,” the executive revealed. “There’s a pressure campaign to push these shows off the air. Trump doesn’t just want Kimmel sidelined – he’s demanding a full clear-out of the late-night field.”
### FCC Chair Backs ABC’s Decision
Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, publicly defended ABC’s decision, saying Kimmel was “suffering the consequences” of his words. However, a communications industry insider claims Carr has faced “relentless pressure” from Trump to increase regulatory scrutiny on broadcasters who employ satirical hosts critical of his administration.
### Mixed Reactions in Washington
Not everyone in Washington has welcomed the move. The SAG-AFTRA union condemned Kimmel’s suspension, warning:
“Suppression of free speech and retaliation for speaking out on significant issues of public concern run counter to the fundamental rights we all rely on.”
Meanwhile, White House deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich applauded the network’s actions, stating:
“Welcome to consequence culture. Companies like ABC are finally willing to do the right and reasonable thing.”
### Trump’s Longstanding Battle with Late-Night Comedy
For Trump, late-night comedy has long been a political battleground. Fallon has remained a target since their infamous 2016 interview, while Meyers frequently skewers the president in his *Closer Look* segments. Colbert has been informed by CBS that his show will end this season—a decision critics believe was influenced by his sharp anti-Trump stance.
Noah stepped away from *The Daily Show* in 2022, but insiders say Trump still fumes over his legacy.
“He sees these shows as the last standing megaphones of the liberal elite,” said a longtime Trump adviser. “And he won’t rest until every one of them is off the air.”
https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-late-night-kill-list-jimmy-kimmel-axed-jimmy-fallon-trevor-noah/
As LeBron James nears the end of his legendary playing career, discussions about his legacy have become more frequent.
Fans, analysts, and fellow athletes alike have engaged in endless discourse about the best ways to celebrate his remarkable achievements once he retires.
From potential Hall of Fame honors to special tributes and even possible roles within the basketball community, the conversation continues to evolve as we approach the conclusion of an extraordinary era in sports.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-no-statue-3x-nba-champ-lays-tough-terms-lebron-james-lakers-statue-downplaying-current-case
**Donald Trump Draws Up Secret ‘Kill List’ Targeting Liberal Late-Night Comedians**
*Published: September 22, 2025, 4:23 p.m. ET*
Donald Trump has reportedly compiled a secret “kill list” of liberal late-night comedians he wants taken off the air, multiple television industry sources have told RadarOnline.com. The 79-year-old president is said to have issued the list to key broadcast contacts just hours after ABC abruptly suspended *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*.
The network confirmed that Kimmel’s long-running show would be put on hold “indefinitely” following a series of scathing monologues. In these segments, the 57-year-old comic mocked conservatives over the murder of activist Charlie Kirk. However, as of Monday, September 22, ABC announced that *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* is returning one week after its unexpected cancellation.
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### Trump’s Celebration on Truth Social
Within minutes of the suspension, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to celebrate. He called Kimmel’s removal “great news for America,” urging rival networks to also sack other outspoken critics, including Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and Trevor Noah.
One Republican media strategist with direct knowledge of Trump’s plan revealed:
*”He has privately circulated a list of names – Fallon, Colbert, Meyers, Noah, and of course Kimmel. He wants them all gone. The instruction to his allies is to lean on the networks until every one of them is silenced.”*
In his online post, Trump’s intentions were clear:
*”Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done,”* he jeered.
*”Kimmel has zero talent, and worse ratings than even Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy and Seth, two total losers, on Fake News NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!!”*
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### Cracking Down on Late-Night Hosts
The backlash from Trump came after Kimmel doubled down on his jokes about Kirk’s killing during two consecutive monologues.
*”We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them,”* Kimmel said. He also ridiculed Vice President J.D. Vance, adding,
*”Trump is fanning the flames by attacking people on the left.”*
According to a senior executive at a major network, Trump’s fury extends beyond social media outbursts:
*”He is making calls,”* the executive said.
*”There’s a pressure campaign to push these shows off the air. Trump doesn’t just want Kimmel sidelined – he’s demanding a full clear-out of the late-night field.”*
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### FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s Response
Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), publicly supported ABC’s decision, stating that Kimmel was “suffering the consequences” of his words. However, a communications industry insider claimed Carr has been under “relentless pressure” from Trump to increase regulatory scrutiny of broadcasters who employ satirical hosts critical of his administration.
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### Reactions from the Industry and Washington
Not everyone in Washington welcomed the move. The SAG-AFTRA union condemned Kimmel’s suspension, warning:
*”Suppression of free speech and retaliation for speaking out on significant issues of public concern run counter to the fundamental rights we all rely on.”*
Meanwhile, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich praised the network’s decision:
*”Welcome to consequence culture,”* Budowich said.
*”Companies like ABC are finally willing to do the right and reasonable thing.”*
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### The Political Battleground of Late-Night Comedy
For Trump, late-night comedy has long been a politically charged arena. Fallon has remained on his radar since their infamous 2016 interview, while Meyers frequently targets the president with his *Closer Look* segments. Colbert was recently informed by CBS that his show will end this season, a decision many critics believe was influenced by his sharp anti-Trump stance.
Though Trevor Noah stepped away from *The Daily Show* in 2022, insiders say Trump continues to fume over his legacy.
One longtime Trump adviser explained:
*”He sees these shows as the last standing megaphones of the liberal elite. And he won’t rest until every one of them is off the air.”*
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*Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.*
https://radaronline.com/p/donald-trump-late-night-kill-list-jimmy-kimmel-axed-jimmy-fallon-trevor-noah/
The Ryder Cup in 2025 will take place at Bethpage Black, a renowned public golf course located in New York. Known for its strong history of hosting major tournaments, Bethpage Black stands as one of the most prestigious venues in American golf.
### A Rich History of the Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup began in 1927 as a match between the United States and Great Britain. In 1979, the format evolved when Europe joined, creating the modern competition we know today. Overall, the U.S. leads the series 27-15, but since 1995, Europe has won 10 of the last 14 contests. Playing at home has proven to be an advantage for the American team—they have claimed victory in three of the last four Ryder Cups held on U.S. soil.
### Long Island: A Golfing Hub
Located on Long Island, Bethpage Black sits in a region with a rich golfing tradition. Long Island boasts around 160 courses, ranging from elite private clubs like Shinnecock Hills to accessible public courses in Brooklyn. Over the years, it has hosted numerous prestigious events including:
– 10 U.S. Opens
– 7 U.S. Amateurs
– 6 PGA Championships
– 5 U.S. Women’s Amateurs
– 4 Walker Cups
– 1 U.S. Women’s Open
Bethpage Black itself has hosted the U.S. Open twice (2002 and 2009), the 2019 PGA Championship, and PGA Tour events in 2012 and 2016. With the 2025 Ryder Cup, it joins an exclusive group of courses worldwide to have hosted a U.S. Open, a PGA Championship, and the Ryder Cup.
### About Bethpage Black and Bethpage State Park
Bethpage Black is situated within Bethpage State Park, which covers nearly 1,500 acres and comprises five 18-hole courses. Known as a “public country club,” the park offers affordable golf to thousands of players annually.
Designed in the 1930s by famed architect A.W. Tillinghast, the Black Course is widely regarded as one of the toughest tests in golf. Despite its prestige, green fees remain relatively low, making it one of the most accessible venues ever to host the Ryder Cup.
### The Challenge of Bethpage Black
What makes Bethpage Black unique is its demanding nature—both physically and mentally. The course is challenging right from the tee shot and remains difficult through the approach to the greens. Players must navigate a 77-foot elevation change, featuring steep uphill and downhill stretches across the front and back nines.
Golfers face constant elevation shifts, which add to the physical challenge of walking the course without a motorized cart (carts are only permitted on the other four courses at Bethpage State Park). Mentally, the pressure is high due to the need to hit fairways consistently and avoid the numerous bunkers.
### Course Conditions and Strategy
The rough at Bethpage Black is thick and composed of ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and poa annua, making approach shots tricky to control. Because of this, both team captains—Keegan Bradley for the U.S. and Luke Donald for Europe—will likely advise their players to aim for the center of the greens rather than going directly for challenging pin placements. This safer tactic reduces risk, avoids troublesome greenside bunkers, and forces opponents to focus on accuracy off the tee and precision on approach shots.
### Home Advantage
The U.S. team will benefit greatly from a passionate and supportive home crowd. The energetic atmosphere generated by fans can provide an important boost to the American players throughout the competition.
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As the 2025 Ryder Cup approaches, Bethpage Black promises to deliver an intense and memorable golf showdown on one of the game’s most demanding and iconic courses.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/golf/news-where-2025-ryder-cup-played-venue-explored
