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GMA Network
19 hours ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Petro Gazz repulses Choco Mucho, snaps skid in PVL On Tour
Petro Gazz showed no rust from a lengthy break, bucking a slow start to complete a 20-25, 25-19, 26-24, 25-17 win against Choco Mucho in the 2025 PVL On Tour on Tuesday at the Candon City Arena. The Angels, who were reeling from back-to-back losses to PLDT and Farm Fresh, erased an early deficit in Set 4 by unleashing a 14-3 closing run as they headed to the knockout round with a 2-3 card. The Flying Titans, meanwhile, absorbed their fourth straight loss to go 1-4 in Pool A. Myla Pablo carried the scoring cudgels as she posted a game-high 23 points anchored on 19 attacks, three blocks, and one ace to go with 16 receptions while another veteran in Nicole Tiamzon churned out 16 markers and 12 digs in Petro Gazz' first game since the departure of Japanese head coach Koji Tsuzurabara. With deputy coach Brian Esquibel calling the shots, the Angels made sure to deliver as they erased an early 11-14 deficit in Set 4, unleashing a valiant 9-1 rampage fueled by the Pablo, Ranya Musa, and seldom-used Antonette Adolfo as they built a 20-15 cushion. Choco Mucho answered with two consecutive points from a running kill from Jen Villegas and a Honey Royse Tubino rejection on Adolfo that sliced the gap to three, 17-20. But Pablo proved to be clutch, unleashing a kill from the left wing before serving up an ace to instigate a 5-0 game-sealing blast. It was also Pablo's back row kill that punctuated the four-set victory for the Angels. The loss spoiled a 17-point outing from Cherry Nunag, who had 11 attacks, four blocks, and two aces. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Nxled subdues Farm Fresh to clinch outright QF berth; PLDT sweeps Pool A
Nxled came out roaring from a previous sweep loss, carving out a 25-13, 25-16, 25-14 win over Farm Fresh to clinch a quarterfinals seat in the 205 PVL On Tour on Sunday at the USJ-R Coliseum in Cebu. The Chameleons, who came out flat against PLDT the other day, leaned on veterans EJ Cariño and Chiara Permentilla to end their group stage run at 4-1, enough to join the High Speed Hitters as the outright playoff cast from Pool A. Cariño poured in 19 points anchored on 16 attacks, two aces, and one block laced with three receptions as Nxled humbled Farm Fresh, which were coming off a three-game winning streak but now fell to a 3-2 card. Permentilla provided the lift with 10 points and seven digs while Jovelyn Fernandez chipped in eight markers. "Sobrang happy naman ako kasi 'yung pinaghirapan namin from last year nagbubunga na under coach. Eager talaga kaming manalo ngayon para makapagpahinga kami sa weekend," Laure said. "Palaban ['yung character namin] and ayon din 'yung sabi ni coach na kailangan naming manalo." In the other game, PLDT completed a group stage sweep after blanking Galeries with a 25-20, 25-14, 25-17 victory behind the troika of Kim Kianna Dy, Jovy Prado, and Mika Reyes, Opposite hitter Dy picked up where she left off from last game by scattering 12 points this time around while both Reyes and Prado chipped in 10 markers. The High Speed Hitters have completed a preliminary round sweep with an unscathed 5-0 win-loss card while the High Risers endured their fifth loss in as many games. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Farm Fresh blanks Galeries for third straight win in PVL On Tour
Farm Fresh pulled away late in the third set to complete a 27-25, 25-17, 25-18 win over Galeries Tower and remain surging in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour on Saturday at the USJ-Recoletos Coliseum in Cebu. The Foxies unleashed a decisive 7-2 closing run to slam the door on the Highrisers, improving to 3-1 in Pool A and moving one step closer to securing an outright quarterfinals berth. Galeries, meanwhile, remained winless at 0-4. Trisha Tubu fronted the offense with 14 points while Jolina Dela Cruz chipped in 11 markers highlighted by four aces as Farm Fresh cruised to its third straight win to tie Nxled at second spot. A France Ronquillo attack error saw Farm Fresh secure an 18-13 lead before Galeries responded with a 3-0 blast capped by back-to-back aces from rookie middle blocker Jean Asis to cut the deficit to two. Farm Fresh then retaliated with a run of its own, unloading a pivotal 6-0 rampage fueled by five errors from Galeries and one ace from Dela Cruz as the red-hot Foxies grabbed the match point at 24-16. Galeries would answer with quick two points, but another error from them allowed Farm Fresh to seal the sweep victory. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
BusinessToday
5 days ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
CIMB Positive On Govt Stimulus, Spur Consumer Sentiment
The Malaysian consumer sector is set for a short-term boost following the government's new fiscal support measures, according to a report by CIMB Securities. The firm is positive on the impact of the stimulus, which is designed to alleviate living costs and stimulate domestic spending ahead of the upcoming Merdeka and Malaysia Day celebrations. The measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim include: A one-off RM100 e-credit for all Malaysian citizens aged 18 and above, benefiting an estimated 22 million individuals. The credit, which is part of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme, will be redeemable from August 31 to December 31, 2025, at over 4,100 designated retail outlets, including Mydin, Lotus's, Econsave, and 99 Speedmart. The subsidised price of RON95 petrol will be reduced from RM2.50/litre to RM1.99/litre for all Malaysians, impacting approximately 18 million eligible vehicles. The government has stated that an update on the RON95 subsidies rationalisation plan will be announced by the end of September. September 15, 2025, has been declared a public holiday to encourage domestic travel and boost the services and tourism sectors. A RM500 million allocation will be used to cap toll hikes at 10 highways throughout 2025, providing relief to commuters, particularly in the Klang Valley and Putrajaya. The budget for this initiative has been doubled to RM600 million for 2025. CIMB Securities views the stimulus as 'incrementally positive,' reinforcing near-term consumer spending, especially on essential goods and value-based retail. The report highlights several companies that are well-positioned to benefit: 99 Speedmart is a key beneficiary, with an estimated 900 to 1,000 of its outlets participating in the SARA programme, allowing it to capture a significant share of the stimulus-driven spending. Eco-Shop Marketing is also well-placed, with over half of its 349 stores part of the SARA initiative. Mynews, with 30 of its Supervalue outlets participating in the broader Rahmah Madani programme, is expected to see a boost in footfall and sales. Food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers like Nestlé, F&N, QL Resources, and Farm Fresh are expected to see stronger demand for basic food and beverage products, many of which are eligible for purchase with the e-credit. Despite the positive short-term outlook, CIMB Securities is maintaining its Neutral call on the overall consumer sector. The firm believes current valuations are fair, as the positive impact of the stimulus is balanced by ongoing headwinds. These include soft consumer sentiment, higher sales tax on discretionary goods, the impact of boycott activities on some companies, and cost pressures from the expanded Sales and Service Tax on rental. The report's top picks within the consumer sector are 99 Speedmart, Farm Fresh, and Padini, citing their defensive sales mix, growth potential, and attractive valuations. Related
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
S'gor's Tourism To Get Boost With Permanent Docking Of Piano Land Cruise Ship At PKCT
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Selangor's tourism sector is expected to receive a new boost when the Piano Land cruise ship from China will dock permanently (home port) at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) starting in the fourth quarter of this year. Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling said it is expected to boost the arrival of international tourists directly to the state, thus opening up new potential in the state's maritime tourism. 'The Piano Land ship has a capacity of around 2,000 passengers and the selection of PKCT as the home port proves that the terminal has suitable and competitive facilities for the growing cruise ship tourism segment,' she told reporters after the Surprising Selangor Media & Influencer Hi-Tea 2025 here today. Chua said Tourism Selangor was also designing an exclusive package to take tourists directly from the terminal to Pulau Ketam without any transit, allowing them to enjoy unique experiences such as walking through the mangrove swamps, seeing eagles, and visiting the kelong (manmade wooden platform) on the island. 'Currently, tourists need to take a taxi to the South Port Terminal Jetty before boarding a boat to Pulau Ketam. With a direct route from PKCT, tourists from cruise ships can go straight to the destination upon arrival. PKCT has also upgraded a special jetty for this purpose,' she said. According to Chua, the move is also supported by the development of short-term tourism packages around Klang and Shah Alam, in line with the cruise ship stopover period, thus providing added value to the state's maritime tourism sector. In addition, she said that in conjunction with Visit Selangor Year 2025, her team will be organising the Selangor Travel Fair 2025 on July 26 and 27 at the Central Market here, targeting more than 30,000 local visitors. The event, which will bring together 30 exhibitors such as Farm Fresh, Selangor Fruit Valley, GL Play, Tourism Malaysia and the Selangor Malay Customs and Heritage Corporation (PADAT), will also feature the launch of the official video and song 'Selangor Kan Ada!', performances by Aizat Amdan and Lah Ahmad, creative workshops and a 'live podcast' recording. Meanwhile, Selangor Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the state government is targeting eight million tourists this year, with a projected tourism receipt of RM11.2 billion, in line with efforts to strengthen the industry ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
