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November 06, 2025

Wave of telco investments seen as Konektadong Pinoy IRR finally released

THE Philippines expects a wave of investments in the telecommunications sector, as the government on Wednesday released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of its open access law.

3 mins

Corruption unlikely to derail PHL growth — economist

THE PHILIPPINES’ growth goals are unlikely to be hindered by ongoing corruption scandals, an economist said.

2 mins

Inflation holds steady at 1.7% in Oct.

October inflation rate steadies at 1.7%

5 mins

Recto firmly against online gambling ban

FINANCE SECRETARY Ralph G. Recto is opposing a total ban on online gambling, saying the sector can benefit the economy if its social harms are curbed.

2 mins

Agri output likely fell in Q3 led by fisheries; ASF concerns continue

AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT is estimated to have slowed or fallen in the third quarter after a sharp drop in fisheries volume, with analysts and industry officials also skeptical of the performance of the hog industry due to the continuing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.

2 mins

From paper to portal: The SEC’s digital leap

The government continues to align its regulatory frameworks by steadily adopting technology to streamline public services and ease doing business.

4 mins

Fisheries output drops 7.5% in Q3 on typhoon damage to aquaculture

FISHERIES production fell 7.5% year on year in the third quarter to 894,320 metric tons (MT), with aquaculture leading the decline after extensive typhoon and flood damage during the period, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

1 mins

'Lifeline' subsidized-power program could expand with more consumers being classified as eligible

MORE low-income electricity consumers could be admitted to the power subsidy program with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) considering adjustments to the eligibility threshold for availing of “lifeline” rates.

2 mins

Palay production up 12.6% in Q3 after increase in planted area

PRODUCTION of palay (unmilled rice) rose 12.6% year on year in the third quarter to 3.75 million metric tons (MT), aided by a 15.7% increase in the land planted to rice, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.

1 mins

Waste-to-energy auction could offer up to 200 MW in capacity to bidders

THE Department of Energy (DoE) may set an installation target of up to 200 megawatts (MW) for the special green energy auction (GEA) round focused on waste-to-energy (WTE) technology next year, with the projects scheduled for delivery in 2028.

1 mins

Top secrets to real estate success in the Philippines

So you want to be in real estate. Countless entrepreneurs have ventured — and many have succeeded — as part-time or full-time brokers or even as real estate developers.

4 mins

Is ChatGPT the end of good manners?

HAVE YOU taken the Bloomberg Al-dentity Quiz? I did, and it pegged me as a “cautious optimist.” That seemed about right — but my sense of optimism was tested last week.

3 mins

Seating arrangements

THE CHAIR does not merely refer to a piece of furniture. It can stand for a person heading an organization or committee. While not always the designated decision-maker, the head of a group who leads a meeting around the table or online is designated as the “chair.”

3 mins

Delusions of democracy, revisited

In this digital era, democracy demands a new vigilance.

4 mins

PLDT eyes higher Q3 revenue, boosted by Maya, home, enterprise units

PLDT INC. expects to report higher third-quarter revenue, driven by its digital bank Maya and its home and enterprise businesses, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Manuel V. Pangilinan said on Wednesday.

1 mins

Monde Nissin posts 13% rise in Q3 profit despite higher edible oil costs

MONDE NISSIN CORP. posted a 13.4% yearly increase in third-quarter net income to P2.3 billion, supported by foreign exchange gains and steady growth in its core branded food business despite continued pressure from its meat alternative segment and rising edible oil costs.

1 mins

D&L eyes stronger 2025 as profit growth nears 10%

D&L INDUSTRIES, INC. said it is on track to meet, or possibly exceed, its 10% profit growth target for 2025 amid solid demand and export expansion despite high coconut oil prices.

1 mins

Metro Manila office vacancy to stay near 20%

METRO MANILA’S office vacancy rate will remain high through 2027 as new supply continues to outpace demand, according to real estate consultancy KMC Savills, Inc.

2 mins

SM Investments bags Platinum Award for sustainability reporting

SM INVESTMENTS CORP. (SMIC) has received the Platinum Award for Asia’s Best Materiality Reporting at the 11th Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards at the Grand Hyatt Singapore last month.

1 mins

Steaming ahead: Din Tai Fung Philippines celebrates 10 years, eyes store expansion

DIN TAI FUNG PHILIPPINES is marking a decade of operations in the country with further expansion outside of Metro Manila, as Filipino consumers continue to embrace its famous soupy dumplings called xiaolongbao.

3 mins

PLDT rolls out SmartSafe to replace one-time passwords

PLDT Inc. through its corporate arm PLDT Enterprise has unveiled SmartSafe, a telecommunication-enabled authentication system that aims to phase out onetime passwords (OTP), with government support expected for a nationwide rollout.

1 mins

Lazada sees surge in holiday shopping during 11.1] sale

LAZADA PHILIPPINES expects online spending to surge in the next two months as more Filipinos turn to e-commerce for holiday shopping, bolstered by the platform’s biggest campaign of the year.

1 mins

Oil prices fall on strong dollar, fears of oversupply

Oil prices settled lower on Tuesday as weaker manufacturing numbers and a stronger dollar weighed on demand, while the OPEC+ decision to pause output hikes in the first quarter of next year could signal the group’s concern about a potential supply glut.

1 mins

Gold slides as market awaits US jobs data

GOLD PRICES fell more than 1% on Tuesday as the dollar hit three-month highs, while traders awaited US economic data for clues on the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path.

1 mins

US stocks plunge as bank CEOs warn of pullback

US stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday as big banks warned that equity markets could be headed for a drawdown, reflecting mounting concerns over stretched valuations.

2 mins

Getty Images largely loses UK lawsuit over AI image generator

Getty Images largely lost its London lawsuit against artificial intelligence (AI) company Stability AI over its image generator on Tuesday, prompting Getty and some lawyers to call for stronger protections for copyright owners in Britain.

2 mins

China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips; European carmaker slams ‘zero autonomy’

The Chinese government slammed the Netherlands on Tuesday over its seizure of chipmaker Nexperia, blamingitforjamming up aresolution toa dispute that has disrupted autosector supply chains, hit production and caused some firms to furlough staff.

2 mins

Automakers urge US to extend North America free trade deal

Major automakers, including General Motors, Tesla, Toyota Motor, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Ford, urged the Trump administration on Tuesday to extend a North American free trade deal they call crucial to American auto production.

1 mins

Filipino now part of Galaxy Al’s supported languages

SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. last week expanded its Galaxy AI language support to include Filipino.

1 mins

Apple prepares to enter low-cost laptop market for the first time

APPLE, INC. is preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market for the first time, developing a budget Mac aimed at luring away customers from Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs.

3 mins

Xiaomi launches REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series tablets

XIAOMI has launched its REDMI Pad 2 Pro Series of tablets in the Philippines, which will be available via the brand’s official Shopee and Lazada stores and all authorized stores nationwide starting this Friday (Nov. 7).

2 mins

Companies must use AI solutions to help reduce data breach costs

PHILIPPINE COMPANIES should use artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to strengthen their cybersecurity guardrails and lessen the cost of data breaches, according to IBM Verify Technology, a business unit of the International Business Machines Corp. (IBM).

2 mins

EU zones in on weakened climate target in final-hour deal for COP30

European Union (EU) climate ministers were close to agreeing a 2040 climate change target in the early hours of Wednesday, but watered down the goal in last-minute negotiations, a draft EU document showed, as they raced to clinch the deal before the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30) summit in Brazil.

2 mins

Democrats sweep first major elections of second Trump term

Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald J. Trump regained the presidency, giving the beleaguered party a shot of momentum as it looks ahead to the congressional midterm elections next year.

2 mins

Chinese economy to exceed $23.8T by 2030, premier says

Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that China’s economy will exceed 170 trillion yuan ($23.87 trillion) by 2030, presenting a big market opportunity for the world as trade restrictions rise globally.

2 mins

Arca closes in on GM title in 6" ASEAN Individual Chess Championships-Gov. Henry Oaminal Cup

ARCA has jumped from a FIDE Master early this year to an International Master (IM) last August and possibly, if the stars align, the country’s newest Grandmaster (GM) before the year ends.

1 mins

Panapaan buzzer-beater lifts JRU vs Arellano, 79-77

IF THERE'S A WILL, there’s a way. And Ivan Panapanaan found one as he drilled the fastbreak lay up at the buzzer that lifted Jose Rizal University (JRU) to a 79-77, win over Arellano University (AU) on Wednesday in NCAA Season 101 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

1 mins

Pasig City wins back-to-back 2025 Batang Pinoy overall championship with total haul of 254 medals

PASIG CITY staved off a strong resistance from former champion Baguio with only a four-gold medal gap to complete a back-to-back feat in the overall championship race of the 2025 Batang Pinoy over the weekend in General Santos City.

1 mins

Ateneo survives upset-minded UE to revive its Final Four hopes

ATENEO DE MANILA University (ADMU) snapped out of a costly five-game funk and kept University of the East (UE) winless via comeback win, 78-74, to revive its Final Four hopes in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

3 mins

Pres. Marcos, VP Duterte’s ratings fall in Q3

A MAJORITY of Filipinos remained supportive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. even as his trust and approval ratings slightly dropped in the third quarter, while Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s ratings continued to tumble, a pollster said on Wednesday, amid the widening flood control scandal that has rocked the government.

1 mins

MVP pushes multisectoral approach to media literacy

THE PHILIPPINES needs a multisectoral approach in advancing media and information literacy (MIL), aimed at shaping informed and critical-thinking Filipinos, media tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) said on Tuesday, amid the growing threat of disinformation in the country.

1 mins

Typhoon Tino death toll climbs to at least 66

TYPHOON KALMAEGI, locally known as Tino, left at least 66 dead, 26 missing and over a million individuals affected after its onslaught caused widespread flooding and massive destruction across the Visayas, particularly in Cebu, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

3 mins

AMLC freezes 126 more luxury assets linked to flood control scandal

DOZENS of high-value properties and luxury vehicles linked to individuals alleged to be behind the flood control controversy have been frozen as the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) secured its seventh freeze order on Wednesday.

1 mins

Seven-day term deposits fetch lower yields as inflation data bolster easing bets

YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) seven-day term deposits dropped on Wednesday as the offer drew strong demand on slower-than-expected inflation in October, which could bolster the case for further policy easing.

1 mins

Peso slides after inflation report

THE PESO weakened against the dollar on Wednesday as steady October inflation supported expectations of a December rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

1 mins

Mastercard appoints new PHL country head

MASTERCARD has appointed Jason Crasto as its new country manager for the Philippines to lead its business operations.

1 mins

LANDBANK net income climbs to P35.64 billion

LAND BANK of the Philippines’ (LANDBANK) net income surged by 41.79% in the first nine months of 2025 on the strength of its core businesses.

2 mins

PSEi plunges to three-year low on growth woes

PHILIPPINE STOCKS retreated on Wednesday, with the benchmark index plunging to a three-year low, amid fears over slowing economic growth that were worsened by negative sentiment from Wall Street due to concerns over the valuation of the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

2 mins

Strokes Beauty Lab expands Soft Veil Filter Foundation to 16 shades

STROKES BEAUTY LAB ushers Soft Veil Filter Foundation into its next era with a major shade expansionfrom 9 to 16 shades-engineered across four tone families (Fair, Light, Medium, and Deep) and four undertones (Cool, Neutral, Warm, and Olive) for an effortless, true-toskin match.

1 mins

BingoPlus Foundation donates US$150,000 for sports development

A HIGHLIGHT of a mall tour recently held by BingoPlus, BingoPlus Foundation held a ceremonial check turnover last Oct. 21 to established golf identities known for the development of aspiring athletes who want to turn their dreams into reality.

1 mins

Aboitiz Group makes history with triple Four Golden Arrows win

ABOITIZ GROUP has achieved a new milestone in corporate governance excellence, with all three of its publicly listed companies—Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV), Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), and Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank)— earning Four Golden Arrows from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).

1 mins

PhilHealth disburses over P217-billion claims payment in first 9 months of 2025

THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced its release of over P217.93 billion in total benefit claims to healthcare facilities nationwide, which represents a 94.18% increase compared to the same period last year (January to September).

1 mins

Northern Cement Corp. wins at Asian Water Awards 2025

LARGE-SCALE WATER savings through a rainwater harvesting system and advanced wastewater recycling facilities earned top honors for Northern Cement Corp. (NCC) at the 2025 Asian Water Awards.

1 mins

Korean-inspired comfort at newly-opened Novel Hotel Manila in BGC

A BRAND-NEW destination opens in Taguig City, designed from the ground up to address the need for comfort and connection with heartwarming touch.

1 mins

SMDC launches nature-oriented residential brand

NATURE, at its heart, is balance — a reminder to slow down, breathe, and live well.

2 mins

Coolaire maintains ISO certification for third consecutive year

REFRIGERATED TRUCK SUPPLIER

1 mins

Matsusaka: This P23k/kilo beef literally melts in your mouth

\"WAGYU\" has been thrown about as a buzzword to connote a certain quality of beef, due to the popularity of Kobe beef and its sisters, which includes Matsusaka beef, cows for which are bred in the Matsusaka region.

2 mins

Wicked star Jonathan Bailey named 'sexiest man alive' by People magazine

English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theaters this month in the musical film Wicked: For Good, was named this year’s “sexiest man alive” by People magazine on Monday.

1 mins

A quiet Thai sibling

WHERE UMA NOTA, Alex Offe and Michael J. Needham’s 2024 offering is grand and glamorous, Sabai, a new outlet from this partnership, is quiet and cozy.

3 mins

Jon Stewart will remain at the helm of The Daily Show until December 2026

PARAMOUNT Skydance said on Monday that comedian Jon Stewart will continue hosting Comedy Central’s The Daily Show every Monday and serve as executive producer for the series until December next year.

1 mins

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Business World Philippines Description:

الناشر: Philstar-Daily-Inc.

فئة: Newspaper

لغة: English

تكرار: Daily

BusinessWorld, the country’s leading business newspaper represents five decades of professional economic journalism. Founded in 1967 as Business Day, it is Southeast Asia's first daily business newspaper. BusinessWorld considered a standard of fairness, credibility and integrity in the journalistic world. Today, the business paper comes out Mondays through Fridays (with a Saturday exclusive online edition) with a national circulation of 151,000 as of 2016.