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IMF sees Philippine recovery by early 2027 if oil shocks are short-lived
The Philippines could regain its economic momentum later this year or by early 2027 if the energy shocks prove temporary and the local investment climate improves, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Regulators reviewing airline surcharges after Level 8 increase
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is reviewing airline fuel surcharges after regulators raised rates to Level 8 this month, as jet fuel prices remain elevated.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
STT GDC signs 10-year RE deal with MPower
DATA CENTER operator ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) Philippines has entered into a 10-year renewable energy (RE) supply agreement with MPower, the electricity supply arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), to power its two data center facilities.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
James Dyson Award 2026 accepting entries for design and engineering
Award is now open for 2026 entries, inviting the next generation of Filipino innovators to submit inventions tackling real-world challenges.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
OFWs in Europe brace for cost-of-living squeeze
TOUGHER TIMES are looming for Filipinos in Europe as the Middle East war drives up the cost of living
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Familiar banking risks return through new channels
Banking risk management is beshaped by threats that are nonlinear, continually accelerated by technology and innovation, intensified by volatility, and tightly interconnected across markets, institutions, and jurisdictions.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
NG debt service bill surges in February
THE NATIONAL Government's (NG) debt service bill surged more than sixfold in February, mainly due to a massive increase in domestic amortization, data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BT») showed.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
El Niño, rising input costs to dampen corn output
CORN PRODUCTION is expected to decline in the coming months as a looming El Nifio and rising input costs weigh on farmers’ planting intentions, an industry official said.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Poll: Slim majority sees rate hike
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is widely expected to raise interest rates for the first time in more than two years as inflation risks mount amid tensions in the Middle East, according to a slight majority of analysts ina poll.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Filipino social enterprises are building a sustainable future for communities
AS THE 2030 deadline for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approaches, Philippine social enterprises are being positioned as critical localized actors in the country's development roadmap.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Looks good on you
IF YOU THINK color analysis, as popularized on social media, just means draping cloths to determine which color looks good on you, then you've got to talk to Carla Pamela Florin, president and chief executive officer of The Lookbook Style Studio.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
GAC GS8 hybrid introduced, P2.338M
GAC INTERNATIONAL Philippines, Inc. officially launched the GS8 HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) at the Manila International Auto Show, alongside previews of the E8 HEV and the 2026 Emzoom.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Luxurious summer
RUSTAN’S gave a taste of its summer offerings at a fashion show at Rustan’s Makati on April 17 that unveiled their summer campaign, “Beneath the Riviera Sun.”
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Philippines, Canada to finalize text for FTA in July
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTD is looking to finalize the text for the Philippines’ free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada by its third round of negotiations in July.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Soybean meal imports expected to rise due to higher demand for feed
PHILIPPINE soybean meal imports will likely increase by 0.2% to 3.26 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year 2026-2027, driven by higher feed demand from the poultry, aquaculture, and pet food industries, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
900 more distribution sites planned for P20 rice program
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will expand the government’s P20-per-kilo subsidized rice program by opening about 900 additional selling sites, following a funding and supply agreement between state-owned Food Terminal, Inc. (FTI) and the National Food Authority (NFA).
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
MDH maintains DoT accreditation to support international patient services
MANILA DOCTORS HOSPITAL (MDH) upholds its longstanding accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DoT), highlighting its commitment to providing quality, safe, and patient-centered care for both local and international patients.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
GWM Tank 700 Hi-4Z available on indent order
THE KEY message of GWM at the Manila International Auto Show was the brand's global philosophy: “All Powertrains, All Scenarios, All Users.”
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
AmCham, ECCP urge further foreign ownership liberalization
THE latest liberalization of foreign investment rules must be sustained to ensure that the Philippines attracts high-quality investment, the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) said.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
UE expands scholarships for SY 2026-2027 ahead of 80th founding anniversary
THE UNIVERSITY of the East (UE) has opened scholarships for school year 2026-2027 to support academically qualified students, as it prepares to mark its 80th founding anniversary in September.
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April 20, 2026
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Luke Kennard scores 27; LA Lakers take Game 1 against Houston Rockets
LUKE KENNARD scored 27 points and LeBron James added 19 points with 13 assists as the shorthanded Los Angeles (LA) Lakers earned a 107-98 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
ASEAN oil-sharing push faces hurdles amid region’s uneven energy capacity
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s call for a regional oil-sharing mechanism and joint stockpiling across Southeast Asia is unlikely to materialize in the near term, analysts said, as the Middle East crisis exposes deep structural gaps in the region's energy systems.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Family SUV, small sedan unveiled by Changan
IN CONCERT with the launch of its brand campaign \"Drive Smart, Drive Changan,\" Changan's local distributor Inchcape Philippines introduced several models at MIAS.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Wall St. hits record highs with Hormuz declared open
THE BENCHMARK S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each rallied to their third record close in a row on Friday, while the blue-chip Dow marked its highest finish since late February, as investors cheered Iran’s decision to open the Strait of Hormuz and were optimistic it could reach a deal with the United States to end their war.
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April 20, 2026
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N. Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the US and South Korea.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
IT-BPM industry welcomes clarity on LGU taxation
THE information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) said Joint Memorandum Circular (MC) 01-2026 will help address inconsistencies in how local taxes are collected.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Warriors’ season ends
In organized sports, the end is rarely planned, It lingers instead in the gap between certainty and doubt, which, for the Warriors, has suddenly widened, And at the center stands Steve Kerr, no longer speaking with assurance, but rather acceptance, “I don’t know what's going to happen next,” he conceded in the aftermath of a blowout loss against the Suns that ended their season.
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April 20, 2026
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Deepal serves up trio of electrics
NEW MARKET ENTRANT Deepal introduced its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) technology, designed specifically for real-world Philippine driving conditions.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
PhilHealth assures coverage for heat-related illnesses amid dry season
AS THE DRY season begins, PhilHealth reminds members that coverage for heat-related illnesses is in place to help protect Filipinos from rising temperatures and associated health risks.
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April 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Nikola Jokic posts triple-double as Nuggets outlast Wolves in Game 1
NIKOLA JOKIC had 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jamal Murray scored a game-high 30 points and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-105, on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series.
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