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Join Metrobank’s anniversary celebration with exclusive dining, travel, shopping, and saving deals this September
It’s Metrobank’s anniversary this September — and you're in on the celebration! Whether you want to eat out, travel the world, or finally accomplish a life goal, there’s a special treat just for you, from your trusted financial partner
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nibertex raises $7M to scale PFAS-free textile membranes
NIBERTEX, a deep-tech manufacturer specializing in sustainable textile materials, has secured $7 million in Series ‘A funding to expand production of its PFAS-free waterproof and breathable membranes.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Double win for EastWest at this year’s The Asian Banker Philippine Excellence Awards
EAST WEST Banking Corp. (EastWest) earned two top honors at The Asian Banker Philippine Excellence Awards 2025, winning Best Foreign Exchange Service and Best Digital Ecosystem & Platform.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
The General Tax Amnesty bill: Opportunities for compliance and growth
IN BRIEF: • The General Tax Amnesty Bill, formally known as Senate Bill No. 60, presents a significant opportunity for taxpayers to address their tax obligations while alleviating penalties and interest on unpaid taxes. • This initiative aims to foster a culture of compliance among taxpayers, encouraging them to fulfill their obligations through transparent policies and processes. • Understanding the provisions of the General Tax Amnesty can empower businesses to strategically manage their tax responsibilities and enhance their operational efficiency.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold nears record level on interest rate cut bets
GOLD’S powerful rally took on fresh legs on Friday, with prices just cents away from $3,600 per ounce, as weak US jobs data further raised expectations for bullion-supportive US Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Charting the digital transformation of Philippine healthcare
PHILIPPINE HEALTHCARE had a devastating reality check when it was ravaged by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic a few years ago.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Food video creators weigh in on preservation, innovation, and buying local
THERE’s been a palpable resurgence in Filipino food over the last 10 years. New restaurants are either finding new ways to prepare Filipino food, or are showing off with heritage recipes found through copious amounts of research.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Draft EO on independent body for flood control probe up for Marcos’ approval
AN EXECUTIVE order (EO) creating an independent body to investigate bogus flood control projects has been submitted to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., his executive secretary said on Sunday.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Private credit fuels a 'buy now, pay later' lending boom in Asia
MARIA HAZEL REGALADO, a 48-year-old mother of four in the Philippines, needed a computer last year so she could work from home. Ms. Regalado, who helps manage rental properties in Australia, didn't have the cash or a credit card. A friend suggested she get a \"buy now, pay later\" (BNPL) loan from Billease, an online lender.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bringing world-class living closer to home
FNG brings Japanese standards to the Philippine property market
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
11,437 examinees attend first day of 2025 bar exams
THE SUPREME COURT said 11,437 aspiring lawyers sat for the first day of the 2025 Bar Examinations on Sunday, marking an 86.7% turnout from 13,193 registrants.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pasuit and Chavez, Jr. advance to last 16 of World Boxing Championships
THE Philippines’ Riza Pasuit and Ronald Chavez, Jr. pulled off contrasting results to launch their respective campaigns with a bang in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England on Saturday.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Is the Philippines ready to leverage the global supply chain reset?
THE first half of 2025 has been shaped by geopolitical shocks and local political frictions, with global attention fixed on US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable economic moves.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ortigas Land expands horizons with Costa Calatagan in Batangas
Amidst the Philippines' thriving economy over the past few years are the many industries and regions that have given Filipinos thousands of jobs and have become hubs in their regions.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM to open new mall in China in Oct.
THE SM GROUP’S mall business is beefing up its operations in China, with a new mall set to open next month in Xiamen City, Fujian province.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
'We're a process-based, not personality-based, organization’
Jose Maria ‘Jing’ Atienza Executive Vice-President, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Future-proofing Philippine growth
From potential to progress:
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Filipino startups are closing the healthcare gap
THE PHILIPPINES has been trying to become a healthier nation by democratizing healthcare through inclusivity and innovation.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
DBP launches P510-million educational INSPIRE program
STATE-OWNED Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has launched a P510-million five-year DBP Integrated Scholastic Program for Inclusive and Responsive Education (DBP INSPIRE) to strategically allocate resources and promote access to quality education in both the basic and tertiary levels.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Yields on Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas securities inch up as demand climbs
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) short-term securities edged up on Friday, with both tenors attracting higher demand.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Jacob Ang is new BMW PHL president
SMC ASIA Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACD), exclusive distributor of BMW vehicles in the Philippines, recently announced the appointment of Jacob Ang as its new president, effective Sept. 1. He takes over from Spencer Yu, who led BMW Philippines as president for seven years, and “steps into the role at a time when demand for premium vehicles in the Philippines is growing, alongside rising interest in electrified mobility.”
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos off to Cambodia for three-day state visit
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Sunday left for a three-day state visit to Cambodia, aiming to secure more investments and security support from Phnom Penh, a staunch China supporter, as Manila lobbies for a legally binding code of conduct in the South China Sea.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Air Canada flight attendants turn down wage agreement
Air Canada flight attendants overwhelmingly rejected a wage agreement on Saturday, with a bitter wage dispute now expected to be worked out through mediation as workers cannot take further legal strike action.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Singapore thrived in a US-led world. Now what?
IF YOU WANT a glimpse of a changing global order, go to Singapore. That’s what I did last month, when I served as the S. Rajaratnam Professor of Strategic Studies at the Rajaratnam School of International Studies and met extensively with leading thinkers and government officials.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Globe celebrates you on its 10th year of GDay
Globe marks the 10th anniversary of its annual GDay celebration this September with a bold promise to bring joy, rewards, and meaningful experiences closer to customers.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ayala Corp. eyes early achievement of net-zero goal
AYALA CORP. is aiming to achieve its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target ahead of its 2050 deadline, with progress driven by renewable energy and mobility investments across its subsidiaries, a company official said.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
LemFi, GCash team up to help 94 million Filipinos receive instant remittances
LemFi, a leading financial technology platform serving Filipinos and other immigrants across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, announces its partnership with GCash, the Philippines’ renowned mobile wallet, which has 94 million active customers. This collaboration will enable Filipinos in North America and Europe (including the United Kingdom) to send money directly to their GCash wallets.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Margin pressure to weigh on PHL banks’ earnings growth
THE SLOWER income growth posted by most listed Philippine banks in the second quarter is likely to continue for the remainder of the year as easing interest rates continue to affect their margins.
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September 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
NG debt rises to record P17.56 trillion
THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT’S (NG) outstanding debt ballooned to a record P17.56 trillion at the end of July, breaching its full-year projection for 2025, data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed.
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September 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Business groups seek jail time for corrupt officials
THIRTY BUSINESS GROUPS on Thursday strongly condemned the continuing and excessive graft and corruption by government officials, calling for jail time for these corrupt individuals.
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