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Gilas Pilipinas not rushing Kai Sotto’s reactivation
THOUGH optimistic projections put ACL-hit Kai Sotto potentially returning as early as October, Gilas Pilipinas won’t be rushing the 7-foot-3’s reactivation in the next window.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
A Swiss watch icon navigates Trump’s tariff uncertainty
Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group’s Chief Executive Officer Nick Hayek has a tariff problem. And the clock is ticking.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
KFC PHL eyes 73% of new stores via sub-franchising by end-2025
KFC Philippines expects 73% of its new stores by the end of 2025 to open under a sub-franchising model, where it grants franchise rights to individuals through local partners, as it targets investors seeking passive income opportunities.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japan clinches landmark $6.5-billion warship deal with Australia
Japan clinched a landmark A$10-billion ($6.5-billion) deal on Tuesday to build Australia’s next-generation warships, marking Tokyo’s most consequential defense sale since ending a military export ban in 2014 ina step away from its postwar pacifism.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Cooperatives: In union there is strength
My adventurousness and occasional volunteer work has exposed me to different kinds of cooperatives; some successful and others failures.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
GoTyme Bank, TikTok Shop launch tailored loans for PHL microenterprises
GOTYME BANK has partnered with TikTok Shop to roll out customizable business loans for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMESs) operating on the e-commerce platform, aiming to close funding gaps that traditional banks often overlook.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Food health, safety concerns starting to influence consumer purchasing behavior
FOOD HEALTH and safety are now major factors in Filipino consumers’ purchasing choices, signaling a new openness to healthier options in the market, PwC Philippines said, citing the results of a study.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Imported brandy drives 13.7% income growth for Keepers
LUCIO L, CO-LED liquor distributor The Keepers Holdings, Inc. reported a 13.7% increase in its net income for the first half to P1.62 billion from P1.43 billion a year ago, driven by higher sales of imported brandy.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold gains on US rate cut expectations
GOLD PRICES rose for a third straight session on Monday after last week’s economic data fueled expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philex Q2 profit drops 20.5% to P170.81M on lower gold, copper output
PANGILINAN-LED Philex Mining Corp. saw its second-quarter (Q2) attributable net income decline by 20.5% year on year to P170.81 million due to lower gold and copper output.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
US reverses pledge to link disaster funds to Israel boycott stance
The Trump administration on Monday reversed course on requiring US cities and states to rebuke boycotts of Israeli companies in order to receive disaster funds, according to a statement, and deleted the earlier policy from its website.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
South Korea, US prepare for summit with details of trade deal unresolved
As South Korea and the United States prepare for a summit of their leaders, topics left unresolved by a recent trade deal provide scope for more disputes between the key allies and trade partners, six former negotiators and experts said.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Italy’s competition regulator hits Shein with €1-million greenwashing fine
Italy’s competition authority (AGCM) imposed a €1-million ($1.16-million) fine on China-founded online fast fashion retailer Shein on Monday for misleading customers about the environmental impact of its products.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
MB-approved foreign borrowings jump by 25% in the second quarter
THE Monetary Board’s (MB) approved government foreign borrowings rose by 25.38% year on year in the second quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Cocoa falls as US tariffs, jobs data fuel growth fears
Cocoa futures on ICE slid on Monday amid worries over the effects of President Donald J. Trump’s trade tariffs and weak US jobs data.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Analysts warn DA’s rice import halt may stoke inflation, food insecurity
A PROPOSAL by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to suspend rice imports and restore higher tariffs could stoke inflation and worsen hunger, analysts said on Tuesday, as the Philippines continues to face food insecurity.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Tesla approves share award worth $29 billion to CEO Elon Musk
TESLA has granted Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk shares worth about $29 billion in a new pay deal aimed at keeping the billionaire entrepreneur at the helm during a crucial pivot from its struggling core auto business to robotaxis and humanoid robots.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nascent bets on sodium-ion for safer, longer-lasting car batteries
NASCENT Technologies Corp. is developing a sodium-ion-based starter battery that is lighter, longer-lasting and more environmentally friendly than traditional lead-acid car batteries.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Viva Communications, Inc. and WEBTOON Productions Seal First-Look Development and Production Deal to Bring More Hit Stories to Viva One
Viva Communications, Inc., one of the Philippines’ leading entertainment powerhouses, and WEBTOON Productions, the fan-driven studio and IP business from WEBTOON Entertainment, Inc., have signed a significant three-year first-look development and production partnership to bring more beloved and popular Wattpad stories to life as adaptations on Viva One.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Anchored on national interest:
Philippine foreign policy in these changing, challenging times
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hotshots’ William Navarro heads to South Korea with Busan KCC Egis
PBA RISING STAR William Navarro of the Magnolia Hotshots is officially headed to Korea with Busan KCC Egis.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ayala signs up for DENR reforestation program
THE Ayala Group and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have entered into a partnership involving the planting of at least five million trees in critical watersheds in Ilocos Norte, Bataan, Rizal, Leyte, Bukidnon, and Lanao del Norte over the next three years.
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August 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSBank aims to raise at least P2 billion in return to domestic bond mart
PHILIPPINE SAVINGS BANK (PSBank) is looking to raise at least P2 billion through an offering of two-year bonds, marking its return to the local debt market after five years.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Easing inflation to lift consumer spending but household debt a risk
HEADLINE INFLATION is seen to settle within the 2-4% target this year, which could provide a much-needed boost to consumer spending, Fitch Solutions’ unit BMI said.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Farm output likely benefited in Q2 from weak year-earlier base
AGRICULTURE OUTPUT likely grew in the second quarter after year-earlier production was held down by the El Niiio, analysts said, adding that high-value crops like rice and corn are believed to have driven growth.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
The heroic role of gas plants in cheaper electricity
A number of non-truthful statements against gas plants especially liquefied natural gas (LNG) came out recently. These include that: a.) gas plants are responsible for recent higher Meralco electricity prices; and, b.) gas plant costs are driving up electricity prices globally and cause more hardship to households.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Treasury upsizes T-bill award as BSP easing bets boost demand
THE GOVERNMENT upsized its award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it offered on Monday as expectations of easing Philippine inflation boosted bets of further monetary easing and drove demand for the papers.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices slip on OPEC+ September output hike
Oil prices fell on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to another large production hike in September, adding to supply, but worries about disruptions in Russian oil shipments to major importer India limited losses.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Metro Manila condo vacancy may drop in 2026 – Colliers
METRO MANILA'S residential market continues to experience dampened take-up for mid-income condominium projects (priced from P3.2 million to P12 million per unit). This has prompted major property developers to aggressively offer attractive and innovative ready-for-occupancy (RFO) promos to encourage more buyers to acquire units in the capital.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine economy likely expanded by 5.5% in second quarter—poll
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY likely expanded in the second quarter thanks to cooling inflation, election-related spending, and faster exports, analysts said.
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