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Gold ore and nickel top industry revenue in 2023
THE Philippine Statistics Authority said gold ore generated P79 billion in revenue in 2023, accounting for 27.6% of the mining industry.
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October 10, 2025
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Cement makers seek P600 safeguard duty on imports
THE Cement Manufacturers' Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) said it is seeking an increase in the safeguard duty for cement imports to P600 per ton.
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October 10, 2025
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Deindustrialization seen driving underemployment
A LABOR GROUP said on Thursday that the underemployment accompanying the uptick in jobs in August reflects what it called the country’s “mediocre” performance in job generation as deindustrialization takes further hold of the economy.
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October 10, 2025
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London cocoa slumps to 1-1/2-year low
London cocoa futures on ICE hit their lowest in more than 1-1/2 years on Wednesday, weighed by the prospect of a global surplus in the 2025/26 season, while sugar prices also fell.
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October 10, 2025
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SEC chief retracts claim of P1.7-T market loss due to corruption
SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim has withdrawn his earlier claim that recent corruption issues wiped out P1.7 trillion in market value, admitting the information he cited was based on a “fictitious” report.
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October 10, 2025
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LME copper retreats after touching 16-month peak
LONDON — Copper prices briefly hit a 16-month peak on Wednesday due to worries about potential shortages from a series of mine disruptions, but it later retreated under pressure from a stronger dollar.
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October 10, 2025
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Philippines resupplies fishers near disputed South China Sea shoals
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) resupplied Filipino fishermen operating near disputed maritime features in the South China Sea on Wednesday, defying heightened Chinese presence in the contested waters.
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October 10, 2025
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Blue Jays' bullpen shuts down Yankees, seals ALDS in Game 4
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made seven pitching changes on Wednesday.
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October 10, 2025
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Gold shatters $4,000 level; silver belts record high
GOLD SURGED PAST the $4,000 an ounce level for the first time on Wednesday, building on a record-breaking rally as broader geopolitical and economic uncertainty, as well as expectations of US interest rate cuts, sent investors flocking to the safehaven asset.
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October 10, 2025
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China’s BYD expands South American footprint with Argentina EV launch
China’s largest carmaker BYD on Wednesday launched sales of its EVs in Argentina, taking advantage of the lifting of import tariffs for electric and hybrid vehicles and boosting its fast-growing footprint in South America.
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October 10, 2025
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Marcos’ online platform gets 20,000 reports
ALMOST 20,000 reports have been filed with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr’s online platform for questionable infrastructure proj- ects, Malacafiang said on Thursday, as the Philippines continues with its anti-graft drive on public works.
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October 10, 2025
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FPI calls on Philippines to be ready to act vs likely dumping of goods
THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said that anti-dumping measures must be rolled out as exporters thwarted by US tariffs seek to sell their goods in the Philippines.
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October 10, 2025
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Singapore vs Philippines in startup funding: lessons for fintech growth
THE FIRST HALF of 2025 laid bare the stark divergence in startup funding fortunes between Singapore and the Philippines, especially in the fintech sector.
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October 09, 2025
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PVL orders the reply of the openers after the release of imports’ ITCs
BACK to square one.
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October 09, 2025
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The tipping point
When economic distress and political discontent intersect, the tipping point becomes closer.
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October 09, 2025
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Background music
WHATEVER happened to background music in public places? Does one even notice it in the malls or restaurants?
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October 09, 2025
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Marcos inks new energy deals, hopes to reduce PHL dependence on oil imports
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday signed eight new petroleum service contracts (PSCs), representing a potential investment of around $207 million (around P12 billion) over a seven-year exploration period.
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October 09, 2025
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Peso returns to P57-a-dollar level as market awaits BSP's policy decision
THE PESO climbed back to the P57-perdollar level on Wednesday as the market looked ahead to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) policy meeting.
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October 09, 2025
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Scrapping VAT may trigger crisis – analysts
ECONOMISTS and tax experts warned that scrapping the value-added tax (VAT) may trigger a fiscal or even an economic crisis, as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected P487 billion in the first eight months of 2025.
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October 09, 2025
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ConSync digital marks 10 years of transforming brands online
CONSYNC DIGITAL, a Filipino creative powerhouse in the digital space, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a bold rebrand and a renewed commitment to empowering brands through clarity, creativity and strategy.
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October 09, 2025
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Flood control mess erases P1.7T in market value – SEC chief
A WIDENING corruption scandal involving flood control projects has shaken investor confidence, erasing around PL7 trillion in market value in just three weeks, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim.
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October 09, 2025
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Jobless rate eases to 3.9% in August
THE PHILIPPINES’ unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in August, driven by renewed hiring in the agriculture and construction sectors, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday.
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October 09, 2025
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Malaysia’s MMC Port Holdings delays IPO to include full-year results
Malaysia’s MMC Port Holdings has decided to postpone its planned initial public offering (IPO) to next year so that it can include its full-year 2025 financial results, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
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October 09, 2025
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Noche Buena price guide expected within 2 weeks
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it hopes to release its price guide for items traditionally consumed during Christmas Eve feast within the next two weeks.
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October 09, 2025
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MGEN opens research hub in Iloilo City
MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGEN), in partnership with the Meralco Power Academy (MPA), has established a learning and research hub in Iloilo City aimed at providing training and research programs related to the power industry.
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October 09, 2025
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SM Prime’s Hans Sy named MAP Management Person of the Year
THE Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has named Hans T. Sy, chairman of the executive committee of listed property giant SM Prime Holdings, Inc., as its Management Person of the Year 2025.
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October 09, 2025
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Laoag airport being readied for possible services to Honolulu
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said the airports in Laoag City and Busuanga in northern Palawan are being readied to handle international flights, with Laoag in particular being positioned for services linking it to Honolulu.
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October 09, 2025
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BSP to pause rate cut cycle this week as it seeks clearer economic picture
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) could pause its easing cycle anew at this week’s meeting even as September inflation was below market expectations as it will likely want to see more data to assess the overall economic picture, analysts said.
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October 09, 2025
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Gordon Ramsay’s Knife Edge spotlights culinary world’s chase for Michelin glory
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay goes behind the camera for a new series, Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, that shines the spotlight on restaurants working to attain the coveted culinary accolade.
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October 09, 2025
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Airbus A320 flies past Boeing 737 as most-delivered jetliner in history
Europe’s Airbus broke a major commercial barrier on Tuesday when its A320 family of planes overtook the Boeing 737 to become the most-delivered jetliner in history.
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