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SEC targets stronger investor appeal with reforms - Lim
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up reforms to address longstanding liquidity constraints in the Philippine capital market as it seeks to close the gap with regional peers, Chairman Francisco Ed. Lim said.
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Inclusivity as a competitive advantage
MUFG recognized as a champion of diversity
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bernardo rules open class of Asian PWD chess
DARRY BERNARDO
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December 09, 2025
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Celtics outpace Raptors to win fifth in a row
JAYLEN BROWN scored 30 points, Derrick White added 27 and the visiting Boston Celtics held off the Toronto Raptors, 121-113, for their fifth straight win.
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December 09, 2025
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Audit suspension: A festive break for taxpayers
Christmas came early for many taxpayers this year through Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 107-2025.
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December 09, 2025
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MMFF crime drama set to capture 1960s Manila
THIS YEAR, Manila’s Finest, a crime action-drama and entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), is setting out to depict the grit and vibrancy of Manila in the 1960s.
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Volatility to continue before Fed, BSP decisions
PHILIPPINE SHARES may see continued volatility this week before the policy meetings of the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which investors will monitor for potential forward-looking statements.
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December 09, 2025
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Selfie for health
MAP INSIGHTS
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December 09, 2025
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Philippines freezes pork imports from Taiwan following ASF outbreak
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has temporarily banned imports of live pigs, pork meat, pig skin, and other pork-derived products from Taiwan following confirmation of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak there.
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December 09, 2025
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An embodiment of the modern CFO
Ayala's Alberto De Larrazabal hailed as 19th ING-FINEX CFO of the Year
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December 09, 2025
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Philippine companies need bigger artificial intelligence push, experts say
PHILIPPINE FIRMS must accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and invest in infrastructure, talent, and governance to unlock potential gains of up to 12% in national economic output, according to industry experts.
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December 09, 2025
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Political priorities still drive ESG adoption
POLITICAL FACTORS remain a key determinant of how fast the Philippines can implement international environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, experts said.
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December 09, 2025
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Tearful Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race
McLaren's Lando Norris sobbed tears of joy and relief as he won the Formula One (F1) championship for the first time and ended Max Verstappen’s four-year reign with a nervy third place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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December 09, 2025
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WeFund among PHL's leading companies fostering a people-first workplace
Historically, success in the workplace has been measured by numbers.
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December 09, 2025
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BIR expects single-use plastics tax to raise revenue of up to P10B per year
THE GOVERNMENT expects up to P10 billion in revenue yearly from the proposal to impose an excise tax on single-use plastics, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said.
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December 09, 2025
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10 myths about the PhilHealth fund transfer
The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the PhilHealth fund transfer of P60 billion back to the National Treasury in 2024 was unconstitutional and hence, void.
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December 09, 2025
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France’s Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus
— Les Echos
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December 09, 2025
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China’s exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets
China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-US markets as manufacturers deepen trade ties with the rest of the world in light of US President Donald J. Trump’s prohibitively high tariffs.
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December 09, 2025
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Operator, catalyst, strategist, steward
Ayala Corp. Chief Financial Officer embodies the 'Four Faces of the CFO' as he is recognized as ING-FINEX CFO of the Year for 2025.
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December 09, 2025
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JuanHand secures multi-million-peso credit facility in the Philippines
WeFund Lending Corp., operator of the JuanHand online lending application, has secured a multi-million-peso credit facility with HSBC in the Philippines.
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December 09, 2025
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Texans win fifth straight, halt Chiefs’ 9-year AFC West reign
DARE OGUNBOWALE scored a tiebreaking touchdown (TD) midway through the fourth quarter, and the Houston Texans claimed a hard-fought 20-10 road win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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December 09, 2025
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Australia gears up for world’s 1st social media ban for under-16s
Darcey Pritchard, 15, deleted Snapchat off her phone about a year ago when she felt sucked in by its algorithm.
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December 09, 2025
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Agri dep't launches infra monitoring office
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it established a compliance unit to oversee its newly assumed infrastructure responsibilities, particularly for farm-to-market roads (FMRs), which the DA is taking over from the Department of Public Works and Highways next year.
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December 09, 2025
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Modernization key as tenants raise standards — analysts
TENANT DEMAND for resilient, green-certified buildings is pushing Philippine developers to modernize projects and tighten compliance, analysts said.
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December 09, 2025
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Pilates and wellness center to open in QC
NEXT+ WELLNESS CENTER is set to open this weekend in Tomas Morato, Quezon City (QC), offering solutions to manage body pain, encourage movement, and deal with stress.
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December 09, 2025
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UK's Princess Kate celebrates community work at annual Christmas service
KATE, Britain’s Princess of Wales, hosted an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday to honor guests who had mostly been invited for service to the community, joined by her husband and heir to the throne Prince William.
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December 09, 2025
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Catholic bishops should be more visibly politically active
Stirred by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) pastoral letter titled “Beyond Survival: Rising Above the Floods of Corruption” dated Sept. 8, parish-based and civil society Catholic groups organized an anti-corruption march along EDSA between the EDSA Shrine and the People Power Monument on Nov. 30, Andres Bonifacio Day, a holiday.
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December 09, 2025
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Budget 'urgency' powers could weaken Congress
ROUTINE use of presidential “urgent” certifications in the budget process risks weakening Congress’ institutional power and turning it into a “concurring office” rather than a coequal branch, analysts said, as lawmakers rush to finish the record-high 2026 national budget.
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December 09, 2025
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Japan's Q3 GDP contraction worsens on weak capex, unlikely to sway BoJ
Japan’s economy contracted faster than initially estimated in the three months through September, primarily due to new data dragging down capital spending figures, though economists said the blip is not enough to sway the central bank.
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December 09, 2025
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VP Duterte flags 'budget-driven' ouster maneuver as 2026 spending talks loom
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday said she is ready to respond to allegations in a potential impeachment complaint, but described any move to remove her as a \"budget-driven\" maneuver, coming as lawmakers prepare to finalize the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
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