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South Korea's Lee calls for probe into links between religious group and politics
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the suspected illegal links between a religious group and politicians, Mr. Lee's office said on Wednesday.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Maynilad concludes stabilization activity for equity offering
WEST ZONE water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has concluded its stabilization activities for its P34.3-billion equity offering, nearly a month after its debut on the Philippine Stock Exchange.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Term deposit rates drop as market eyes BSP move
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) seven-day term deposits fetched a lower average rate on Wednesday as the offer was oversubscribed, with below-target November inflation bolstering bets on another rate cut this week.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Whose turn is it?
QUEUING is expected in self-service restaurants, ATM withdrawals, and buying tickets from the box office.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Economic team, BSP weigh options to address peso slide
ECONOMIC MANAGERS and the central bank will meet on Thursday to discuss the record low peso and possible policy responses, according to Malacañang.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Novotel Manila Araneta City honors decade of hospitality leadership
NOVOTEL MANILA Araneta City celebrated its tenth anniversary with a spectacular Blue-and-Gold Anniversary Gala at the Monet Grand Ballroom last Nov. 17.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
NAIA operator sets July date for terminal reassignments
NEW NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIO), the operator of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), said terminal reassignments at the main gateway will be implemented by July, coinciding with the expected opening of Terminal 4.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Maharlika holds P71B in investable capital
MAHARLIKA Investment Corp. (MIC) said it holds about P71 billion in deployable capital for future investments, including potential stakes in companies preparing to go public.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Vietnam set to make it harder for journalists to protect sources
Vietnam's parliament adopted reforms to the media and state secrets laws on Wednesday which press freedom advocates say will make it harder for journalists to protect the identities of theirsources and increase legal risks for reporting
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Robinsons Malls awarded with Excellence in Resilience by Quezon City government
ROBINSONS MALLS, the commercial centers division of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), has been recognized for its exceptional commitment to safety, disaster preparedness, and sustainable operations at the 2025 Quezon City Green Awards.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
ASEAN chairmanship to help PHL make case for investment — BCCP
THE British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) said the ASEAN chairmanship and key reforms will help the Philippines amplify its case as a key investment destination.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bullpups sweep UAAP 88 Junior HS Basketball tourney
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY-Nazareth School (NUNS) completed a perfect run in the UAAP Season 88 Junior High School (HS) Basketball Tournament with an 82-72 Game 2 triumph over Far Eastern University-Diliman (FEUD) on Wednesday afternoon at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
A chicken-beer alliance
WHILE Korean fried chicken is fast becoming a staple for Filipinos, we haven’t completely embraced the culture of chimaek (a portmanteau of the Korean words for “fried chicken” and “beer”), a combination that began to gain popularity in South Korea in the 1970s.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bangkok celebrates 2025 PUBG Mobile Global Championship
PUBG Mobile, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, launches its largest-ever citywide celebration as Bangkok, Thailand, plays host to the 2025 PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC).
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM Prime reached 100-MWp rooftop solar target, DoE says
SM PRIME HOLDINGS, Inc. has installed 100 megawatt-peak (MWp) of solar panels on its properties, meeting its target, the Department of Energy (DoE) said.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
The rise of AI reasoning models comes with a big energy trade-off
NEARLY ALL leading artificial intelligence (AI) developers are focused on building AI models that mimic the way humans reason, but new research shows these cutting-edge systems can be far more energy intensive, adding to concerns about AI’s strain on power grids.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
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VISUM WILFREDO G. REYES
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Observations from my five foreign trips in 2025
I was lucky to have taken five foreign trips this year — to Hong Kong and China last April, Spain in September, and Vietnam and Japan in November.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Anti-corruption body needs full powers – business groups
TWENTY business groups called for the creation of a fully empowered anti-corruption body to deal with the multi-billion public works scam.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ray-Ban Meta glasses take off but face privacy and competition test
EssilorLuxottica is betting big on smart eyewear and the gamble is about to be tested.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
ACEN inks P859-million share subscription in JV
AYALA-LED ACEN Corp. is subscribing to P859.11 million worth of new shares in its joint venture (JV) firm Greencore Power Solutions 3, Inc. to help settle the latter’s project-related obligations.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Puregold President Vincent Co pushes experiential retail initiatives
Puregold Price Club Inc. President Vincent Co is steering the retailer toward experience-led and community-driven initiatives that strengthen the brand’s relevance beyond routine grocery shopping.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL shares retreat, weighed by economic concerns
PHILIPPINE SHARES retreated on Wednesday as sentiment turned cautious in anticipation of the policy decisions of the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and lingering concerns over the domestic economy.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Wholesale rice prices down, corn up in Nov.
WHOLESALE PRICES of rice posted sharp year-on-year declines in November, while corn prices inched up, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Eala carries Philippine flag with Bryan Bagunas at Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand
Alexandra “Alex” Eala wrote another entry in her book of career and personal milestones for 2025.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Microsoft unveils $23 billion in new AI investments with big focus on India
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled $23 billion in new artificial intelligence (AI) investments, with the bulk earmarked for India as the US tech giant deepens its bet on one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Deficit in agricultural trade narrows 15.1% in Oct. after rice import freeze
THE deficit in the agricultural goods trade narrowed 15.1% in October to $932.97 million, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
ALI eyes Gatewalk as key commercial district in Cebu
LISTED property developer Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) said its upcoming Gatewalk development in Mandaue City is set to become a key commercial district in Metro Cebu as it rolls out new access infrastructure and retail components.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Kenny Rogers Roasters releases 'I Love Me Better' calendar
TO WELCOME the new year, Kenny Rogers Roasters is launching its 'I LOVE ME BETTER' 2026 Calendar as part of its continuing commitment to inspire deliciously healthy living into a shared, daily journey.
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
San Beda Red Lions demolish Letran Knights in Game One
SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY coach Yuri Escueta guaranteed an NCAA finale to remember.
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