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The Philippines' expanding mall experience
MALLS are undeniably a deeply embedded part of the Philippine social and cultural fabric. What's supposed to be a place to shop has been transformed by Filipinos into a place of leisure, entertainment, and bonding. Aside from the usual branded stores, malls in the country can contain meeting halls, churches, and even government satellite offices, making the properties truly complete institutions by themselves.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
AirAsia X opens Kuala Lumpur-Istanbul route for travelers from Manila, Cebu
FILIPINO TRAVELERS can now reach Istanbul with a single stop in Kuala Lumpur following AirAsia X’s (AAX) launch of its new Malaysia-Türkiye service.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gov’t urged to release remaining RCEF money in time for planting
A SENATOR is seeking the release of funds generated from rice import tariffs to support farmers in time for the planting season.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Coming of age: 40 years later, Bagets returns
The musical looks at how boys — and their mothers — grow up
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
DigiPlus to enter offline casino via P12-B deal
DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp. (PLUS), a listed digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and Game-Zone, has signed a convertible notes agreement granting it the rights to acquire a controlling stake in International Entertainment Corp. (IEC), which owns and operates New Coast Hotel Manila, an integrated hotel and casino complex.
2 min |
November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Supreme Court asked to void DENR's FOI manual
ENVIRONMENTAL groups on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to declare unconstitutional and void the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) use of its Freedom of Information (FOI) Manual, amid concerns that the policy limits public access to crucial environmental documents.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Tabuena competes in PIF Saudi International for a LIV Golf slot via International Series Rankings
MIGUEL TABUENA makes a final push for a golden ticket to the LIV Golf when he competes in the $5-million PIF Saudi International beginning on Wednesday at the Riyadh Golf Club.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
BSP says cash withdrawal cap was agreed to after consultation with banks
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said its P500,000 cap on cash withdrawals to make large kickbacks from infrastructure projects more traceable was arrived at following due study and consultation with the banking industry.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Rio Tinto to cut Yarwun alumina output by 40% from October 2026 to extend plant life
Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto will cut output at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland by 40% from next October to extend the plant’s life, the company said on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
US equities slide as investors brace for earnings
US stocks ended sharply lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closing below a key technical indicator for the first time since late April as investors braced for quarterly results from retailers and chip giant Nvidia and awaited a long-delayed US jobs report this week.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chelsea trims Q3 net loss on cargo, passenger volumes
CHELSEA Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. narrowed its attributable net loss for the third quarter to P76.03 million, supported by a sustained recovery in cargo and passenger volumes.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language
YOUR HOST in Osaka, Japan, slips on a pair of headphones and suddenly hears your words transformed into flawless Kansai Japanese. Even better, their reply in their native tongue comes through perfectly clear to you.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Industrial policy for the Philippines: GCCs are a bright spot
(Part 5)
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine assets feeling strain from Cabinet shakeupanalyists
PHILIPPINE ASSETS are under pressure after a Cabinet revamp by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to stem a corruption scandal rocking his government, adding another layer of uncertainty.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Cabinet reshuffle won’t quickly restore investor confidence in PHL
CABINET changes are unlikely to quickly restore investor confidence in the Philippines as the government pursues a high-profile corruption probe, analysts said.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
No legal actions eyed over Sen. Imee’s drug claims vs Pres. Marcos, Palace says
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the First Family has no immediate plans to pursue legal action against Senator Ma. Imelda Josefa Remedios \"Imee\" R. Marcos, after she publicly accused her brother President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and members of his family of using illegal drugs.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ombudsman files first graft case in flood scandal
THE Philippine anti-graft body on Tuesday formally filed criminal charges for graft and malversation against a former lawmaker and several Public Works officials before the Sandiganbayan, marking the first batch of cases brought to the court amid the flood control project scandal.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Karl Eldrew Yulo leads Team Philippines in FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships
THE stage is set for Karl Eldrew Yulo, Olympic double-gold medal winner Carlos Yulo’s talented younger brother, to make a name of his own as he spearheads the country’s ambitious medal bid in the 3“ FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships unfurling on Thursday at the Marriott Grand Ballroom of the Newport World Resorts in Pasay.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold falls 1% on firm dollar, reduced US rate cut bets
GOLD PRICES fell more than 1% on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar and reduced expectations of a US interest rate cut next month, as investors awaited delayed economic data this week that could offer clues on the US Federal Reserve's policy path.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Rice, galunggong prices rise, meat down in early November
PRICES of rice and galunggong (round scad) rose in early November, as pork and chicken prices declined slightly, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Canada seeking to expand PHL agri role after success of dairy, hog collaboration
CANADA is seeking to expand its footprint in Philippine agriculture following the success of some of its collaborations in the Philippine hog and dairy industries, a Canadian government official said.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Cybersecurity as the defining challenge of our time: Security at home, cooperation outside
Cybersecurity breaches occur at every level with alarming frequency and increasing sophistication.
3 min |
November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
The unique nature of Philippine employment contracts
AMICUS CURIAE MARTIN LUIGI G. SAMSON
4 min |
November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
China snaps up US soybeans but at high price, traders say
China bought at least 14 cargoes of US soybeans on Monday, two traders with knowledge of the deals said, its largest purchase since at least January and the most significant since a summit between President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping in October.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Visa, Google launch Google Pay, Wallet in PHL
VISA, in collaboration with FinTech Alliance.ph and Google, on Tuesday launched Google Wallet and Google Pay in the Philippines, allowing cardholders to tap their Android devices for contactless payments.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places amid a deepening dispute between Asia’s two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan.
3 min |
November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gilas all set for the back-to-back games against Team Guam in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
GILAS Pilipinas has reassembled with much excitement, laser-focused on setting the right tone in its Group A opening assignments in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Guam.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Alphabet shares hit record after Berkshire bet with $4.9-B stake
ALPHABET shares rallied nearly 6% to a record high on Monday after Berkshire Hathaway’s new stake provided an endorsement of the tech giant's artificial intelligence (AI) efforts amid heightened worries over a looming bubble.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
OKC Thunder continue New Orleans Pelicans’ misery with another double-digit
CHET HOLMGREN and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led a balanced attack with 26 and 23 points, respectively, and Isaiah Hartenstein registered a career-high-tying four steals in a solid all-around game as the visiting Oklahoma City OKC) Thunder handed New Orleans Pelicans interim coach James Borrego a second straight defeat, 126-109, on Monday night.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso slips as traders wait for US economic data, Fed policy cues
THE PESO weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as markets looked to delayed US economic releases for direction on the US Federal Reserve's policy path.
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