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Philippines, India hold 1* joint naval drills in contested South China Sea
THE PHILIPPINES and India held their first joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea, Philippine military officials said on Monday, just as President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. left for a state visit to New Delhi.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Meralco Bolts to compete in 2025-2026 East Asia Super League
THE Meralco Bolts are ready to fly the Philippine flag anew as they compete in the East Asia Super League’s (EASL) 2025-2026 season.
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August 05, 2025
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Meralco signs 20-year biogas supply deal
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) has entered into a 20-year power supply agreement (PSA) with First Quezon Biogas Corp. (FQBC) to source part of its renewable energy (RE) supply from a 1.4-megawatt (MW) biogas power plant.
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August 05, 2025
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Megaworld earmarks MREIT share sale proceeds for Cebu, Bacolod townships
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. said it will use the proceeds from its recent block sale of MREIT, Inc. shares to support the continued development of its townships in Cebu and Bacolod.
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August 05, 2025
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DBP on track to hit P5-B profit goal
THE DEVELOPMENT Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is on track to hit its P5-billion income target this year, its top official said.
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August 05, 2025
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Proposed flood-control budget reduced 26% to P275 billion
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said the government is proposing a 26.08% reduction in flood-control funding to P274.9 billion in 2026.
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August 05, 2025
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PHL shares go up on bargain hunting before CPI
PHILIPPINE STOCKS extended their climb on Monday as investors bought bargain stocks and on expectations of slower headline inflation in July.
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August 05, 2025
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CapitalG, Nvidia to fund Vast Data at up to $30-B valuation
Alphabet's growth-stage venture arm CapitalG and Nvidia are in talks to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure provider Vast Data in a new funding round that could value the startup as high as $30 billion, two sources said.
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August 05, 2025
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Four teams battle for the last two PVL quarterfinals berths
PETRO GAZZ and Akari face off and ZUS Coffee and Choco Mucho clash on Tuesday for the last two quarterfinals berths in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) on Tour at the PhilSports Arena.
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August 05, 2025
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Alaska Milk not expecting to raise prices this year
ALASKA MILK Corp. said that it will be keeping prices steady this year, citing the need to maintain affordability and accessibility across its product lineup.
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August 05, 2025
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Gold bullion prices ease on profit taking
GOLD PRICES edged lower on Monday as investors booked profits after a sharp rise in the previous session on weaker-than-expected US jobs data that boosted expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September.
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August 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Our romance with ‘small is beautiful’ and how large businesses provide needed remedies
THE MAIN PROBLEM with large commercial establishments is the “too-big-to-fail” feature: when a commercial and industrial enterprise has become so large and encompassing, they achieve quasi-immunity from regulatory intervention by virtue of size and systemic reach.
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August 05, 2025
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SEC alerts public on 10 crypto platforms
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an advisory on ten cryptocurrency platforms that it said are operating without the necessary registration.
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August 05, 2025
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T-bill, RTB rates to track secondary market levels
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) on offer on Monday could end mostly lower on bets of further monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), while the five-year retail Treasury bonds (RTBs) could fetch yields close to comparable secondary market levels at the rate-setting auction.
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August 04, 2025
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PHL loses tariff edge as US also sets 19% rate on 4 ASEAN members
THE PHILIPPINES may have lost its edge in the US market as the US imposed a similar 19% tariff on imports from Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand, analysts said.
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August 04, 2025
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Poll: Inflation likely slowed in July
HEADLINE INFLATION likely fell to a near six-year low in July due to softer prices of food and fuel, analysts said.
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August 04, 2025
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BSP to refine economic surveillance tools
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is working on further refining their economic surveillance tools to better capture data and enhance policymaking, an official said.
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August 04, 2025
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Gov’t debt yields end mixed on BSP, Fed bets
YIELDS on government debt traded on the secondary market ended mixed last week amid expectations of further monetary easing by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and with the US Federal Reserve staying cautious.
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August 04, 2025
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Mayor Vico Sotto deals with congestion in Pasig City public schools
Education Secretary Sonny Angara recently stated that given the current budget and the growing classroom shortage, it could take up to 30 years to fully address public school congestion.
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August 04, 2025
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BingoPlus Foundation bring relief to storm-hit Cavite
BINGOPLUS Foundation, the social development arm of DigiPlus Interactive Corp., continues to deliver critical relief to storm-stricken communities, reaching hundreds of families in Cavite while also preparing a major donation to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
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August 04, 2025
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Japanese shoe store opening in Manila
ABC-MART, the landmark Japanese footwear retailer, will be opening stores in the Philippines starting September.
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August 04, 2025
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Chinese research vessel spotted near Batanes, says Philippine Coast Guard
THE PHILIPPINE Coast Guard (PCG) has reported the presence of a Chinese research vessel operating within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), sighted during a routine aerial patrol on Saturday near the Babuyan Islands in northern Luzon.
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August 04, 2025
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SC Malampaya ruling expected to boost investor confidence
THE SUPREME COURT (SC) ruling confirming that the income taxes of private contractors in the Malampaya natural gas project are included in the government's share of proceeds is expected to reassure investors, according to the Department of Energy (DoE).
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August 04, 2025
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PHL urged to deepen defense, trade ties with India during Marcos visit
THE PHILIPPINES should use its upcoming bilateral meeting with India to expand defense cooperation and secure more military equipment, amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea, political analysts said.
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August 04, 2025
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IPO pipeline seen to stay thin for remainder of 2025
DOMESTIC initial public offering (IPO) activity is expected to remain limited for the rest of the year amid uncertainties related to tariffs, according to analysts.
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August 04, 2025
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India carves out industries to protect vs US imports
US President Donald J. Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to India’s labor-intensive agricultural sector, which New Delhi has pledged to protect.
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August 04, 2025
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Common station contractor picked this year
THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DoTr) is hoping to award the contract for the commuter rail common station this year, following the termination of the previous contract.
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August 04, 2025
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Placing humans at center during AI transition
Second of two parts
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August 04, 2025
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GoTyme disburses over P5B in loans
GOTYME BANK has disbursed over P5 billion in loans as of end-July, driven by continued customer growth.
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August 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine debt payments down 1.42% in June
THE National Government’s (NG) debt service bill fell in June as amortization on domestic debt declined, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.
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