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What today's Daniel would see on the wall
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has confirmed what many had feared all along: the Philippine economy is losing steam.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gatchalian sees farm output growing 3% in 2025
AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT is expected to grow by 3% in 2025, a senator said at a plenary budget debate on Thursday, with the farm industry shrugging off a series of late-year calamities.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEIPI urges gov't to help sector as it loses competitiveness
THE Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) is seeking government support for the sector as it loses its competitiveness amid new US trade deals with Southeast Asian neighbors.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Recipe for disaster
The decision by the Mavericks to relieve Nico Harrison of his duties as general manager marks a turning point for all and sundry.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Finance Usec. Mendoza takes over BIR
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed Finance Undersecretary Charlito Martin R. Mendoza as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), replacing Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr., as the agency struggles to meet its 2025 revenue collection target.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
My father’s legacy of integrity, family, and faith
Nov. 1 is not only All Saints’ Day — it’s also a day of joyful remembrance.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
BPI looks to sustain 12-13% loan growth
BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is looking to sustain its loan growth at the mid-teens range next year as it continues to expand its consumer lending business.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
AdNU, Henry Sy Foundation spearhead building reconstruction
THE HENRY SY Foundation, Inc. (HSFI) and Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU) have broken ground for the reconstruction of the university's 85-year-old administration building at the Bagumbayan Campus, marking the start of a project expected to benefit future generations of Bikolano students.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos vows to ramp up spending
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Thursday pledged to ramp up government spending in the fourth quarter, as a corruption scandal contributed to weaker-than-expected growth in the third quarter.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
CTBC Bank toasts to 30 years of enduring growth in PHL
CTBC Bank (Philippines) Corp. recently marked its 30th anniversary with an Appreciation Dinner at the Manila Polo Club, themed \"CTBC Bank at 30: Global Strength. Local Heart.\"
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
DBCC expecting debt-to-GDP ratio of 63% in 2025, Senate plenary told
DEBT as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) could come in at 63% by yearend following the growth slowdown in the third quarter, a senior legislator said, citing projections by the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC).
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine banks to see ‘robust’ credit growth as rates go down
PHILIPPINE BANKS may see strong demand for loans until next year as the economy remains strong and as borrowing costs continue to go down amid manageable inflation, S&P Global Ratings said.
3 min |
November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Disney eyes ESPN expansion in Asia to boost streaming content
WALT DISNEY CO. is seeking to bring its ESPN sports brand to Asia, stepping up efforts to expand in one of the world's fastest-growing streaming markets.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Brittany Hotel Villar City celebrates a White Christmas of elegance and sustainability
BRITTANY HOTEL officially welcomed the Yuletide season last Wednesday with the unveiling of its \"White Christmas\" theme.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Are you listening to bots? Survey shows AI music is virtually undetectable
A STAGGERING 97% of listeners cannot distinguish between artificial intelligence (AI)-generated and human-composed songs, a Deezer-Ipsos survey showed on Wednesday, underscoring growing concerns that AI could upend how music is created, consumed and monetized.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Approved investment pledges plunge 49% in Q3
APPROVED foreign investment pledges plunged nearly 50% in the third quarter as investor sentiment soured due to the corruption scandal involving government infrastructure projects, the local statistics agency said.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Fuji-Haya Electric to join 50" IIEE Annual National Convention
TO CELEBRATE the 50\" year of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE), Fuji-Haya Electric Corp. is set to join the 50\" IIEE Annual National Convention and 3E XPO 2025, happening from Nov. 26-29 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder get off to fast start in rout of Los Angeles Lakers
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER had 30 points and nine assists in just three quarters of action to lead the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder to a 121-92 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL finalizes trade pact with UAE, awaits signing
THE Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) and are awaiting its formal signing, a Philippine trade official said on Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian nation looks to diversify its trade ties in the face of rising US protectionism.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
NHMFC grants moratorium for borrowers affected by typhoon
HOUSING LOAN borrowers of the National Home Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) in Central and Eastern Visayas who are affected by Typhoon “Tino” are granted one-month moratorium on the payment of their monthly amortizations effective Nov. 4 until Dec. 3.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Cautious consumption seen weakening seasonal hiring
SLOW AND UNEVEN government aid after recent typhoons could dampen fourth-quarter growth as households curb holiday spending following the hit to their incomes and job opportunities, analysts said.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crop damage due to typhoons hits P744M
DAMAGE to agriculture caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) and Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) hit P743.83 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
ICI to refer cases vs 3 more senators linked to flood control scam
THE Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) said on Thursday it will recommend next week the filing of charges against at least three sitting or former senators for alleged corruption tied to flood control projects.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
MPIC, Villar group in initial talks for PrimeWater deal
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has started evaluating the potential acquisition of Villar-led PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., as it reviews the company’s operations and financials.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Villar Land sets final property fair value at P52.74B, down from P1.33T
VILLAR LAND Holdings Corp. has set the final audited fair value of its newly acquired properties at P52.74 billion, according to its 2024 annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), sharply lower than an earlier estimate of P1.38 trillion that drew regulatory scrutiny.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
ACEN Corp. plans over P80-billion capex for 2026
ACEN CORP, the listed energy platform of the Ayala group, plans to allocate more than P80 billion in capital expenditures (capex) next year to fund large-scale projects both in the Philippines and abroad, as the company continues its expansion in the renewable energy sector.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSE index extends climb as buying continues
THE MAIN INDEX moved higher on Thursday as investors continued to pick up blue chips following the market’s decline.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bank of Commerce targets to increase lending to retail sector
BANK of Commerce (BankCom) is looking to increase the share of retail loans in its portfolio to help boost its margins amid easing borrowing costs.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Enrile, martial law supervisor, dies at 101
JUAN VALENTIN F. PONCE ENRILE, SR., who helped overthrow the late Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. in 1986 after serving as his martial law administrator, has died. He was 101.
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November 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Puregold CinePanalo collaborates with pioneer student alumni in digital series
THE PUREGOLD CINEPANALO Film Festival goes the extra mile by providing the right breaks to young contenders over and beyond the confines of the festival.
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