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The MAP Health Agenda: Removing the stigma of cancer in the workplace
The stigma of cancer in the workplace in the Philippines is a significant issue, impacting cancer patients and survivors in various ways. Despite increasing awareness and legal protections, challenges persist.
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August 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices climb after Ukraine attacks hit Russian energy sites
OIL PRICES edged higher on Monday after Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russia, fanning concerns Russian oil supply could be disrupted, while expectations of a cut in US interest rates buoyed the outlook for global growth and fuel demand.
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August 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Mushroom waste being tested as fish feed
THE Department of Science and Technology (DoST) said it is funding a project that seeks to turn mushroom farming waste, known as spent mushroom substrate (SMS), into fish feed for tilapia aquaculture.
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August 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Universal healthcare is zero balance billing
During his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. announced the implementation of the zero balance billing policy or what he calls the “Bayad Na Bill Mo” program (“Your bill has been paid” program).” According to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, the program requires no additional documents or interviews, and all costs, including medicines and professional fees, are fully covered.
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August 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
The Advance Pricing Agreement: What it means for businesses
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has announced that it will conduct a public consultation on the draft Revenue Regulations governing the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) on Aug. 28, 2025. This marks a significant step forward in the Philippines' efforts to modernize its transfer pricing framework and align with international best practices.
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August 26, 2025
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Vietnam billionaire’s taxi firm takes on Grab in Southeast Asia
VIETNAM’s richest man Pham Nhat Vuong is looking to disrupt ride-hailing sectors across Southeast Asia as his taxi company Green & Smart Mobility JSC, or GSM, battles Grab Holdings Ltd. to be the top ride operator in his home market.
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August 26, 2025
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Poll: Most Filipinos see China as 'greatest threat'
A VAST majority of Filipinos distrust China and view it as the country’s “greatest threat,” according to an OCTA Research survey released Monday, highlighting growing public unease over tensions in the South China Sea.
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August 26, 2025
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Soybeans ease after 4-day rally; prospective China demand caps losses
Chicago soybeans slid on Monday, falling for the first time in four sessions but hovering near a two-month high, as talk of China’s return to the market limited the downside.
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August 26, 2025
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Agri dep't to digitally track rice supply, prices
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday that it will launch a command center to track the rice supply chain in November.
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August 26, 2025
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Luxury hospitality seen as growth niche for Philippine developers
PROPERTY CONSULTANTS said residential oversupply could push more Philippine developers to pursue luxury hospitality projects.
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August 26, 2025
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PSEi to rise on dovish Powell speech, BSP bets
SHARES may continue to climb this week following dovish comments from the US Federal Reserve chief over the weekend and as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to deliver a third straight rate cut on Thursday.
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August 26, 2025
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Why the Russia-India-China reboot won’t last
THE Russia-India-China _alliance, floated in the 1990s as a counterweight to the US, is being revived today as a way for the three countries to ride out the storm of President Donald ‘Trump's trade war. But old suspicions mean the union is unlikely to endure. Despite their shared grievances with Washington, the partnership is more a marriage of convenience.
3 min |
August 26, 2025
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Trump to attend Ryder Cup, backs Keegan Bradley as playing captain
KEEGAN BRADLEY has received resounding support from American players to be the playing captain of the US Ryder Cup team. Now, someone ina far higher office is in Bradley's corner.
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August 26, 2025
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DALI operator widens net loss on higher costs, mounting liabilities
HARD DISCOUNT Philippines, Inc. (HDPI), the operator of DALI Everyday Grocery, widened its net loss by 5% to P1.97 billion in 2024 from P1.88 billion in 2023 as mounting liabilities and higher expenses weighed on its operations.
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August 26, 2025
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Helen Mirren says it’s great to see older people’s life experiences in The Thursday Murder Club
Actor Helen Mirren, one of the stars of The Thursday Murder Club, a movie about a group of retirees who enjoy cracking unresolved murder cases, said it’s great to see older people’s life experiences celebrated on screen.
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August 26, 2025
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Blackwater battles NLEX for the Kadayawan Invitational crown
BLACKWATER and NLEX forged a title showdown in the 2025 Kadayawan Invitational Basketball Tournament in Davao after hammering separate victories to close out the eliminations on Saturday night.
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August 25, 2025
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International fashion brand Pomelo. opens 1st store in the PHL
POPULAR fashion brand Pomelo. has brought its stylish pieces for women to Manila, opening its first physical store in the Philippines at Glorietta, Makati, last Wednesday.
2 min |
August 25, 2025
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Eala clashes with No. 15 Tauson in her US Open main draw debut
“BRING it on.”
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August 25, 2025
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More local government units express interest in ecozone development
LOCAL government units (LGUs) have signified their interest in building new economic zones (ecozones), according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
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August 25, 2025
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Yields on gov’t debt drop
YIELDS on government securities (GS) mostly went down last week, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expected to cut rates again on Thursday and as markets awaited the US Federal Reserve’s annual symposium.
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August 25, 2025
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Meralco gets ERC go-ahead for 15-year coal supply contract
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has allowed Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to procure 100 megawatts (MW) of baseload power supply from the coal-fired power plant of a unit of Aboitiz Power Corp.
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August 25, 2025
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Konektadong Pinoy lapses into law
THE KONEKTADONG PINOY bill, which aims to increase internet access by relaxing regulations and allowing more entrants into the data transmission industry, has lapsed into law on Sunday.
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
THIS OR THAT?
Choosing a car is no longer as straightforward as it used to be
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Camarines Sur cold storage complex up and running by Dec.
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said a P500-million cold storage facility is set to open in Camarines Sur in December.
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hospital design: Blueprints for healing
When people think of hospitals, what usually comes to mind are doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals applying their expertise through medicines, diagnostic tests, and medical procedures to treat patients.
3 min |
August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Of diamonds and gold
Tessera unveils Podium store, new collections
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August 25, 2025
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Some PHL companies lack right foundation for AI adoption
SOME Philippine companies are not ready to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) due to insufficient data and infrastructure needed to unlock the value of their investments, according to global consulting company Kearney.
2 min |
August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso may extend rise with BSP likely to cut
THE PESO could strengthen further against the dollar before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy meeting on Thursday, where it is expected to deliver a third straight rate cut.
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August 25, 2025
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Talking integrity and living with corruption
At the 8 th General Membership Meeting (2025) of the Financial Executives of the Philippines (FINEX), the discussion topic over lunch was “Integrity: Inspiring Progress and Growth.”
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August 25, 2025
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Philippine economy seen to grow 5.8% in Q3 despite higher US tariffs
PHILIPPINE economic growth may pick up in the third quarter despite higher US tariffs and “milder” typhoons, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) said.
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