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Debt yields drop on rate cut bets
YIELDS on government securities ended lower across all tenors last week after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) signaled that it could cut rates for a third straight time later this month.
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August 18, 2025
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Gov't expects poverty incidence to fall to as low as 8% by 2028
THE PHILIPPINE government is confident it can bring down the poverty rate to single-digit levels by 2028.
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August 18, 2025
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Deceitful. And murderous
YELLOW PAD BY FILOMENO STA. ANA Ill and PIA RODRIGO
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August 18, 2025
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New corporate governance circular eyed
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to ensure that independent directors of publicly listed companies have security of tenure.
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August 18, 2025
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Investors keen on PHL but seek stable rules, lower costs - Kearney
FOREIGN INVESTORS are eager to tap into the growth potential of the Philippines but concerns over unpredictable regulations and high cost of energy and logistics persist, according to executives of global management consulting firm Kearney.
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August 18, 2025
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Quality Taiwan premium pork showcased at WOFEX 2025
TAIWAN PREMIUM PORK represented the best of Taiwanese culinary hits at the World Food Expo (WOFEX) 2025 held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City last Aug. 8.
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August 18, 2025
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Trump says he will set tariffs on steel and semiconductor chips in coming weeks
President Donald J. Trump said on Friday he would announce tariffs on imports of steel and semiconductor chips in coming weeks.
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August 18, 2025
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Manila told to utilize RAA with Japan to boost self-defense posture
MANILA should take advantage of its defense ties with Tokyo to improve its self-reliant capabilities, analysts said, as the Japan-Philippines reciprocal access agreement (RAA) is set to take effect next month.
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August 18, 2025
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ADB includes PHL agriculture in PPP Monitor
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) said it included agriculture projects in the 2025 edition of its public-private partnerships (PPP) monitor for the Philippines.
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August 18, 2025
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SMDC Heights launches new standard in high-rise living
SM DEVELOPMENT CORP. (SMDC) recently unveiled SMDC Heights, its boldest evolution yet in high-rise living — built for a generation that moves with purpose, values access, and aspires to live well today while investing in tomorrow.
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August 18, 2025
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Finnish elevator company KONE banks on market growth outside Metro Manila
URBANIZATION outside Metro Manila is expected to drive demand for building modernization and elevator and escalator solutions, according to Finland’s KONE Corp.
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August 18, 2025
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Bill seeks mandatory 14th month pay for workers
A MEASURE seeking to mandate a 14th month pay for all private sector workers has been filed in the Senate amid the rising costs of basic goods and services.
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August 18, 2025
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After years of space struggles, Laoag school gains room to grow
ORIGINALLY built to serve elementary students, Buttong Integrated School (BulS) in Laoag City thrust into a new role in 2022 when it accommodating learners up to Grade 10.
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August 18, 2025
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FedEx to host webinar on navigating US trade policy changes
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP. (FEDEX) is hosting a special webinar titled, “Understanding the Latest U.S. Tariff Changes and Their Impact ‘on Shipping” on Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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August 18, 2025
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Concentrix sets up P123-M KALIX health hub for 28,000 employees
CONCENTRIX PHILIPPINES said it has launched KALIX, a health hub worth over P123 million that is expected to provide free medical services to more than 28,000 employees and their dependents.
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August 18, 2025
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Crude oil prices plunge $1 ahead of Trump-Putin sanctions talks
Oil prices closed down nearly $1 on Friday as traders awaited talks between US President Donald J. Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, which could lead to an easing of the sanctions imposed on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.
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August 18, 2025
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MR.DIY Philippines wins silver at Marketing Excellence Awards 2025
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAILER MR.DIY Philippines took home a Silver award at the Marketing Excellence Awards 2025 held last Aug. 8 at the Grand Hyatt Manila.
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August 18, 2025
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Analysts see BSP order on gambling links weighing on e-wallets
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) order directing electronic wallet (e-wallet) platforms to remove in-app links to online gambling sites is expected to weigh on their earnings and could delay the planned initial public offering (IPO) of GCash, analysts said.
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August 18, 2025
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PCC clears INFRONEER purchase of Sumitomo Mitsui
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) said that it has cleared the acquisition of Japan’s IN-FRONEER Holdings, Inc.’s of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd.
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August 18, 2025
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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami add to LA Galaxy’s rough season
LIONEL MESSI returned from injury on Saturday night and finished with a goal and an assist to propel host Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles (LA) Galaxy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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August 18, 2025
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Carrying good vibes
THE SANSKRIT symbol and sound Om represents the universe — so how would you feel holding that in your hands?
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August 18, 2025
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Sinner ends Atmane’s dream run in Cincinnati Open
TOP seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner, playing on his 24\" birthday, ended French qualifier Terence Atmane’s dream run at the Cincinnati Open with a 7-6(4), 6-2 win on Saturday to reach the final of the US Open tuneup event.
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August 18, 2025
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Financial confidence growing in PHL but savings still low
THE feeling of financial security and confidence in the short term is growing, though long-term confidence is weaker, according to the findings ofa survey by Sun Life of Canada, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
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DBCC to present economic outlook to Congress as budget talks begin
THE Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will brief lawmakers on the Philippines’ economic outlook today, as Congress begins deliberations on the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for next year, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Sunday.
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August 18, 2025
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Gov’t crackdown on corruption raises need for FOI law — analysts
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should consider prioritizing the pending Freedom of Information (FOI) bills in Congress to help push for its approval, analysts said on Sunday, after he challenged investigative journalists to probe alleged irregularities in flood control projects.
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August 18, 2025
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Putin wins Ukraine concessions but did not get all he wanted
In a few short hours in Alaska, Vladimir Putin managed to convince Donald J. Trump that a Ukraine ceasefire was not the way to go, stave off US sanctions, and spectacularly shatter years of Western attempts to isolate the Russian president.
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August 18, 2025
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Ethical collaboration builds trust and ensures patient well-being
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, the partnership between research-based pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals (HCPs) remains a cornerstone of patient well-being and medical progress. Rooted in a shared commitment to patients, evidence, innovation, and ethics, this collaboration ensures that lifesaving therapies are not only developed with scientific rigor but also reach the people who need them most.
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August 18, 2025
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Palay farmgate price falls 33.5% in July
THE average farmgate price of palay (unmilled rice) fell 33.5% year on year in July to an average of P16.40 per kilo, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
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August 18, 2025
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UK rules out bioethanol industry bailout
Britain’s government will not provide financial support to the struggling bioethanol industry, leaving a sector hit hard by the UK’s tariff deal with US President Donald Trump facing imminent collapse.
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August 18, 2025
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NGCP seeks expedited approvals to connect offshore wind projects
THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said it will require support to obtain expedited permits to connect offshore wind projects to the grid.
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