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Business World Philippines
Gold, silver peak on Greenland dispute
GOLD and silver hit record highs on Monday, driven by a flight to safety after US President Donald J. Trump warned of extra tariffs on some European countries in a dispute over Greenland.
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January 21, 2026
Business World Philippines
Art as ‘pure intention’ at the Singapore Biennale
From museum halls to Lucky Plaza, art unfolds where lives are actually lived.
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January 21, 2026
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Peso extends slide on trade war fears
THE PESO slipped against the dollar on Tuesday to move closer to its all-time low due to fresh tariff threats from the United States.
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January 21, 2026
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Art Fair Philippines makes another move
ART FAIR Philippines has moved away from the central business district in the Ayala Avenue area that had served as its home for years — first at the car park next to the Shangri-La Makati, then the Ayala Triangle garden — to a completely different area of Makati.
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January 21, 2026
Business World Philippines
PSEi may approach 7,000 in 2026 on supportive macro, regulatory factors
THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange index (PSEi) may approach the 7,000 mark this year, supported by falling interest rates, steady economic conditions, and regulatory reforms, according to the Investment & Capital Corporation of the Philippines (ICCP).
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January 21, 2026
Business World Philippines
PSEi slides to 6,300 level on weak peso, IMF view
PHILIPPINE SHARES sank further on Tuesday, with the main index dropping to the 6,300 level anew, due to strong selling pressure amid the peso’s slide against the dollar and weakening economic prospects.
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January 21, 2026
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Tiered public float rules among key SEC reforms due by mid-February
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to issue at least eight memorandum circulars this month, with the long-awaited tiered minimum public float rules for stock exchange listings targeted by mid-February.
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January 21, 2026
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All-Star James
For more than two decades, LeBron James' name on the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star starting lineup was not so much announced as assumed.
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January 21, 2026
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Two proposals accepted for Cebu BRT consultancy
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it received two valid proposals for the technical consultancy contract for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
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January 21, 2026
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As US orders fade, Chinese salespeople face tough grind in new markets
CHINA sold more goods to the world than ever in 2025, but export saleswoman Aimee Chen says it was the hardest of her roughly two-decade career.
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January 21, 2026
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ACEN to invest P60B in PHL solar, wind, and battery projects
RENEWABLE ENERGY developer ACEN Corp. is expected to allocate the bulk of its P80-billion capital expenditure (capex) this year to the development of its major renewable energy projects in the Philippines.
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January 21, 2026
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Malaysia says ASEAN won't certify Myanmar election, send observers
The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not send observers to army-ruled Myanmar's ongoing three-stage election and will therefore not endorse the poll, Malaysia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.
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January 21, 2026
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LANDBANK plans to open 15 new branches, branch-lite units this year
LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is planning to open 15 branches and branch-lite units nationwide this year as it looks to make financial services available to more Filipinos.
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January 21, 2026
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Trade dep’t encouraging retailers to list on PSE
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is encouraging retailers to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to raise funds for expansion.
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January 21, 2026
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Minority senators push flood control reforms
MINORITY SENATORS on Tuesday called for structural reforms to curb corruption and inefficiency as the government continues its investigation into the multibillion-peso flood control scandal.
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January 21, 2026
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Hotel101 to build 766-room condotel in Melbourne as part of global expansion
HOTEL101 GLOBAL HOLDINGS Corp., the Nasdaq-listed hospitality arm of DoubleDragon Corp., is expanding its overseas presence with a 766-room condotel project in Melbourne, Australia, which will be the largest hotel in the city by room count.
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January 21, 2026
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Palace says impeachment bid versus Marcos could hurt Philippine economy
THE impeachment complaint filed on Monday against Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. could hurt the economy and the country’s foreign relations, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
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January 21, 2026
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Special safeguard measures sought on onion, deboned chicken, meat imports
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it will seek special safeguard (SSG) measures on several imported agricultural products like onion, deboned chicken, and meat products.
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January 21, 2026
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More drilling results pending from Malampaya
INITIAL RESULTS from two Malampaya gas drilling programs are expected within the quarter, the Department of Energy (DoE) said in a statement on Tuesday.
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January 21, 2026
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BHP reports record first-half iron ore output, flags price cuts
BHP Group has accepted lower prices for some iron ore sales while it negotiates a 2026 supply deal with China, it said on Tuesday, as it reported record first-half production of the key steelmaking ingredient.
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January 21, 2026
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TNT faces titleholder SMB in Game 1 of Philippine Cup Finals
Game on Wednesday (Ynares Center-Antipolo) 7:30 p.m. - TNT vs San Miguel Beermen (Finals Game 1)
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January 21, 2026
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PHL to grow below target until 2027 — Maybank
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC growth may continue to undershoot the government's targets until next year as the lingering effects of the flood control corruption scandal will likely derail recovery, Maybank Investment Banking Group said.
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January 21, 2026
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Philippines advances disaster finance, bond market plans at ASEAN+3
THE Philippines has begun its co-chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus Three (ASEAN+3) finance process alongside Japan, aiming to strengthen regional financial resilience, deepen policy coordination and advance disaster risk financing initiatives, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.
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January 20, 2026
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Foreign debt service bill falls nearly 23% at end-October
THE PHILIPPINES' debt service on foreign loans went down by about 23% year on year at end-October as principal and interest payments fell, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported.
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January 20, 2026
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IMF sees slower Philippine growth amid graft scandal, global shocks
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY may expand slower until next year as global uncertainties and the local corruption controversy continue to drag growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
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January 20, 2026
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When intent isn't enough: Governing inclusion at the board level
Much has been said about the importance of allyship in building inclusive workplaces, and rightly so. Encouraging leaders to act with intention, courage, and accountability has helped move the inclusion conversation forward in Philippine organizations. These efforts have expanded awareness, reduced defensiveness, and made it easier to speak openly about gender and power at work.
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January 20, 2026
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Marcos faces impeachment complaint over flood control corruption scandal
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is facing an impeachment complaint over allegations he profited from anomalous infrastructure contracts, escalating political pressure amid a multibillion-peso graft scandal.
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January 20, 2026
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Netflix to stream Sony films globally after debut in cinemas
NETFLIX, INC. obtained global streaming rights to Sony Group Corp.'s films after they complete their run in theaters and pay-per-view, adding releases from one of Hollywood's biggest studios.
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January 20, 2026
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ATRAM, UnionBank trust units complete merger
THE MERGER between the trust units of the ATR Asset Management Group (ATRAM Group) and Union Bank of the Philippines, (UnionBank) has been completed following approval by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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January 20, 2026
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House committee targets Q1 passage of tax amnesty bill
THE House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee aims to pass a bill granting a general tax amnesty in the first quarter to give the chamber enough time to approve it by June, a lawmaker said, pushing swift congressional action so the measure could take effect as early as 2027.
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