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NASA Artemis II astronauts prepare to end moon mission in ‘fireball’ re-entry
Four astronauts traveling back to Earth from the far side of the moon on National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Artemis II mission spoke of their emotions as they wrapped up the unprecedented flight and prepared to re-enter the atmosphere in a \"fireball,\" during their first press conference from space on Wednesday.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defense spending plan
Taiwan’s parliament should pass a stalled special defense budget to send a signal to China and the world that it is serious about peace through strength, US Senator Jim Banks said during a meeting with President Lai Ching-te in Taipei.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
OFW remittances at risk as Mideast war drags on
THE PHILIPPINES could see a drop in cash sent home by overseas workers if the Middle East conflict persists, global debt watcher Moody’s Ratings said.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
A modern royal romcom
AFTER winning the hearts of K-drama lovers for years, stars IU (real name Lee Ji-eun) and Byeon Wooseok are coming together as leads in a romantic comedy for the first time, in Perfect Crown.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war
Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, killing more than 250 people on Wednesday, as the Iran-aligned group resumed rocket attacks on northern Israel after a brief pause under the two-week US-Iran ceasefire.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Banks’ bad loan ratio hits 6-month high in Feb.
THE PHILIPPINE BANKING sector’s gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio rose to a sixmonth high in February, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
ASEAN members working to strengthen currency swap lines as crisis bites, Bangko Sentral chief says
MEMBERS of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are working on expanding a regional crisis financing initiative as they deal with the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
A showcase of the future of mobility in PHL
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED and much-beloved Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is returning this weekend, getting car enthusiasts and enjoyers excited for the showcase of vehicles to be expected from the event, as well as a vivid portrayal of an industry in transition due to recent geopolitical and economic events.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Gov’t eyes P60-billion e-vehicle incentives
THE PHILIPPINE government is looking to earmark P60 billion to support the local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), with the Department of Trade and Industry citing rising fuel costs and the need to reduce reliance on gasoline-powered vehicles.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Peso recovery hinges on US-Iran ceasefire deal
THE PESO could still return to the P60 level versus the dollar and even weaken further despite the United States and Iran forging a temporary ceasefire as markets await significant improvements in the situation in the Middle East and in oil prices.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
S&P cuts PHL outlook to ‘stable’
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS revised the Philippines’ credit outlook to “stable” from “positive,” citing risks to the country’s external and fiscal position from surging energy prices due to the Middle East conflict and a slowdown in infrastructure spending.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Maharlika backs proposal to tap fund for energy diversification
MAHARLIKA Investment Corp. (MIC) said it is open to a proposal raised during a House hearing to tap the sovereign wealth fund for energy diversification as fuel supply risks rise.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs
WALT DISNEY is planning to cut as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, many of which will be made in the company’s marketing department, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Rising trade deficit with China is a national security threat
Anti-Filipino propagandists, to rally support for China’s illegal territorial claims, make much of the latter as the Philippine’s biggest trading partner.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Kids who can't read put PHL's status as call center hub at risk
THE Philippine call center industry is a juggernaut, employing over a million and generating billions in revenue.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Oil falls below $100 after Trump announces Iran war ceasefire
Oil plummeted on Wednesday, falling below $100 a barrel, on hope of the Strait of Hormuz reopening after US President Donald J. Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Changan PH sees sales of 2,500 units this year led by hybrid vehicles
CHINESE AUTOMAKER Changan PH expects sales to hit 2,500 this year, led by hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Post-Resurrection thoughts: From the empty tomb to empty promises
It is here that the quiet yet profound figure of Nicodemus becomes especially relevant.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Philippine blockchain push runs ahead of safeguards
WHAT WAS JUST a few years ago a fringe technology for startups, blockchain is now entering the machinery of the Philippine state.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
The future is electric: Radar EV Pickup debuts at MIAS 2026
Radar EV Pickup makes its highly anticipated debut at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2026, marking its inaugural appearance at a Philippine motorshow.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
DFA hopeful ceasefire will end US-Israel war on Iran
THE DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said it is hopeful that peace talks will permanently conclude the war in the Middle East as the agency welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Women's 3x3 team entertaining legit hopes for LA Olympics
THE GILAS PILIPINAS women’s silver medal performance in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore showed the country’s dream of making it to the 2028 Los Angeles (LA) Olympics in the event is no longer remote.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Marcos orders 20% fare discount, P10-per-liter fuel subsidy for drivers
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. ordered a fresh round of transport subsidies under the government's service contracting program, including at least a 20% fare discount for commuters and a fuel subsidy of P10 per liter for public utility vehicles.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team
META PLATFORMS on Wednesday unveiled Muse Spark, the first artificial intelligence (AI) model from a costly team it assembled last year to catch up with rivals in the AI race.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Oil exploration talks with China spark transparency calls; House probe urged
PLANS to revive talks for a joint oil and gas exploration with China in the South China Sea have prompted lawmakers to call for greater transparency, warning the move risks “rewarding bad behavior.”
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Mindanao Rail pre-feasibility study completed for project’s third phase
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) is moving to the full feasibility study stage of the P100.64-billion Mindanao Railway project Phase 3, according to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Eala regroups in Germany after losing to Ostapenko
AFTER yet another early exit from a clay tournament, Alexandra “Alex” Eala makes a quick turnaround to Germany for her debut in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart next week.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Federal Land steady, readies contingency plans amid Iran war
PROPERTY DEVELOPER Federal Land, Inc. said its operations remain steady despite war in the Middle East, while preparing contingency measures to cushion potential risks to demand and costs.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Gold hits nearly three-week high after US-Iran ceasefire
GOLD scaled nearly a three-week peak on Wednesday, as the US dollar and oil prices fell after Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week truce in their war, calming inflation worries.
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April 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Unusual, but effective hiring techniques
I was interviewed for a director position by the first vice-president (FVP) of a major bank.
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