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Rice farmers in the Philippines face more pressure as imports resume
FILIPINO RICE FARMER Elvira C. Fadriquelan knew the numbers would not work long before she sold her wet-season harvest in October.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Trump's Venezuela attack will be judged by what happens next
POSSIBLY, just possibly, Donald Trump just scored a foreign-policy success that could define his legacy.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
A new year for Rajo Laurel
THE first month of the year is turning up roses for designer Rajo Laurel: he's set to represent the Philippines in Thailand in an artistic presentation on Jan. 30.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Crude oil prices edge lower after biggest annual loss since 2020
Oil prices settled lower on Friday on the first trading day of 2026 after registering their biggest annual loss since 2020, as investors weighed oversupply concerns against geopolitical risks, including the war in Ukraine and Venezuela exports.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
BJM hands over THACO sleeper buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours
BJ MERCANTILE, INC. (BJM), the official distributor of THACO commercial vehicles in the Philippines, has officially turned over the country's first two THACO sleeper buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc., to set \"a new standard for stylish, comfortable, and convenient travel between Manila and the Bicol region.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Chery Tiggo rEV excels in DoE-administered fuel-efficiency test
CHERY AUTO PHILIPPINES reported that the Chery Tiggo rEV (range extended electric vehicle) Luxury Edition (LE) recently recorded a \"best-in-class fuel efficiency rating of 84.28 km/Lge (kilometers per liter of gasoline equivalent) in a fuel economy run conducted by the Department of Energy (DoE) last September.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
A Birkin looks better on your arm than in a hedge fund
SOCIAL MEDIA algorithms know me better than I do.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Mexico reports second screwworm case in two days
MEXICAN authorities reported a case of the New World screwworm parasite late on Thursday, the second case reported in two days as Mexico works to contain an outbreak that has kept the US-Mexico border closed to Mexican livestock.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Mang Inasal shows appreciation for all-time high 57 award wins in 2025
MANG INASAL caps 2025 thankful for the support of its customers and content creation partners who have enabled the Brand to garner 57 recognitions from local and international award-giving bodies.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
BoI approves P1.56 trillion in investments in 2025
THE BOARD of Investments (BoI) said it has approved a total of P1.56 trillion in investments in 2025, registering the secondhighest level of investment approvals in the agency's 58-year history.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Poll: Inflation further eased in Dec.
HEADLINE INFLATION may have eased to a five-month low in December amid the continued drop in rice prices and cheaper electricity costs, which likely brought full-year inflation well below the target, analysts said.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Surging Philadelphia 76ers hand slumping New York Knicks their third straight loss
TYRESE MAXEY scored 36 points to highlight the Philadelphia 76ers' 130-119 road win over the slumping New York Knicks on Saturday.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Dow, S&P 500 up on first day of 2026; still no Santa Claus rally
The Dow and S&P 500 indexes ended higher on Friday, starting 2026 by snapping a four-day losing streak, helped by gains in chip makers Nvidia, Intel and Boeing.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
PSEi may rise further before inflation, labor data
SHARES may continue to climb this week on bargain hunting and as investors await the release of Philippine inflation and labor data.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
PHL’s 99-year land lease may boost property activity
A LAW extending land lease terms for foreign investors to as long as 99 years is expected to boost activity in the Philippines' industrial and hospitality real-estate sectors this year, analysts said.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
DDB Group head receives MSAP's Media ICON Award for 2025
GIL G. CHUA, chairman and CEO of DDB Group Philippines, was honored as one of the distinguished recipients of the Media ICON Award for 2025, a prestigious recognition in the media and communications field given by the Media
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Innovative approaches needed for vision care
Vision impairment occurs when an eye condition affects the visual system and compromises sight.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Arsenal strengthens Premier League grip; Villa surges into second as Wolves finally win
ARSENAL beat Bournemouth, 3-2, on Saturday to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League, with Aston Villa moving into second place and Wolverhampton Wanderers finally getting their first league win of the season at the 20th attempt.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Peso may trade sideways before key PHL, US data
THE PESO is expected to trade sideways against the dollar this week as players await the release of key economic reports, including Philippine inflation and US labor data.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Furniture exporters seeking overseas promotion support
FURNITURE exporters said they need government support to offset the high cost of international promotion, which they said is essential in expanding into more overseas markets.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
US $12-B farm aid package to favor rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released details about how much row crop farmers will receive next year from a $12-billion aid program, but soybean growers say such payments fall short of helping those hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
BSP bills’ rates climb as tenders go down
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) one-month securities went up on Friday as the offer went undersubscribed after the auction volume was upsized.
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January 05, 2026
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New palatal reasons to linger at Lexus Mitsukoshi
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January 05, 2026
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Earned power
The Bucks' one-point escape the other night felt, on surface, like a routine January win in a long National Basketball Association season.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Proposed RICE Act impact seen dependent on NFA procurement
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the proposed Rice Industry and Consumer Empowerment (RICE) Act is being configured to arrest low farmgate prices of palay (unmilled rice), though analysts warned that its impact will ultimately depend on how much of the harvest the government buys, as well as tariff adjustments.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Purefoods unveils new installation at NAIA 3, new offerings
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, Purefoods recognizes both the traditions that have been passed down through generations, along with the new meaningful ones that we create along the way.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
'Dashing Through the Glow' promo extended by Jetour, Araneta City to Feb. 1
JETOUR AUTO PHILIPPINES, INC. (JAPI) and Araneta City partnered for the \"Dashing Through the Glow\" promo that gives shoppers a chance to win a brand-new Jetour T2 Lightning i-DM plugin hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) SUV.
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
DoTr still negotiating MRT-4 funding with ADB — Usec Batan
THE Department of Transportation (DoT?) said it is still in discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the funding of the Metro Rail Transit Line 4 (MRT-4).
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Tesla loses EV crown to rivals; tax credit expiry hits demand
Tesla's quarter deliveries fall more than expected on lower demand
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January 05, 2026
Business World Philippines
Isuzu PHL unveils renovated Zamboanga dealership
The Isuzu Outlet Standard-compliant Isuzu Zamboanga spans 3,396 sq.m. and features a revamped 197-sq.m. showroom and an updated façade.
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