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FLI focuses on bigger Laguna projects after exit from CCPC
FEDERAL LAND, INC. (FLI) said it would concentrate on bigger developments in Laguna province after the divestment of Crown Central Properties Corp. (CCPC).
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Selective accountability threatens to undercut Philippine anti-graft push
PHILIPPINE anti-corruption efforts risk losing their deterrent effect unless investigations begin to reach senior political and business figures, a failure that could further erode public trust and shape behavior within the government in the years ahead, an analyst said.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
PHL firms told to prepare for rise in AI-driven scams
PHILIPPINE ORGANIZATIONS face a higher risk of scams driven by artificial intelligence (AI) this year and should strengthen intelligence-led cybersecurity and employee awareness to limit exposure, according to Trend Micro.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Easing bank secrecy law likely to boost Philippines' efforts vs financial crimes
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the country's decades-old bank secrecy law would be a sensible preemptive measure against illicit financial activities, despite being limited to bank officers and employees.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
White corn gives Cagayan farmers a lifeline after years of debt and flood losses
CAGAYAN — For decades, Crecencia B. Garan planted yellow corn in the river plains of Alcala, Cagayan — only to watch most of her earnings circle back to the middlemen who financed her inputs.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Balance of CARS program funding worth P3.99 billion due for release this year – BoI
THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it expects to fulfill its remaining P3.99-billion obligation to fund the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program within the year.
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January 02, 2026
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SEC warns investors against Adscent International
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against Adscent International, saying it is promoting investment schemes that promise unusually high returns over short periods.
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January 02, 2026
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PSEi rebound seen this year if governance issues resolved
THE PHILIPPINE Stock Exchange's (PSE) main index will most likely consolidate or move sideways this year amid continued uncertainty, according to analysts.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Choco Mucho signs up Eya Laure
THE CHOCO MUCHO Flying Titans have caught one of the biggest, if not the biggest, fish in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) pool — Eya Laure.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
NG borrowings surge in November
THE NATIONAL Government's (NG) gross borrowings surged in November amid a sharp rise in domestic and foreign borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Chinese AI firm MiniMax, others launch Hong Kong IPOs in year-end rush
CHINESE artificial intelligence (AI) startup MiniMax Group spearheaded six Hong Kong listings worth HK$16.7 billion ($2.15 billion) launched on Wednesday, exchange filings showed, as AI and chipmakers power the city’s equity markets comeback and set the tone for 2026.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Analysts weigh impact of stock exchange’s one-share trading rule
THE Philippine Stock Exchange's (PSE) proposal to adopt a one-share board lot and revise runoff and trading-at-last rules could broaden retail participation, though analysts warn the changes may also lead to fragmented liquidity, execution challenges and higher operating costs for brokers.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
US jobless claims slide to cap a bumpy year for job market
AMERICANS filed the fewest new jobless claims in a month last week, and while the number of unemployed workers collecting relief payments has eased from recent highs, there is little indication of a break from the weak hiring environment that settled in over the course of President Donald J. Trump’s first year back at the White House.
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January 02, 2026
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PPA awards contract to expand Bohol port
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it awarded the P501.95-million Getafe Port Expansion project in Bohol to BNR Construction and Development Corp.
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January 02, 2026
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Asian airlines seen leading industry's growth in 2026
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the airline industry, particularly in Asia, to sustain growth in 2026, driven by strong demand across both passenger and cargo segments.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
A YEAR OF BOLD LEADERSHIP, LIFE-CHANGING SERVICE, AND ROBUST RESILIENCE
In 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. transformed challenges into triumphs, proving that true leadership means action, accountability, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Filipino people.
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January 02, 2026
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Flexible workspaces may sustain growth in 2026
THE PHILIPPINES’ flexible workspace market is set to expand further this year as global capability centers (GCC) and multinationals increase their presence in key business districts and regional hubs, analysts said.
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January 02, 2026
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Rejecting worker ideas without creating hatred
Here are individuals and teams that continue to create unwanted ideas that border on folly as if they're testing management sincerity.
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January 02, 2026
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Even the sky may not be the limit for artificial intelligence data centers
If the architects of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom are right, it is only a matter of time before data centers the giant computing facilities that power AI - will float in orbit and be visible in the night sky like planets.
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January 02, 2026
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Minimum wages raised in most Philippine regions
THE PHILIPPINE government has wrapped up most of its 2025 regional minimum wage reviews, leading to a round of pay increases for workers across the country, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.
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January 02, 2026
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PHL food service sales seen rising 10% this year
FOOD SERVICE sales in the Philippines are projected to increase 10% in 2026 to $15.4 billion, building on the sector’s recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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January 02, 2026
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Desiderata for the Philippines: Piercing the upper limit
As the nation crossed into 2026, the annual ritual of New Year's resolutions once again crowded our public discourse.
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January 02, 2026
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Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty as China fires rockets in military drills
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defense in the face of China’s increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Sidelined Jokić to test Nuggets' resilience
The Nuggets pulled off a thrilling escape against the Raptors in the absence of Nikola Jokić and with other key players nursing injuries.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Further BSP, Fed policy easing may stabilize market sentiment
FURTHER RATE CUTS from both the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the US Federal Reserve could put some pressure on the peso in the near term, but, may help stabilize markets and investor sentiment, analysts said.
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January 02, 2026
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Wembanyama downplays knee injury
SAN ANTONIO star center Victor Wembanyama hyperextended his left knee in the Spurs' home victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but he doesn’t expect to miss any additional time.
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January 02, 2026
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METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL 2025: A show for lawyers
THE 2017 film Bar Boys is becoming quite the beloved franchise, with a 2024 stage adaptation and now with a second movie.
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January 02, 2026
Business World Philippines
Peso may trade in tight range to open the year amid holiday-thinned liquidity
THE PESO could move within a limited range to open 2026 amid a lack of catalysts, with activity likely to be driven by positioning and entities keen to take advantage of bargains to secure their dollar requirements.
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January 02, 2026
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Colliers says housing prices may have recovered in Q4
RESIDENTIAL property prices may have picked up in the fourth quarter after the slump a quarter earlier, Colliers Philippines said.
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January 02, 2026
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Oil prices log steepest annual drop since 2020
Oil prices fell on Wednesday and recorded an annual loss of nearly 20%, as expectations of oversupply increased in a year marked by wars, higher tariffs, increased Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) output and sanctions on Russia, Iran and Venezuela.
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