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Dark horses Japan, US and Slovenia pose as threats to title favorites at FIVB Men's World Championships
JAPAN, the United States and Slovenia could spring some surprises in the FIVB Men's World Championships scheduled from Sept. 12 to 28 at the MOA Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
FWD Philippines launches two-pay investment-linked insurance plan
FWD LIFE INSURANCE CORP. (FWD Philippines) has introduced its first two-pay investment-linked insurance plan as it seeks to provide Filipinos with more flexible financial protection and investment options.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Senators mull budget overhaul for DPWH
PHILIPPINE Senators on Tuesday are pushing to amend or delete the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over “red flagged” projects.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Flood control projects set for rebidding—DPWH
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the flood control projects that failed during the heavy July rains or turned out to be nonexistent will be subject to new bidding “as soon as possible.”
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
ERC allows transfer of net-metering credits for property ownership changes
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has amended the rules on net metering to streamline and make renewable energy adoption more accessible to qualified end-users, including the rollout of net-metering credits.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Eagles set to hang banner, open 2025 season against new-look Dallas Cowboys
THE Philadelphia Eagles have the Lombardi Trophy, while the Dallas Cowboys once again own the headlines — for better or worse.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Plays and musicals to watch during the ‘ber’ months
JUST as the year enters the home stretch (and starts the Philippines’ extended Christmas season) the theater scene heats up even more, closing the year with a wide variety of plays and musicals from September to December.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Treasury fully awards reissued bonds after BSP rate reduction
THE GOVERNMENT fully awarded reissued Treasury bonds (T-bonds) on Tuesday at lower yields, as investors placed strong bids after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) latest policy rate cut and signals that its easing cycle might end soon.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
EU mulling 10-year tax holiday for jet, shipping fuels, draft shows
European Union (EU) countries are considering a 10-year delay to the introduction of EU-wide taxes on aviation and shipping fuels as they seek to push long-delayed energy tax reforms over the line, a draft document seen by Reuters showed.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL taking ‘strategic’ approach to UN General Assembly suit vs China
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking a “strategic, deliberate and calibrated approach” amid calls for the Philippines to file a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on the South China Sea, Manila’s top envoy said on Tuesday.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
SMC disburses P471M from bond proceeds for Bulacan airport
SAN MIGUEL CORP. (SMC) has invested P471.12 million from its P20-billion fixed-rate bond issuance in the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project in Bulacan.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Maynilad’s Oct. IPO decision signals investor confidence, analysts say
THE DECISION of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. to proceed with its planned P45.77-billion initial public offering (IPO) in October signals renewed investor confidence in the local capital markets, analysts said.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pru Life UK unveils 2 insurance plans
PRU LIFE Insurance Corp. of UK Philippines (Pru Life UK) has rolled out two traditional life insurance policies with guaranteed cash payouts and maturity benefits, as part of its strategy to expand the share of traditional products in its portfolio.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Vitarich eyes 8% breeder output boost from Davao farm deal
LISTED poultry integrator Vitarich Corp. (VITA) aims to increase its breeder output by 8% with the P280-million acquisition of breeder farm facilities in Davao del Sur.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Inclusive Archaeology: A new look at Ifugao history
TWO NEW BOOKS by the same two authors have come out recently and are major contributions to the understanding of Ifugao culture on the Grand Cordillera mountains of Northern Luzon and a new approach to historical research and archaeology.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
BYD production drops for two months, first time since 2020
BYD’s production slid for a second straight month in August, marking its first consecutive monthly contraction since 2020 in a further sign that the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant is putting the brakes on its massive years-long expansion.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
PCCI urges focus on storage, AI in MSME funding
STATE FUNDING for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) should prioritize storage and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, according to the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), citing heightened risks from climate change and disruptive tech.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
DTI pushes coco ventures to boost local, global demand
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants more Filipino entrepreneurs to venture into the coconut industry to boost the local market and meet international demand.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso hits one-month low as dollar rises
THE PESO weakened to a more than one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday as the greenback gained strength, supported by a weaker euro and investor anxieties over the UK fiscal position.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold rushes to new peak of $3,500 on US rate cut expectations
Gold sailed past $3,500 per ounce to a record high on Tuesday, as a weaker dollar and mounting expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September boosted the precious metal’s appeal.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Economic losses from anomalous flood control projects likely hit up to P119 billion, Recto says
CORRUPTION related to flood control projects have cost the Philippines up to P118.5 billion in economic losses since 2023, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said on Tuesday.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Asian equity markets fall as US greenback steadies
Stocks were muted, the dollar steadied near five-week lows and gold climbed to record highs on Tuesday, as investors awaited economic data this week that could reinforce expectations for a US Federal Reserve rate cut in September.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Protecting place, preserving pride: Why geographical indications matter for the Philippines
From the bold kick of Batangas barako coffee to the sweet tang of Davao’s pomelo, the rich crunch but smooth texture of Bicol’s pili nuts, and the world-famous Guimaras mangoes, dubbed as the sweetest mangoes in the world, the Philippines is home to a remarkable variety of products shaped by its rich land, diverse climate, and colorful tradition.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un heads to Beijing by train to attend parade, state media says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into China on his special train early on Tuesday to attend China’s celebration of the formal surrender of Japan in World War II, North Korean state media said on Tuesday.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Eala clashes with familiar foe Hartono at Guadalajara opener
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA faces a familiar foe in Arianne Hartono of the Netherlands for the fourth time in Round 1 of the 2025 Guadalajara Open in Mexico.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Agriculture trade deficit widens 4.9% in July
THE balance of trade in agricultural goods in July came in at a deficit of $929.78 million, widening by 4.9% year on year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Justice chief to file motion seeking to resolve pending Ombudsman case
JUSTICE SECRETARY Jesus Crispin C. Remulla on Tuesday said that he would file a motion to resolve his pending case before the Office of the Ombudsman amid his bid for its top post.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Rice importers expected to pass on costs if ordered to maintain reserves
THE Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to require private importers to share the responsibility of maintaining the country’s rice reserves could send retail prices higher, a farmers’ group warned.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Osaka arrived anew
Naomi Osaka’s story has always been tied to New York. It was here, as a 20-year-old in 2018, that she won her first major title, unflappable in the face of relative inexperience.
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September 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
55% of online gamblers unaware of risks from illegal sites – study
MORE THAN half of Filipino online gamblers are unaware of the financial, legal, and privacy risks associated with unregulated gambling platforms, a research firm said on Tuesday.
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