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Rice can feed the world – even with fewer farmers
IN A WORLD worried about looming food shortages triggered by the climate crisis, the collapse in rice prices — now approaching their lowest in 18 years — is evidence that interventions by governments and modern agricultural methods may save the day. The key is productivity: more food from fewer farmers.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bird flu vaccine approved for commercial use
THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the commercial use of a vaccine against avian influenza, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL shares rebound before BSP policy meeting
STOCKS rebounded on Wednesday on bargain hunting before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) widely expected rate cut on Thursday.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Unbeaten PLDT Highspeed Hitters face winless ZUS Coffee in PVL Invitational
JUST like all success stories, the ones that the PLDT Highspeed Hitters wrote began from nothing and ended up winning everything.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Globe gears up for market shake-up under Konektadong Pinoy law
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. is ramping up its technology solutions and fiber offerings in anticipation of increased competition in the broadband sector under the Konektadong Pinoy Act.
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August 28, 2025
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Canadian Pacific joins Buffett in rejecting railroad consolidation
Two major rail operators have taken themselves out of the merger game that has gripped the industry for the past month, reshaping the competitive landscape and raising the regulatory stakes for Union Pacific’s proposed $85-billion tie-up with Norfolk Southern.
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August 28, 2025
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PFL kickoffs with dominant Kaya taking Philippine Army in opener
FOUR-peat-seeking Kaya FC-Iloilo goes to work right away as it headlines the teams in action in Philippines Football League (PFL)’s kickoff slate on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Onion import requirement to be set in October
THE estimated onion import requirement for later in the year is about 50,000 metric tons (MT) for the red variety and 35,000 MT for the yellow variety, according to the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI).
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August 28, 2025
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DTI pushes bigger budget to boost investment marketing
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday asked congressmen for a bigger budget for its investment promotion programs, saying additional funds would help attract more foreign capital amid growing competition in Southeast Asia.
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August 28, 2025
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Cybersecurity threats leading to ‘burnout’ among PHL staff, degrading productivity
MANY Philippine organizations are experiencing staff burnout from dealing with cybersecurity threats, British cybersecurity firm Sophos said.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
BTr fully awards bonds
THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of its dual-tranche offering of Treasury bonds (T-bonds) on Wednesday at lower yields before an expected rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Maynilad appoints Christopher Lichauco as COO
WEST ZONE concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has appointed Christopher Jaime T. Lichauco as its new director and chief operating officer (COO), effective Sept. 1.
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August 28, 2025
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PHL organizations must accelerate AI adoption
Philippine businesses have mostly transitioned from experimentation to application of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, but adoption needs to be accelerated as these technologies continue to evolve, with agentic AI now on the rise, IBM said.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Fed’s Cook will sue to keep her job as Trump mulls replacement
US Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit to prevent President Donald J. Trump from firing her, a lawyer for the embattled central bank official said on Tuesday, kicking off what could be a protracted legal fight over the White House’s effort to shape US monetary policy.
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August 28, 2025
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PHL, Denmark in investment financing talks
THE PHILIPPINES and Denmark are in talks for a possible financing agreement to support Danish investments, the Department of Finance (DoF) said on Wednesday.
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August 28, 2025
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Oil prices plunge; focus on tariffs and Ukraine war
Oil prices fell 2% on Tuesday, erasing gains from the previous session, as investors watched developments around US tariffs, the war in Ukraine and the potential disruption of Russian fuel supplies.
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August 28, 2025
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PAGASA: LPA could intensify into tropical depression
THE STATE weather bureau is closely monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), which could intensify into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.
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August 28, 2025
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8990 Holdings stockholders approve voluntary delisting
REAL ESTATE developer 8990 Holdings, Inc, has secured stockholders’ approval for its planned voluntary delisting from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).
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August 28, 2025
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Philippine lawmaker urges return to ICC to pursue lawsuit against China
A PHILIPPINE congressman on Wednesday urged the government to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying it would strengthen Manila’s legal options in pushing back against China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Role playing
GENDER ROLES can be a touchy topic. Are they culturally based? Is the assignment of tasks and values determined by social norms and traditions that differ from one culture to another? Or one couple to another, even in the same culture?
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August 28, 2025
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Top ranked Swiatek, Sinner in first-round cruise as expanded US Open serves up tennis feast
Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner showed their championship pedigree at the US Open on Tuesday with commanding displays at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, walloping their first-round opponents on the third day of first-round action at the newly expanded major.
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August 28, 2025
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Philippine EV adoption may accelerate this year amid rising fuel prices
Several electric vehicle
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August 28, 2025
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ICTSI signs four-year labor deal at Victoria terminal in Australia
INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), through Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), has signed a new enterprise agreement with local unions covering its operations until March 2029.
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August 28, 2025
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Importing and exporting electricity
Slowly but surely, the ASEAN is moving towards deeper integration of national economies into a single, unified regional market. By next year, for instance, various national payment systems are expected to operate under a shared digital framework that allows the use of any ASEAN member's e-money anywhere in the region.
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August 28, 2025
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Gold climbs after Trump tries to fire Fed’s Cook
GOLD prices climbed to an over two-week peak on Tuesday, lifted by safe-haven demand, as investor confidence in the US central bank wavered following President Donald J. Trump’s dismissal of a US Federal Reserve governor.
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August 28, 2025
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Health maintenance organizations post higher income in first semester
HEALTH maintenance organizations’ (HMO) combined net income surged by 131.12% year on year in the first half as they posted higher revenues.
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August 28, 2025
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ACEN unit allots P34.5B for 247-MW Banahaw Wind project
GIGAWIND4, INC., an ACEN Corp. unit, is earmarking P34.5 billion for a wind power project in Tayabas, Quezon, with a planned capacity of 247 megawatts (MW).
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August 28, 2025
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged after two-year romance
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce are engaged to be married, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday.
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August 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
S&P 500 gains after Trump attacks Fed; Nvidia climbs
THE S&P 500 ended higher on Tuesday, lifted by Nvidia and Eli Lilly, while US President Donald J. Trump’s decision to fire a central bank governor deepened concerns about the US Federal Reserve's independence.
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August 28, 2025
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Peso hits 3-week low ahead of BSP review
THE PESO dropped to a three-week low against the dollar on Wednesday before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy meeting, where it is expected to cut benchmark rates further.
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