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Leading China critic Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after Hong Kong security trial
Hong Kong’s most vocal China critic, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in jail, ending the city’s biggest national security case which drew international concern about the city’s freedoms and autonomy.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
What to expect after lifting of audit suspension
On Jan. 27, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) officially announced the lifting of its audit freeze, signaling the resumption of full audit and enforcement activities with the issuance of Revenue Memorandum Order No. 001-2026.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Globe expects faster data center growth after partner stake sale
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. expects to accelerate the growth of its data center business after its partner ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) secured new backing from global investment firms KKR and Singtel.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
BTr upsizes T-bill award as yields ease further
THE GOVERNMENT increased the amount of Treasury bills (T-bills) it awarded on Monday as yields continued to go down across the board and as the market expects the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to deliver a sixth straight cut next week.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Aboitiz Land turns over 400 units in LIMA Estate villages
ABOITIZ LAND, INC,, the real estate arm of the Aboitiz group, said it has turned over 400 units across two residential villages within LIMA Estate in Batangas, with its residential and business expansions contributing to rising property values.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Six of 10 Filipinos feel unheard by politicians – OCTA Research poll
SIX OF 10 Filipinos think politicians do not listen to their concerns, even as a majority still think the government can address the country’s problems, according to a survey by OCTA Research released on Monday.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Frayna, Canino keep PHL Women’s Chess Championship lead
JANELLE MAE FRAYNA and Ruelle Canino pulled off a pair of impressive victories in the 11th round on Sunday night to keep their stranglehold of the lead in the Philippine National Women’s Chess Championship in Malolos, Bulacan.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Seahawks dominate Patriots, 29-13, to win Super Bowl LX
Kenneth Walker Il rushed for 135 yards and Seattle’s top-ranked scoring defense scored the decisive blowin a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Cignal clashes with tough Farm Fresh in PVL All-Filipino
AN INSPIRED Cignal tries to sustain one of its strongest starts in franchise history as it battles a dangerous Farm Fresh in Tuesday’s PVL All-Filipino Conference at the MOA Arena.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Alveo to launch first residential village in Negros Occidental
ALVEO LAND CORP., the upscale residential arm of Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), is expanding its presence in the Visayas with its first residential village in Negros Occidental.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
DENR adopts development plan for forest carbon-credits market
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it adopted a roadmap to guide the development of a carbon-credits market for forestry projects.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Gold, silver gain anew on softer dollar
GOLD AND SILVER extended gains on Monday, with the former trading just above the $5,000-perounce level as the dollar dipped, while investors awaited key jobs and inflation data due later in the week to gauge US interest rate trajectory.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Critical minerals deal to position PHL as major supplier to clean energy industry
THE critical minerals memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and the Philippines will prepare the industries involved to service global demand for materials needed for clean energy and technology, exporters said.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Philippine stocks decline on last-minute selling
PHILIPPINE STOCKS endedlower on Monday on last-minute selling and as investors stayed on the sidelines amid a lack of fresh trading drivers.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Renewable energy contracts for sale fuel Philippines crackdown
MANY PROSPECTIVE INVESTORS who won contracts for renewable energy projects in the Philippines had no plans of building them.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
SEC warns vs JRL Kwarta Trading for alleged illegal investment solicitation
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an advisory against JRL Kwarta Trading Co., cautioning the public that the entity has been soliciting investments without the required registration or license.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
DA exploring how to optimize rice imports, supply, prices
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it ordered the creation of a technical working group (TWG) to study a more data-driven approach to importing rice in amanner that will managing supply and prices effectively while protecting farmer interests.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
PHL presses asset freezes to avert FATF scrutiny
THE government will sustain self-initiated investigations into suspicious transactions linked to flood control funds as it seeks to keep the Philippines off the international “dirty money” list, Malacañang said on Monday.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Aboitiz-led consortium takes helm of 797-MW Laguna hydro plant
THE GOVERNMENT has officially turned over the 797-megawatt (MW) Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan hydroelectric power plant (CBK HEPP) complex in Laguna to a consortium led by Aboitiz Renewables, Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower).
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Crude oil prices settle lower as US, Iran pledge to continue talks
Crude oil prices fell 1% on Monday as immediate fears of a conflict in the Middle East eased after the US and Iran pledged to continue talks about Tehran's nuclear program over the weekend, calming investors anxious about supply disruptions.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Meralco rates likely to rise in February
ELECTRICITY RATES in Metro Manila and nearby provinces are likely to go up this month, as initial indications from Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) point to increases across several cost components.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
A board’s expectations on AI strategy and governance
AS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in everyday business tools, boards of directors face a subtle but critical governance challenge.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Italpinas unit secures approval for up to P1-billion notes facility
LISTED real estate developer Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) said its board of directors has approved the planned issuance by its subsidiary IDC Prime, Inc. of up to P1 billion in corporate notes.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Asia stocks rally as Nikkei jumps, chips rebound
Asian markets jumped on Monday as a resounding win for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi whetted appetites for more reflationary policies, while there was widespread investor relief at a last-gasp rebound in US chip stocks.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Congress urged to probe abuse of BIR audit powers
A LAWMAKER on Monday called for a congressional investigation into the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) alleged abuse of its authority to examine taxpayers’ books, following complaints from business groups about irregular audit practices.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party prepares for coalition talks after big election win
Thailand faced a realignment of conservative politics on Monday after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a stronger-than-expected general election victory, with coalition talks expected to start in the coming days.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Marcos impeachment cases head to House plenary after panel dismissal
THE House of Representatives Justice Committee on Monday adopted a report dismissing impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., sending the cases to the plenary for a vote on whether to accept or overturn the body’s findings.
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February 10, 2026
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Office vacancies may rise anew by 2027 on fresh supply – PRIME Philippines
THE Philippine office market may face rising vacancies by 2027 as new supply is expected to outpace demand, according to property consultancy PRIME Philippines.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Manila Water non-revenue water 'among Asia's lowest'
EAST ZONE concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. said it ended 2025 with a non-revenue water (NRW) level of 13.55%, which it said was among the \"lowest in Asia.
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February 10, 2026
Business World Philippines
Truck industry counting on infra, logistics to drive demand in 2026
TRUCK manufacturers said they are banking on government infrastructure projects, logistics demand, and fleet modernizations to drive sales this year.
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