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There's already a deal to beat dirty fossil fuels
A UNITED NATIONS climate summit has once again failed to strengthen a pledge made two years ago to transition \"away from fossil fuels.\" Instead, these dirty drivers of the climate crisis went completely unacknowledged in the weekend's COP30 agreement. It's disappointing, certainly, but a more ambitious outcome wouldn't have been much better.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM Prime reports 70% unit take-up at Hamilo
COSTA DEL HAMILO, Inc. (CDHI), a subsidiary of listed SM Prime Holdings, Inc., has sold around 70% of units in its Hamilo Coast development in Batangas amid sustained demand from the upscale market, a company official said.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Over 60% of Filipinos targeted by financial scams, report says
OVER 60% of Filipino adults experience financial scams each year, with attempts happening nearly every other day and average losses per person amounting to nearly P12,000, according to a survey.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Waller: December cut appropriate, but January action more uncertain
The job market is weak enough to warrant another quarter-point rate cut in December, though action beyond that depends on an upcoming flood of data delayed by the government shutdown, Fed Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Balanced energy, robust water systems crucial for economic growth — De Dios
MANILA WATER CO,, Inc. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jose Victor Emmanuel A. de Dios said a balanced portfolio of energy sources, supported by strong infrastructure, is essential for economic growth and attracting investment.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL digital economy on track to hit $36B in 2025
THE PHILIPPINES' digital economy is set to hit $36 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) this year, supported by rapid adoption of e-commerce, transport and delivery services, digital finance and artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report by Google, Temasek Holdings and Bain & Company.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso weakens further to track yen’s drop
THE PESO dropped further against the dollar on Tuesday to follow the yen’s decline as markets expect the Japanese government to support its falling currency.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL semiconductor exports set for 5% growth next year
THE Philippines' semiconductor and electronics sector is poised for a modest rebound next year, with exports projected to rise 5% as demand for advanced technologies continues to climb, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) said.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Top businessmen seek clarity amid flood issue
TOP Philippine business leaders said investor confidence could still recover despite the drag from a multi-billion-peso flood control corruption scandal but stressed that the government should restore credibility and provide a clearer policy direction to sustain investment momentum.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines' Filipina5 suffers 2-3 defeat to Morocco in FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup
FOR NOW, host Philippines can celebrate one piece of history in the uber-tough FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup at the PhilSports Arena.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ovialand expects 25% revenue boost on strong sales
OLIVAREZ-LED Ovialand, Inc. (OLD is expecting revenues to grow by 25% this year amid strong sales in its housing projects.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
USDA expects deals on farmer aid, Chinese soy buys within weeks
The Trump administration expects to announce an aid package for US farmers within two weeks and a deal on Chinese soybean purchases, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday, without providing further details.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
US companies hold the line at climate talks despite President Trump
Despite the US government souring on the global climate agenda ahead of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) summit, American companies did not shy away.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Eldrew Yulo to compete in seniors and focus on making national team
PHILIPPINE gymnastics' dream of the talented Yulo brothers Carlos and Eldrew competing side by side in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and eyeing that shining gold medal is no longer out of reach.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
SWS: 32% of Filipinos say their quality of life worsened in Q3
ABOUT 32% of adult Filipinos said their quality of life deteriorated in the third quarter, while 30% said theirs improved, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Subway ruled out for operations by 2028 but limited tests likely
THE Metro Manila Subway has been ruled out for commercial operations by 2028, though, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said on Tuesday that parts of the line could undergo testing before the administration steps down.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
DragonFi launches PHL’s first fully digital PERA service
DRAGONFI SECURITIES, Inc. has launched PERA+, the country’s first fully digital personal equity and retirement account (PERA) platform, offering an online facility for Filipinos to open and manage retirement accounts.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Magnum braces for life on its own as Unilever spin-off nears
Unilever’s ice cream business is gearing up for its multibillion-dollar spin-off next month, ready to tackle challenges from logistics to the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs when it goes solo, its supply chain head said.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
BSP says cash withdrawal cap not a factor in slowing growth
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said its P500,000 daily cash withdrawal limit was not a factor in the growth slowdown, noting that the policy only took effect near the end of the third quarter.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
US stocks end up on tech rebound, rising rate cut bets
Wall Street stocks closed higher on Monday, extending Friday’s rally as increased odds that the US Federal Reserve will lower its Fed funds target rate in December helped investors look past concerns about inflated tech valuations.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
In remembrance of Oryang’s heroism
How to revive a forgotten legacy
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices gain 1% on bets Fed will cut US rates
Oil prices climbed about 1% on Monday on increased bets of a US interest rate cut in December and mounting doubts about whether Russia will get a peace deal with Ukraine that will boost Moscow’s oil exports.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Canada FTA talks targeted to start in early 2026
THE PHILIPPINES and Canada could start negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) early next year, with the talks possibly concluding before next year ends, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Three days that matter
EVERY TYPHOON season in the Philippines brings a cycle of loss that is predictable as it is devastating. Fields are flattened, boats destroyed, markets disrupted, and families forced into years of recovery. Yet amid this familiar pattern, a quiet but consequential policy shift is taking hold.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Offshore wind auction now set for next year
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it moved the auction for the fifth green energy auction (GEA-5) round to next year.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Corruption as a moral and economic bane
A study by S&P Global forecasts that the Philippines will be a trillion-dollar economy by 2033. The ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2025 released in October is equally optimistic, projecting 5.6% growth this year and 5.5% next year. Strong domestic consumption and a stable labor market remain the main drivers.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
UAAP 88 basketball last playdate becomes three-cornered rumble
DE LA SALLE University (DLSU) wants no complications for an outright seat while Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and Far Eastern University (FEU) want exactly that scenario to stay alive as the final semifinal ticket in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball becomes a three-cornered rumble in the final playdate on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pickup Coffee eyes 20 stores a month in aggressive rollout
PICKUP COFFEE, a fast-growing local coffee chain backed by a grab-and-go model, is planning one of the most aggressive expansions in the country’s food-and-beverage sector, with a target of opening about 20 outlets a month over the next two to three years.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japan PM touts Trump bond in first talks since China clash
“Call me anytime” was the message Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Sanae Takaichi said she received from US President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday in their first phone call since Tokyo’s leader sparked a major diplomatic bust-up with China.
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November 26, 2025
Business World Philippines
Index snaps four-day rally on growth concerns
THE MAIN INDEX snapped its four-day climb on Tuesday as investors took profits and reacted to downgraded 2025 growth forecasts by S&P Global Ratings and the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
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