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BIR releases rules governing registration seal display
THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it has made mandatory the display of a Registration Seal by digital businesses and online service providers.
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May 01, 2026
Business World Philippines
Nuggets vs T-Wolves
When confronted with Nikola Jokic at his most overwhelming, longtime habitués of pro hoops have exhibited a tendency to assume inevitability.
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May 01, 2026
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Sotto calls caucus on impeachment as Senate prepares for VP Sara’s trial
SENATE preparations for a possible impeachment trial of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio gathered pace on Thursday, as Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III called for a caucus to discuss timelines and procedural steps, even as her legal team pushed back against allegations raised at the House of Representatives.
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May 01, 2026
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Meralco clarifies electricity bill charges to help consumers navigate misinformation
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has addressed confusion and countered misleading claims circulating on social media about electricity bill charges, as it intensified efforts ta empower consumers with accurate, accessible, and verifiable information.
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May 01, 2026
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Peso rebounds from record low on profit taking, rate hike hopes
THE PESO rebounded against the dollar on Thursday despite touching a new record low during the session on profit taking and expectations of more Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) rate hikes amid a worsening inflation outlook.
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May 01, 2026
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ASEAN counting on FTA enhancements to keep supply chains resilient in wartime
THE ASSOCIATION of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will strengthen and accelerate free trade agreements (FTAs) with partners like China, South Korea and Canada to ensure the steady flow of goods in response to the threat posed by Middle East war to energy and food security.
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May 01, 2026
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Samsung chip profit leaps almost 50-fold; supply crunch to worsen
Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported record quarterly profit driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, saying it expects a severe supply shortage to deepen next year as clients spend on artificial intelligence (AI), driving up prices of its memory chips.
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May 01, 2026
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UAE oil break exposes deepening Saudi rift as Gulf power shifts
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) decision to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ has brought years of tensions with Saudi Arabia out into the open, marking a strategic break with Saudi-led oil governance in a rebalancing of power shaped by the Iran war.
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May 01, 2026
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PCC, ERC discuss changes to green energy auction price setting
THE Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) are studying changes to the auction transparency rules for the Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP), citing the need to ensure fairness in the process.
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May 01, 2026
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US equities settle mixed ahead of big-tech earnings
Wall Street oscillated on Wednesday, as investors juggled spiking crude prices, the US Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, and a quartet of high-profile earnings released after the closing bell.
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May 01, 2026
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Semirara Mining and Power profit falls in QI on weaker power, coal sales
SEMIRARA Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) said net income fell 12% to P3.8 billion in the first quarter (QI), driven by weaker power output and lower coal shipments.
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May 01, 2026
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Starbucks shares rise as Niccol-led turnaround draws customers back
STARBUCKS shares rose 5% on Wednesday after the world’s largest coffee chain raised its annual forecast, signaling that Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan was beginning to take hold.
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May 01, 2026
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Group sails to Thitu Island for civilian mission
THE ATIN ITO (This is ours) coalition on Thursday launched its fourth civilian mission to Thitu Island in the South China Sea, sending volunteers to deliver aid and assert the country’s presence in disputed waters.
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May 01, 2026
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Imported rice ‘blend’ being studied to keep prices low
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is studying a proposal to blend imported and domestically produced rice to reduce costs paid by consumers.
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May 01, 2026
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Ayala Land cuts 2026 capex as Q1 profit drops
AYALA LAND, Inc. (ALI) reported a 21.74% drop in first-quarter net income to P5.4 billion and said it will scale back its 2026 capital expenditures (capex) to about P50 billion from an earlier P70-billion to P80-billion plan amid shifting market conditions.
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May 01, 2026
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Nuvali civic complex set for construction next year, Ayala Land says
CONSTRUCTION of the Santa Rosa Civic Complex in Metro Nuvali in Laguna is scheduled to begin next year, Ayala Land, Inc. said, with the project set to include a satellite city hall, convention center, hotel, and a command center.
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April 30, 2026
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Senate hears DA request for P68-billion farm aid package
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is seeking P68 billion in additional funding for fertilizer and fuel assistance to farmers and fisherfolk due to elevated fuel prices and a developing El Niño.
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April 30, 2026
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Visitor arrival target maintained at 6.7 million despite Middle East war
THE Department of Tourism (DoT) said it is maintaining its visitor arrival target of nearly seven million this year, even in the face of concerns about the Iran war's impact on travel demand.
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April 30, 2026
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13 homegrown concepts join biggest franchise show in Asia
FRANCORP PHILIPPINES supported the debut of 13 innovative franchise concepts at Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) Expo 2026 last April 24-26 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
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April 30, 2026
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SMIC profit climbs to P21.5B on gains across core units
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) reported a 7% increase in its first-quarter (Q1) consolidated net income to P21.5 billion from P20.1 billion a year earlier, which it attributed to growth across its core business segments.
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April 30, 2026
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BPI partners with Amesco Drug to expand its reach in Mindanao
BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has partnered with Amesco Drug Corp., marking its first “May BPI Dito” partnership with a Davao-based business as it looks to widen its agency banking footprint in Mindanao.
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April 30, 2026
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DEPDev unveils Al governance framework
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) has the potential to significantly boost the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies, but preparedness for the transition to the technology remains uneven, with the Philippines among the laggards in the region, Economy Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said.
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April 30, 2026
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Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch
EUROPE’S AIRBUS posted a first-quarter core profit that more than halved on Tuesday, well below market expectations, as the world’s largest planemaker delivered fewer aircraft amid an engine supply crunch that is handing rival Boeing a chance to claw back ground.
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April 30, 2026
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Term deposit yield climbs as BSP tightens stance
THE CENTRAL BANK’S one-week term deposits fetched a higher average yield on Wednesday, even as demand soared, as the market priced in the latest rate hike and expectations of further policy tightening.
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April 30, 2026
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AEV income nearly doubles to P6.3 billion in Q1
ABOITIZ EQUITY Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported P6.3 billion in consolidated net income for the first quarter (Q1), nearly double the P3.2 billion recorded a year earlier, including P43 million in nonrecurring items.
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April 30, 2026
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Pag-IBIG Fund home loan releases grow 9% to P32.92B in Q1 2026
Pag-IBIG Fund released P32.92 billion in home loans in the first quarter of 2026, up 9% from P30.22 billion in the same period last year, as the agency continued to expand access to home financing for Filipino workers.
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April 30, 2026
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A look at Filipino food artistry
In celebration of Filipino Food Month this April, the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art looks at the richness of Philippine cuisine in this article on Food Art.
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April 30, 2026
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Implications and potential for PHL of the UAE’s exit from OPEC
Last Tuesday, April 28, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that they will be out of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ starting May 1, giving just a few days’ notice.
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April 30, 2026
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SEC approves Top Line's P1.5-B preferred share offer
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the preferred share offering of Top Line Business Development Corp. of up to P1.5 billion in its initial tranche, allowing the company to proceed with the planned issuance.
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April 30, 2026
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UST advances; NU next
Golden Tigresses sweep Lady Falcons
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