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Food safety measures receive over P4 billion in funding in 2025
FOOD safety programs were allocated more than P4 billion in funding in 2025, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said in a statement.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos eyes Xi visit for talks on sea row
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said he plans to invite Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Manila for talks aimed at easing tensions in the South China Sea, as the Philippines gears up to head the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Former Sun Life Philippines president joins AB Capital board
AB CAPITAL and Investment Corp. has named former Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. President Alexander S. Narciso as an independent director, after securing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) approval of his appointment.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Salmon Bank to boost capital as it targets to apply for thrift bank license by next year
SALMON BANK (Rural Bank), Inc., owned by financial technology company Salmon Group Ltd, is looking to increase its capitalization to fund its growth as it seeks to apply for a thrift banking license next year.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines, Canada to sign visiting forces agreement
THE Philippines and Canada will sign a defense pact later this week granting greater access for troops in each other’s territories, according to Manila’s Defense department, as it seeks to deepen security ties with its allies amid lingering South China Sea tensions.
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October 30, 2025
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PHL stocks extend climb before Fed decision
PHILIPPINE SHARES rose further on Wednesday as players continued to buy cheap stocks and amid expectations of a US Federal Reserve cut overnight.
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October 30, 2025
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TP opens new site in Taguig City
BUSINESS PROCESS outsourcing company TP (formerly Teleperformance) opened a new facility in Taguig City, known as the TP McKinley Campus.
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October 30, 2025
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DivinaLaw brings Dulog Legal to Chongqing, China
DIVINALAW continues to explore new legal frontiers through its first international free legal clinic, Dulog Legal, in Chongqing, China.
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October 30, 2025
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Blue Jays shake off marathon loss, beat Dodgers to even World Series
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. hit a two-run home run, Shane Bieber pitched into the sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays got even in the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Tarlac, BCDA in New Clark City community college partnership
THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it signed a partnership with Tarlac province to open a five-hectare community college in New Clark City.
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October 30, 2025
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Mariposa Mews unveils LEED for Homes Gold Certification plaque
MARIPOSA MEWS, developed by Makiling Mews Corp., officially unveiled its LEED for Homes Gold Certification Plaque — marking its place in history as the first and only condominium development in the Philippines to achieve this international distinction from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
EastWest Bank launches debit card for SMEs
EAST WEST Banking Corp. (EastWest Bank) has launched a debit card for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) powered by Visa as it looks to expand its offerings for the segment.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Twilio sees growing demand for AI voice bots
US-based customer engagement platform Twilio expects demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven voice bots to grow in the Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region as more businesses seek to personalize customer support.
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October 30, 2025
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Eala advances to Last 16 in Prudential Hong Kong Open
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA ended a string of early exits in singles play as she advanced to the second round past Britain’s Katie Boulter via retirement at the Prudential Hong Kong Open on Tuesday night.
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October 30, 2025
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Fintechs edge closer to banks’ payments privilege
IN A POTENTIALLY far-reaching shift, the US Federal Reserve is weighing whether to redraw the perimeter of the US financial system.
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October 30, 2025
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Climate Change Commission boosts PHL stance for COP30 through multistakeholder consultation
THE CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION (CCC) brought together civil society organizations, private sector representatives, and government agencies for a consultation aimed at consolidating a strong, unified, and inclusive Philippine position for the upcoming 30\" Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belém, Brazil.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Trump says US law blocks bid for a third presidential term
US President Donald J. Trump appeared to close the door on seeking a third term in office, acknowledging that the Constitution bars him from running again after his current term ends in January 2029.
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October 30, 2025
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SEIPI projects single-digit growth in electronic exports
PHILIPPINE EXPORTS of semiconductor and electronic products may see single-digit growth this year, but uncertainty over the US tariff policy continues to cloud the industry’s outlook, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI) said.
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October 29, 2025
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Peso slumps to new all-time low
THE PHILIPPINE PESO breached the P59-per-dollar level for the first time on Tuesday, amid market concerns of slowing economic growth and expectations of further monetary easing.
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October 29, 2025
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Raising digitally mature children: Data privacy for the next generation
The toothpaste is out of the tube. Once personal data hits the internet, there is no going back.
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October 29, 2025
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Raising PHL's excellence in business integrity
Golden Arrow Awards honor anew top companies for strong corporate governance
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October 29, 2025
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First Gen says government support key to advancing geothermal development
First Gen Corp. has called for stronger government support to accelerate geothermal energy development in the Philippines and maintain the country’s position among the world’s leading producers.
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October 29, 2025
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Bataan: The emerging tech capital of the Philippines
It is rare to find a province that thinks and moves like a startup, driven by innovation, guided by data, and built on the belief that technology can make life better for its citizens.
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October 29, 2025
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ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard: Benchmarking Philippines' corporate governance
FOR INVESTORS, confidence is currency.
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October 29, 2025
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ASEAN, China seal upgraded free trade deal
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China on Tuesday signed an upgraded free trade pact that seeks to deepen regional integration in the face of increased protectionism from the US.
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October 29, 2025
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Nomura slashes Philippine growth forecast amid graft scandal
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC GROWTH may slow to 4.7% this year, as government spending is expected to further decline amid the corruption investigation in infrastructure projects, Nomura Global Markets Research said.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC logs over 40,000 discounted transactions under cost-cutting measures
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it has awarded more than P80 million in fee discounts across 40,157 transactions processed under three memorandum circulars (MCs) issued between July and October.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC clears Mynt stock split in step toward GCash IPO
GLOBE Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt), the operator of GCash, has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its stock split, a development seen as a key step toward its planned initial public offering (IPO).
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Dončić-less Mavs
Cooper Flagg arrived in Dallas bearing the weight of expectations borne of tragedy in the eyes of fans: top pick, new era, fresh start in the wake of the departure of erstwhile cornerstone Luka Donéié.
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October 29, 2025
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Maynilad IPO seen to spur market interest
THE PLANNED initial public offering (IPO) of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is expected to boost interest in the Philippine stock market and lift investor sentiment, according to analysts.
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