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PHL Aug. rice inventory rises ahead of 60-day import freeze
THE national rice inventory rose 24.7% year on year at the start of the 60-day rice import freeze, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Poll: BSP to keep policy rate on hold
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) will likely keep interest rates on hold this week as inflation risks linger, according to most analysts polled by Business World.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Debt yields rise as market turns cautious
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded in the secondary market mostly climbed last week as the market remained cautious after the US government shutdown following lawmakers’ failure to pass a short-term spending plan and before the release of key economic data.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
US economy is already on the edge - a prolonged government shutdown could send it tumbling over
The economic consequences of the current federal government shutdown hinge critically on how long it lasts. If it is resolved quickly, the costs will be small, but if it drags on, it could send the US economy into a tailspin.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
WALKING THE TALK
BYD and its brands show their mettle in China proving ground
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Rates of Treasury bills, bonds may be mixed before CPI, BSP
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) on offer this week could be mixed, tracking secondary market movements, before the release of September inflation data and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy meeting.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Going back to the basics
Rediscovering natural dyes for local weaves
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Economists keep GDP growth forecasts as corruption allegations unfold
LOCAL ECONOMISTS kept their growth forecasts for the Philippines unchanged for now, even as a widening corruption scandal weighs on investor sentiment.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Lexus showcase at Rockwell until Oct. 9
LEXUS PHILIPPINES presents an exclusive showcase of “luxury, performance, and innovation” at the Rockwell Power Plant Mall in Makati City until Oct. 9, with the Lexus GX, RX F Sport, and NX F Sport.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hinatuan Mining Corporation wins top prize at 4th ASEAN Mineral Awards
HINATUAN MINING CORP. - Taganaan (HMC), a subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC), has won the Best Practices in Distribution award at the 4th ASEAN Mineral Awards (AMA), held recently in Vientiane, Laos.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Senate vote on Duterte house arrest shows his family's enduring influence
A PHILIPPINE SENATE resolution calling on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to place former President Rodrigo R. Duterte under house arrest highlights the family’s enduring political influence, analysts said, even as the country is no longer a member of the tribunal.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
MR.DIY hits 800 Stores with a grand celebration at Vista Mall Taguig
HOME IMPROVEMENT retailer MR.DIY marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of its 800th Store at Vista Mall Taguig on September 23.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Farmers call for ‘appropriate’ technology after South Korean farm mechanization tieup
THE Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said any foreign tieups in farm mechanization must introduce technology suited for domestic conditions.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
AI highlighted at Philippine Marketing Association's 54th National Marketing Conference
THE PHILIPPINE MARKETING Association will host the 54th National Marketing Conference (NMC) with the theme “AI-NABLED MARKETING: Artificial Intelligence Inside Out” on Oct. 23 at the Hilton Manila, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Teoscar Hernandez's three-run blast powers LA Dodgers past Phillies in Game 1 of NLDS
TEOSCAR HERNANDEZ hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to lift the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the host Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) on Saturday.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Survival
The first game of a best-of-seven affair is rarely definitive, but it often sets the temperature for the rest of the series. At the Michelob ULTRA Arena the other day, it burned slowly and steadily in a contest that rewarded poise rather than precision. The Aces outlasted the Mercury despite the latter’s scorching-hot opening; starting guard Kahleah Copper scored 19 by halftime to lead an offense that made more than half its shots from the field.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
CTA denies Ford PHL's P203-M tax refund claim
THE COURT of Tax Appeals (CTA) has denied the petition of Ford Group Philippines, Inc. seeking a refund of P202.93 million in alleged excess and unused creditable withholding taxes (CWTs) for 2020, citing the company's failure to sufficiently prove its entitlement to the refund.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices post 8% weekly loss on potential OPEC+ supply boosts
Oil prices settled higher on Friday but posted a weekly loss of 8.1% after news of potential increases to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies’ (OPEC+) supply.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Lacson to quit as Blue Ribbon chief amid probe criticism
SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Sunday said he would resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee after fellow senators criticized his handling of the chamber’s inquiry into anomalies flood control projects.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC FARMS yet to gain traction in agri sector
THE Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) program to ease capital raising for agribusinesses could help modernize the farm sector, though adoption has remained limited since its 2023 launch, according to analysts.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Startup QC welcomes fresh batch of innovators to Cohort 4
QUEZON CITY further strengthened its role as a leader in local startup ecosystem development, as Mayor Joy Belmonte and the Startup QC Program Committee announced the nine innovative startups for this year’s Cohort 4.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Using AI responsibly and competitively
By effectively showcasing their commitment to responsible Al, companies can differentiate themselves in the marketplace, enhancing their competitive advantage and fostering greater consumer confidence.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Locator ACUVEX to set up shop in Cavite ecozone
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it signed a registration agreement with ACUVEX Corp. for a P3-million manufacturing plant in Cavite.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Fighting counterfeit medicines
Counterfeit medicines are, first and foremost, a crime against patients.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ayala Corp. share price down amid macro headwinds
AYALA CORP. was among the most actively traded stocks last week amid macro headwinds and foreign fund outflows.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Blue Jays break playoff losing streak with blowout of Yankees
Alejandro Kirk homered twice and the Toronto Blue Jays trounced the New York Yankees 10-1 on Saturday in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Takaichi win as Japan leader may delay, not derail, BoJ rate hikes
With Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s prime minister, advancing expansionist economic policies, chances have risen that the central bank will avoid raising interest rates this month, though the pause may not last if it batters the yen.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos stresses need for strong evidence in flood control investigations
PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said corruption cases tied to infrastructure spending must be backed by solid evidence, warning that weak filings could lead to failed prosecutions.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Israel strikes Gaza as Palestinians pin hopes on Trump's Gaza plan
Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinians desperately awaited implementation of a US plan to end the war.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
PhilRice finds silicon aids in rice crops’ typhoon resilience
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said its researchers have found evidence of silicon helping improve grain yields and quality and linked it to greater resistance to typhoons in standing crops.
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