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Unresolved questions hang over case against Kirk's accused killer
A DAY after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, questions remain about how he planned the shooting, his precise motives for killing the conservative activist and whether anyone else knew what he intended to do.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crucible
You simply cannot appeal credibly to everyone’s sense of patriotism to pay taxes conscientiously if the public sees that you spare family/ friends/allies of this duty.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos signs law amending RoW Act
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law a measure that amended the Right-of-Way (RoW) Act, which would allow the government to acquire more land for big-ticket infrastructure projects.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
LANDBANK may offer sustainability bonds to raise over P20 billion
LAND BANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is targeting to raise over P20 billion through an offering of sustainability bonds that it could launch in the fourth quarter.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Infrastructure spending unlikely to be affected by budget cuts, probe - DBM
Spending is unlikely to be significantly affected by the ongoing probe on anomalous flood control projects, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Aug. transmission rates up as cost of power reserves rises
POWER CONSUMERS will have to pay higher transmission charges in their electricity bills this month, due to increased cost of power reserves, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nuclear and coal energy for economic prosperity
This is the second time I've seen Dubai Airport and Dubai City from the air and they continue to amaze me.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso rises before Fed decision
THE PESO continued to rise against the dollar on Wednesday as markets looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision overnight, with focus mainly on potential clues on further easing in the coming months.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Telcos urged to boost digital infrastructure as new law opens PHL to more players
INCUMBENT telecommunications companies are expected to ramp up their investments in digital infrastructure as competition is likely to heat up with the implementation of the Konektadong Pinoy law.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nonlife insurer ISAC placed under conservatorship
THE INSURANCE Commission (IC) has placed nonlife insurer Intra Strata Assurance Corp. (ISAC) under conservatorship after it failed to submit its audited financial statements for 2024.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
DPWH cuts 2026 budget by P255B
Infrastructure spending unlikely to be affected by budget cuts, probe — DBM
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM Prime readies 2 Tagaytay projects for turnover
LISTED property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. said its unit SM Leisure Resort Residences is set to turn over two residential projects in Tagaytay City, citing demand for premium secondary homes outside Metro Manila.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
BSP proposes reporting changes to improve regulatory compliance
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is looking to introduce a revised reporting governance framework aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance and improving its oversight of the financial system.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Slow Food conference heads to Bacolod
BIG THINGS are coming to Western Visayas: after Iloilo was declared a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2023, another city in the region gets another nod from the global food community. Bacolod City in Negros Occidental will host Slow Food's first regional food conference outside Europe, Terra Madre Asia and Pacific which will take place on Nov. 19 to 23.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
YouTube targets creators and consumers in broad generative AI push
YOUTUBE rolled out a slew of generative artificial intelligence (AI) products aimed at a broad audience, an effort from the video platform to show its massive investments in AI are bearing fruit.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Trump administration clears first Ukraine arms aid
The Trump administration’s first US weapons aid packages for Ukraine have been approved and could soon ship as Washington resumes sending arms to Kyiv — this time under a new financial agreement with allies — two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
realme 15 Series 5G smartphones debut in PHL
REALME PHILIPPINES on Tuesday officially unveiled the realme 15 Series 5G smartphones in the country, which feature powerful cameras and long battery life.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Kaya FC-Iloilo battles Tampines Rovers in AFC Champions League
KAYAFC-Iloilo looks to build on its gains from last season as it vies for a strong showing in the 2025-2026 AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) hostilities.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Alas Pilipinas clashes with Iran
In the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
RMC No. 81-2025: Echoes of the Past
They say history repeats itself — and in taxation, that’s often true.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Citadines Bacolod taps First Gen’s geothermal plant for RE
CITADINES Bacolod City has partnered with Lopez-led First Gen Corp. to supply renewable energy (RE) to its hotel as part of its sustainability strategy.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Trade dep’t sees fisherfolk benefiting from WTO agreement restricting fishing subsidies
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is expected to help fisherfolk by halting support for commercial fishing operations that deplete marine resources.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Mining fiscal regime brings certainty to industry — DMCI
THE enhanced fiscal regime for large-scale metallic mining is expected to help generate long-term value for investors by keeping taxation stable and predictable, DMCI Mining Corp. said.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
NY coffee near all-time high amid tariffs, Brazil weather
Prices for coffee futures traded in the Intercontinental Exchange in New York approached an all-time high on Tuesday as the market continues to climb amid the US tariffs and a dry September in Brazil, which could hurt production.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Funding for PHL startups falls 55% to $86.4M in first half
PHILIPPINE startups secured $86.4 million in equity funding in the first half of 2025, down 55% from a year earlier and lagging most of its Southeast Asian neighbors, according to a report by Kickstart Ventures, Inc, the corporate venture capital arm of Globe Telecom, Inc., and Singapore-based business news platform DealStrectAsia.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
UK military pact may boost PHLstance in sea dispute
THE PHILIPPINES said a potential defense pact with the UK would boost its campaign to enforce a United Nations-backed tribunal ruling against China in the South China Sea, underscoring Manila’s strategy of rallying international support as tensions with Beijing intensify.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
GSK plans $30-B US investment as pharma tariff threat looms
GSK said on Wednesday it plans to invest $30 billion in research and development and supply chain infrastructure in the United States over the next five years, after US President Donald J. Trump arrived in Britain for an unprecedented second state visit to seal investment deals.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Term deposit yields go down as market expects more rate cuts
YIELDS on the term deposits offered by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) continued to go down on Wednesday, tracking the broad decline in secondary market rates amid bets of further monetary easing here and in the United States.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
A World of Wine lands in Naga City
NAGA - In a groundbreaking celebration of global viticulture, wine lovers in Bicol's Naga City were treated to a first-of-its-kind event that marked a bold step forward for wine education and appreciation in the region. With no labels, no biases, and no preconceived notions, guests were invited to taste and judge purely on the merits of aroma, flavor, structure, and finish.
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September 18, 2025
Business World Philippines
Profit taking, lack of China interest weigh on copper
Copper slipped on Tuesday as a lack of buying interest in China, the world’s leading consumer, prompted profit-taking after prices rallied to 15-month highs on the previous day while a lower dollar helped limit losses, traders said.
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