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ACEN acquires more stakes in Buendia land holding subsidiary for P1B
ACEN Corp. has signed a subscription contract to acquire additional shares in its subsidiary, Buendia Christiana Holdings Corp. (BCHC) worth P1 billion.
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June 19, 2026
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GENERAL SANTOS PORT PARTIALLY REOPENS; EXTENSIVE DAMAGE PUSHES REHAB WORKS TO 2027
OPERATIONS at the Port of General Santos have been partly resumed, and rehabilitation works are being pre-positioned in a bid to gradually restore the facility’s capacity following a recent earthquake that damaged a significant portion of the port, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) announced yesterday.
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June 19, 2026
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While Trump hails Gulf oil flowing, Iran's fleet also gearing up to boost exports
While US President Donald Trump has recently hailed the resumption of oil flows from Gulf allies, Iran, too, appears to be gearing up to resume exports and trading.
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June 19, 2026
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Building a Legacy of Presence: How Chico Oranga Redefines Success, Business, and Fatherhood
In the traditional corporate world, success is often measured by titles, profits, and long hours. Fathers are expected to provide, even if it means leaving before sunrise and coming home after their children are asleep.
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June 19, 2026
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Copper drops as hawkish Fed shift outweighs US-Iran peace deal
COPPER declined on Thursday as hawkish Federal Reserve projections outweighed improvement in risk appetite following the US-Iran peace deal.
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June 19, 2026
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China's African tariff removals, trade surge spur yuan adoption
Surging Chinese trade with Africa and lifting of tariffs for most countries on the continent look set to boost yuan use, aiding Beijing’s bid to build alternatives to Western finance.
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June 19, 2026
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Years of NBA Passion Earn Quezon City Salesman ₱5 Million in ArenaPlus Contest
Decades of following the NBA finally paid off for a salesman from Banawe, Quezon City, who turned his love for basketball into a life-changing ₱5 million prize through ArenaPlus’ NBA Playoffs MVP: Battle for the Most Valuable Predictor campaign.
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June 19, 2026
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IEA sees significant 2027 oil surplus after Hormuz recovery
The oil market will move into a significant supply surplus in 2027 after recovering from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly oil market report on Wednesday.
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June 19, 2026
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Citigroup pushes back Fed rate-cut timeline amid rising hawkishness
CITIGROUP has pushed back its expectation for the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by one month, citing a more hawkish turn from Fed officials.
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June 19, 2026
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From Screen to Purpose: Globe Inspires Young Changemakers Through The Mandalorian & Grogu Experience
Globe transformed the magic of the Star Wars universe into an inspiring experience for students in Cabanatuan, bringing senior high school and college learners together for an exclusive screening of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu as part of its collaboration with Disney to empower the next generation of Filipino changemakers.
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June 19, 2026
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Flipping a coin
HAPPY birthday, Jose Rizal!
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June 19, 2026
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OIL FALLS TO LOWEST SINCE START OF IRAN WAR AFTER CEASEFIRE DEAL SIGNED
Oil prices fell 2 percent on Thursday to their lowest since the first trading day of the Iran war, as a US-Iran interim deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease sanctions on Tehran boosted the global supply outlook.
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June 19, 2026
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BSP RAISES POLICY RATE TO 4.75% AS INFLATION PRESSURES PERSIST
CALIBRATED SO AS NOT TO STRAIN WEAK ECONOMY
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June 19, 2026
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BSP lifts freeze on InstaPay, PESONet fee increases
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is lifting its moratorium on increases in InstaPay and PESONet transaction fees as new rules take effect to govern digital payment pricing and merchant acceptance.
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June 19, 2026
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AGI plans to spend P62B as capital expenditure this year
ALLIANCE Global Group Inc., has doubled down on plans to spend as much as P62 billion as capital expenditures this year as it eyes to generate 25 million direct and indirect jobs by 2035.
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June 19, 2026
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FC Home Center Marks 28 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Gratitude
FC Home Center is celebrating 28 years of serving Filipino families, marking a journey that began with a single store and grew into one of the country’s fastest-growing retail chains.
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June 19, 2026
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DENR: Illegal chainsaw traders nabbed in Oriental Mindoro
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced that the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Mimaropa had a successful operation against the illegal sale of chainsaws in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro.
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June 19, 2026
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Lacson: P700M 'wasted' in 28 days under Alan Cayetano
SEN. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Thursday said around P700 million in taxpayers’ money was “wasted” during the 28-day term of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate president, saying the chamber produced no meaningful output.
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June 19, 2026
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WARSH KICKS OFF FED CHIEF ERA WITH SWEEPING REVIEW AS RATES REMAIN UNCHANGED
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh opened a new era of US monetary policy on Wednesday, with officials agreeing to leave interest rates unchanged despite inflation stuck well above their target but also launching an ambitious review that could reshape how the central bank makes decisions and communicates with the public.
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June 19, 2026
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Half of Japan firms see post-Iran war recovery taking over 6 months
Nearly half of Japanese firms believe it will take more than six months for their business operations to return to normal after a ceasefire is achieved between the United States and Iran, a Reuters survey showed on Thursday.
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June 19, 2026
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PSEi rebounds as oil-risk fears ease
PHILIPPINE shares recovered on Thursday, snapping a two-day slide as investors picked up bargains following reports of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding that could ease pressure on global oil supply.
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June 19, 2026
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DA probes possible mislabeling of imported rice in urban areas
THE Department of Agriculture is moving to tighten checks on rice sold in urban markets after a Bureau of Plant Industry monitoring exercise found signs that some imported rice may have been mislabeled as higher-priced local varieties.
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June 19, 2026
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Gulf exporters’ quest to bypass Hormuz will reshape the region
Middle East oil producers face a reckoning. The Iran war exposed the dangers of relying on a single chokepoint for vital oil and gas exports, leaving Gulf governments with a clear strategic imperative: diversify - at all costs.
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June 19, 2026
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Pag-IBIG offers lower promo home loan rates under President Marcos Jr.'s housing program
PAG-IBIG Fund is offering promotional housing loan rates to make homeownership more affordable for members buying homes above the socialized housing price ceiling and worth up to P10 million, officials announced Thursday.
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June 19, 2026
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Fuel costs push govt to widen PUV aid in Visayas
THE government is widening transport assistance in the Visayas as rising fuel costs continue to test the ability of public utility vehicle drivers and operators to keep routes viable.
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June 19, 2026
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ENTERPRISE AI: TRUST BECOMES THE NEW BATTLEGROUND
Trust is becoming a product feature in its own right
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June 18, 2026
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Messi makes history as Argentina wins
Lionel Messi scored a majestic hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record, answering doubts about his influence at age 38 and firing up Argentina's title defense with a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).
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June 18, 2026
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Dodgers nip Rays; Mariners, Yankees prevail
SHOHEI Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed in a pitchers’ duel, earning a 1-0 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).
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June 18, 2026
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CHINA PULLS OUT FLOATING PLATFORM AT 'MASINLOC'
CHINA has pulled out the floating platform from the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, in the West Philippine Sea a week after the Philippine government called for its removal from the contested area.
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June 18, 2026
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Gold steady as investors await details of US-Iran deal, Fed verdict
Gold prices were steady on Wednesday, near a one-week high, as investors awaited further details on the US-Iran agreement and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision from Kevin Warsh’s debut meeting as Chair.
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