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Megaworld adding 30,000 sq.m.of retail space with new malls
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. is set to add 30,000 square meters (sq.m.) of retail space this year with the opening of malls in Taguig, Makati, Las Piñas, and Aklan.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
US 'crucial' to Indo-Pacific security amid growing SCS threat - Marcos
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R.Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday underscored the need for the US to keep its security focus in the Indo-Pacific region, describing Washington as a vital partner amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS).
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
The SME's guide to AI for business
Entrepreneurs have heard the warnings loud and clear. Adopt AI or be left behind. Embrace digital transformation or become a dinosaur.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
June FDI net inflows sink to six-month low
NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) sank to a six-month low in June, with the first-half tally also posting a double-digit drop, as global trade risks continued to weigh on market sentiment, resulting in a net outflow of equity capital.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
SBP plans to send Gilas Pilipinas team to all four events slated in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is intent on sending a Gilas Pilipinas team to all four events slated in the Los Angeles (LA) Olympics in 2028 - men's and women's 5 on 5 and men's and women's 3x3.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
In-form Eala thrashes Mansouri 6-0,6-2 in Sao Paulo Open debut
ALEXANDRA \"ALEX\" EALA just introduced herself in Brazil with a bang.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Geothermal de-risking facility expected to launch late 2026
POTENTIAL geothermal developers could tap a $250-million loan facility to mitigate their exploration risk by the second half of 2026, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Fund pension by fighting corruption
I recently went through the exercise of computing my probable SSS pension if I retire at 60 or 65, and whether it makes sense to keep making voluntary contributions, and until when. As a columnist, I am considered a freelancer and thus contribute to SSS as self-employed.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Landco Lifestyle Ventures holds invitational at John Hay Golf
BAGUIO’S COOL mountain air, pine-lined fairways, and unmistakable old-world clubhouse charm set the stage for the Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV) Invitational Golf Tournament at John Hay Golf.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Two Filipino pizzerias hailed at Top 50 Pizza
TOP 50 PIZZA, which ranks pizzerias around the world and in each region, places Filipino dining outlets Crosta and A Mano in its list again.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Aboitiz InfraCapital-backed bulk water project to put consumers first
THE ILOILO Bulk Water Supply Project, a proposed public-private partnership (PPP) between the Iloilo City government and Aboitiz Group infrastructure arm Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), is set to strengthen Iloilo City’s water infrastructure by providing a reliable, redundant, and inclusive water supply system that allows multiple players to coexist and serve the city’s growing needs.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Drinking an artwork
FUNDACION SANSO and The Spirits Library have something up their sleeve: translating paintings into cocktails.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
PUV accident insurance rules updated
THE INSURANCE COMMISSION (IC) has revised the framework for passenger personal accident insurance covering public utility vehicles (PUV), introducing stricter rules on claims, fund adequacy and public disclosure.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Anvil Business Club celebrates 35th anniv with business summit
THE ANVIL BUSINESS Club, one of the Philippines’ premier organization of Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs, is set to celebrate its 35\" anniversary with the Anvil Business Summit 2025: Rising with the Giants.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
How to become a VIP guest at restaurants in 6 easy steps
A YEAR and a half ago, a reader posed a newsletter question to the food editor at Bloomberg Pursuits (me): Do restaurant servers hate diners?
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
DigiPlus earns six awards at 21st Philippine Quill Awards
DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp. won six prestigious awards at the recently concluded 21st Philippine Quill Awards, the country's distinguished award-giving body in business communication.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
BPI, Security Bank join 'green' alliance
BANK of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Security Bank Corp. have joined the International Finance Corp/s (IFC) Alliance for Green Commercial Banks, a network that promotes sustainable finance practices across the Asia-Pacific region.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso slides past P57 on higher jobless rate and weak FDI data
THE PESO SLIPPED past the P57-a-dollar mark on Wednesday as traders reacted to weaker domestic economic data, including a higher unemployment rate and slower foreign direct investments (FDI.
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September 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Teen author makes waves with second book supporting young cancer patients
Go is back with another breathtaking journey, unveiling the latest installment of her beloved children’s series, The Adventures of Damgo.
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September 11, 2025
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Philippine CEOs push for faster AI adoption
TOP EXECUTIVES in the Philippines are pushing for the faster digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption to stay ahead amid global uncertainties.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Stringent biosecurity checks set for live freshwater prawn imports
THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said it plans to assign a panel to conduct biosecurity checks on live imports of giant freshwater prawn to protect the aquaculture industry.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Islamic insurance’s growth in PHL may take years as awareness remains low
PRU LIFE Insurance Corp. of UK Philippines (Pru Life UK) expects takaful or Islamic insurance to start gaining momentum in two to three years as companies take a cautious approach towards what is a relatively new market for most players.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
DEPDev: 52 flagship projects to be completed by 2028
AT LEAST 52 infrastructure flagship projects (IFPs) of the government are set for completion by 2028, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ishiba’s departure gives Bank of Japan pause for thought on rate hikes
The appointment of a new Japanese prime minister next month could give the central bank more reasons to go slow on its next interest rate hike, especially if the next leader is wary of seeing borrowing costs rise too quickly.
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September 10, 2025
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PHL slumps in global talent ranking
THE PHILIPPINES fell to near bottom in an annual global ranking of countries’ ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce, amid a decline in the quality of life, the Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Center said.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Manufacturing output drops to 5-month low
MANUFACTURING OUTPUT fell to a five-month low in July amid uncertainty over US tariff policies and bad weather, analysts said.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC ZERO: Revolutionizing Philippine company registration
In line with Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took another bold step in digital transformation with the launch of the SEC Zuper Easy Registration Online (SEC ZERO) on July 17, 2024, which was subsequently made mandatory under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 3, Series of 2025.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso weakens as volatility hits markets
THE PESO dropped versus the dollar on Tuesday as global markets were hit with volatility due to political concerns in various countries and prospects of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
What the White House doesn’t get about ‘war’
I HAVE no problem with renaming the Department of Defense into the Department of War, as Donald Trump is trying to do. (It’s technically not up to the president but to Congress, but the Republicans there will oblige him.) After all, that martial label was good enough from George Washington to Harry Truman. And “war” is more honest and descriptive than the somewhat euphemistic “defense.” As Trump put it, “we want to be offensive too if we have to be.” Even that holds water.
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September 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
South Korea to send chartered plane to Atlanta to bring back workers
South Korea will send a chartered plane to Atlanta as early as Wednesday to bring back workers detained during a huge immigration raid last week on a car battery plant in the US state of Georgia, a Korean Air spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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