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Marcos faces uphill battle as divided Congress clouds reform push
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. could face legislative headwinds as a divided Congress threatens to derail his reform agenda, political analysts said, casting uncertainty over his efforts to build a lasting legacy ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
6 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
What we can do to propel MSMEs forward
Unlocking the Philippines' aspiration economy:
6 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japan’s prime minister resigns
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he had decided to resign, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a shaky moment for the world’s fourth-largest economy.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine central bank seen as key stabilizer in uncertain global landscape
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) monetary policy and other tools will be key to supporting the economy and ensuring the stability of the country’s financial system amid a volatile external environment.
7 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
The devil is in the technicalities
CORPORATE WATCH
6 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Alex Eala wins first WTA crown at Guadalajara Open in Mexico
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA, at last, claimed an elusive Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) crown for the first time ever — for her and for Philippine tennis.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Tesla’s ‘Super Ambitious’ $1-trillion deal for Elon Musk could still pass shareholder muster
Tesla’s $1-trillion, 10-year pay package to retain Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk is likely to be approved by shareholders at the company’s annual meeting in November even though the amount is staggering.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Binding constraints: Corruption and limited fiscal space
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has entered the second half of his term with many promises to fulfill, but constrained by dwindling political capital, as shown by the administration's performance in the 2025 midterm elections.
5 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Meralco seeks ERC nod for 20-year biogas supply deal
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meral-co) is seeking Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approval for a 20-year renewable energy (RE) supply deal with First Quezon Biogas Corp. (FQBC), which is expected to generate P15.2 million in consumer savings.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Former NASA engineer shares journey with Aboitiz scholars
IN LINE with its mission to nurture young leaders equipped to drive innovation and social good, Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Aboitiz Group, hosted aerospace engineer and citizen astronaut Aisha Bowe (seated, in photo) for an inspiring dialogue with its college scholars.
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September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Dry weather threatens India tea exports, global supply
Under blazing skies at a tea plantation in India's northeastern state of Assam, picker Kamini Kurmi wears an umbrella fastened over her head to keep her hands free to pluck delicate leaves from the bushes.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Lazada says new tools driving higher sales
LAZADA PHILIPPINES said the inclusion of brands in its LazMall feature and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are boosting visibility and driving sales.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
BIR exceeds excise tax target in first 7 months
EXCISE TAX collections exceeded the target for the first seven months, driven by tobacco products, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard among Hall of Fame inductees
FORMER NBA stars Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard, along with former women’s star Sue Bird, highlighted a decorated group inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Springfield, Massachusetts.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Creative industries counted on to make P2-T contribution to GDP
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is hoping to raise the creative industries’ contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) to P2 trillion this year.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
BPI strengthens 370 microbusinesses in Rizal and key VisMin provinces
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), rolled out Small Enterprise Acceleration Lab-Business Expansion through Training and Application (SEAL-BETA) in various provinces across the country, empowering microbusinesses to accelerate their business and elevate their industry strategies.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Promoting for health technologies powered by artificial intelligence
By supporting research projects that integrate AI into diagnosis and public health surveillance, the council is helping bridge hospital-based care with community-level health monitoring.
5 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
From metro to the provinces: Meralco powers growth with reliable service
AS THE COUNTRY continues to evolve into a more connected and energy-intensive economy, Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) smart substations, upgraded transmission lines, and expanded capacity are no longer just support mechanisms — they serve as critical infrastructure investments that promise of reliability, innovation, and progress.
3 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
MVP Group's IdeaSpace unveils Cohort 13 startups for flagship accelerator program
IDEASPACE FOUNDATION, the startup accelerator arm of the MVP Group of Companies, has announced the six startups selected for the 13th cohort of its flagship accelerator program.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Schaeffler unveils first Repxpert Mobile Technical Training Van in PHL
THE VEHICLE Lifetime Solutions division of motion technology company Schaeffler unveiled its first Repxpert Mobile Technical Training Van in the Philippines — only the second of its kind in Southeast Asia.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
South Korea has finished talks with the US to release Korean workers
South Korea has just wrapped up talks with the US for the release of detained Korean workers in Georgia, a presidential official said on Sunday.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
UP program trains young entrepreneurs under ‘BEST for the Youth' initiative
THIRTEEN young participants recently completed the Building Entrepreneurial Skills Training (BEST) for the Youth program of the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI).
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Redefining the Metro: From Blueprint to Reality
Most emerging cities follow growth, but Villar City writes the blueprint.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
AboitizPower leverages AI and tech in clean power generation
Living out its purpose of Transforming Energy for a Better World and partaking in the Aboitiz Group's Great Transformation, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) intends to pioneer sustainable energy solutions powered by advanced technologies and human ingenuity.
3 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
MPIC, Mitsui, SteelAsia join forces to create sustainable steel recycling system in the Philippines
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), the Philippines' leading infrastructure investments company, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co. (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. Manila Branch (Mitsui) and SteelAsia Manufacturing Corporation to explore the creation of a closed-loop steel recycling system that supports a circular economy.
2 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
The path to enhanced healthcare in the Philippines
Business World Insights forum explored next steps in improving healthcare in the country
8 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Recalibrating the housing market to meet real demand
THE Philippine housing market is at a pivotal point. Development has accelerated in recent years, but the growing disconnect between property prices and household incomes have become harder to ignore. This challenge, however, also presents an opportunity to rethink strategies, adjust priorities, and align the housing supply more closely with the realities faced by Filipino families.
3 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
ACMobility reaps global and local HR awards
IN ITS FIRST full year of transformation since launching in March 1 last year, ACMobility is already being recognized on both local and global stages for \"reshaping the future of mobility with purpose.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
PhilHealth's budget for benefits will run out by November
According to the 2025 2nd quarter financial statement of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. better known as PhilHealth, the corporation has been paying out an average of P25.4 billion a month so far this year, and with new benefits on the way, its annual benefits budget will run out by November, if not earlier.
1 min |
September 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
PLDT shares decline as market awaits Konektadong Pinoy IRR
PLDT INC’S shares fell last week as investors awaited regulatory clarity on the Konektadong Pinoy Act.
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