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Farm-to-market road costing to be overhauled
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing to implement new cost benchmarks in budgeting for farm-to-market (FMR) roads, a Senator said during the DA’s budget deliberations.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Deloitte sees continued potential in Philippine IPOs
DESPITE only two local initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, the Philippine market raised substantial funds and remains poised for growth within Southeast Asia’s IPO landscape, according to global professional services firm Deloitte.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines slips 12 spots in climate performance rank
THE PHILIPPINES dropped 12 spots to 19th in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) as weak renewable energy expansion and soft climate policies offset its strong record on greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Turn savings into rewards with Metrobank's Spark Joy promo
WHATEVER brings you happiness, big or small, Metrobank wants to spark even more joy along the way.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Adamson nips DLSU in UAAP Season 88 thriller
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY scraped past the free-falling contender De La Salle University (DLSU), 61-60, and stayed in contention for a Final Four seat in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Freeport aims to restart Grasberg copper production by July
FREEPORT-MCMORAN said on Tuesday it plans to restore production at Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine by July after a fatal incident forced operations to halt two months ago.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSEi climbs as BSP signals possible rate cut
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rose on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain-hunting and optimism that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could cut policy rates in December, a move investors hope will support growth amid slowing domestic demand.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Please pay attention
ONE MEMORY from our younger years in school is that of the teacher's admonition for us to “please pay attention.” The observed restlessness and inattention of children in the classroom show that they are distracted. They need to be brought back to the lessons at hand and stay focused.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Sandiganbayan raffles first set of flood control charges vs ex-Rep. Co
THE PHILIPPINES’ anti-graft court on Wednesday assigned the first set of corruption charges against a resigned lawmaker at the center of a multibillion-peso flood control scandal that has gripped the Southeast Asian nation.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Trade deals boosting PHL imports more than exports, DEPDev says
PHILIPPINE IMPORTS are outperforming exports after it signed a number of free trade agreements (FTAs), the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) told the House of Representatives.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japanese governor set to approve restart of world’s biggest nuclear plant
The Japanese governor overseeing the region that is home to the world’s largest nuclear power plant is set to give the approval this week for its restart, the Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines defeats Maldives, 2-0, but lags in goal difference in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
THE PHILIPPINES beat Maldives in Malé on Tuesday night, 2-0, but the winning margin proved short in keeping it ahead in the race for Group A supremacy in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bersamin says he did not resign, denies hand in budget insertions
THE PHILIPPINES' former executive secretary refuted the Presidential Palace's claim that he voluntarily stepped down \"out of delicadeza,\" denying he had a hand in the alleged P52-billion insertion in this year's spending plan.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Idle school funds
We have long known that public education needs both special attention and money. As early as 1968, Congress created the Special Education Fund (SEF) through Republic Act No. 5447, setting aside money to pay for classrooms, textbooks, equipment, teacher salary adjustments, and scholarships.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Missing Letters of Authority in tax audits
TAXWISE OR OTHERWISE
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
DigiPlus plans South Africa launch by early 2027
LISTED digital entertainment provider and online gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. expects to introduce its operations in South Africa by early 2027.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crude prices up as traders weigh Russian sanctions, next Fed chair
Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday after a choppy session as traders weighed the impact of Western sanctions on Russian oil flows, as well as US President Donald J. Trump saying his administration had started interviewing for the next US Federal Reserve chair.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Any excuse to come back
After a very short stint at Red Lantern, visiting Singapore chef Zor Tan hopes to return
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Globe signs P7.6-billion loan with Japan’s Mizuho to support capex
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. has signed a ¥20-billion (around P7.6 billion) term loan facility with Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a major Japanese commercial bank, to partially finance its capital expenditures (capex), debt refinancing, and other corporate requirements for the year.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Boatwright, Diouf, Means make bids for naturalization in House
THE cavalry is coming for Gilas Pilipinas teams.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Petron introduces new Sprint Scooter Oil
PETRON CORP, a trusted name among Filipino motorists, introduces Petron Sprint Scooter Oil, the newest product in its motorcycle engine oil line.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets
Ukraine is pushing European allies to take a political decision to release a proposed $163-billion loan based on frozen Russian state assets next month, as it frets over a gaping hole in the 2026 budget and fallout from an unfolding corruption scandal.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Evolving threats need smarter defenses: Combating AI-enabled social engineering
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is transforming the way organizations operate, driving speed, innovation, and efficiency across industries.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health — experts
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
US confirms sale of $700-M air defense missile system to Taiwan
The United States confirmed the sale to Taiwan of an advanced missile system worth almost $700 million which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, its second weapons package in a week bringing the total of $Lbillion, and reaffirmed support for Taipei.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Good vibes with a good pig
WE'VE had quite a few good times dining in rather sleepy Marikina, but aside from the odd lugawan, two of our standout experiences were in private dining rooms: at 61 Orange for a birthday party, and, on a professional basis, Mr. Cochinillo.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
US equities fall as valuation worries hit big tech
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 putting in a fourth straight session of losses as valuation worries hit big technology-related shares and a disappointing forecast pressured Home Depot.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC seeks comments on REIT rules to include power, infra, telco sectors
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft memorandum circular proposing updates to the real estate investment trust (REIT) rules to broaden the definition of income-generating assets, extend sponsors’ reinvestment deadlines, and strengthen disclosure and governance requirements.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Grand Hyatt Manila clinches multiple prestigious honors in 2025
Recently awarded Best Business Hotel — Manila at the Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards in Singapore
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Media firms face tempered Q4 prospects as ad spend normalizes
LISTED media companies are heading into a challenging fourth quarter after weaker third-quarter earnings, as the post-election advertising boost dissipated and ad budgets normalized, analysts said, although a modest year-end recovery remains possible on seasonal holiday spending.
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