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Meralco gets ERC go-ahead for 15-year coal supply contract
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has allowed Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to procure 100 megawatts (MW) of baseload power supply from the coal-fired power plant of a unit of Aboitiz Power Corp.
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Konektadong Pinoy lapses into law
THE KONEKTADONG PINOY bill, which aims to increase internet access by relaxing regulations and allowing more entrants into the data transmission industry, has lapsed into law on Sunday.
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
THIS OR THAT?
Choosing a car is no longer as straightforward as it used to be
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August 25, 2025
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Camarines Sur cold storage complex up and running by Dec.
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said a P500-million cold storage facility is set to open in Camarines Sur in December.
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hospital design: Blueprints for healing
When people think of hospitals, what usually comes to mind are doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals applying their expertise through medicines, diagnostic tests, and medical procedures to treat patients.
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Of diamonds and gold
Tessera unveils Podium store, new collections
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August 25, 2025
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Some PHL companies lack right foundation for AI adoption
SOME Philippine companies are not ready to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) due to insufficient data and infrastructure needed to unlock the value of their investments, according to global consulting company Kearney.
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August 25, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso may extend rise with BSP likely to cut
THE PESO could strengthen further against the dollar before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) policy meeting on Thursday, where it is expected to deliver a third straight rate cut.
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August 25, 2025
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Talking integrity and living with corruption
At the 8 th General Membership Meeting (2025) of the Financial Executives of the Philippines (FINEX), the discussion topic over lunch was “Integrity: Inspiring Progress and Growth.”
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August 25, 2025
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Philippine economy seen to grow 5.8% in Q3 despite higher US tariffs
PHILIPPINE economic growth may pick up in the third quarter despite higher US tariffs and “milder” typhoons, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) said.
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August 25, 2025
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Aboitiz InfraCapital joins 2025 Innovators Summit in Iloilo City
WITH A POWERFUL upswing in innovation and partnerships, Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, recently joined changemakers and development leaders at the 2025 Innovators Summit in Iloilo City last July 31 to reaffirm its commitment to building smart, inclusive infrastructure that transforms communities and strengthens resilience.
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August 25, 2025
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Will President Marcos light his own 'Blazing Furnace?'
In April 2024, a Vietnamese court handed down a death sentence to businesswoman Truong My Lan in what became the country's — and possibly Southeast Asia's — largest-ever financial fraud case.
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August 25, 2025
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Utah Valley University seals educational alliance with Benilde
AIMED at promoting educational development and cultural exchange, Utah Valley University (UVU) established a strategic partnership with the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), which was recently forged by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two schools at Vatel Restaurant Manila.
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August 25, 2025
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'It saved my life': Some people turn to artificial intelligence for therapy
PIERRE COTE spent years languishing on public health waitlists trying to find a therapist to help him overcome his PTSD and depression.
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August 25, 2025
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Marcos slams P260-M rock-shed project in Benguet, calls it ‘useless’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Sunday flagged a P260-million rock-shed project in Tuba, Benguet, calling it “useless” and suggesting it might be a case of economic sabotage due to substandard construction.
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August 25, 2025
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Oil prices record weekly gains as Ukraine peace process stalls
Oil prices steadied on Friday amid uncertainty surrounding a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, with prices gaining on the week for the first time in three weeks.
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August 25, 2025
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US to take 10% equity stake in Intel in Trump’s latest corporate move
President Donald J. Trump said on Friday the US would take a 10% stake in Intel under a deal with the struggling chip-maker that converts government grants into an equity share, the latest extraordinary intervention by the White House in corporate America.
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August 25, 2025
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Stocks inch up on bargain hunting, rating action
PHILIPPINE STOCKS inched higher on Friday after the country’s investment-grade rating was affirmed and on bargain hunting.
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August 25, 2025
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Pentagon working on plans for military deployment in Chicago
The Pentagon is working on plans to deploy the US military to Chicago as President Donald J. Trump says he is cracking down on crime, homelessness and undocumented immigration, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.
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August 25, 2025
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AirAsia rewards, RCBC turns daily spend into premium travel perks
AIRASIA REWARDS, the loyalty and rewards program of AirAsia’s parent company Capital A, in partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), introduced the AirAsia Platinum Credit Card.
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August 25, 2025
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Nestor Cortes shuts down LA Dodgers, Padres move into first
NESTOR CORTES allowed just one hit over six shutout innings on Saturday night and Ramon Laureano knocked in two runs to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 win over the visiting Los Angeles (LA) Dodgers to move back into first place in the National League West.
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August 25, 2025
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P8.6-B SMC shares not part of Marcos estate, CTA rules
THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) ordered the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to stop enforcing a 1991 Marcos estate tax assessment against P8.6 billion worth of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) shares registered under the late tycoon Eduardo M. Cojuangco, Jr.
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August 25, 2025
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Chua bows to Gorst in semis; Yapp wins US Open
FILIPINO pool ace Johann Chua’s US Open title bid reached the end of the road.
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August 25, 2025
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Soda firm Coca-Cola exploring sale of Costa Coffee
US soft drinks company Coca-Cola is working with investment bank Lazard to review options, including a potential sale, of British coffee chain Costa, which it acquired in 2018 for over $5 billion, Sky News reported on Saturday.
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August 25, 2025
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US tariffs behind arabica price surge, Brazilian exporters say
The global arabica coffee market has surged in August with prices gaining more than 30% on the ICE exchange, driven mainly by steep tariff hikes from the US, the head of Brazil's coffee exporters council, Cecafe, said.
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August 25, 2025
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MPTC seeks TRB approval for NLEX expansion
METRO PACIFIC TOLLWAYS CORP. (MPTC) has submitted to the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) its proposal to expand the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), as part of its plan to implement a barrierless toll collection system across its expressways by 2027.
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August 25, 2025
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BSP securities fetch lower rates even as both tenors go undersubscribed
YIELDS on the central bank’s short-term securities dropped on Friday even as both tenors went undersubscribed despite the lower volume offered.
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August 25, 2025
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A just energy transition powering a more energy independent Philippines
IN BRIEF: Philippine organizations are con- tinuously advancing towards transi- tioning to more renewable energy sources while also considering fairness to its end-users. Businesses have implemented vari- ous strategies and innovations in transi- tioning to more just energy operations.
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August 25, 2025
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Communications Executive Joe Zaldarriaga Advocates for Media Literacy to Counter Misinformation
Seasoned communications executive Joe R. Zaldarriaga has underscored the vital role of media literacy in today's information landscape as he addressed foreign service officers of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on August 20, 2025.
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August 25, 2025
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VinFast VF 7 targets 'young, eco-conscious drivers'
ELECTRIC VEHICLES are said to be reshaping car culture as automakers embrace the “fashionization” of design. In a release, VinFast Philippines asserted that for younger, eco-conscious drivers, cars like the VF 7 are becoming expressions of personal style.
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