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In the doldrums
THE eponymous expression refers toa mental state of inactivity and listlessness that is hopefully temporary.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
All-Filipino Conference kicks off Saturday; Nxled among favorites
FROM 12 to 10 teams, a new format and a completely different landscape await the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) when it closes the season with the All-Filipino Conference (AFC) unfurling on Saturday.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Tariff on imported rice to stay at 15% until Feb.
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the tariff on imported rice from most favored nations will remain at 15% until February, with global rice prices not yet at levels that would trigger a higher duty.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Stiffer regulation of online gaming expected to stall industry’s growth
THE gaming industry's growth could stagnate this year in the wake of stiffer regulation imposed by the government, S&P Global said.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
P.A. Properties introduces new features of Home Info Plus App
P.A. PROPERTIES has announced the rollout of new digital features for its homeowner platforms, P.A. Home Info Plus and P.A. Hankyu Home Info Plus.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
PHL organizations lack mature cyber risk management — report
PHILIPPINE organizations are among the least mature in the region in implementing third-party cyber risk management (TPRM) despite their increasing vulnerability to cyberattacks, according to US-based cyber defense company BlueVoyant.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
4-hand dinner kicks off The Pen's culinary plans in 2026
More collaborations in the works, plus a certain star is twinkling in Chef Carmignani’s eye
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
DigiPlus receives SEC exemption approval for employee stock option plan
LISTED DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (PLUS) said it has received Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) MSRD Resolution No. 1, granting approval for an exemption from registration of its employee stock option plan (ESOP B).
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
GEA for offshore wind could take place in Q3
THE green energy auction (GEA) round for offshore wind could take place by the third quarter after the Energy Regulatory Commission sets the ceiling price for project developers next month, Energy Undersecretary Giovanni Carlo J. Bacordo told reporters last week.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Gold peaks as uncertainty fans safe-haven bids
GOLD PRICES jumped more than 3% to scale an all-time high on Tuesday as persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty drove investors to the safe-haven metal.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Palace eyes scaled-down anti-dynasty law before 2028 elections
PROPOSALS to regulate political dynasties in the Philippines should avoid being “extreme,” Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto said on Wednesday, as the Marcos administration pushes the passage of a long-delayed measure ahead of the 2028 elections.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Philguarantee says P640B in loans covered by its guarantee products
THE Philippine Guarantee Corp. (Philguarantee) said it has provided guarantee support for nearly P640 billion worth of loans since the end of 2019.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
NMC urges restraint, clarity after Chinese Embassy spat
THE NATIONAL Maritime Council (NMC) on Wednesday urged restraint and factual clarity in public discourse on the South China Sea, after a series of sharp exchanges between Chinese diplomats and Philippine officials that have further strained bilateral ties.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
SBCorp. allocates P2B in loans for female-run firms
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Small Business Corp. (SBCorp.), has allocated P2 billion this year for a loan program targeting women-led enterprises.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Family-style
The menu at Solaire Resort North’s Finestra gets revamped
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
21 essential medicines under YAKAP remain available—PhilHealth
THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) assures the public that the 21 essential medicines under the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) continues to be available this year in YAKAP-accredited primary care facilities nationwide.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
UPS to cut 30,000 more jobs as Amazon volume cuts accelerate
UNITED Parcel Service (UPS) will eliminate up to 30,000 jobs and shut another 24 facilities in 2026, the world’s largest package delivery company said on Tuesday, as it reduces deliveries for Amazon.com in an ongoing shift toward more profitable business.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
S&P 500 at fresh high as corporate earnings roll in
THE S&P 500 barely managed a record closing high on Tuesday, its fifth straight day of gains with investor optimism ahead of megacap earnings reports being countered by a mixed reception to the latest earnings reports and a massive selloff in health insurer stocks.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
BARMM parliamentary elections deferred
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has deferred the March 30, 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, citing legal restrictions and operational hurdles after the delayed passage of a parliamentary districting law.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
DBCC projecting tax revenue to grow 9% per annum until 2030
THE Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) is projecting 9% growth per annum in tax revenue until 2030, even after assuming weaker than initially expected growth in the near term.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Transport master plan attracts five bids
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said five companies have submitted technical bids to prepare the Philippine Transportation System master plan.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Mercure Mactan Cebu welcomes international delegates to ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
STRATEGICALLY located directly across the Mactan Expo, the official venue of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, Mercure Mactan Cebu welcomes international delegates with a stay that seamlessly connects global meetings, local culture, and island living.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Peso hits 1-month high on dollar’s slump
THE PESO jumped to a one-month high against the dollar on Wednesday as US President Donald J. Trump said the greenback’s value remains “great” despite its recent slide.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Term deposit yield slips as demand wanes
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) one-week term deposits fetched a slightly lower average yield on Wednesday even as the offer was undersubscribed, as likely weak fourth-quarter economic growth fueled bets for further monetary policy easing.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Exemption from audits seen to encourage MSME growth
A MOVE to exempt Philippine micro enterprises from submitting audited financial statements is expected to encourage the creation of more micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), analysts said, but it should be paired with increased funding and training to help these businesses scale.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Hann Philippines pushes ahead with Clark integrated resort expansion
INTEGRATED RESORT developer Hann Philippines, Inc. is advancing its expansion in Central Luzon, developing residential, educational, and wellness projects within its 450-hectare Hann Reserve in New Clark City, Tarlac.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 29 leads Thunder past Pelicans
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER scored 29 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-95, home win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday to snap a two-game losing streak.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Carmona Garden Suites to anchor First Global Technopark’s growth
CARMONA GARDEN SUITES by Swiss-Belhotel is set to become a key hospitality component within First Global Technopark, reinforcing the estate’s vision as a future-ready, sustainable, and strategically positioned business destination in Southern Luzon.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
Tech-driven exports expected to boost Asia-Pacific growth
ECONOMIES in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region could gain some growth support from the boom in technology-driven exports, Fitch Ratings said, though tariffs remain a source of uncertainty.
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January 29, 2026
Business World Philippines
From P10,000 capital to a real estate empire: What is the secret to entrepreneurial success?
In a famous online challenge, the Trade Up Challenge, participants are tasked to make trades of higher and higher value and see how far they can go.
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