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Shut up or shutdown
After 43 days, the latest (longest-ever) government shutdown ended on Nov. 12 with a funding measure that provides full-year Agriculture, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch appropriations, and continuing funding through Jan. 30 for other agencies, The Senate approved this amended version of the House-passed CR (continuing resolution) on Nov. 10 by a vote of 60 to 40.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts rekindles Christmas tree
HILTON MANILA NEWPORT World Resorts ushered in the holiday season last Nov. 11 with the lighting of the hotel's emeraldthemed Christmas tree, a dazzling centerpiece that bathed the hotel's decor in a warm, radiant glow.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
New Finance chief says 'realistic' revenue collection targets are important
FINANCE Secretary Frederick D. Go said that setting a “realistic” revenue collection target is important, as revenue collection targets are at risk amid a corruption probe that has dampened economic growth.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China
China has indicated it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, two government officials in Tokyo said, in what appears to be the latest salvo in an escalating diplomatic dispute between Asia’s top two economies.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Investor interest in nuclear energy remains high — DoE
INVESTORS are still keen on developing nuclear energy projects in the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DoE) said, as the government prepares to start accepting applications next year.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Aboitiz group says upgrades finished at Bohol, Laguindingan airports
ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL, INC. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz group, said it has finished key upgrades at Bohol-Panglao (BPIA) and Laguindingan (LIA) International Airports, intended to improve operational reliability at the country's sixthand ninth-busiest airports.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC, Cambodia’s SERC partner to strengthen capital markets
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Cambodia’s Securities Exchange Regulator Commission (SERC) have agreed to collaborate on supervision, enforcement, capacity building, and technical projects, with a focus on sustainable finance, fintech, and digital market transformation.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine ship shadows Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrolled near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, where it spotted Chinese vessels and ordered them to leave amid what it described as China's “excessive maritime claims” in the waterway.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHINMA Education sees no immediate need for IPO
PHINMA Education Holdings, Inc. (PEHI) continues to consider an initial public offering (IPO) as a potential funding option but is delaying the move due to soft market conditions and the availability of private investment.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold steadies on December rate cut bets
GOLD PRICES held steady on Friday, after falling over 1% earlier in the session, as traders boosted bets on a December US interest rate cut following dovish US Federal Reserve comments.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
From small to big
RETIRED DESIGNER Wynn Wynn Ong has stepped back into the limelight for an exhibition, Distilled, for the 20th anniversary of the Yuchengco Museum. The exhibit was opened on Nov. 6, and will run until March 2026.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
US equities jump as rate cut bets increase but post losses for week
US stocks rallied on Friday as investors increased bets that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, while all three of the major indexes posted losses for the week amid concerns over lofty technology valuations.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
A lifelong mission of resilience, inclusion, and impact
SM Group's Hans T. Sy is MAP Management Person of the Year 2025
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
US will soon announce details of farmer payments
The administration of President Donald Trump will soon announce details of payments to farmers hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.
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November 24, 2025
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Capacity still main issue for coco industry after tariff break
THE coconut industry stands to gain the most from the recent US tariff concessions, though analysts said the extent of these gains will depend on industry capacity and regional competition.
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November 24, 2025
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Trump administration mulls letting big tech Nvidia sell H200 microchips to China
THE Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral detente boosts prospects for exports of advanced US technology to China.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Understanding Philippine corruption and government finances
THE HUNDREDS of billions of pesos that were stolen from flood control projects have robbed the Philippine economy of protection and productivity, But to say, as many Filipinos do, that they have been robbed of their taxes betrays a misunderstanding of how government finances actually work.
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November 24, 2025
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SM Prime shares rise on targets, sector rebound
SM PRIME HOLDINGS, Inc. (SMPH) shares climbed last week following the company’s target announcements and a broader rebound in the property sector.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Holidays and heritage
While the Swiss brand relies heavily on heritage, it is relatively young with a founding date of 1983.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work
Western leaders said on Saturday that a peace plan proposed by the United States can be a basis for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine but needs “additional work,” part of Western efforts to eke out a better deal for Kyiv before a Thursday deadline.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Meta buried ‘causal’ evidence of social media harm, US court filings say
META shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a class action by US school districts against Meta and other social media platforms
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November 24, 2025
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Soybean edges up as traders assess Chinese demand
CHICAGO — US soybean futures edged up on Friday at the end of a seesaw week during which Chinese purchases of US supplies pushed prices to a 17-month high before doubts about whether China would sustain such buying punctured the rally.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Expired medicines: A public health and environmental issue we can solve together
Every year, millions of Filipino households accumulate expired medicines such as forgotten pain relievers, half-used bottles of children’s vitamins, or leftover antibiotics.
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November 24, 2025
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Spain beats Germany to set up Davis Cup final against Italy
Six-time champion Spain edged past Germany, 2-1, on Saturday to reach its first Davis Cup final since 2019, with its doubles pair Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez clinching a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive match.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Lilly first pharma to hit $1-trillion valuation on weight-loss demand
ELI LILLY hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise asa weight-loss powerhouse.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos’ ‘legitimacy’ hinges on outcome of criminal charges lodged vs allies
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s move to file charges against his close political allies is a welcome step but analysts said this only matters if credible action is taken after months of investigations into a wide scale corruption within the bureaucracy.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crooks incorporated: Distortions flood the budget cycle
YELLOW PAD NEPOMUCENO MALALUAN MALOU MANGAHAS and JENINA JOY CHAVEZ
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November 24, 2025
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Chris Paul retiring
The announcement finally came. Chris Paul, currently in his 21st season and on a comeback tour with the Clippers, has chosen to call time on a career that literally spanned eras and outlasted entire play styles. He turns 41 before the 2025-26 season ends, but the impending closure is rooted less in age than in acceptance. He's clearly at peace with his place in the game and the moment to step away from it. And in framing his decision
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hydro investment demand estimated at $3.9 trillion
THE PHILIPPINES will need around $3.9 trillion in investment to unlock the potential of its hydropower resources, according to the PhilHydro Association, Inc.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Karl Yulo snatches bronze in floor exercise in FIG Junior Gymnastics
KARL ELDREW YULO’S journey has begun.
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