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IMF trims Philippine growth outlook
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC GROWTH is expected to moderate this year and in 2026 amid ongoing trade uncertainties and geopolitical tensions across the globe, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.
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October 02, 2025
Business World Philippines
Red Sox rally off Yankees’ bullpen, capture Game 1
Garrett Crochet struck out 11 in 7 2/3 outstanding innings and the Boston Red Sox went ahead after getting Max Fried out of the game and opened their American League wildcard series with a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday.
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October 02, 2025
Business World Philippines
A magical experience at the Grand Hyatt
MAGIC is coming to the Grand Hyatt Manila via a six-course dinner that premieres in January.
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October 02, 2025
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60-day freeze ordered on Cebu prices after quake
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTD) said it imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities in Cebu following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Tuesday.
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October 02, 2025
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Power Mac Center opens 9t" Apple Premium Partner store in SM Lanang, Davao
POWER MAC CENTER has opened the first Apple Premium Partner store in Mindanao in SM Lanang Premier, Davao City.
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October 02, 2025
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Manila Water completes takeover of Wawa bulk water supply project
EAST ZONE concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. has completed the takeover of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply from its parent firm Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Prime Infra) for P37.8 billion.
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October 02, 2025
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Why the Philippines must prepare for AI-driven data breaches
FILIPINOS love the internet. With 97.5 million people online, equivalent to 83.8% of the population, the Philippines ranks among the heaviest internet users in the world. Nearly all of these internet users (98.5%)
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October 02, 2025
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Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Recognized for Dining and Retail Excellence at Asian Experience Awards 2025
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls received two international honors at the Asian Experience Awards 2025, reaffirming its leadership in redefining lifestyle and retail experiences in the Philippines. ‘The company was recognized for both dining and retail excellence, underscoring its commitment to innovation and customer-first environments.
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October 02, 2025
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Gold rises on US gov’t shutdown fears
GOLD PRICES rose on Tuesday to hover near record highs, buoyed by concerns over a looming US government shutdown, while soft jobs data bolstered expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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October 02, 2025
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Chip industry council unveils five-year workforce dev’t plan
THE Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council (SEIAC) said its five-year workforce development plan is intended to improve the school-to-industry pipeline.
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October 02, 2025
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La Salle nips stingy FEU, 74-72, in UAAP S88 men’s basketball
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY scrambled past Far Eastern University (FEU), 74-72, to return to the win column of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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October 02, 2025
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Japan’s $550-billion US investment to have no FX impact, top trade negotiator says
Japan will run a $550-billion US-bound investment package agreed in Tokyo’s tariff deal with Washington without any impact on the foreign exchange (FX) market, its top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday.
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October 02, 2025
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Phillies favored ahead of Dodgers, Mariners as MLB postseason begins
THE Philadelphia Phillies are favored to win the World Series as the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason begins Tuesday, although who their biggest threat may be varies among sportsbooks.
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October 02, 2025
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Ascott, Gaisano to build first Oakwood hotel in Cebu
THE Ascott Ltd. has partnered with Gaisano-owned Grand Land, Inc. to open the first Oakwood hotel in Cebu.
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October 02, 2025
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GSIS employees welcome back GSIS chief, 4 execs after Ombudsman lifts suspension
GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso returned to a rousing welcome from employees who cheered, applauded, and embraced him, along with four other executives, during the agency's flag-raising ceremony on September 23.
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October 02, 2025
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ERC to expedite applications considered ‘critical’
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it will identify pending applications that it deems critical and subject them to expedited approval processes.
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October 02, 2025
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2.4-M bags of rice due for dispatch to Masbate, other typhoon-hit locations
NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY (NFA) Administrator Larry Lacson said the NFA will send 2.4-million bags of rice from its stocks to Masbate and other typhoon-stricken locations.
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October 02, 2025
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TDF yields drop further
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits dropped further on Wednesday
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October 02, 2025
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Peso rebounds as dollar weakens due to US government shutdown
THE PESO rebounded on Wednesday as the dollar was hit by the US government's shutdown.
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October 02, 2025
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Cocoa prices hit 2-1/2-month lows; raw sugar gains
Cocoa futures on ICE slumped to 2-1/2-month lows on Tuesday, with dealers citing the influence of weak demand on an expected global surplus in the coming 2025/26 season.
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October 02, 2025
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Voluntary tuition scheme for financially capable SUC students questioned
THE practicality of allowing financially capable students of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) to pay tuition voluntarily is under scrutiny after the University of the Philippines (UP) reported that 10% or less of its students made such payments.
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October 02, 2025
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Synology highlights data protection strategies in the age of AI
GLOBAL NETWORK-ATTACHED storage and data management solutions firm Synology Inc. underscored the growing importance of robust data protection strategies in today’s fast-changing digital landscape during the recent AIBP Summit Philippines 2025.
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October 02, 2025
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Oil prices slide as investors brace for possible OPEC+ output hike
Oil prices settled lower on Tuesday as investors braced for a supply surplus due to potential OPEC+ plans for a larger output hike next month and the resumption of oil exports from Iraq's Kurdistan region via Turkey.
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October 02, 2025
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Profit taking, holiday in China weigh on copper
Copper slipped on Tuesday as the onset of a week-long holiday in top metals consumer China coincided with the end of the third quarter, prompting profit taking after prices hit their 15-month high last week.
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October 02, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC seeks to tighten nine-year limit for independent directors
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued for comment a draft memorandum circular that will impose a fixed three-year term for independent directors (IDs) and a maximum cumulative service limit of nine years, in line with international best practices.
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October 02, 2025
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MR.DIY releases SpongeBob Squarepants back-to-school merch
WHETHER YOU are heading back to school or simply looking for a splash of joy in your day, MR.DIY has introduced a new line of SpongeBob-themed picks designed to brighten daily routines.
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October 02, 2025
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PHL brands must be wary of ‘AI slops,’ says DoubleVerify
PHILIPPINE BRANDS should ensure that their advertisements are not linked to artificial intelligence (AI) “slops” or inaccurate AI-generated content as it can dent consumer trust, according to digital media measurement and analytics platform DoubleVerify.
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October 02, 2025
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Ayala, UAE's Spinneys team up for PHL retail venture
LISTED Ayala Corp. and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based supermarket chain Spinneys have entered into a partnership to open stores in the Philippines.
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October 02, 2025
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Watch out
The utter stupidity which greed breeds can still astound us today after all.
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October 02, 2025
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PHL urged to boost media literacy in schools to fight disinformation spread
THE PHILIPPINES should prioritize media and information literacy in schools as artificial intelligence (AD accelerates the spread of disinformation, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said.
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