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Debt yields end lower on slower Nov. inflation
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded at the secondary market closed mostly lower last week as slower November inflation bolstered rate cut prospects.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pre-need sector books higher premium income
THE PRE-NEED INDUSTRY booked a higher premium income in the first nine months of 2025 on the back of continued asset growth and higher plans sold.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Exporters warn of industry closures, seek more government funding
THE PHILIPPINE Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said urgent government intervention is needed as more of its members shut down, citing the absence of financing.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
An old-fashioned cure for fading trust in government
ACROSS much of the industrial world, trust in government is low and declining.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
United Arab Emirates dispatches relief to Cebu earthquake victims
THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), through the UAE Aid Agency, has dispatched urgent relief to families affected by the recent earthquake in several cities and barangays in Cebu.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
NG debt service bill drops sharply in October
THE NATIONAL Government's (NG) debt service bill fell sharply in October on lower amortization payments, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gateway Group opens MG Angeles
MG PHILIPPINES continues to expand its footprint here with the opening of Gateway Angeles. Operated by the Gateway Group, the dealership is located on the Fil-Am Friendship Highway in Barangay Pampang.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
ADB likely to trim Philippine growth forecasts
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) is likely to downgrade its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for this year and next year, as a graft scandal hurt investments and public spending.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Dollar reserves rise to 13-month high
THE Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) soared to its highest level in over a year as the central bank's gold holdings reached a record high at the end of November.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Drag Race Philippines champion showcases wardrobe in curated exhibit
FILIPINO DRAG ARTIST Brigiding, fresh off her win on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale, held the \"Bituing Maningning\" exhibit at the heritage-listed Doña Narcisa Ancestral House in Quezon City last Nov. 22-23.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Getting bZ for carbon neutrality
Toyota PHL enters full-electric segment
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso may be range-bound as market eyes Fed, BSP reviews
THE PESO is expected to move sideways against the dollar this week ahead of expected rate cuts by both the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
BSP securities fetch lower average rate
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) one-month securities fetched a lower average yield on Friday as the offer attracted strong demand.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72B
NETFLIX on Friday agreed to buy Warner Bros.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pork supply seen sufficient for holidays after Spanish import ban; inventory ample
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the supply of pork will remain sufficient during the holidays, even following the temporary ban on hog and pork imports from Spain after it confirmed an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF).
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Spain looking into possible lab leak angle after outbreak of swine fever
— The Catalonia regional government said it will investigate a research center outside Barcelona after Spain’s
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
We cannot trust the tobacco industry in the fight against illicit trade
On Nov. 25, the Philippine Star published an opinion piece by Marichu Villanueva entitled “Defying the odds.”
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chiefs fighting for playoff lives against visiting Texans
PRESSED to detail how 10 consecutive playoff berths, with three Super Bowl titles included in that stretch, could bolster the Kansas City Chiefs during these trying times, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was quick to acknowledge how these current circumstances are different.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold prices gain; silver hits record high
GOLD PRICES rose on Friday as mounting expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut next week buoyed sentiment, while silver soared to a record high.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Activists should make flood scandal a 2028 election issue, analysts say
PROTEST ORGANIZERS should turn the multibillion-peso flood control scandal into a central campaign issue for the 2028 elections, political analysts said, arguing that an early push could help shape voter sentiment and boost anti-corruption candidates.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Double-digit run ends
LeBron James has built a career on defying age, but, for all his accomplishments, his most enduring habit eventually met its end on an otherwise routine December night late last week.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crude oil prices climb on US Fed rate cut signs, supply concerns
NEW YORK — Crude oil prices edged up nearly 1% to a two-week high on Friday on increasing expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week, which could boost economic growth and energy demand, as well as geopolitical uncertainty that could limit supplies from Russia and Venezuela.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Messi’s double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title
Inter Miami secured its first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Federal Reserve’s internal split puts spotlight on Powell’s rate guidance, dissents at meeting
NEW YORK —
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Two designers, one outfit
A designer and a former muse team up for a pop-up
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts unveils Christmas feasts
HILTON MANILA Newport World Resorts invites guests to experience “Sinagtala,” this year’s exclusive festive celebration, running through the yuletide season until Dec. 30.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
NU Bulldogs’ Jake Figueroa impresses overseas scouts, ‘in talks with KBL team’
STRUTTING his stuff abroad is now one of the ultimate goals for National University (NU) captain Jake Figueroa after a tough exit in his final UAAP season.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft
Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft near Japan’s Okinawa islands in two incidents, Japan’s defense minister said on Sunday, condemning the move as “dangerous.”
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Aboitiz Foods’ rebrand wins NEXT Awards Asia-Pacific 2025
POSITIONING ITSELF firmly among Asia's leading integrated food and agribusiness companies, Aboitiz Foods garnered top regional recognition as its rebranding initiative won Gold in the Philippines and Bronze in Asia-Pacific at the first-ever NEXT Awards 2025.
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December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Megaworld to add 250,000 sq.m. to MREIT
LISTED property developer Megaworld Corp. is planning to inject additional office and retail assets into its real estate investment trust MREIT, Inc. next year.
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