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ICI remains credible but stronger support needed against corruption
THE RESIGNATION of former Public Works Secretary Rogelio “Babes” L. Singson from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) did not put a dent in the anti-graft body’s credibility, officials said on Thursday.
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December 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Farm extension services need 20,000 more agriculturists – DA
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it needs around 20,000 more agriculturists to adequately staff its extension system and improve support for farmers.
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December 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
US stocks end higher as data keep Fed rate cut expectations elevated
US stocks advanced to close higher on Wednesday, as a flurry of economic data kept expectations elevated for an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next week, while a fall in Microsoft's shares curbed the advance.
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December 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
San Beda, Letran gun for NCAA Finals berth with separate foes
BITTER rivals San Beda University (SBU) and Colegio de San Juan de Letran, the NCAA’s most titled college basketball teams, will try to close in on a chance at adding another championship to their vast collection as they shoot for the jugular against separate foes on Friday in NCAA Season 101 at the MOA Arena.
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December 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
TV5 cites payment issues in ending ABS-CBN content deal
TV5 NETWORK, Inc. said ABS-CBN Corp.’s failure to meet its financial obligations under their content supply agreement has become a burden, prompting the company to terminate the deal.
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December 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Presidential son Sandro Marcos testifies before ICI in closed-door session
HOUSE Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos III, the president's son, voluntarily appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and testified in an executive session.
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December 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Laguna data center expected to boost cloud, AI investments
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the opening in Laguna of the ML1 Data Center will help service the country's growing digital demand.
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December 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Digital banks, fintech players to launch roadmap, other initiatives for financial health
THE Digital Bank Association of the Philippines (DIBA PH) and FinTech Alliance PH will launch three new initiatives to help advance financial well-being and digital inclusion in the country.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
BSP: Slow growth raises rate cut odds
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY will likely undershoot the target this year amid spending cuts and weak investor sentiment due to the graft scandal, increasing the possibility of further easing this month, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hotel101 signs MOU with DOT, DMW to offer IPON Tourism for OFWs
HOTEL101 GROUP has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Migrant Workers (DWM) in support of the Balik Bayani sa Turismo (BBST) Program.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines to boost global bond sales as graft hits economy
THE PHILIPPINES plans to raise the amount of funds it gets from selling international bonds by more than 60% to $5.3 billion next year, as the government seeks to finance an economy stunted by a graft scandal.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL may grow below target until 2027
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is expected to miss the government's growth targets this year until 2027, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso sinks as BSP chief says weak growth may lead to another rate cut
THE PESO slid to a near two-week low against the dollar on Wednesday as the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) chief said they expect economic growth to miss the government's target this year, which could give them a reason to cut rates again next week.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
LME copper scales record peak on supply tightness
COPPER powered to a record high above $11,200 a metric ton on Friday, as supply of the metal outside the United States tightened and a weaker dollar fueled the rally further.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Term deposits fetch lower yields on inflation, BSP easing bets
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) seven-day term deposits fetched a lower average rate on Wednesday on strong demand and expectations of benign November inflation that would lead to further monetary easing.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
ArenaPlus, Gilas Pilipinas team up for FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
ONLINE SPORTSBOOK ArenaPlus renews its sponsorship with Gilas Pilipinas, ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup as they face Guam in the first round of the Asian Qualifiers.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Angel's Pizza secures top honors from delivery platforms this year
ANGEL'S PIZZA gained dual victory in the highly competitive online food delivery space as it has been honored with the prestigious Grab Platinum Fan Faves Award for the third consecutive year and the Silver Award for Pau-Pau Momentum Master at the recent Foodpanda Crave Awards.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
MPower to energize Aseana City properties
MPOWER, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is expanding its partnership with listed developer D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc. (DMWAID) as it prepares to energize the company’s properties in Makati and Parafiaque.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
‘Generational fluency’ a must for workplaces, say experts
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES’ workplace policies must leverage open communication and flexibility to manage employees of different age groups, which could help boost firms’ productivity and competitiveness, experts said.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC warns investors against Quantum Trust offers
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an advisory warning against Quantum Trust, which it said is soliciting investments through a scheme claiming to offer high returns from a purported \"state-funded project.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
The artificial intelligence frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis
AN ACUTE global shortage of memory chips is forcing a new global supply chain crisis
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Are you getting bored?
THE need to stand out in a crowd or have thousands of followers for social media posts may be over.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Christmas reunions made more joyful with Magnolia Chicken Timplados
ONE of the most anticipated moments for many people this Christmas season are reunions, when family and friends gather to celebrate and reconnect.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Repower acquires 95% stake in Bukidnon project
RENEWABLE ENERGY developer Repower Energy Development Corp. is expanding its hydropower portfolio with the acquisition of a P6,3-billion facility in Maramag, Bukidnon.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine Energy dep’t reviewing renewable energy agreements to boost project rollout
THE Department of Energy (DoE) is reviewing renewable energy (RE) projects awarded under the open and competitive selection process (OCSP) to accelerate development and improve implementation efficiency, officials said.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine agencies hit 94.4% cash-use rate as budget scrutiny intensifies
PHILIPPINE government agencies posted a 94.4% cash-use rate as of end-October, slightly above last year’s pace despite heightened scrutiny over graft-tainted flood control projects and congressional insertions, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Internet of beings:
The dream of digitizing human bodies for healthcare (and the nightmare)
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
AI can aid creative process but can’t replace human touch, says art school dean
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) can help streamline workflows for creatives, but the human touch is essential for fundamentals like design theory and conceptualization, according to the dean of a top art school.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Growing gold from malunggay - An entrepreneur's guide
There's a gold rush in Filipino herbal supplements.
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December 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
BancNet passes global data security standard for 10th year in a row
ELECTRONIC BANKING and payment network BancNet recently achieved another significant milestone by being certified compliant with the latest version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS v4.0.1), one of the highest data security standards in the financial sector worldwide.
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