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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
Business World Philippines
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
Business World Philippines
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
Business World Philippines
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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November 24, 2025
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Philippines' Filipina5 eyes historic win against Morocco in FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup
WITH match experience in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup now under their belt, the Filipina5 look to spice up their debut at the global stage with a historic win.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Globe reports 5% rise in subscribers; 86% of mobile revenue from data
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. reported 63.1 million mobile subscribers as of September, marking a 5% year-on-year increase driven by sustained customer engagement and wider 5G adoption across the country.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Palawan ecozone ready for locators by mid-2026
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it is expecting to host the first locator at the Palawan Mega Ecozone (PMEZ) by mid-2026.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Del Monte Philippines marks century of ‘Nourishing Goodness'
AS LEADING food and beverage company Del Monte Philippines, Inc. marks its 100th year in 2026, it celebrates not just its legacy as a household name, but as a force for “Nourishing Goodness and Nation-Building”.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Another Congress leadership shakeup could signal instability, analysts say
A FRESH congressional leadership shakeup just over two months after the Senate President and House Speaker were replaced could deepen perceptions of political instability in the Philippines, political analysts said over the weekend.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL stocks may extend gains if catalysts hold
PHILIPPINE STOCKS may extend their advance this week after the market staged a strong rebound and moved close to the 6,000 level, analysts said.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
House bill seeks to arrest ageing trend in farm workforce
A BILL seeking to inject more youth in the agricultural workforce was filed at the House of Representatives last month.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
100% public-school connectivity expected by year’s end, DICT says
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it is expecting to connect all public schools to the internet by the end of 2025.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Brazil fears loss of US instant coffee market share after Trump keeps tariffs
Brazil risks losing its market share in instant coffee sales in the US after President Donald Trump retained 50% tariffs on the product while cutting duties for green coffee, the Brazilian Instant Coffee Association (ABICS) said.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices fall to month low as US seeks Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Oil prices eased about 1% on Friday to settle at one-month lows as the US pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could boost global oil supplies, while uncertainty over US interest rates curbed investors’ risk appetite.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Copper rebounds as Fed rate cut optimism returns
Copper rebounded from amore than two-week low to trade higher on Friday on renewed hopes of a US interest rate cut, boosting sentiment after a tech-driven equities selloff spilled over into commodities markets.
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November 24, 2025
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Miguel Tabuena settles for joint 11th in PIF Saudi International, misses promotion to LIV Golf
MIGUEL TABUENA narrowly missed a coveted promotion to LIV Golf as he settled for joint 11th in the season-ending PIF Saudi International on Saturday in Riyadh.
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November 24, 2025
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MOVING UP
Lexus Manila Gallery is the new home befitting the country's leading premium auto brand
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Eight teams battle it out in knockout quarterfinals of PVL Reinforced Conference in Big Dome
EIGHT TEAMS, headed by championship-tested PLDT, Creamline and Petro Gazz, battle it out for a shot at glory in Monday’s knockout quarterfinals of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Transforming tax with INFA-Net
INFA-Net and the digital initiatives led by ARTA, Bol, and BIR represent more than regulatory reform - they signal a real shift toward a modern, investor-friendly Philippines.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Biodiesel group urges caution on proposed biofuels act
THE Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) recommended caution on proposed changes to Republic Act (RA) No. 9367, or the Biofuels Act of 2006, particularly on the suspension of the coco-biodiesel program when blended diesel hits certain price triggers.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Poultry, dairy output expand in Q3, hog production declines
POULTRY and dairy output expanded in the third quarter, while hog, cattle and goat production contracted, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso seen range-bound as traders await cues from Federal Reserve
THE PESO could trade sideways against the dollar this week as players await signals on the US Federal Reserve's easing path.
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November 24, 2025
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MPTC kicks off P8-B Lapu-Lapu Expressway phase 1 bidding
METRO PACIFIC Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has started the bidding process to select contractors for the first phase of its P8-billion Lapu-Lapu Expressway (LLEx) expansion, which is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2027.
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November 24, 2025
Business World Philippines
DigiPlus sees 'gradual recovery' after 51% earnings drop
DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE Corp., the listed digital entertainment company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is seeing signs of recovery in the fourth quarter after a steep drop in third-quarter net income triggered by tighter regulations that prompted e-wallet providers to remove in-app access to licensed online gaming platforms.
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