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SEAG: Pinay booters eye big win over Malaysia in Group B wrap-up
John Farr settles for bronze in mountain bike men’s downhill
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December 11, 2025
Business World Philippines
Meralco lowers rates by 36 centavos/kWh in December
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) may see slightly lower bills this month as the power distributor cuts electricity rates due to lower transmission and generation charges.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso falls to new low of P59.22 vs $1
THE PESO sank to a new all-time low on Tuesday to join most regional currencies’ decline against the US dollar on cautiousness before the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, with bets on a rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) also affecting sentiment.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
US DoJ accuses 2 Chinese men of trying to smuggle Nvidia chips
Two Chinese men are in custody for allegedly smuggling Nvidia H100 and H200 chips to China, the US Justice department said on Monday, as President Donald J. Trump gave the green light for Nvidia to export its H200 chips to Beijing.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
DFNN board OKs P1.5-B capital stock hike plan to strengthen balance sheet
LISTED gaming technology provider DFNN, Inc. said its. board of directors has approved an increase in the company's authorized capital stock to P2 billion from P500 million, subject to the approval of stockholders.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Building mini dams all over
After obtaining my Ph.D. in Economics at Harvard University in September 1963, I decided to accept the offer from the newly established IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain to help in the writing of cases patterned after the Harvard Business School (HBS) model.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
BIS raises concerns of gold and stocks double bubble
The combination of gold and share prices soaring in unison is a phenomenon not seen in at least half a century and raises questions of a potential bubble in both, global central bank umbrella body, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), says.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ginebra eyes Top Four slot against free-falling Blackwater Bossing
GILAS PILIPINAS head coach Tim Cone and the rest of his troops return to home base as Barangay Ginebra tries to shore up its playoff push in a shaky campaign so far in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
WB sees gradual Philippine recovery
THE WORLD BANK (WB) sees a gradual recovery for the Philippines in 2026 and 2027, after growth slowed this year due to weaker investment and sluggish consumption, compounded by a corruption scandal and a string of natural disasters.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSE index inches up before central bank meetings
THE MAIN INDEX inched up on Tuesday on last-minute buying, with the market in a mostly guarded mood before the policy meetings of the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Banks’ loans to MSMEs rise as of Sept.
PHILIPPINE BANKS extended more loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at end-September.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Norris earns ‘l’
The lights at Yas Marina invariably have a way of making everything look cleaner.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
T-bill yields fall below 5% as market anticipates rate cuts
THE GOVERNMENT made a full award of the Treasury bills (T-bills) it auctioned off on Tuesday as all tenors fetched average yields below 5%, with investors swamping the offer to lock in still-high rates ahead of expected cuts by the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) this week.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
PEZA-approved investment pledges plunge in November
INVESTMENT PLEDGES approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) slumped by 58.59% to P32.211 billion in November from P77.79 billion in the same month a year ago.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL 2026 growth forecast reduced to 5.1% — MUFG
ECONOMIC GROWTH is expected to pick up to 5.1% next year, which if realized would once again leave the government short of its targets, MUFG Global Markets Research said.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Initial EDSA rehabilitation work planned for Jan.
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it hopes to begin initial work to rehabilitate Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) by January.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Why the push for a stronger yuan won't go away
TWO DECADES after China began allowing its currency to fluctuate, authorities are again standing in the way of an appreciation.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
People, Prosperity, and Peace:
The ASEAN-ROK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
US to allow Nvidia to ship H200 chips to China, Pres. Trump says
US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump said on Monday that he will allow Nvidia to ship its H200 chips to approved customers in China and other countries, under conditions that he said would allow for continued strong national security.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos pushes Congress to fast-track anti-dynasty and transparency reforms
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday urged Congress to prioritize four major political reform measures, signaling a renewed push to curb entrenched practices in campaign finance, party representation and political dynasties.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
ABS-CBN says ALLTV content deal still in effect
ABS-CBN CORP. said its content supply agreement with Villar-led Advanced Media Broadcasting System Inc. (ALLTV) remains in effect.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Financing gaps, weak data systems slowing MSME shift to AI, IBM says
MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSME) are increasingly becoming interested in using artificial intelligence (AI) but continue to face hurdles such as financing constraints and poor data quality, IBM Philippines said.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crisis headlines drown out Marcos governance narrative — RMAP
The Reputation Management Association of the Philippines(RMAP) released the results of a three-month national media scan conducted by PAGEONE Analytics and Insights (PAGEONE Al), revealing that crisisand scandal-driven stories have almost completely overshadowed the Marcos administration’s broader governance agenda.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
101 China militia ships spotted in SCS
THE Philippine Navy on Tuesday confirmed the presence of 101 Chinese maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea (SCS), following reports of Beijing’s buildup across the contested waterway.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
China executes ex-official for graft
China on Tuesday executed Bai Tianhui, a former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, for taking bribes totaling 1.1 billion yuan ($156 million), state broadcaster CCTV said.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
UP, La Salle to settle unfinished business in UAAP hoops trilogy
TITLEHOLDER University of the Philippines (UP) and De La Salle University (DLSU) waltz in another Last Dance to settle an unfinished business in an ultimate bid to be crowned as the UAAP's best.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
What the US national security strategy tells us about how Trump views the world
Regional security matters receive much less attention. Russia’s ambitions in Europe are barely mentioned as a problem for the US, and Taiwan merits only a paragraph.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
ICC asked to junk Duterte bid to block jurisdiction
THE International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecution has asked the Appeals Chamber to throw out former Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s challenge to the court’s jurisdiction, saying Manila’s 2019 withdrawal from the Rome Statute can’t shield officials from accountability for crimes committed while the country was still a member.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bebang Halo-Halo eyes first overseas store in Dubai in 2026
BEBANG HALO-HALO, a fast-growing Filipino dessert chain, is preparing to enter the international market with plans to open its first overseas store in Dubai by late 2026 or early 2027, aiming to bring its signature halo-halo to a wider global audience.
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December 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Repower breaks ground on P6.3-B hydropower project in Bukidnon
REPOWER Energy Development Corp. (REDC) has started construction of its P6.3-billion hydropower facility in Bukidnon after acquiring a majority stake in the project.
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