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From economic strategies to governance and flood control
The Vietnamese economy overtakes the Philippines:
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
New Philippine Finance Secretary Go expected to retain policies, credit rating firms say
THE PHILIPPINES’ credit profile is expected to be unaffected under the new Finance secretary with rating agencies, which rank the nation as investment grade, expecting policy continuity.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
BingoPlus powers up Miss Earth 2025 Coronation Night
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT platform BingoPlus, supported this year’s Miss Earth pageant and witnessed the crowning of the new queen who embodies the organization’s mission and environmental advocacy.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Customs not giving up on 2025 goal as imports fall
THE BUREAU of Customs (BoC) is holding the line on its P958.7-billion revenue goal for 2025 despite a sharp drop in imports and fewer working days in October that slowed collections, a stance that keeps pressure on the agency as the government grapples with weaker fiscal inflows.
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November 20, 2025
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Central bank TDF yields drop on rate cut hopes
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits fell on Wednesday as investors sought to lock in returns amid market expectations that the Monetary Board could ease borrowing costs at its Dec. 11 meeting.
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November 20, 2025
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Mastercard unveils Google Pay in PHL for tap-to-pay options
MASTERCARD on Wednesday rolled out Google Pay for its cardholders in the Philippines, joining Visa in expanding tap-to-pay options as the country seeks to accelerate its transition toward a cashless, digitally inclusive economy.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines still seeking lower US tariff
GLOBAL TRADE has “responded well” to Washington’s broader relaxation of tariffs, though uncertainty still hangs over the outlook as Manila continues to negotiate the lowering of the 19% reciprocal duty on its exports, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.
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November 20, 2025
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Retailers still positive about sales during holidays
THE Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) said it remains optimistic about its members’ sales prospects during the year-end holidays, even in the face of fears spending will be dampened by the corruption crisis.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Farm-to-market road costing to be overhauled
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is proposing to implement new cost benchmarks in budgeting for farm-to-market (FMR) roads, a Senator said during the DA’s budget deliberations.
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November 20, 2025
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Deloitte sees continued potential in Philippine IPOs
DESPITE only two local initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, the Philippine market raised substantial funds and remains poised for growth within Southeast Asia’s IPO landscape, according to global professional services firm Deloitte.
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November 20, 2025
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Philippines slips 12 spots in climate performance rank
THE PHILIPPINES dropped 12 spots to 19th in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) as weak renewable energy expansion and soft climate policies offset its strong record on greenhouse gas emissions and energy use.
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November 20, 2025
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Turn savings into rewards with Metrobank's Spark Joy promo
WHATEVER brings you happiness, big or small, Metrobank wants to spark even more joy along the way.
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November 20, 2025
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Adamson nips DLSU in UAAP Season 88 thriller
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY scraped past the free-falling contender De La Salle University (DLSU), 61-60, and stayed in contention for a Final Four seat in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Freeport aims to restart Grasberg copper production by July
FREEPORT-MCMORAN said on Tuesday it plans to restore production at Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine by July after a fatal incident forced operations to halt two months ago.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSEi climbs as BSP signals possible rate cut
PHILIPPINE STOCKS rose on Wednesday, bolstered by bargain-hunting and optimism that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could cut policy rates in December, a move investors hope will support growth amid slowing domestic demand.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Please pay attention
ONE MEMORY from our younger years in school is that of the teacher's admonition for us to “please pay attention.” The observed restlessness and inattention of children in the classroom show that they are distracted. They need to be brought back to the lessons at hand and stay focused.
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November 20, 2025
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Sandiganbayan raffles first set of flood control charges vs ex-Rep. Co
THE PHILIPPINES’ anti-graft court on Wednesday assigned the first set of corruption charges against a resigned lawmaker at the center of a multibillion-peso flood control scandal that has gripped the Southeast Asian nation.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Trade deals boosting PHL imports more than exports, DEPDev says
PHILIPPINE IMPORTS are outperforming exports after it signed a number of free trade agreements (FTAs), the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) told the House of Representatives.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japanese governor set to approve restart of world’s biggest nuclear plant
The Japanese governor overseeing the region that is home to the world’s largest nuclear power plant is set to give the approval this week for its restart, the Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines defeats Maldives, 2-0, but lags in goal difference in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
THE PHILIPPINES beat Maldives in Malé on Tuesday night, 2-0, but the winning margin proved short in keeping it ahead in the race for Group A supremacy in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bersamin says he did not resign, denies hand in budget insertions
THE PHILIPPINES' former executive secretary refuted the Presidential Palace's claim that he voluntarily stepped down \"out of delicadeza,\" denying he had a hand in the alleged P52-billion insertion in this year's spending plan.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Idle school funds
We have long known that public education needs both special attention and money. As early as 1968, Congress created the Special Education Fund (SEF) through Republic Act No. 5447, setting aside money to pay for classrooms, textbooks, equipment, teacher salary adjustments, and scholarships.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Missing Letters of Authority in tax audits
TAXWISE OR OTHERWISE
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November 20, 2025
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DigiPlus plans South Africa launch by early 2027
LISTED digital entertainment provider and online gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. expects to introduce its operations in South Africa by early 2027.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crude prices up as traders weigh Russian sanctions, next Fed chair
Oil prices settled higher on Tuesday after a choppy session as traders weighed the impact of Western sanctions on Russian oil flows, as well as US President Donald J. Trump saying his administration had started interviewing for the next US Federal Reserve chair.
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November 20, 2025
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Any excuse to come back
After a very short stint at Red Lantern, visiting Singapore chef Zor Tan hopes to return
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November 20, 2025
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Globe signs P7.6-billion loan with Japan’s Mizuho to support capex
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. has signed a ¥20-billion (around P7.6 billion) term loan facility with Mizuho Bank, Ltd., a major Japanese commercial bank, to partially finance its capital expenditures (capex), debt refinancing, and other corporate requirements for the year.
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November 20, 2025
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Boatwright, Diouf, Means make bids for naturalization in House
THE cavalry is coming for Gilas Pilipinas teams.
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November 20, 2025
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Petron introduces new Sprint Scooter Oil
PETRON CORP, a trusted name among Filipino motorists, introduces Petron Sprint Scooter Oil, the newest product in its motorcycle engine oil line.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ukraine pushes for political decision from EU on frozen assets
Ukraine is pushing European allies to take a political decision to release a proposed $163-billion loan based on frozen Russian state assets next month, as it frets over a gaping hole in the 2026 budget and fallout from an unfolding corruption scandal.
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