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Metro Manila office vacancy to stay near 20%
METRO MANILA’S office vacancy rate will remain high through 2027 as new supply continues to outpace demand, according to real estate consultancy KMC Savills, Inc.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Monde Nissin posts 13% rise in Q3 profit despite higher edible oil costs
MONDE NISSIN CORP. posted a 13.4% yearly increase in third-quarter net income to P2.3 billion, supported by foreign exchange gains and steady growth in its core branded food business despite continued pressure from its meat alternative segment and rising edible oil costs.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Wicked star Jonathan Bailey named 'sexiest man alive' by People magazine
English actor Jonathan Bailey, who returns to movie theaters this month in the musical film Wicked: For Good, was named this year’s “sexiest man alive” by People magazine on Monday.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Agri output likely fell in Q3 led by fisheries; ASF concerns continue
AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT is estimated to have slowed or fallen in the third quarter after a sharp drop in fisheries volume, with analysts and industry officials also skeptical of the performance of the hog industry due to the continuing African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Filipino now part of Galaxy Al’s supported languages
SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. last week expanded its Galaxy AI language support to include Filipino.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
'Lifeline' subsidized-power program could expand with more consumers being classified as eligible
MORE low-income electricity consumers could be admitted to the power subsidy program with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) considering adjustments to the eligibility threshold for availing of “lifeline” rates.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Companies must use AI solutions to help reduce data breach costs
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES should use artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to strengthen their cybersecurity guardrails and lessen the cost of data breaches, according to IBM Verify Technology, a business unit of the International Business Machines Corp. (IBM).
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
SMDC launches nature-oriented residential brand
NATURE, at its heart, is balance — a reminder to slow down, breathe, and live well.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Korean-inspired comfort at newly-opened Novel Hotel Manila in BGC
A BRAND-NEW destination opens in Taguig City, designed from the ground up to address the need for comfort and connection with heartwarming touch.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Coolaire maintains ISO certification for third consecutive year
REFRIGERATED TRUCK SUPPLIER
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
PhilHealth disburses over P217-billion claims payment in first 9 months of 2025
THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) announced its release of over P217.93 billion in total benefit claims to healthcare facilities nationwide, which represents a 94.18% increase compared to the same period last year (January to September).
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
PLDT eyes higher Q3 revenue, boosted by Maya, home, enterprise units
PLDT INC. expects to report higher third-quarter revenue, driven by its digital bank Maya and its home and enterprise businesses, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Manuel V. Pangilinan said on Wednesday.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM Investments bags Platinum Award for sustainability reporting
SM INVESTMENTS CORP. (SMIC) has received the Platinum Award for Asia’s Best Materiality Reporting at the 11th Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards at the Grand Hyatt Singapore last month.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
US stocks plunge as bank CEOs warn of pullback
US stocks closed sharply lower on Tuesday as big banks warned that equity markets could be headed for a drawdown, reflecting mounting concerns over stretched valuations.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
EU zones in on weakened climate target in final-hour deal for COP30
European Union (EU) climate ministers were close to agreeing a 2040 climate change target in the early hours of Wednesday, but watered down the goal in last-minute negotiations, a draft EU document showed, as they raced to clinch the deal before the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30) summit in Brazil.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Waste-to-energy auction could offer up to 200 MW in capacity to bidders
THE Department of Energy (DoE) may set an installation target of up to 200 megawatts (MW) for the special green energy auction (GEA) round focused on waste-to-energy (WTE) technology next year, with the projects scheduled for delivery in 2028.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Lazada sees surge in holiday shopping during 11.1] sale
LAZADA PHILIPPINES expects online spending to surge in the next two months as more Filipinos turn to e-commerce for holiday shopping, bolstered by the platform’s biggest campaign of the year.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Is ChatGPT the end of good manners?
HAVE YOU taken the Bloomberg Al-dentity Quiz? I did, and it pegged me as a “cautious optimist.” That seemed about right — but my sense of optimism was tested last week.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Jon Stewart will remain at the helm of The Daily Show until December 2026
PARAMOUNT Skydance said on Monday that comedian Jon Stewart will continue hosting Comedy Central’s The Daily Show every Monday and serve as executive producer for the series until December next year.
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November 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
ACEN starts Stubbo Solar in NS Wales
ACEN Australia Pty. Ltd. has begun full commercial operations of its A$760-million (P28.9 billion) Stubbo Solar project in New South (NS) Wales, marking a major step in the state’s shift toward renewable energy.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
The painting that haunts me seven experts share their favorite scary artwork
AS HALLOWEEN approached, we asked seven of our academic experts to tell us about the most unsettling artwork they've ever encountered. From gruesome portraits to creepy critters, these are the paintings that have stayed with them long after their first glimpse than the idea of being buried alive.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Flexible rice tariff adjustments OKd
THE Economy and Development (ED) Council has approved the recommendation to allow a more flexible rice tariff scheme starting in 2026, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
UP Fighting Maroons eye payback vs UST
REIGNING champion University of the Philippines (UP) wants payback on University of Santo Tomas (UST) to firm up grip of the coveted second seed in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines jumps to 56th in digital competitiveness index
THE PHILIPPINES improved five spots in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), but remained a laggard in the Asia-Pacific region.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bacolod's Merzci markets its way to nationwide success
MERZCI, a household name in Bacolod City's pasalubong (souvenir) food scene, credits its nationwide success to a relentless marketing push that transformed it from a small bakery into a multi-branch enterprise.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Metrobank's net income climbs to P12.43 billion in third quarter
METROPOLITAN Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) booked a higher net profit in the third quarter that brought its ninemonth income to a record for the period as its growing consumer business supported its loan growth.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Yields on reissued bonds drop amid strong investor demand
THE GOVERNMENT fully awarded the dual-tenor Treasury bonds (T-bonds) it auctioned off on Tuesday as strong demand helped pull down rates.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
Mitsubishi Corp.’s six-month earnings decline 42% as coal business weakens
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. reported a six-month net profit of ¥356 billion ($2.4billion) on Tuesday, down 42% from last year, due to a weaker Australian steelmaking coal business and the absence of capital gains.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL external debt service bill dips to $7.5 billion at end-July
THE PHILIPPINES’ external debt service burden declined by 5% at end-July as less foreign loans matured, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
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November 05, 2025
Business World Philippines
AboitizPower unit to expand solar farm in Zambales
ABOITIZ POWER CORP'S (AboitizPower) renewable energy arm is seeking to expand its solar footprint in Zambales with a P7.6-billion project that could add 179 megawatts (MW) of capacity to the grid.
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