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France’s Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus
— Les Echos
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
China’s exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets
China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-US markets as manufacturers deepen trade ties with the rest of the world in light of US President Donald J. Trump’s prohibitively high tariffs.
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Operator, catalyst, strategist, steward
Ayala Corp. Chief Financial Officer embodies the 'Four Faces of the CFO' as he is recognized as ING-FINEX CFO of the Year for 2025.
4 min |
December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
JuanHand secures multi-million-peso credit facility in the Philippines
WeFund Lending Corp., operator of the JuanHand online lending application, has secured a multi-million-peso credit facility with HSBC in the Philippines.
1 min |
December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Texans win fifth straight, halt Chiefs’ 9-year AFC West reign
DARE OGUNBOWALE scored a tiebreaking touchdown (TD) midway through the fourth quarter, and the Houston Texans claimed a hard-fought 20-10 road win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
2 min |
December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Australia gears up for world’s 1st social media ban for under-16s
Darcey Pritchard, 15, deleted Snapchat off her phone about a year ago when she felt sucked in by its algorithm.
3 min |
December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Agri dep't launches infra monitoring office
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it established a compliance unit to oversee its newly assumed infrastructure responsibilities, particularly for farm-to-market roads (FMRs), which the DA is taking over from the Department of Public Works and Highways next year.
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December 09, 2025
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Modernization key as tenants raise standards — analysts
TENANT DEMAND for resilient, green-certified buildings is pushing Philippine developers to modernize projects and tighten compliance, analysts said.
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pilates and wellness center to open in QC
NEXT+ WELLNESS CENTER is set to open this weekend in Tomas Morato, Quezon City (QC), offering solutions to manage body pain, encourage movement, and deal with stress.
4 min |
December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
UK's Princess Kate celebrates community work at annual Christmas service
KATE, Britain’s Princess of Wales, hosted an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday to honor guests who had mostly been invited for service to the community, joined by her husband and heir to the throne Prince William.
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Catholic bishops should be more visibly politically active
Stirred by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) pastoral letter titled “Beyond Survival: Rising Above the Floods of Corruption” dated Sept. 8, parish-based and civil society Catholic groups organized an anti-corruption march along EDSA between the EDSA Shrine and the People Power Monument on Nov. 30, Andres Bonifacio Day, a holiday.
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Budget 'urgency' powers could weaken Congress
ROUTINE use of presidential “urgent” certifications in the budget process risks weakening Congress’ institutional power and turning it into a “concurring office” rather than a coequal branch, analysts said, as lawmakers rush to finish the record-high 2026 national budget.
3 min |
December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japan's Q3 GDP contraction worsens on weak capex, unlikely to sway BoJ
Japan’s economy contracted faster than initially estimated in the three months through September, primarily due to new data dragging down capital spending figures, though economists said the blip is not enough to sway the central bank.
2 min |
December 09, 2025
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VP Duterte flags 'budget-driven' ouster maneuver as 2026 spending talks loom
VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday said she is ready to respond to allegations in a potential impeachment complaint, but described any move to remove her as a \"budget-driven\" maneuver, coming as lawmakers prepare to finalize the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026.
2 min |
December 09, 2025
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Gold rises on soft dollar as traders eye Fed rate cut
GOLD nudged higher on Monday, supported by a softer dollar as traders grew more confident the US Federal Reserve will deliver an interest rate cut at its policy meeting this week.
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December 09, 2025
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Mike Phillips resigned to missing SEA Games to contest UAAP title
LASALLE center Mike Phillips is approaching the UAAP Season 88 finals with faith on God’s plan after having to miss national team duties in the 33\" Southeast Asian (SEA) Games this week in Thailand.
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December 09, 2025
Business World Philippines
Stocks, bonds cautiously hopeful Fed will deliver
SYDNEY — Share and bond markets seemed guardedly optimistic on Monday that the US Federal Reserve would deliver a much-needed rate cut this week, though the meeting looks set to be one of the most fractious in recent memory.
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December 09, 2025
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MR.DIY opens first Science Room for young learners in Taguig
FROM WHAT used to be an ordinary classroom now stands a bright, inspiring space for discovery as leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY Philippines officially turned over its first-ever Science Room for the young learners of Ciriaco P. Tinga Elementary School in Taguig City.
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December 08, 2025
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Debt yields end lower on slower Nov. inflation
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded at the secondary market closed mostly lower last week as slower November inflation bolstered rate cut prospects.
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December 08, 2025
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Pre-need sector books higher premium income
THE PRE-NEED INDUSTRY booked a higher premium income in the first nine months of 2025 on the back of continued asset growth and higher plans sold.
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December 08, 2025
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Exporters warn of industry closures, seek more government funding
THE PHILIPPINE Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said urgent government intervention is needed as more of its members shut down, citing the absence of financing.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
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An old-fashioned cure for fading trust in government
ACROSS much of the industrial world, trust in government is low and declining.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
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United Arab Emirates dispatches relief to Cebu earthquake victims
THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE), through the UAE Aid Agency, has dispatched urgent relief to families affected by the recent earthquake in several cities and barangays in Cebu.
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December 08, 2025
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NG debt service bill drops sharply in October
THE NATIONAL Government's (NG) debt service bill fell sharply in October on lower amortization payments, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
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Gateway Group opens MG Angeles
MG PHILIPPINES continues to expand its footprint here with the opening of Gateway Angeles. Operated by the Gateway Group, the dealership is located on the Fil-Am Friendship Highway in Barangay Pampang.
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December 08, 2025
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ADB likely to trim Philippine growth forecasts
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) is likely to downgrade its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for this year and next year, as a graft scandal hurt investments and public spending.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
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Dollar reserves rise to 13-month high
THE Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) soared to its highest level in over a year as the central bank's gold holdings reached a record high at the end of November.
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December 08, 2025
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Drag Race Philippines champion showcases wardrobe in curated exhibit
FILIPINO DRAG ARTIST Brigiding, fresh off her win on Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale, held the \"Bituing Maningning\" exhibit at the heritage-listed Doña Narcisa Ancestral House in Quezon City last Nov. 22-23.
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December 08, 2025
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Getting bZ for carbon neutrality
Toyota PHL enters full-electric segment
8 min |
December 08, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso may be range-bound as market eyes Fed, BSP reviews
THE PESO is expected to move sideways against the dollar this week ahead of expected rate cuts by both the US Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
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