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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
Business World Philippines
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
Business World Philippines
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
Business World Philippines
Boatwright, Diouf, Means make bids for naturalization in House
THE cavalry is coming for Gilas Pilipinas teams.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
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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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Evolving threats need smarter defenses: Combating AI-enabled social engineering
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) is transforming the way organizations operate, driving speed, innovation, and efficiency across industries.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health — experts
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the Lancet medical journal.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
US confirms sale of $700-M air defense missile system to Taiwan
The United States confirmed the sale to Taiwan of an advanced missile system worth almost $700 million which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, its second weapons package in a week bringing the total of $Lbillion, and reaffirmed support for Taipei.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Good vibes with a good pig
WE'VE had quite a few good times dining in rather sleepy Marikina, but aside from the odd lugawan, two of our standout experiences were in private dining rooms: at 61 Orange for a birthday party, and, on a professional basis, Mr. Cochinillo.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
US equities fall as valuation worries hit big tech
US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 putting in a fourth straight session of losses as valuation worries hit big technology-related shares and a disappointing forecast pressured Home Depot.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC seeks comments on REIT rules to include power, infra, telco sectors
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a draft memorandum circular proposing updates to the real estate investment trust (REIT) rules to broaden the definition of income-generating assets, extend sponsors’ reinvestment deadlines, and strengthen disclosure and governance requirements.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Grand Hyatt Manila clinches multiple prestigious honors in 2025
Recently awarded Best Business Hotel — Manila at the Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards in Singapore
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Media firms face tempered Q4 prospects as ad spend normalizes
LISTED media companies are heading into a challenging fourth quarter after weaker third-quarter earnings, as the post-election advertising boost dissipated and ad budgets normalized, analysts said, although a modest year-end recovery remains possible on seasonal holiday spending.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold gains on soft US jobs data; traders weigh rate cut
GOLD PRICES rose from a one-week low on Tuesday, supported by soft US employment numbers, while investors assessed the likelihood of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December ahead of more delayed US data releases this week.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Agri liberalization, measures to address learning poverty seen needed to catch up with rest of region
THE GOVERNMENT needs to liberalize agriculture and address learning poverty to catch up with its regional neighbors, panelists told the Makati Business Club on Wednesday.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
UPMG holds celebration for newsboys
THE UNITED PRINT and Multimedia Group (UPMG), in partnership with the Circulation Management Association of the Philippines (CMAP), once again brought together the country’s hardworking newsboys for “Hatid Balita, Hatid Saya: A Celebration with the Newsboys” held at The Philippine STAR Building in Sucat, Parañaque.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
DXC sets up center to boost firms’ AI-readiness
US INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) service provider DXC Technology is looking to help position the Philippines as a global IT hub with its recently opened client experience center, through which it plans to help both local and foreign clients in their artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-adoption journeys.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Landco Pacific, Metro Stonerich ink partnership for The Nautilus
LANDCO PACIFIC CORP., a pioneer in premium leisure and lifestyle developments, has commissioned Metro Stonerich Corp. as its general contractor for The Nautilus, an iconic beachfront residential condominium within the 15-hectare Calatagan South Beach (CaSoBe) estate in Batangas.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in next Anthropic funding round
MICROSOFT and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30-billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft’s cloud services, the latest high-profile deal binding together major players in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Yellow alert raised over Visayas grid
THE VISAYAS was placed under yellow alert for five hours on Tuesday following outages at a number of power plants, according to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP).
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November 20, 2025
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Bergs sends Belgium past France into Davis Cup semis
Belgium reached the Davis Cup semifinals with a 2-0 victory over France as the Final Eight began in Bologna on Tuesday.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Comelec reviewing Marcoleta's SOCE, Escudero case recommendations
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has intensified its scrutiny of campaign-finance compliance simultaneously pursuing investigations into two sitting senators over alleged Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) violations and initiating a broad crackdown on government contractors.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
ISP champions local golf, artistry through P17-million donation
THE PRESTIGIOUS International Series Philippines (ISP), which was held for the first time in the country, proved to be more than just a showcase of world-class golf.
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November 20, 2025
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Caterer to the stars Juan Carlo celebrates 30 th year
CATERER to the stars, Juan Carlo the Caterer celebrated its 30% anniversary last week with an event filled with the country’s brightest artists and a seven-course Filipino feast.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL among regional leaders in fraudulent job offers
PHILIPPINE JOBSEEKERS are among the most vulnerable to fraudulent job offers in the Asia-Pacific, according to online employment company Jobstreet by SEEK.
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November 20, 2025
Business World Philippines
Taiwan to further tighten export controls for dual-use technology
Taiwan will tighten its export controls for potential dual-use civilian-military technology to include quantum computers and advanced semiconductor equipment to fulfill its obligations to stop weapons proliferation, its economy ministry said.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSEi dips on growth worries, weak Wall Street cues
PHILIPPINE shares retreated on Tuesday as investors weighed slower economic growth projections, lingering corruption issues and negative cues from US markets.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Treasury fully awards dual-tenor T-bonds at mixed yields at auction
THE PHILIPPINE government fully awarded its dual-tranche Treasury bonds on Tuesday, raising P35 billion as total bids hit P107.6 billion, almost three times the offer, amid concerns that the peso’s extended weakness could fuel inflation.
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November 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crude prices ease after loadings resume at Russian export hub
Oil prices eased on Monday as loadings resumed at Russia’s Novorossiysk export hub after a two-day suspension at the Black Sea port that had been hit by a Ukrainian attack.
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