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AI essential for competitiveness — AIM
BUSINESSES need to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to remain competitive and provide more value to their customers, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) said.
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September 15, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chevrolet Philippines, BPI offer up to P140K off on Captiva
FROM AUG. 22 to Oct. 31 this year, Chevrolet Philippines and BPI Auto Loan are offering up to P140,000 in cash discounts or P46,000 all-in down payment (based on 20% down payment) when buying a brand-new Captiva from authorized Chevrolet dealerships nationwide.
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September 15, 2025
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Philippines, Japan and US hold drills near Scarborough Shoal, iring China
THE Philippines held joint naval drills with Japan and the US in the South China Sea on Sept. 12 and 13, signaling a growing trilateral partnership in response to increasing maritime tensions in the South China Sea.
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September 15, 2025
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UAAP unveils full schedule of Season 88 basketball games
REIGNING champion University of the Philippines (UP) takes on host University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the UAAP Season 88 opener next Sunday but has its sights locked on modern day rival De La Salle University in the penultimate game day of the first round on Oct. 19, both at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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September 15, 2025
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Liqui Moly protects classic cars
CLASSIC CARS are usually driven sparingly, which makes engine protection between engine starts more crucial.
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September 15, 2025
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Arabica coffee hits four-month high; sugar, cocoa ease
Arabica coffee futures on ICE rose to a four-month high on Friday boosted by tight supplies in the US following the imposition of a 50% tariff on shipments from Brazil.
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September 15, 2025
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Copper surges to 5-month high on US rate cut hopes
Copper prices hit a more-than-five-month high on Friday, lifted by expectations of US interest rate cuts and concerns over potential supply shortages.
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September 15, 2025
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All-electric G-Class now available for P13.59M
MERCEDES-BENZ PHILIPPINES has brought in the new G 580 with EQ Technology, the first-ever all-electric G-Class.
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September 15, 2025
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In surprise twist, Armani’s will sets stage for sale of fashion empire
The late designer Giorgio Armani instructed his heirs to gradually sell the revolutionary fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots.
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September 15, 2025
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Gold stays near peak on Fed’s rate cut
GOLD PRICES rose on Friday, holding close to record highs hit earlier this week, as signs of a weakening US labor market reinforced expectations the US Federal Reserve will deliver its first rate cut of the year next week.
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September 15, 2025
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America's friends will never trust the US again
“WE RESPECTFULLY SUGGEST ... ,” the letter says. It was sent by a group representing more than 300 veterans of American diplomacy, intelligence, and national security and addressed to the leaders of the intelligence committees in the Senate and House. For a fleeting moment, I thought — hoped? — that I was reading a Swiftian satire in the tradition of A Modest Proposal. Then it hit me with full force that the entreaty was dead serious and reflected what I and other observers of US foreign policy under President Donald Trump have been worrying about for months.
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September 15, 2025
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Listed banks' share prices rise in Q2
BANK STOCKS rose in the second quarter as rate cuts coupled with steady inflation impact profit margins, analysts said.
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September 15, 2025
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Union Pacific CEO held talks with Trump on $85-B plan to acquire Norfolk
—Union Pacific Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Vena met with US President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office to discuss the railroad’s proposed $85-billion buyout of Norfolk Southern Corp. the company said on Friday, as it seeks regulatory approval for the biggest US rail merger in decades.
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September 15, 2025
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History-inspired designs showcased at 'Fashion in the Park'
HISTORY walked the runway as “Styling History: Fashion in the Park” showcases Filipino heritage and artistry on Aug. 31 at the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium.
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September 15, 2025
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Stricter flood project oversight may shield rural workers
THE Philippine government should tighten oversight of flood control projects to protect farm workers and secure food production, Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma said, after a surge in unemployment tied to damage from recent typhoons and substandard infrastructure.
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September 15, 2025
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Jollibee leads PHL brands in Brand Finance 2025 Sustainability Perceptions Index
JOLLIBEE GROUP recorded the highest sustainability perceptions value (SPV) among Philippine companies in Brand Finance's 2025 Sustainability Perceptions Index, which measures the portion of brand value linked to stakeholder perceptions of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
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September 15, 2025
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Treasure on the road less traveled: CMEPA's promise for Filipino investors
PUBLIC CLAMOR erupted on July 1 after the government announced the implementation of the Republic Act No. 12214 or the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA) countrywide.
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September 15, 2025
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Anne does Anko
ACTRESS Anne Curtis-Smith checks out the candles at Anko.
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September 15, 2025
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Cautious trading seen with Fed meeting in focus
PHILIPPINE STOCKS may continue to move sideways this week before the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where it is expected to deliver a much-awaited rate cut, and amid corruption concerns at home.
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September 15, 2025
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Curtains set to close on Honda Civic Type R
THE CURRENT-GENERATION Honda Civic Type R (or FL5) will cease to be sold in the country after the Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) inventory with a “few units left” runs out.
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September 15, 2025
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Fair incomes, safety nets, career progression urged for PHL workers
THE GOVERNMENT needs to ensure that gig workers receive fair and transparent earnings to unlock the full potential of the gig economy, market research company Ipsos said.
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September 15, 2025
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First Gen Corp., Unilever Philippines extend renewable energy partnership
FIRST GEN CORP. will supply 10 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) to seven Unilever Philippines facilities as part of a renewed partnership supporting the consumer goods maker’s operational and sustainability goals.
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September 15, 2025
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Aboitiz InfraCapital celebrates with Ilonggos at RMN River Festival
ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL, Inc., (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, recently joined Radio Mindanao Network, Inc. (RMN) in Iloilo City in celebrating the RMN River Festival, a week-long event in the city dedicated to raising awareness for the preservation and protection of Iloilo's vital river system.
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September 15, 2025
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BYD, Tesla set to lose most from Mexico’s proposed tariffs on China
ELECTRIC car rivals BYD and Tesla are set to be the biggest losers from Mexico’s proposed 50% tariff on autos imported from China, triggering a likely blow to the fast-growing electric car market in Mexico while sparing the traditional “Big Three” US car manufacturers.
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September 15, 2025
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Driving digital transformation and AI in finance and government
When shaped responsibly, technology can uplift entire communities and propel a nation forward.
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September 15, 2025
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Subsidies for gov’t-run firms decline 9% in July
SUBSIDIES provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 9.18% year on year in July, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.
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September 15, 2025
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Police and protesters scuffle in anti-migrant London protest
More than 100,000 protesters marched through central London on Saturday, carrying flags of England and Britain and scuffling with police in one of the UK’s biggest right-wing demonstrations of modern times.
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September 15, 2025
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Techie toilets
A STORE selling bathroom fixtures is making it a point to discuss a topic usually frowned upon at dinner tables: the toilet.
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September 15, 2025
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The US stock rally is seeking a Fed cut playbook
A$14-TRILLION RALLY that has taken stocks to record highs is heading for an inflection point this week, with investors expecting the US Federal Reserve to resume cutting inter- est rates at its long-awaited monetary policy meeting.
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September 15, 2025
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Extended land leases for foreigners seen to boost property demand, values
THE RECENTLY enacted law allowing foreign investors to lease private lands in the Philippines for up to 99 years is expected to drive up land values and rental prices, boosting demand across office, residential, and industrial segments, property consultants said.
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