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UNO Digital Bank targets to break even by next year as it ramps up loan releases
DIGITAL BANK UNObank, Inc. (UNO Digital Bank) is targeting to break even by next year as it works to ramp up its loan disbursements by expanding its product base.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Industrial policy for the Philippines: A tale of 4 Tigers
During the second half of the last century, they followed distinct but overlapping industrial policies.
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October 29, 2025
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Eala-Chan duo gets early door at Hong Kong Open
ALEX EALA’S bid in the Hong Kong Open is off to a sputtering start as she and Taiwanese partner Chan Hao-ching got the boot early in the women’s doubles on Monday night.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Congressmen urge reforms to rice industry
OPPOSITION congressmen on Tuesday criticized President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s executive orders (EO) aimed at supporting rice farmers, calling them shortsighted and urging broader reforms to strengthen the country’s agriculture and food sector.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
TNT, NLEX eye third straight win against separate foes
TNT and NLEX set their sights on their third straight victories against separate foes and with it, continued hold of pole position in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Center-Antipolo.
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October 29, 2025
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GSIS earnings hit P112B
THE GOVERNMENT Service Insurance System (GSIS) booked a net income of P112 billion in the nine months through September.
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October 29, 2025
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Philippine Startup Week 2025 to spotlight global expansion of Filipino innovators
PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEK 2025 will return on Nov. 10-14 to champion Filipino innovation and help startups expand beyond local borders, organizers said.
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October 29, 2025
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OPEC+ leaning towards another small crude oil production increase
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+), the world’s largest grouping of oil-producing nations, is leaning towards a modest output boost in December, four sources familiar with the talks said, as they push on with monthly increases aimed at clawing back market share.
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October 29, 2025
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DoE’s Garin: New LNG pipeline construction unlikely to due to excess capacity
The Philippines is unlikely to see the construction of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminals this decade as its current facilities are significantly underutilized, its Energy Secretary told Reuters.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Lacson eyes wider DPWH probe when sessions resume
SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday said he plans to widen the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation of anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects once he is reinstated as its chairman.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Unilever and DepEd join forces to roll out nutrition education to schools nationwide
In a shared mission to champion balanced lifestyles, Unilever Philippines — through its brand Knorr —has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to make nutrition education more accessible to DepEd school learners and their families, nationwide.
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October 29, 2025
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Pre-need companies post higher premiums
THE PRE-NEED INDUSTRY saw its premium income inch up by 2.82% year on year at end-June amid higher plans sold.
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October 29, 2025
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Where to buy antique maps and prints
Gallery of Prints remains a Filipiniana treasure trove
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October 29, 2025
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Marcos to push Philippine trade, tech agenda at APEC Summit in South Korea
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will promote Philippine economic interests and push deeper regional cooperation at the 32\" Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea later this month, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday.
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October 29, 2025
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Metro Retail expands urban retail strategy with Metro Corner launch in Mandaue City
METRO RETAIL STORES Group, Inc. (MRSGD has opened its first Metro Corner at Mandani Bay Suites in Mandaue City, a store concept intended to provide convenient access to goods for condominium residents and nearby workers.
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October 29, 2025
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SBP elects Ricky Vargas as president and Manny Pangilinan as chairman
THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has elected PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas as president and PLDT honcho Manny Pangilinan as chairman.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Amazon targets corporate job cut of 30,000
Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine Business Bank earns two-Golden Arrows for corporate governance excellence
The Philippine Business Bank (PBB) received the two-Golden Arrow award from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) this year, placing it among the top publicly listed firms in the Philippines that meet the standards of good corporate governance under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
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October 29, 2025
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Oil prices settle lower as OPEC plans to increase crude output
Oil prices settled marginally lower on Monday as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) plans to increase oil output once again outweighed hopes of a trade deal framework between the US and China and renewed US sanctions on Russia.
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October 29, 2025
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RCBC net income climbs 32% as consumer segment grows
RIZAL COMMERCIAL Banking Corp. (RCBC) saw its net income surge by 32% year on year to P8.2 billion in the first nine months as its consumer lending business continued to expand.
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October 29, 2025
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Treading the path to prosperity: Technology, capital, and the spirit of dialogue
Twenty-one member economies comprise the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
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October 29, 2025
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Trump praises Japan’s Takaichi in talks on trade, critical minerals
US President Donald J. ‘Trump lavished praise on Japan’s first female leader Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, welcoming her pledge to accelerate a military buildup and signing deals on trade and rare earths.
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October 29, 2025
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Clean-energy development in region being hindered by uneven access to capital
SINGAPORE — Capital for developing energy-transition projects in Asia is unevenly distributed, hindering the industry’s efforts, analysts said at the Asia Clean Energy Summit here Tuesday.
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October 29, 2025
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Art theft is due for a market-share shift
NEARLY A WEEK after they stole perhaps $100 million of royal jewelry from Paris’ Louvre museum, the thieves are still at large.
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October 29, 2025
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ASEAN Foundation to train 17,500 MSMEs in Al use
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foundation plans to train more than 17,000 Philippine micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) by 2027 to help them integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their business operations.
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October 29, 2025
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Smart partners with Lynk Global to expand satellite connectivity in remote areas
PLDT INC., through its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, Inc., has partnered with US-based Lynk Global, Inc. to provide mobile connectivity in areas without network coverage through satellite technology.
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October 29, 2025
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Taiwan says ties with US ‘very stable’ ahead of Trump-Xi meet
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Tuesday that he was not worried that US President Donald J. Trump would “abandon” the island at his upcoming meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
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October 29, 2025
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Gold prices slip on sign of thaw in US-China trade progress
GOLD PRICES fell below $4,000 per ounce on Monday as signs of a thaw in US-China trade tensions reduced some of the bullion’s safe-haven appeal, while market participants awaited the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week.
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October 29, 2025
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Built on trust: PLDT shines as top-performing PLC in 2025 Golden Arrow Awards
Gaining another win for its customers, leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has been conferred the 4-Golden Arrow Award at the 2025 Institute of Corporate Directors' (ICD) Golden Arrow Awards Ceremony, in recognition of the company’s commitment to excellence in corporate governance performance, transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices.
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October 29, 2025
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DMCI Homes expects Fortis Residences sales to pick up as amenities near completion
DMCI HOMES expects stronger sales for its Fortis Residences project in Makati City as the completion of project amenities draws near, signaling sustained demand for high-rise residential developments in key business districts.
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