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Oil up, Asian stocks down as US-Iran peace talks collapse
Oil prices surged on Monday as the US moved to impose a blockade on Iranian shipping after the collapse of weekend peace talks, while the dollar rose and stocks and bonds fell.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Cignal collides with Creamline in PVL race to All-Filipino finals
CIGNAL and Creamline try to ride the crest of their crucial semifinal victories and get ahead in the ultra-competitive race to the finals as they collide on Tuesday in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the MOA Arena.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Tax on LPG, kerosene suspended
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said he approved the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene to soften the impact of rising fuel costs on households, while leaving levies on gasoline and diesel unchanged.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Beyond buildings: Inside the SEC’s REIT rule reforms
LET'S TALK TAX JOHANNE D. ABDULRAHMAN
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Gold bullion prices slide as inflation worries linger on failed US-Iran talks
GOLD PRICES touched a near one-week low on Monday, pressured by a stronger dollar, while a surge in oil prices following failed US-Iran peace talks fueled inflation worries and dampened expectations for US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Agri dep’t considering P10 per kilo subsidy for users of gov’t fishports
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is studying a proposal to grant P10 subsidy per kilo of catch landed at government fishports, citing the need to assist municipal fisherfolk and commercial operators deal with rising fuel costs.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Defending champion TNT Tropang 5G brace for lowly Blackwater with new coach Pat Aquino
IT IS up against an opponent on the lower rung but defending champion TNT isn’t about to let its guard down facing Blackwater.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Marcos urges Filipinos not to hoard diesel
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. urged Filipinos not to hoard diesel as the government warned of prolonged pressure on fuel prices following the failure of the US and Iran to reach a peace agreement.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
ASEAN ministers call for restraint in ME conflict
FOREIGN MINISTERS of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) called for restraint and a return to diplomacy amid tensions in the Middle East (ME), warning that prolonged instability could disrupt global trade and energy flows critical to the region.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Metro Manila condo demand up 19% in Q1, seen as seasonal rebound — LPC
DEMAND for Metro Manila condominiums increased 19% year on year in the first quarter (Q1), driven by end-user purchases and developer incentives, though Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) said the uptick reflects a seasonal rebound rather than a full market recovery.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Farmers say imports being readied for tariff reductions are already cheap
FARMERS said on Monday that key agricultural imports being considered for tariff cuts are already cheap and need no further price advantages.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
US to blockade Iran ports after talks fail to yield a deal
The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Tran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Manibela sets April 15-17 strike; Malacañang says move untimely
TRANSPORT GROUP
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Metro Retail profit up 12% as sales reach P41.56B
LISTED RETAILER Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) reported a 12% increase in net income to P682.64 million in 2025.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
The end of the Petrostate Era won't bring peace
WITH the Middle East in flames and a fifth of the world’s supplies of oil and gas in limbo thanks to the uncertain status of the Strait of Hormuz, it’s tempting to imagine that a clean-energy world might leave such conflicts behind:
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Eton tightens delivery standards, centralizes customer experience oversight
LISTED property developer Eton Properties Philippines, Inc. is shifting its strategy toward tighter execution and centralized customer experience oversight, its chief executive officer said.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
CNPF profit rises 11% to P7.1 billion on cost controls
CENTURY PACIFIC Food, Inc. (CNPF) reported an 11% increase in net income for 2025 to P7.1 billion, as tighter spending offset pressure on gross margins.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
PHL debt-to-GDP to continue declining — AMRO
PHILIPPINE DEBT as a proportion of gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to steadily decline through 2030, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Century Properties board OKs internal mergers, awaits approvals
CENTURY Properties Group, Inc. (CPG) said its board has approved the merger of subsidiaries as part of a restructuring plan, subject to approval from shareholders, creditors, and regulators.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
IDC earnings fall 27% as costs offset revenue growth
LISTED real estate developer Italpinas Development Corp. (IDC) and its subsidiaries reported a 274% decline in net income to P250.9 million for 2025, as higher financing costs and lower gains from investment property appraisals offset higher revenue.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Paddington musical triumphs at London's theatrical Olivier Awards
Paddington Bear was the big winner at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday, with a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books picking up seven prizes at Britain's top theater honors.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Philippines warns of ‘sabotage’ after cyanide seizure in South China Sea atoll
THE Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, security officials from the country said on Monday.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Axelum income grows 23% to P849.6M on higher sales
AXELUM RESOURCES CORP. reported a 23.42% increase in net income for 2025 to P849.59 million, driven by higher sales and selling prices across its core product segments.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Yee, Trupa defend respective titles in the National Age Duathlon
FRANKLIN YEE and Mary Joy Trupa successfully defended their respective titles in the elite sprint category of the National Age Duathlon staged over the weekend at the Villar City in Las Piñas.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
China’s Chery looking to expand auto output in Europe — Tongyue
Chery is looking to expand car production in Europe through partnerships with other automakers allowing it to use existing factories, top executives at the Chinese carmaker said at an event in Paris
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Malls save P202.18M from energy efficiency measures — DoE
MAJOR MALL OPERATORS saved about P202.18 million after adopting energy efficiency measures in response to a government call amid a national energy emergency, the Department of Energy (DoE) said.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
Cannes Film Festival announces arthouse-heavy lineup as Hollywood scales back
This year’s Cannes Film Festival will pit stalwarts of arthouse cinema such as Poland’s Pawel Pawlikowski and Spain’s Pedro Almodovar against a small pool of newer voices as 21 titles compete for the gathering’s prestigious main prize next month.
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April 14, 2026
Business World Philippines
More EDSA Busway stations seen next year
THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it expects to open additional Busway stations along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) next year.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Eala faces Fil-Canadian Fernandez at Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart
PHILIPPINE tennis will be in full display as homegrown bet Alexandra “Alex” Eala and Filipina-Canadian stalwart Leylah Fernandez collide an intriguing and rare duel to start the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Monday in Stuttgart, Germany.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
NU blasts win-less Lady Warriors, earns Final Four slot in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tourney
TITLE HOLDER National University (NU) made short work of cellar-dweller University of the East (UE), 25-19, 25-14, 25-14, and clinched its fifth straight Final Four stint in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball on Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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