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Business World Philippines
Balancing growth, innovation, and trust in PHL banking
Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Philippine narratives continue to be about growth and dealing with upside or growth risks, as opposed to downside risks that would correctly describe economies that went through crises.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Calidad Realty unveils Elite Group in fifth anniversary
CALIDAD REALTY SERVICES Inc. (CRSI) celebrated five years of growth and resilience by unveiling the Calidad Realty Elite Group, a high-performance sales collective designed to elevate standards in professionalism, client service, and execution in the real estate sector.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Copper claws to three-week peak as investors balance Iran with Chinese demand
Copper prices hit their highest in more than three weeks on Friday as investors weighed signs of improved demand in top metals consumer China against uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war.
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April 13, 2026
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IMF-World Bank meetings to kick off with the global economy under strain
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank hold their spring meetings this week as the war in the Middle East weighs on the global economy.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
2026 Masters
The third round of the 2026 Masters was supposed to be a coronation.
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April 13, 2026
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Abaca users forced to import as producers untangle supply chain
THE Philippine abaca industry is beset by supply chain issues that are forcing users to turn to imports from Ecuador, according to the University of Asia and the Pacific's Center for Food and Agri Business (CFA).
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Crude prices settle lower, posts steepest weekly loss since 2022
Crude oil futures settled lower on Friday and posted their biggest weekly decline since 2022 ahead of ceasefire talks.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it and other social media companies of designing their platforms to be addictive to young users.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Pooled procurement to secure the country’s medicine supply
As global supply chains stretch across continents, the Philippines remains exposed to disruptions in key transit regions, particularly those affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Oil tax cut seen yielding economic and political dividends despite price dip
A TEMPORARY fuel tax cut under Republic Act No. 12316 could still provide economic relief even as global oil prices soften following a ceasefire in the Middle East, analysts said, arguing that the timing of the measure could cushion households and transport operators from lingering cost pressures.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
SEC warns against unregistered HTX investment platform
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued advisories against HTS and its related entities, warning investors that these platforms have been offering securities without the required registration or license.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Sara accused of slowing House impeachment bid
VICE-PRESIDENT Sara Duterte-Carpio’s legal team is trying to blunt an impeachment bid by shifting the fight from evidence-gathering hearings in the House of Representatives to the Supreme Court, where procedural challenges could delay the process before more testimony and records are aired publicly, analysts said.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Yields on gov't debt end lower as US-Iran ceasefire lifts sentiment
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded in the secondary market fell last week as the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran improved risk sentiment, helping offset domestic inflation concerns.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Outstanding accounting students shine at 27SOASP Grand Finals
A NEW CHAMPION emerged at the 27 Search for Outstanding Accounting Students of the Philippines (SOASP) last March 20 at the Makati Diamond Hotel.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
T-bill, bond rates may drop as markets monitor US-Iran talks
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) to be offered this week could end lower on renewed demand for risk assets following the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
EV taxi operators deploy electric taxis on GrabTaxi Electric
FILIPINO ELECTRIC-VEHICLE (EV) taxi operators EV Taxi Corp., EnviroCab, TaxiKo Transport Services, KateMikylla, CMAIII, ManilaTrans Taxi Corp., and Sun & Bin Transportation Corp., have activated hundreds of hybrid and electric taxi units on GrabTaxi Electric.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
MOA signing expands WUCI, TESDA efforts in skills development
THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) formally held its Ceremonial Signing of the Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding with key partners, including Wilcon Upskilling Center Inc. (WUCI) last March 30 at the Tandang Sora Hall of the TESDA Women’s Center, TESDA Complex, Taguig City.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Politicians who play God with our health
Dr. Arturo B. Rotor wrote Men Who Play God, his anthology on the practice of medicine in the Philippines, in 1983.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Gold bullion prices steady but head for weekly gain; US-Iran truce in focus
GOLD PRICES held steady on Friday but headed for a weekly gain as the US dollar weakened following the US-Iran truce, though market participants continued to assess its durability and implications for interest rates.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
PEZA says one-year WFH to help protect jobs, growth
ALLOWING economic zone locators to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for one year will help sustain business growth and preserve jobs amid external headwinds, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said.
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April 13, 2026
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Prolonged-war scenario seen cutting PHL growth to 3.79%
PHILIPPINE growth could slow to 3.79% in 2026 if the war in the Middle East is prolonged and becomes a routine feature of the economy, De La Salle University (DLSU) said in a report.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Diesel price rollback seen at P20/l
MOTORISTS are finally getting a much-needed break after weeks of hefty increases, as the Department of Energy expects pump price rollbacks, with diesel prices seen dropping by at least P20 per liter (/1).
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April 13, 2026
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Dutch glovemaker Jeanne Hermans on how her niche craft has built a following in Hollywood and beyond
DUTCH COUTURE glovemaker Jeanne Hermans has nearly a quarter of a million followers on social media, with several of her videos drawing millions of views.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
NG gross borrowings jump over 40% in Feb.
THE National Government’s (NG) gross borrowings grew by over 40% in February amid a surge in domestic borrowings, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
DÉJÀ VU
Eventually, oil's well that ends well?
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
ECC permit process to go ‘on wheels’ for SMEs
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it will make the permit process for environmental clearance certificates (ECCs) available in cities and municipalities to ease the travel burden on small and medium enterprises (SMES).
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
THE COMING OF THE E-CAVALRY
Got fuel price anxiety? The all-new Nissan Kicks e-Power is set to arrive by Q3.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Fuel costs hit job quality despite drop in joblessness
RISING fuel prices are tightening employment conditions in oil-dependent sectors even as the Philippines' overall unemployment rate declined in February, underscoring uneven labor market pressures tied to higher energy costs, analysts said.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
US considers new crackdown on Chinese telecom companies
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it may bar three major Chinese telecommunications companies from operating their data centers in the US and could ban telecom carriers from connecting with those Chinese carriers.
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April 13, 2026
Business World Philippines
Globe stock gains on cable consortium entry
SHARES of Globe Telecom, Inc. rose last a week, with analysts citing its participation in the Candle Cable System as a key driver.
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