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BoP surplus widens to $359 million
THE PHILIPPINES' balance of payments (BoP) surplus ballooned to $359 million in August, reflecting gains in the central bank's net income from overseas investments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
ByteDance will get 1 of 7 board seats for TikTok’s US operations
A US-China agreement on TikTok’s US operations includes China’s ByteDance choosing one of seven board members for the new entity, with Americans holding the six other seats, a senior White House official said on Saturday.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso may move sideways as market awaits more Fed hints
THE PESO could continue to sideways against the dollar this week as investors remain cautious as they await further policy guidance from US Federal Reserve officials.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Creative innovators recognized in Benilde Alumni Technopreneur Awards
ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATORS whose young businesses promise potential for growth and future success in their respective industries were recognized at the recently concluded Benilde Alumni Technopreneur (BeAT) Awards.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Zambo Sur gets agri aid worth P1.27 billion, mainly farm roads
THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said it delivered a P1.27-billion farm aid package to Zamboanga del Sur (Zambo Sur), led by P968 million for road projects connecting farmers to their buyers.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nando becomes super typhoon
TYPHOON RAGASA, locally named Nando, strengthened into a super typhoon on Sunday as it headed toward Northern Luzon, where tropical cyclone wind signals of up to Signal No. 5 could be raised, according to the state weather bureau.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Luxury brands' big challenge: figuring out Gen Z
Fleur Arbel and Christophe Kairouz, both from France, were lured into Louis Vuitton's New York flagship recently by a colorful sculpture of a monogrammed giraffe and ostrich above the store’s entrance.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
CEPA with Chile seen boosting trade
A COMPREHENSIVE economic partnership agreement (CEPA) with Chile could create up to $9 million in expanded trade, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
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September 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Opportunities abound in Islamic banking
ISLAMIC BANKING is quietly becoming a major part of the financial services industry worldwide. According to a report by international financial data and market services firm LSEG and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector (ICD) of the Islamic Development Bank Group, Islamic finance sector reached $4.9 trillion in assets in 2023.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Holiday spending boost to prop up PHL GDP growth
THE SEASONAL INCREASE in household spending amid the upcoming holiday season could help propel Philippine economic growth to reach the government's target, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (EPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Export sales may hit only $105 billion this year as US orders slow down — Philexport
SOME EXPORTERS have seen slower orders from the United States after the 19% \"reciprocal\" tariff took effect last month, which could cause outbound shipments this year to be lower than previously expected, the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
The New Plague: Online child abuse
The world has experienced many disasters and different types of plagues.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Shari’ah principles in Philippine Islamic banking
ISLAMIC BANKING has become one of the fastest developing financial systems, serving millions of Muslims and non-Muslims who are drawn to its ethical principles.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
A decade of honoring excellence in PHL real estate
Country's top community builders recognized at Dot Property Philippines Awards 2025
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Trillion Peso March: Rising flood of people, not ghosts, but real
‘o, what is unfolding day after day toward the Sept. 21 Martsa ng Bayan (March of the Nation) is not, to borrow Shakespeare’s words, “a walking shadow... a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more.”
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
BPI unveils insurance for freelancers, entrepreneurs
BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI), in partnership with BPI MS Insurance Corp., has launched an accident insurance plan tailored for freelancers, consultants, digital nomads and other self-employed workers, tapping into a fast-growing segment of the economy.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Fed cut gives BSP more room to ease
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) now has more room to continue its policy easing to support economic growth after the US Federal Reserve delivered a much-awaited cut on Wednesday but may stay cautious amid lingering inflation risks.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Data quality key to using AI tools for gov’t policymaking, anti-corruption efforts
THE PHILIPPINES must increase its data-related investments so it can harness artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for improved policymaking and accountability in government, according to experts.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
FWD Life eyes high net-worth business in the Philippines
FWD Life Philippines is looking to launch its high net-worth insurance business in the country, as it seeks to replicate its success in other Asian markets.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
When HR feels overworked – and how to fix it
I'm the HR manager of a small factory with about 100 workers. We are busy handling many people management tasks despite the help of my two assistants. What's wrong with us? — Candy Girl.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Disney’s ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmel Live! off air after remarks about Kirk
Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Wednesday it was pulling Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air, after comments by the late-night show’s host about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk prompted a threat by the head of the top US communications regulator against Disney.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
DPWH goes after properties, vehicles of personnel, contractors in flood scam
THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it is coordinating with other agencies to probe real estate properties and high-value vehicles of contractors and DPWH personnel involved in anomalous flood control projects for a potential freeze order.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Reforms, prospect of FTA keeping EU firms upbeat about entering PHL market
EUROPEAN BUSINESSES remain confident about setting up operations in the Philippines due to recent reforms and negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), the European Union-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Council (EU-ABC) said.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
AboitizPower to redeem P2.5-B bonds three years ahead of maturity
LISTED power generator Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) will redeem P2.5 billion worth of fixed-rate retail bonds this month, three years earlier than their 2028 maturity.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nestlé investors seek ‘fresh start’ as new chairman’s reign begins
Nestlé investors are hoping the Swiss food group can draw a line under a period of volatility and sliding shares after the company accelerated the departure of its chairman, hot on the heels of a scandal that toppled its chief executive officer (CEO).
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japanese Film Fest explores metaphorical bridges
FOR ITS 29\" year, the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is presenting a selection of 12 full-length films from various genres to “share the love of Japanese cinema,” according to the Japan Foundation, Manila.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
Agri dep’t orders audit of farm-to-market roads
AGRICULTURE Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. ordered an audit of all farm-to-market road (EMR) projects since 2021, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said ina statement.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
The White House is noisily mobilizing the world’s Far Right
THE world’s attention this week has been fixated on Donald Trump's official visit to Britain, with castles and carriages and all the pageantry that delights a leader who views his own presidency as the apotheosis of reality TV. Less noticed, but just as telling, has been a simultaneous visit to Washington by Beatrix von Storch.
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
RE push makes up for lack of net zero pledge — DoE’s Garin
THE PHILIPPINES’ efforts to increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in its power generation mix compensates for the absence of a net zero commitment, according to the Department of Energy (DoE).
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September 19, 2025
Business World Philippines
CAB retains fuel surcharge at level 4 for October flights
THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) will retain the passenger fuel surcharge at level 4 for October, keeping airline fuel charges steady for the third straight month.
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