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December 29, 2025

BSP receives three digital banking license applications

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) received just three applications for new digital banking licenses before the deadline ended on Nov. 30.

1 mins

Embodying resilience in a disrupted world

As global CEOs redesign their strategies for a volatile world, markets that combine demand growth, talent availability and improving digital infrastructure are gaining relevance.

5 mins

NSCR O&M contract seen attracting strong interest from bidders – DoTr

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is confident the operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will generate strong interest, with five prospective bidders signifying their intent to bid so far.

2 mins

Advancing orthopedic surgery through technology

Orthopedic issues affect millions of people worldwide, from young athletes recovering from sports injuries to older adults dealing with degenerative joint conditions.

3 mins

Recto touts gov't record in containing inflation

THE GOVERNMENT kept inflation low in 2025, protecting the public from the erosion of its purchasing power, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto said on Sunday.

1 mins

India water crunch leaves beverage firms scrambling to manage community fallout

Foreign companies operating in India have long grappled with complex regulations and confusing tax laws.

4 mins

P43 imported rice MSRP to stay even as benchmark price warrants 20% tariff

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said the P43-per-kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will stay for the moment, even though the designated price benchmark would currently warrant an increase in tariffs to 20%.

1 mins

LGU share of national taxes to total P1.19 trillion in 2026

THE Department of Budget Management (DBM) said local government units (LGUs) will receive P1.19 trillion in 2026 as their share of national government revenue, which is known as the National Tax Allotment (NTA).

1 mins

Mindoro, Zamboanga ports to be configured for agri trade logistics

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said two new deepwater ports in Mindoro and Zamboanga del Norte will specialize in agricultural products, with the aim of reducing the cost of logistics for farm goods.

1 mins

Typhoons could add 0.6 ppt to Philippine inflation - IMF

TYPHOONS are expected to add up to 0.6 percentage point (ppt) to Philippine inflation due to disruptions to supply chains and agriculture, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

2 mins

PHL agri exports grow 21.5% in November

AGRICULTURE-BASED exports in November rose 21.5% year on year to $658.06 million, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

1 mins

Manila, Subic, Davao cold inspection facilities set for construction in 2026

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is planning to build three cold examination facilities in agriculture (CEFA) next year in Manila, Subic, and Davao.

1 mins

Suntrust shares rise amid Megaworld stake sale

SHARES of Suntrust Resort Holdings, Inc. (SUN) rose last week, buoyed by heightened investor interest and sentiment-driven buying following Megaworld Corp.'s disposal of its stake.

2 mins

Mandatory ESG disclosure seen to raise credibility; foreign investor impact minimal

THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission's (SEC) push for mandatory environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures aligned with international standards could enhance credibility and modest trading for some companies, while broader governance and external risks may limit changes in foreign investment, analysts said.

1 mins

PSE to reclassify 13 listed firms by January 5

THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) will reclassify 13 listed companies into new sectors and subsectors effective Jan. 5.

1 mins

Filinvest Land settles P5-billion bonds

GOTIANUN-LED Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) said it has redeemed P5 billion worth of four-year fixed-rate bonds that matured on Dec. 21.

1 mins

Terra Solar PHL set for first-phase commercial activity in Q1, DoE says

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DoE) said Terra Solar Philippines, Inc. (TSPI) is on track to begin commercial operation of the first phase of its 2,500-megawatt (MW) solar farm in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, following the energization of its substation.

1 mins

Timely diagnosis is key to managing hypothyroidism

One in every 40 Filipino adults may have hypothyroidism - most without knowing it.

3 mins

Honoring unfamiliar people

YELLOW PAD FILOMENO S. STA. ANA III

5 mins

Silver crosses $77; gold, platinum stretch fresh peaks

SILVER breached the $77 mark for the first time on Friday, while gold and platinum hit record highs, buoyed by expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical tensions that fueled safe-haven demand.

1 mins

Chicago wheat falls ahead of Zelensky and Pres. Trump weekend peace talks

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures tipped lower on Friday after Ukraininan President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet with US President Donald J. Trump on Sunday for continuing talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

1 mins

LME copper scales record peak on supply tightness

COPPER powered to a record high above $11,200 a metric ton on Friday, as supply of the metal outside the United States tightened and a weaker dollar fueled the rally further.

1 mins

Wall St. closes near all-time high in light, post-holiday session

Wall Street ended a light-volume post-Christmas session nearly unchanged on Friday, with few catalysts to fuel much conviction one way or the other.

2 mins

Crude prices plunge on looming supply glut, Ukraine peace deal

Crude oil prices settled more than 2% lower on Friday as investors weighed a looming global supply glut, while also keeping an eye on a potential Ukraine peace deal ahead of talks this weekend between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald J. Trump.

1 mins

How silver is traded from stocks, shares to coins, bars

SILVER surged past $75 an ounce for the first time on Friday, propelled by strong industrial and investment demand, persistent supply shortfalls, its recent designation as a US critical mineral, and a wave of momentum-driven buying.

1 mins

Winter weather in US Northeast leads to thousands of flight delays

A mix of snow and ice bore down on the US Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting post-holiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations even as the storm ebbed by mid-morning.

1 mins

Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald J. Trump will meet in Florida on Sunday to hammer out a plan to end the war in Ukraine but face major differences on crucial issues and provocations from Russian air attacks.

3 mins

Myanmar votes; junta chief downplays presidential role

OVERSHADOWED by civil war and doubts about the credibility of the polls, voters in Myanmar were casting their ballots in a general election starting on Sunday, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021.

3 mins

Reaves-less Lakers

On Christmas Day at Crypto.com Arena, what was supposed to be a gift to fans instead became spoiled by a deepening malaise.

2 mins

Free agent Ravena hoping for an offer here or abroad

SOUTHEAST Asian Games (SEAG) gold medalist Thirdy Ravena is still testing the market for his next venture after a historic stint with Dubai Basketball that debuted in the EuroLeague this year.

2 mins

Houston Texans clinch playoff berth by beating Chargers for 8th straight win

CJ STROUD threw two long touchdown passes and the Houston Texans clinched a playoff berth with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday afternoon at Inglewood, California.

1 mins

NY Knicks extend hot stretch, sneak past free-falling Hawks

OG ANUNOBY scored 15 points and hit four free throws in the final 30 seconds to help the visiting New York (NY) Knicks hang on for a 128-125 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.

1 mins

Stronger but slower storms hit Luzon; faster cyclones threaten VisMin — UP study

TROPICAL CYCLONES that make landfall in the Philippines pose different risks, with faster storms threatening the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) and stronger but slower cyclones affecting Luzon, a University of the Philippines (UP) study found.

1 mins

Senator pushes for heightened vigilance over 2026 budget use

A SENATOR on Sunday called for continued public vigilance over the 2026 national budget, noting that oversight should extend beyond its passage into its implementation.

1 mins

Public trust at stake as gov’t falls short of detaining ‘big fish’ in flood control mess

THE GOVERNMENT'S failure to meet its self-imposed Dec. 25 deadline to arrest key personalities linked to the massive graft scandal has reinforced public doubts about how far accountability is allowed to go, analysts said.

2 mins

Taiwan open to drone cooperation with PHL amid regional tensions

TAIWAN sees a “big opportunity” to work with the Philippines on developing drone technologies, a Taiwanese foreign affairs official said, citing its wide military and civilian application as the two nations confront lingering regional tensions.

2 mins

BSP securities fetch higher average rate

THE CENTRAL BANK’S one-month securities saw its average rate go up on Friday, even as the offering was oversubscribed.

1 mins

Gov’t debt yields end higher on hawkish Fed bets

YIELDS on government securities (GS) mostly climbed last week as investors took a defensive stance amid the holidays and amid bets on a hawkish US Federal Reserve following the release of key US economic data.

1 mins

Peso seen range-bound amid thin trading volume

THE PESO is expected to move sideways against the dollar this shortened trading week as market activity is likely to be sluggish amid the holidays and the lack of fresh leads.

1 mins

Market to consolidate amid holiday trading break

PHILIPPINE SHARES could end the year on a weak note as trading activity is expected to remain tepid amid this holiday-shortened trading week.

2 mins

Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil donates P1.2M to PGH Medical Foundation

INSPIRED by the compassion of loyal Jolly Heart Mate Canola Oil consumers, the ‘Share-the-Love with Heart Mate’ campaign went beyond a simple commitment and transformed into an extraordinary act of bayanihan — surpassing the initial P1 million pledge and raising P1,227,450 for the Philippine General Hospital Medical Foundation, Inc. (PGHMFI).

1 mins

Radenta, Vantiq bring healthcare solutions to PHAPI 46th National Convention

RADENTA TECHNOLOGIES, one of the country’s leading solutions integrators and Vantiq, an award-winning global leader in real-time Al orchestration, joined the recent Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAPI) 46th National Convention and Exhibition at the Manila Hotel.

1 mins

Parañaque land tax office open during holiday suspension

DESPITE THE SUSPENSION of government office operations from December 29 to 31, the Parañaque City Land Tax Division will remain open to accept real property tax (RPT) payments, according to City Treasurer Dr. Anthony Pulmano.

1 mins

Toshiba celebrates 95 years with exclusive offers and a trip to Japan

TOSHIBA LIFESTYLE, the global leader in artisanal home appliance solutions, officially kicks off its 95\" anniversary celebration by launching its most exclusive nationwide promotion yet, offering customers the chance to win a spectacular, all-inclusive trip to Japan or a suite of Toshiba's premium home appliances.

1 mins

Eastern's latest vodcasts raise awareness on rising cyberthreats

EASTERN COMMUNICATIONS recently urged Philippine companies to take a more proactive stance against Al-driven cyber threats.

1 mins

Aboitiz Foods powers lligan last-mile schools with technology

NOURISHING THE FUTURE through empowering young learners and teachers, Aboitiz Foods turned over new sustainable energy systems and high-speed satellite internet to five remote public elementary schools in Barangay Rogongon under Aboitiz Foundation's AuroraPH program.

1 mins

Not my story, but why do I cry?

Metro Manila Film Festival 2025:

4 mins

Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist for The Cure, 65

Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist in The Cure, has died at 65, the English indie rock band confirmed through their official website on Friday.

1 mins

Manila’s Finest bags most awards at MMFF; I’mPerfect wins Best Picture

RAYMOND RED’S crime drama Manila’s Finest was the big winner at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), garnering a total of eight prizes.

2 mins

WISHFUL TINKERING

A dozen hopes for 2026

6 mins

F-resh Van offers cold-chain solution

CENTRO NIPPON Fruehauf Cooltech, Inc. (CFCI), in partnership with Sojitz Fuso Philippines Corp., introduced the Fuso Fresh Refrigerated Van, a cold-chain solution born from the fusion of Japanese engineering and Filipino manufacturing expertise.

1 mins

Suzuki Philippines celebrates top after-sales talent at 2025 National Skills Competition

Suzuki Philippines, Inc.’s Automobile Aftersales Department recently hosted the 2025 National Aftersales Skills Competition, bringing together the country's finest dealership professionals to showcase their expertise in service, parts, and customer relations.

2 mins

SMC waives expressways toll on New Year's Eve

SAN MIGUEL CORP. (SMC) recently waived toll fees on Christmas Eve, and said it will again do so across its expressway network on New Year's Eve.

1 mins

Suzuki Dzire, Fronx excel in Department of Energy fuel run

SUZUKI PHILIPPINES, INC. (SPH) recently reported that the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT and Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SGX AT posted “strong performances” at the recently concluded Department of Energy (DoE) 2025 Fuel Eco-Run (FER) held at the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

1 mins

Philippine Startup Week 2026 to align with ASEAN priorities under DICT-led ISA Committee

FOLLOWING THE SUCCESSFUL conclusion of Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) 2025, the Innovative Startup Act (ISA) Committee, now chaired by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), has outlined plans to align Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) 2026 with broader ASEAN priorities.

1 mins

Bitget connects students through Blockchain4Youth Starlink program

UNIVERSAL EXCHANGE BITGET has expanded its Blockchain4

1 mins

Makesense Asia unveils next gen of startups at Academy 8 Demo Day

MAKESENSE ASIA, a leading regional Ecosystem Support Organization (ESO) and incubator focused on just and regenerative solutions, is set to host its highly anticipated Makesense Academy 8 Demo Day on Jan. 22, 2026 at the Philippine Innovation Hub.

2 mins

YGG Pilipinas, DICT’s regional builder residency with Sui Foundation produces 50 graduates

YGG PILIPINAS and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have announced the first results of MFW City, their joint talent-development initiative designed to equip Metaverse Filipino Workers (MFWs) with the technical skills, mentorship, and career pathways needed to participate in the global digital economy.

2 mins

Keeping the lights on for households and industries

ENERGY VIRTUAL ONE-STOP SHOP

4 mins

Advancing the Philippines’ transition to clean energy

THE PHILIPPINES’ energy transition is gaining tangible momentum as the Department of Energy (DoE) advances policies that are reshaping how power is generated, traded, and consumed.

2 mins

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Business World Philippines Description:

Uitgever: Philstar-Daily-Inc.

Categorie: Newspaper

Taal: English

Frequentie: Daily

BusinessWorld, the country’s leading business newspaper represents five decades of professional economic journalism. Founded in 1967 as Business Day, it is Southeast Asia's first daily business newspaper. BusinessWorld considered a standard of fairness, credibility and integrity in the journalistic world. Today, the business paper comes out Mondays through Fridays (with a Saturday exclusive online edition) with a national circulation of 151,000 as of 2016.