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November 24, 2025

Economic opportunities, disruptions to take center stage at Forecast 2026

THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is heading into 2026 with a cautious outlook as the government pushes reforms to unlock long-term growth, even as global demand slows, debt rises and corruption scandals threaten its ambitions.

3 mins

New Finance chief says 'realistic' revenue collection targets are important

FINANCE Secretary Frederick D. Go said that setting a “realistic” revenue collection target is important, as revenue collection targets are at risk amid a corruption probe that has dampened economic growth.

2 mins

Infrastructure spending falls in Sept.

PHILIPPINE INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING fell for a third straight month in September, as public works projects continued to undergo tight scrutiny amid a corruption scandal, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.

4 mins

Investor interest in nuclear energy remains high — DoE

INVESTORS are still keen on developing nuclear energy projects in the Philippines, the Department of Energy (DoE) said, as the government prepares to start accepting applications next year.

2 mins

Economic opportunities, disruptions to take center stage at Forecast 2026

3 mins

Transforming tax with INFA-Net

INFA-Net and the digital initiatives led by ARTA, Bol, and BIR represent more than regulatory reform - they signal a real shift toward a modern, investor-friendly Philippines.

4 mins

100% public-school connectivity expected by year’s end, DICT says

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it is expecting to connect all public schools to the internet by the end of 2025.

1 mins

Palawan ecozone ready for locators by mid-2026

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it is expecting to host the first locator at the Palawan Mega Ecozone (PMEZ) by mid-2026.

1 mins

Capacity still main issue for coco industry after tariff break

THE coconut industry stands to gain the most from the recent US tariff concessions, though analysts said the extent of these gains will depend on industry capacity and regional competition.

2 mins

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

China has indicated it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, two government officials in Tokyo said, in what appears to be the latest salvo in an escalating diplomatic dispute between Asia’s top two economies.

3 mins

Hydro investment demand estimated at $3.9 trillion

THE PHILIPPINES will need around $3.9 trillion in investment to unlock the potential of its hydropower resources, according to the PhilHydro Association, Inc.

1 mins

House bill seeks to arrest ageing trend in farm workforce

A BILL seeking to inject more youth in the agricultural workforce was filed at the House of Representatives last month.

1 mins

Biodiesel group urges caution on proposed biofuels act

THE Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) recommended caution on proposed changes to Republic Act (RA) No. 9367, or the Biofuels Act of 2006, particularly on the suspension of the coco-biodiesel program when blended diesel hits certain price triggers.

2 mins

US will soon announce details of farmer payments

The administration of President Donald Trump will soon announce details of payments to farmers hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said.

1 mins

Brazil fears loss of US instant coffee market share after Trump keeps tariffs

Brazil risks losing its market share in instant coffee sales in the US after President Donald Trump retained 50% tariffs on the product while cutting duties for green coffee, the Brazilian Instant Coffee Association (ABICS) said.

1 mins

Poultry, dairy output expand in Q3, hog production declines

POULTRY and dairy output expanded in the third quarter, while hog, cattle and goat production contracted, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

1 mins

Aboitiz group says upgrades finished at Bohol, Laguindingan airports

ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL, INC. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz group, said it has finished key upgrades at Bohol-Panglao (BPIA) and Laguindingan (LIA) International Airports, intended to improve operational reliability at the country's sixthand ninth-busiest airports.

1 mins

DigiPlus sees 'gradual recovery' after 51% earnings drop

DIGIPLUS INTERACTIVE Corp., the listed digital entertainment company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is seeing signs of recovery in the fourth quarter after a steep drop in third-quarter net income triggered by tighter regulations that prompted e-wallet providers to remove in-app access to licensed online gaming platforms.

1 mins

SM Prime shares rise on targets, sector rebound

SM PRIME HOLDINGS, Inc. (SMPH) shares climbed last week following the company’s target announcements and a broader rebound in the property sector.

2 mins

MPTC kicks off P8-B Lapu-Lapu Expressway phase 1 bidding

METRO PACIFIC Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has started the bidding process to select contractors for the first phase of its P8-billion Lapu-Lapu Expressway (LLEx) expansion, which is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2027.

1 mins

SEC, Cambodia’s SERC partner to strengthen capital markets

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Cambodia’s Securities Exchange Regulator Commission (SERC) have agreed to collaborate on supervision, enforcement, capacity building, and technical projects, with a focus on sustainable finance, fintech, and digital market transformation.

2 mins

PHINMA Education sees no immediate need for IPO

PHINMA Education Holdings, Inc. (PEHI) continues to consider an initial public offering (IPO) as a potential funding option but is delaying the move due to soft market conditions and the availability of private investment.

1 mins

Globe reports 5% rise in subscribers; 86% of mobile revenue from data

GLOBE TELECOM, INC. reported 63.1 million mobile subscribers as of September, marking a 5% year-on-year increase driven by sustained customer engagement and wider 5G adoption across the country.

1 mins

Shut up or shutdown

After 43 days, the latest (longest-ever) government shutdown ended on Nov. 12 with a funding measure that provides full-year Agriculture, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch appropriations, and continuing funding through Jan. 30 for other agencies, The Senate approved this amended version of the House-passed CR (continuing resolution) on Nov. 10 by a vote of 60 to 40.

6 mins

Understanding Philippine corruption and government finances

THE HUNDREDS of billions of pesos that were stolen from flood control projects have robbed the Philippine economy of protection and productivity, But to say, as many Filipinos do, that they have been robbed of their taxes betrays a misunderstanding of how government finances actually work.

5 mins

Expired medicines: A public health and environmental issue we can solve together

Every year, millions of Filipino households accumulate expired medicines such as forgotten pain relievers, half-used bottles of children’s vitamins, or leftover antibiotics.

3 mins

Crooks incorporated: Distortions flood the budget cycle

YELLOW PAD NEPOMUCENO MALALUAN MALOU MANGAHAS and JENINA JOY CHAVEZ

6 mins

Chris Paul retiring

The announcement finally came. Chris Paul, currently in his 21st season and on a comeback tour with the Clippers, has chosen to call time on a career that literally spanned eras and outlasted entire play styles. He turns 41 before the 2025-26 season ends, but the impending closure is rooted less in age than in acceptance. He's clearly at peace with his place in the game and the moment to step away from it. And in framing his decision

1 mins

Eight teams battle it out in knockout quarterfinals of PVL Reinforced Conference in Big Dome

EIGHT TEAMS, headed by championship-tested PLDT, Creamline and Petro Gazz, battle it out for a shot at glory in Monday’s knockout quarterfinals of the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

1 mins

Spain beats Germany to set up Davis Cup final against Italy

Six-time champion Spain edged past Germany, 2-1, on Saturday to reach its first Davis Cup final since 2019, with its doubles pair Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez clinching a 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the decisive match.

2 mins

Miguel Tabuena settles for joint 11th in PIF Saudi International, misses promotion to LIV Golf

MIGUEL TABUENA narrowly missed a coveted promotion to LIV Golf as he settled for joint 11th in the season-ending PIF Saudi International on Saturday in Riyadh.

1 mins

Philippines' Filipina5 eyes historic win against Morocco in FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup

WITH match experience in the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup now under their belt, the Filipina5 look to spice up their debut at the global stage with a historic win.

1 mins

Karl Yulo snatches bronze in floor exercise in FIG Junior Gymnastics

KARL ELDREW YULO’S journey has begun.

2 mins

Western leaders say Ukraine plan needs work

Western leaders said on Saturday that a peace plan proposed by the United States can be a basis for talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine but needs “additional work,” part of Western efforts to eke out a better deal for Kyiv before a Thursday deadline.

4 mins

Another Congress leadership shakeup could signal instability, analysts say

A FRESH congressional leadership shakeup just over two months after the Senate President and House Speaker were replaced could deepen perceptions of political instability in the Philippines, political analysts said over the weekend.

1 mins

Marcos’ ‘legitimacy’ hinges on outcome of criminal charges lodged vs allies

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s move to file charges against his close political allies is a welcome step but analysts said this only matters if credible action is taken after months of investigations into a wide scale corruption within the bureaucracy.

2 mins

Philippine ship shadows Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrolled near the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, where it spotted Chinese vessels and ordered them to leave amid what it described as China's “excessive maritime claims” in the waterway.

3 mins

BPI sees consumer loan growth easing in 2026 as economy cools

BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (BPI) expects its consumer lending expansion to slow next year as weaker economic conditions and geopolitical risks temper demand, a senior official said.

2 mins

Philippine bond yields end mixed as markets position for possible BSP cut

YIELDS on Philippine government securities were mixed last week as traders positioned for a possible rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in December.

2 mins

FSCC to map PHL banks’ corporate links in 2026 to flag systemic risks

THE FINANCIAL STABILITY Coordination Council (FSCC) plans to map out banks’ connections with major companies next year as it sharpens its monitoring of emerging risks in the Philippine financial system.

1 mins

T-bill yields may decline as BSP signals December policy rate cut

TREASURY BILL RATES may ease this week as investors position for a possible rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in December.

1 mins

PHL stocks may extend gains if catalysts hold

PHILIPPINE STOCKS may extend their advance this week after the market staged a strong rebound and moved close to the 6,000 level, analysts said.

2 mins

Meta buried ‘causal’ evidence of social media harm, US court filings say

META shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook and Instagram after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a class action by US school districts against Meta and other social media platforms

2 mins

Trump administration mulls letting big tech Nvidia sell H200 microchips to China

THE Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral detente boosts prospects for exports of advanced US technology to China.

1 mins

Peso seen range-bound as traders await cues from Federal Reserve

THE PESO could trade sideways against the dollar this week as players await signals on the US Federal Reserve's easing path.

3 mins

Lilly first pharma to hit $1-trillion valuation on weight-loss demand

ELI LILLY hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise asa weight-loss powerhouse.

2 mins

Soybean edges up as traders assess Chinese demand

CHICAGO — US soybean futures edged up on Friday at the end of a seesaw week during which Chinese purchases of US supplies pushed prices to a 17-month high before doubts about whether China would sustain such buying punctured the rally.

1 mins

Gold steadies on December rate cut bets

GOLD PRICES held steady on Friday, after falling over 1% earlier in the session, as traders boosted bets on a December US interest rate cut following dovish US Federal Reserve comments.

1 mins

Copper rebounds as Fed rate cut optimism returns

Copper rebounded from amore than two-week low to trade higher on Friday on renewed hopes of a US interest rate cut, boosting sentiment after a tech-driven equities selloff spilled over into commodities markets.

1 mins

US equities jump as rate cut bets increase but post losses for week

US stocks rallied on Friday as investors increased bets that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, while all three of the major indexes posted losses for the week amid concerns over lofty technology valuations.

2 mins

Oil prices fall to month low as US seeks Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Oil prices eased about 1% on Friday to settle at one-month lows as the US pushed for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could boost global oil supplies, while uncertainty over US interest rates curbed investors’ risk appetite.

1 mins

THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION

This despite challenges natural and man-made

3 mins

MOVING UP

Lexus Manila Gallery is the new home befitting the country's leading premium auto brand

4 mins

Witness the splendor of a better lifestyle in Davao City

EXPLORING the potential of Davao City couldn't come at a better time than during this time of the year when the holiday season looms in and many start to think about gifts, purchases and much more a longterm investment such a new home.

1 mins

Chef Tatung launches Pinas Simpol: The Love and Lore of Filipino Cooking

ACCLAIMED CHEF, author, and cultural advocate Myke \"Tatung\" Sarthou has launched Pinas Simpol: The Love and Lore of Filipino Cooking, a major new work that reframes Filipino cuisine through scholarship, memory, and cultural identity.

1 mins

Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts rekindles Christmas tree

HILTON MANILA NEWPORT World Resorts ushered in the holiday season last Nov. 11 with the lighting of the hotel's emeraldthemed Christmas tree, a dazzling centerpiece that bathed the hotel's decor in a warm, radiant glow.

1 mins

Pluxee kicks off the holidays with new campaign, exciting promos

TO HELP its over 5,000 corporate clients in holiday shopping, Pluxee Philippines provides a wide range of solutions for employee engagement, rewards and recognition, and consumer promotions.

1 mins

Novel Hotel Manila named official residence of Miss Environment International 2025

NOVEL HOTEL MANILA serves as the official residence for the highly anticipated Miss Environment International (MEI 2025) pageant.

1 mins

MR.DIY Philippines celebrates graduation of first batch of neurodiverse interns

MR.DIY PHILIPPINES celebrated the graduation of its first batch of neurodiverse interns, marking a major milestone in the company's continuing mission to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.

1 mins

Allbirds SS26 collection makes comfort sustainable

AHEAD of its global debut, Allbirds unveiled its SS26 collection, a glimpse into the brand's redefinition of what travel-ready footwear can be, blending material innovation, minimalist design, and environmental responsibility.

1 mins

Del Monte Philippines marks century of ‘Nourishing Goodness'

AS LEADING food and beverage company Del Monte Philippines, Inc. marks its 100th year in 2026, it celebrates not just its legacy as a household name, but as a force for “Nourishing Goodness and Nation-Building”.

1 mins

Holidays and heritage

While the Swiss brand relies heavily on heritage, it is relatively young with a founding date of 1983.

1 mins

From small to big

RETIRED DESIGNER Wynn Wynn Ong has stepped back into the limelight for an exhibition, Distilled, for the 20th anniversary of the Yuchengco Museum. The exhibit was opened on Nov. 6, and will run until March 2026.

2 mins

A lifelong mission of resilience, inclusion, and impact

SM Group's Hans T. Sy is MAP Management Person of the Year 2025

4 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.