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Japanese credit rater affirms PHL ‘A-’ rating
JAPANESE credit watchdog Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) affirmed the Philippines’ investment-grade “A-” rating with a stable outlook, citing its steady economic growth.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
EastWest Bank optimistic on income prospects
EAST WEST Banking Corp. (EastWest Bank) is optimistic that it can post another record net income this year, backed by “healthy” asset and margin growth as its consumer business remains strong.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Infrastructure spending rebounds
STATE SPENDING on infrastructure bounced back in June, as disbursements for public works projects resumed after the election ban was lifted in early May, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold firms as dollar weakens amid focus on Jackson Hole
GOLD ROSE on Wednesday as the US dollar eased, with market participants bracing for the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, while minutes revealed that US Federal Reserve dissenters appeared alone in favoring a rate cut at the July meeting.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
CLI reports strong H1 2025 growth, nets prestigious accolades
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI), VisMin’s leading real estate developer, delivered a robust first half of 2025, with consolidated net income rising 13% year-on-year to P2.49 billion, up from P2.21 billion in the same period last year.
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August 22, 2025
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Sual solar project eligible for green-lane treatment
THE Board of Investments (Bol) said it endorsed Pacific Impact Energy Corp’s (PIEC) solar power project in Sual, Pangasinan for green-lane treatment.
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August 22, 2025
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China's high-seas game of chicken is backfiring
CHINA’s military has long been accused of reckless behavior in the air and at sea. Last week's collision between two ofits vessels in the South China Sea underscores how a single miscalculation could spark a wider conflict.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Global Pacific set to boost PHL culinary industry boom
AS THE PHILIPPINES experiences a surge in culinary innovation and expansion, Global Pacific emerges as one of the industry’s most reliable and trusted partners, supporting food service professionals with globally recognized brands and reliable kitchen solutions.
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August 22, 2025
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Manila ranks 5th globally in Q2 luxury home price growth
PRIME RESIDENTIAL prices in Manila rose by 9.1% year on year in the second quarter, ranking the Philippine capital fifth among global cities for price growth, according to the latest edition of Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index (PGCI).
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chicken production up 8.2% in second quarter
CHICKEN production in the three months to June rose 8.2%, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported, reflecting the switch to other meats due to high pork prices.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
D&L Industries to proceed with second biodiesel plant
LISTED food ingredients and oleochemicals producer D&L Industries, Inc. will proceed with its planned second biodiesel plant to increase capacity despite the recent suspension of the government-mandated blend increase.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Asia’s wealthy investors seek more crypto assets
Wealthy Asian families and family offices are ramping up their cryptocurrency investments, driven by the bullishness around digital assets, increased mainstream adoption and favorable regulatory developments in key markets.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Conflict threatens BARMM polls as disarmament stalls
ARMED CLASHES in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) could destabilize the region’s first parliamentary elections, amid delays in disarming former combatants and intensifying political rivalries, according to Climate Conflict Action Asia (CCAA).
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
"[Despite] our success, we want to keep our feet on the ground because there is a backlog of 6 million houses."
Judges cite his leadership in industrial and mixed-use estate development, which they say strengthens the link between business expansion and community growth.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Taiwan to massively hike 2026 defense budget
Taiwan plans to boost defense spending by a fifth next year, surpassing 3% of gross domestic product (GDP), as it invests billions more in new equipment to better face down China and convince the United States it takes seriously calls to bolster its military.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
DAP opens nominations for 2026 Middle Managers, Senior Exec’s classes
THE DEVELOPMENT Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is officially opening the doors for nominations to two of the country’s most prestigious executive development training programs under the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) or the National Government's Career Executive Service Development Program.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Coco Gauff ditches her coach
The life of a tennis coach can, unfortunately, be measured in weeks. A brief run of victories can create the impression of permanence, yet a few missteps are enough to dispel the illusion. Ina sport where every stroke is examined and every loss magnified, recency bias reigns. The past is never a shield.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation
“It is vital to reach immediately a ceasefire in Gaza,” that was necessary “to avoid the death and destruction that a military operation against Gaza City would inevitably cause,” Mr. Guterres said in Japan where he is attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Manulife Philippines appoints new executive official
MANULIFE PHILIPPINES, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, announced the appointment of Adnelle Valeza as new Chief of Staff, Strategy, and Transformation, joining the company’s executive leadership team.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gov’t budget utilization rate hits 94% in July
THE cash utilization rate of government agencies hit 94% at the end of July, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Adamson, Ateneo face off vs local bets in Cebu leg of SSL
Games today (Mandaue Sports Complex) 5 p.m, - USPF vs Ateneo 7pm. ~ USC vs Adamson
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August 22, 2025
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Carbon-credit rules due out next month
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said rules for trading carbon credits are expected to be released next month.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ateneo Art Awards 2025 shortlist released
THE SHORTLIST of artists and writers for the 2025 Ateneo Art Awards has been released by the Ateneo Art Gallery (AAG).
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
PAGCOR to continue freeze on gaming licenses ‘for now’
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said it has no immediate plans to lift its, moratorium on issuing new licenses for online gaming platforms.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
SEC fines Villar Land, 11 officials for unsubmitted financial statements
LISTED Villar Land Holdings Corp. and its top officials were fined a total of P12 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to submit its 2024 annual report and first-quarter report for 2025.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Driving excellence in the Cebu property market
Johndorf Ventures wins big for Johndorf Tower, Plumera Mactan
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Clara Benin puts a new spin on two-year-old album
Vinyl edition released through Backspacer Records
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
How to handle a boss who gets the credit
IN THE WORKPLACE REY ELBO
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices climb 2% on weekly drop in US crude inventories
Oil prices climbed about 2% on Wednesday on a bigger-than-expected weekly drop in US crude inventories as investors awaited the next steps in talks to end the Ukraine war, with sanctions on Russian crude remaining in place for now.
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August 22, 2025
Business World Philippines
DoJ: No US extradition request yet for Quiboloy
THE PHILIPPINES on Thursday said it had not received a formal request from Washington for the extradition of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo C. Quiboloy, who is facing multiple criminal cases in the Philippines and the US.
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