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DoJ subpoenas contractors, officials linked to five flood control projects in Bulacan
THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has served subpoenas to contractors and officials allegedly involved in five “ghost” flood control projects in Bulacan, marking the start of the preliminary investigation into the alleged anomalies.
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November 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Banana export push to focus on containing Panama disease, boosting market access
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said he hopes to arrest the decline in banana exports by focusing on the containment of Panama disease and improving overseas market access.
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November 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
PAGCOR 9-month net rises 49% to P14 billion
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said on Monday that net profit rose 49% to P14 billion in the first nine months, even in the face of calls to crack down on online gambling.
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November 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bond markets urged to stand ready as funding sources during crises
CORPORATE BOND markets need to serve as the Philippines’ “spare tire” during crises that strike the banking system, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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November 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Tabuena keeps IS ranking after Link Hong Kong Open
PINOY ACE Miguel Tabuena stayed on track for a potential spot in next year’s LIV Golf League as he held on to No. 2 in the latest International Series (IS) Rankings.
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November 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Aquilius raises $1.1 billion for Asia’s largest real estate secondaries fund
Aquilius Investment Partners (AIP) has raised $1.1 billion for its second Asia Pacific real estate secondaries fund, marking the region’s largest of its kind, the Singapore-based firm said on Monday.
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November 04, 2025
Business World Philippines
Debt service bill jumps to P328 billion in Sept.
THE NATIONAL Government's (NG) debt service bill more than tripled in September as the government increased both amortization and interest payments, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines extends rice import ban until end-2025
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. approved the extension of the country’s rice import ban until yearend to help stabilize farmgate prices for unmilled rice, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said on Sunday.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
BingoPlus supports Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale finale
THE DRAG COMMUNITY celebrated uniqueness, talent, and Asian excellence with BingoPlus as Asia crowned the first-ever Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale winner during the finale watch party held on Oct. 15 in Taguig City.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crooks incorporated: Pushers, enablers, players gaming the system in band
Today the trading of mud between T those who accuse, investigate, and claim corruption in flood control and other projects in the Philippines has become ritualistic.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Converge receives top 5-Golden Arrow rating under ACGS
FIBER BROADBAND and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has achieved the country’s highest distinction in corporate governance under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), as it received the top 5-Golden Arrow rating on the latest review conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Poll: Inflation likely picked up in Oct.
PHILIPPINE inflation may have slightly accelerated in October amid elevated prices of food, fuel and electricity as well as a weak peso, analysts said.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Debt yields end mixed amid market volatility
YIELDS on government securities (GS) were mixed last week amid broad market volatility due to developments at home and overseas, with the peso hitting a new record low and the US Federal Reserve adopting a cautious tone.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
DMAP calls for ethical data and AI practices at DigiCon 2025
THE DIGITAL Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP) underscored the importance of responsible and ethical personalization in the digital marketing industry during the tenth Digital Congress (DigiCon) 2025, held on Oct. 16-17 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Q3 underspending to 'temporarily’ drag growth—Recto
GOVERNMENT UNDERSPENDING in the third quarter, mainly due to a corruption crackdown that curbed public disbursements, is expected to temporarily dent economic growth this year, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
PLAN V
How Vietnamese BEV specialist VinFast is aiming to replicate its success outside its mother country
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Our Market kicks off campus tour with chocolate making class
IN LINE with its mission to provide factual and inspirational information grounded in local knowledge to continue uplifting the community in both cultural and entrepreneurial senses, digital publishing platform Our Market officially kicks off OMG!, a campus tour of various schools around Metro Manila, at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde on Oct. 17.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Treasury bills, bonds may fetch mixed rates as Fed view shifts
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) and Treasury bonds (T-bonds) to be offered this week could end mixed following hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Is corruption inborn in democracy?
Part One of this column* looked into how acutely vulnerable Philippine democracy to corruption. And explored this colossal corruptibility of liberal democratic institutions, a century old in this country, to then ask whether there is in fact something about democracy that yields easily — or actually produces — its own corruption.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
LOJEL arrives in PHL with first concept store at SM Mall of Asia
TRAVEL LIFESTYLE brand LOJEL, whose luggages have been rolling through airport terminals, is taking things up a notch with its first concept store in the Philippines, set to open this Nov. 27 at Level 2 of the Main Mall of SM Mall of Asia.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso may move sideways before data
THE PESO could move sideways against the dollar this week before the release of October Philippine inflation data.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pres. Trump warns Nigeria over treatment of Christians
US President Donald J. Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible “fast” military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on the killing of Christians.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
CCC highlights whole-of-society approach to climate action
THE CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION (CCC) detailed its mandate and initiatives to mainstream climate action across all sectors, emphasizing a whole-of-society approach grounded on science and data, during a press conference at the Philippine Information Agency last Oct. 16.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Samsung unit to invest over P50B in PHL ceramic capacitor facility
SAMSUNG Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corp. (SEMPHIL) is investing P50.7 billion in a Philippine manufacturing facility for automotive multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), according to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA).
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
'Ghost' hospitals reveal deeper corruption, governance woes in health sector, analysts say
THE existence of “ghost” hospitals or idle Super Health Centers (SHCs) in the country reflects deeper problems of corruption, poor governance, and misplaced priorities in the public health system, health reform advocates and medical experts said.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Key economic data in focus as market seeks leads
BARGAIN HUNTERS could help lift Philippine stocks this week, with the release of key economic data, including reports on October inflation and third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP), to drive trading.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pilots union VC gives Lufthansa time to resolve pensions dispute, averting possible strike
Germany’s pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC is giving Lufthansa more time to resolve a pensions dispute, averting a possible strike at the airline for now, according to a union letter to its members obtained by Reuters on Saturday.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
PhilHealth assures benefit coverage for flu, flu-like illnesses
THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reminds that Filipinos can fully avail of its benefits for the treatment of influenza and influenza-like illnesses, emphasizing the role of its enhanced primary care package.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Meralco sees flat energy sales this year, eyes 2026 recovery
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) expects flat energy sales this year as milder weather curbs demand, but anticipates a rebound in 2026 on the back of aggressive energization and normalizing temperatures.
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November 03, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine Startup Week 2025 returns to champion Filipino innovation, entrepreneurship
THE COUNTRY's largest startup gathering, Philippine Startup Week (PHSW) 2025, will take place from Nov. 10 to 14, highlighting efforts to scale Filipino innovation and support startups aiming to expand beyond local markets.
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