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ERM: Build on risk, or build to last
Every business leader today is navigating a world that feels increasingly unpredictable.
4 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM Prime sets interest rates for up to P17-billion bond offering
SM PRIME HOLDINGS, Inc. (SMPH) has announced the initial interest rates for its fixed-rate retail bond Series AB, AC, and AD, which aim to raise up to P17 billion.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Mid-income condos to drive property market recovery — Colliers
RESIDENTIAL VACANCY in Metro Manila is expected to decline steadily by 2027, driven by renewed demand for middle-income condominium, according to real estate consultancy firm Colliers Philippines.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Crisis = Opportunity
Political uncertainty has increasingly taken hold of narratives on the country, with Fitch Ratings and Japanese investment bank Nomura being just the latest to warn that the current crisis of governance could hit the Philippines’ investment and overall economic growth hopes.
5 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Evolving lifestyles among households
The Philippine property market finds its next phase
4 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Megawide receives permit to sell preferred shares
MEGAWIDE Construction Corp. has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer up to 20 million preferred shares as part of its fundraising initiative to reduce debt and meet other corporate obligations.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippine anti-graft body recommends charges vs lawmakers in flood scandal
THE Philippines’ Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Wednesday recommended the filing of administrative and criminal charges against lawmakers and Public Works officials linked to a multibillion-peso kickback scheme involving flood control projects, marking one of the biggest corruption probes under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s administration.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Generation Alpha to make up 27% of PHL population in 2030
GENERATION ALPHA, or those born between 2010 and 2024, will make up 27% of the Philippine population in 2030, positioning it to become a major consumer market, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
ADB ready to extend financing to support PHL grid system
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is looking to extend up to a billion-dollar financing to strengthen the Philippine grid system in anticipation of the entry of new capacity coming from renewables, especially offshore wind.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Microsoft and OpenAI reach deal removing fundraising constraints for ChatGPT maker
MICROSOFT and OpenAI announced a restructuring deal on Tuesday that frees the ChatGPT maker to move away from its nonprofit roots and likely go public so it can finance Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman’s ambitious plans to develop data centers and cutting-edge technology.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Pet peeve
THOSE who consider four-footed animals as part of the family to be taken around with them to malls and restaurants, either in chains or in prams, may equate “pet-less” with “heartless.”
3 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Ban Ki-moon, Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala to keynote AFES 2025
THE ASIAN INSTITUTE of Management (AIM) will host the Asian Forum on Enterprise for Society (AFES) 2025 on Nov. 11-12 at the Makati Shangri-La.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Reducing spending and public debt, raising credit ratings
Last Monday, Oct. 27, I attended the 2025 Fiscal Policy Conference organized by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), held at the UP College of Law.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso slide to P60 per dollar 'probable'
THE PESO could slide to the P60-per-dollar level amid a dovish central bank and market concerns over corruption issues, analysts said.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Team Philippines keeps grasping for a chance at snatching more gold medals in Asian Youth Games
Lifter Jhodie Peralta settled for a silver and a bronze while pug Leo Mhar Lobrido pocketed a bronze as the Philippines kept grasping for straws for a last-gasp chance at snatching more gold medals in the 3“ Asian Youth Games at the Exhibition World Bahrain here.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM Foundation recognizes 199 new graduates of its scholarship program
THE SM FOUNDATION lauded 199 graduates under the SM College Scholarship Program in an event at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay on Oct. 23.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold bullion posts 3-week low as traders focus on Fed
GOLD slipped to a three-week low on Tuesday as hopes for progress in US-China trade talks dimmed its safe-haven allure, while investors’ focus tipped over to the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
China says it ‘absolutely will not’ rule out use of force over Taiwan
China “absolutely will not” rule out using force over Taiwan, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, striking a much tougher tone than a series of articles in state media this week that pledged benign rule if the island comes over to Beijing.
2 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
GCash says no user data compromised
ELECTRONIC WALLET platform GCash on Wednesday said no user data was leaked or compromised, assuring customers their accounts remain secure despite reports of information being sold on the dark web.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nvidia-supplier SK Hynix bets on chip ‘super cycle’
Chipmaker Nvidia’s stock market value nears record $5 trillion
3 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Perpetual outlasts San Beda in triple overtime, gains twice-to-beat edge in NCAA 101 quarters
UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help outlasted San Beda University with a grueling 88-85 triple overtime (OT) victory on Wednesday that sealed it a twice-to-beat edge in the quarterfinals in NCAA Season 101 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos expecting regional trade to offset threat to ‘rules-based’ order
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the Philippines will play a prominent role in regional trade and investment networks as ASEAN leaders called for measures to boost resilience in the face of uncertain global markets.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Apple hits $4-trillion market value as new iPhone revitalizes sales
APPLE briefly topped $4 trillion in market value for the first time on Tuesday, the third Big Tech company to hit the milestone, as robust demand for its latest iPhone models allayed fears over its slow progress in the artificial intelligence race.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Reinventing gaming with AI: How studios can stay competitive
GAMING today is far from child’s play. The sophistication of games and the professionalization of gaming through e-sports have pushed the industry into a lucrative growth driver that could be worth $300 billion by 2028.
3 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Morning coffee and mourning
HOW WOULD YOU like coffee with a reminder of death?
5 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices slide 2% as investors weigh US sanctions on supply
Oil prices slipped about 2% on Tuesday, marking a third straight day of declines as investors considered the impact of US sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies on global supply, along with a potential OPEC+ plan to raise output.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
Security Bank raises P21 billion from issuance of 5-year corporate bonds
SECURITY BANK Corp. has raised P21 billion from the sale of five-year fixed-rate corporate bonds to support its operations.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
India, EU need more talks on steel, autos, carbon levy for trade deal
India and the European Union (EU) agreed that issues related to steel, automobiles, carbon levies and other EU regulations require further discussions due to higher sensitivities, New Delhi said in a statement on Wednesday.
1 min |
October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
PhilHealth pushes for early detection to prevent breast cancer
IN LINE with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is promoting early detection and reminding members of their financial coverage for breast cancer treatment.
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October 30, 2025
Business World Philippines
AREIT to expand portfolio with sixth property-for-share swap deal
AREIT, INC. is set to augment its assets under management (AUM) by adding P19.5 billion worth of commercial mall properties from its sponsor Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) through its sixth property-for-share swap.
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