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Golden Arrow Awards honor anew top companies for strong corporate governance
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
First Gen says government support key to advancing geothermal development
First Gen Corp. has called for stronger government support to accelerate geothermal energy development in the Philippines and maintain the country’s position among the world’s leading producers.
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October 29, 2025
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Bataan: The emerging tech capital of the Philippines
It is rare to find a province that thinks and moves like a startup, driven by innovation, guided by data, and built on the belief that technology can make life better for its citizens.
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October 29, 2025
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ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard: Benchmarking Philippines' corporate governance
FOR INVESTORS, confidence is currency.
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October 29, 2025
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ASEAN, China seal upgraded free trade deal
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China on Tuesday signed an upgraded free trade pact that seeks to deepen regional integration in the face of increased protectionism from the US.
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October 29, 2025
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Nomura slashes Philippine growth forecast amid graft scandal
PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC GROWTH may slow to 4.7% this year, as government spending is expected to further decline amid the corruption investigation in infrastructure projects, Nomura Global Markets Research said.
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October 29, 2025
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SEC logs over 40,000 discounted transactions under cost-cutting measures
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it has awarded more than P80 million in fee discounts across 40,157 transactions processed under three memorandum circulars (MCs) issued between July and October.
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October 29, 2025
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SEC clears Mynt stock split in step toward GCash IPO
GLOBE Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt), the operator of GCash, has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its stock split, a development seen as a key step toward its planned initial public offering (IPO).
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
Dončić-less Mavs
Cooper Flagg arrived in Dallas bearing the weight of expectations borne of tragedy in the eyes of fans: top pick, new era, fresh start in the wake of the departure of erstwhile cornerstone Luka Donéié.
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October 29, 2025
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Maynilad IPO seen to spur market interest
THE PLANNED initial public offering (IPO) of Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is expected to boost interest in the Philippine stock market and lift investor sentiment, according to analysts.
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October 29, 2025
Business World Philippines
UNO Digital Bank targets to break even by next year as it ramps up loan releases
DIGITAL BANK UNObank, Inc. (UNO Digital Bank) is targeting to break even by next year as it works to ramp up its loan disbursements by expanding its product base.
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October 29, 2025
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Industrial policy for the Philippines: A tale of 4 Tigers
During the second half of the last century, they followed distinct but overlapping industrial policies.
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October 29, 2025
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Eala-Chan duo gets early door at Hong Kong Open
ALEX EALA’S bid in the Hong Kong Open is off to a sputtering start as she and Taiwanese partner Chan Hao-ching got the boot early in the women’s doubles on Monday night.
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October 29, 2025
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Congressmen urge reforms to rice industry
OPPOSITION congressmen on Tuesday criticized President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s executive orders (EO) aimed at supporting rice farmers, calling them shortsighted and urging broader reforms to strengthen the country’s agriculture and food sector.
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October 29, 2025
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TNT, NLEX eye third straight win against separate foes
TNT and NLEX set their sights on their third straight victories against separate foes and with it, continued hold of pole position in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup on Wednesday at Ynares Center-Antipolo.
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October 29, 2025
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GSIS earnings hit P112B
THE GOVERNMENT Service Insurance System (GSIS) booked a net income of P112 billion in the nine months through September.
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October 29, 2025
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Philippine Startup Week 2025 to spotlight global expansion of Filipino innovators
PHILIPPINE STARTUP WEEK 2025 will return on Nov. 10-14 to champion Filipino innovation and help startups expand beyond local borders, organizers said.
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October 29, 2025
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OPEC+ leaning towards another small crude oil production increase
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+), the world’s largest grouping of oil-producing nations, is leaning towards a modest output boost in December, four sources familiar with the talks said, as they push on with monthly increases aimed at clawing back market share.
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October 29, 2025
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DoE’s Garin: New LNG pipeline construction unlikely to due to excess capacity
The Philippines is unlikely to see the construction of new liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminals this decade as its current facilities are significantly underutilized, its Energy Secretary told Reuters.
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October 29, 2025
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Lacson eyes wider DPWH probe when sessions resume
SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday said he plans to widen the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee’s investigation of anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects once he is reinstated as its chairman.
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October 29, 2025
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Unilever and DepEd join forces to roll out nutrition education to schools nationwide
In a shared mission to champion balanced lifestyles, Unilever Philippines — through its brand Knorr —has partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) to make nutrition education more accessible to DepEd school learners and their families, nationwide.
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October 29, 2025
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Pre-need companies post higher premiums
THE PRE-NEED INDUSTRY saw its premium income inch up by 2.82% year on year at end-June amid higher plans sold.
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October 29, 2025
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Where to buy antique maps and prints
Gallery of Prints remains a Filipiniana treasure trove
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October 29, 2025
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Marcos to push Philippine trade, tech agenda at APEC Summit in South Korea
PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will promote Philippine economic interests and push deeper regional cooperation at the 32\" Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea later this month, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday.
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October 29, 2025
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Metro Retail expands urban retail strategy with Metro Corner launch in Mandaue City
METRO RETAIL STORES Group, Inc. (MRSGD has opened its first Metro Corner at Mandani Bay Suites in Mandaue City, a store concept intended to provide convenient access to goods for condominium residents and nearby workers.
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October 29, 2025
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SBP elects Ricky Vargas as president and Manny Pangilinan as chairman
THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has elected PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas as president and PLDT honcho Manny Pangilinan as chairman.
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October 29, 2025
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Amazon targets corporate job cut of 30,000
Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.
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October 29, 2025
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Philippine Business Bank earns two-Golden Arrows for corporate governance excellence
The Philippine Business Bank (PBB) received the two-Golden Arrow award from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) this year, placing it among the top publicly listed firms in the Philippines that meet the standards of good corporate governance under the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).
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October 29, 2025
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Oil prices settle lower as OPEC plans to increase crude output
Oil prices settled marginally lower on Monday as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) plans to increase oil output once again outweighed hopes of a trade deal framework between the US and China and renewed US sanctions on Russia.
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October 29, 2025
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RCBC net income climbs 32% as consumer segment grows
RIZAL COMMERCIAL Banking Corp. (RCBC) saw its net income surge by 32% year on year to P8.2 billion in the first nine months as its consumer lending business continued to expand.
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