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Strict ownership disclosure rules seen to boost investor trust
THE Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed rules requiring corporations to disclose their beneficial owners are expected to strengthen transparency and governance standards in the Philippines, potentially bolstering investor confidence and market integrity, according to analysts.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Project awards hit 20GW since RE opened to full foreign ownership
RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) investors have committed to build 20 gigawatts (GW) worth of capacity since the Philippines opened up the industry to full foreign ownership nearly three years ago, the Department of Energy (DoE) said.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Australia overhauls plan to hike taxes on retirement savings of the wealthy
The Australian government said on Monday it would revise its proposal to hike taxes on the retirement savings of its wealthiest workers, including backing down on plans to tax unrealized gains, seeking to win support for the contentious legislation.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Documentary on Cagayan Valley activists wins top prize at Cinemalaya
BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED, a documentary centered on farmers' rights activists, was the top winner at the 21st edition of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
SMCL Celebrates Founder’s Day with Groundbreaking of Beatriz Limaco Almeda Hall
In celebration of Founder’s Day, the St. Michael’s College of Laguna (SMCL) community held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Beatriz Limaco Almeda (BLA) Hall, a three-storey building to be constructed through the generous sponsorship of friends of Director Anthony L. Almeda in honor of his beloved mother, Mrs. Beatriz Limaco Almeda.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL close to concluding trade deals with EU, UAE
THE Department of Trade and Industry said on Monday that it is looking to finalize negotiations for free trade deals with the European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), next year and next month, respectively.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines says five Chinese ships entered its EEZ in South China Sea
FIVE CHINA Coast Guard (CCG) ships entered Manila’s territorial waters on Sunday, during an incident where a Philippine government ship was hit by a Chinese vessel near Thitu Island in the South China Sea, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said on Monday.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Centeno beats Amit in Women’s 10-Ball World Championship
NOW A TWO-TIME world titlist, Pinay cue wizard Chezka Centeno considers her record-tying feat in the 2025 WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship in Bali more of a “triumph of the spirit.”
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Audit commission seeks more funds, staff to probe flood control scandal
THE Commission on Audit (CoA) is seeking additional funding to hire more auditors as it investigates corruption in multibillion-peso flood control projects involving public officials and contractors.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Marcos, Cabinet officials ready to publish net worth
THE presidential palace on Monday said members of the Executive branch including President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., are open to publicizing their statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), following the new Ombudsman’s plan to lift restrictions as calls for government transparency intensify.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Twin reforms to boost PHL property sector, attract global players — Colliers
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. recently signed two measures that are likely to help lift the property sector.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
All targets rising Affluent market with P10.3-B Ascenda estate in Davao
AYALA LAND, INC. (ALI) is positioning its 204-hectare Ascenda estate in Davao City to cater to the growing middle to affluent segment in the region.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Rico Hoey shares fourth place finish in Baycurrent Classic in Japan
RICO HOEY posted his season's best performance in the PGA Tour so far, placing fourth in the Baycurrent Classic won by American Xander Schauffele on Sunday at the Yokohama Country Club in Japan.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
CitiHomes Builder eyeing Paseo de Lipa build in 2026
HOUSING DEVELOPER CitiHomes Builder and Development, Inc. (CBDI) is targeting to start housing construction in early next year at its 100-hectare mixed-use development Paseo de Lipa in Batangas.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
PSEi ends higher as investors pick up bargains
THE MAIN INDEX rebounded slightly on Monday on bargain hunting following the market’s recent decline.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
ICTSI wins South African court ruling on Durban port deal
SOUTH AFRICA’S High Court has ruled in favor of Razon-led International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), upholding state-owned Transnet SOC Ltd’s (Transnet) award of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 contract and dismissing a challenge from Danish shipping and logistics giant Maersk Group.
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October 14, 2025
Business World Philippines
Analysts call for more transparency in bicameral committee meetings for budget bill
THE HOUSE of Representatives’ approval of the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 signals “business as usual,” as lawmakers sidestepped deeper reforms despite pledges of transparency amid a widening scandal over flood control spending, analysts said over the weekend.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
T-bill rates may end mixed on dovish BSP hints
RATES of the Treasury bills (T-bills) to be offered this week could end mixed following dovish signals from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) after it lowered benchmark borrowing rates amid softer growth prospects.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Right-of-way issues still hamper ODA-assisted projects in Philippines
RIGHT-OF-WAY (RoW) bottlenecks are stalling the rollout of official development assistance (ODA)-funded infrastructure projects, Asian Development Bank (ADB) Philippine Country Director Andrew Jeffries said.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Devolution, not revolution
INTROSPECTIVE VICTOR S. LIMLINGAN
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Policy easing likely until early 2026
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to deliver two more 25-basis-point (bp) cuts until early next year following the central bank chief’s dovish comments, analysts said.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Peso may trade sideways as markets eye US
THE PESO may move sideways against the dollar this week as players await developments regarding the US government's ongoing shutdown.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Return stolen wealth to the people
The Parish of San Pascual Baylon and the National Shrine of Nuestra Sefiora de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Salambao in Bulacan announced that they will be returning a Nissan Navara pickup truck donated by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) I* District Engineer Henry Alcanta-ra, following reports linking him to alleged corruption in government flood control projects.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Yields go down on surprise cut
YIELDS on government securities (GS) ended mostly lower last week after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) surprised the market by delivering a fourth consecutive rate cut.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
BSP bills' rates drop on robust demand
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) short-term securities fell on Friday as both tenors were oversubscribed.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
NPL ratio rises to 9-month high in Aug.
PHILIPPINE BANKS’ gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio rose to a nine-month high in August, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Wearable, handwoven pieces of art
Patis Tesoro unveils new Filipiniana collection
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
Three-peat seeking High Speed Hitters face Belen-led Capitall in Reinforced Conference
PLDT opens its ambitious pursuit of a championship treble as it clashes with collegiate supernova Bella Belen and Capitall on Monday in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
CSB Blazers survive upset-conscious JRU Bombers
COLLEGE of St. Benilde (CSB) survived the absence of reigning MVP Allen Liwag for the second straight game after it repulsed upset-conscious Jose Rizal University (JRU), 73-65, to seize the solo Group B lead in NCAA Season 101 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
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October 13, 2025
Business World Philippines
New Zealand pledges to reduce biogenic methane emissions
New Zealand on Sunday pledged to cut biogenic methane emissions by up to 24% from 2017 levels by 2050, which its conservative government said would protect the agriculture sector and meet the country’s climate commitments.
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