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San Miguel eyes coal blocks offered in DoE auction
ANGLED San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is looking at coal areas offered by the government, including a mining site currently operated by Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC).
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March 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Robinsons Land Charts Next Phase of Growth with 2026 Pipeline
Following its historic 45th anniversary in 2025, Robinsons Land Corporation is advancing a strong pipeline of projects in 2026 across its shopping malls, offices, hospitality, and logistics arms.
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March 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Volatility boosts protection plans
PRU LIFE Insurance Corp. of UK Philippines expects growing consumer interest in traditional life insurance products as market volatility worsens as a result of war in the Middle East.
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March 20, 2026
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US Department of Justice antitrust head says Paramount-Warner Bros. deal review is not political
Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.
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March 20, 2026
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Philippines' consumer credit surge: A test the system is passing... for now
THE rapid growth of consumer lending in the Philippines in recent years has raised some important questions:
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March 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Is the Philippines becoming a battleground for information warfare?
A RECENT STATEMENT from the National Security Council confirming the dismantling of a Chinese espionage operation involving the recruitment of young Filipino government workers has raised serious concerns about national security.
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March 20, 2026
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Pushing creative boundaries
Ely Buendia's indie label releases songs by 2 new artists
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March 20, 2026
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Crude oil prices widen gains after Iran attacks Gulf energy facilities
Crude oil prices settled higher on Wednesday and climbed further in extended trade after Iran attacked several energy facilities across the Middle East following a strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in its war with the US and Israel.
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March 20, 2026
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BIR spells out VAT exemption mechanism for electricity generated from domestic gas
THE RULES for claiming the 12% value-added tax (VAT) exemption for electricity generated from domestic natural gas have been issued, effectively operationalizing Republic Act (RA) No. 12120, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said.
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March 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Mystery AI revealed to be Xiaomi’s after suspicions it was DeepSeek V4
A powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model that appeared anonymously on a developer platform last week was revealed on Wednesday to be from Chinese smartphone and electric vehicle giant Xiaomi, after it fueled speculation that startup DeepSeek was quietly testing its next-generation system ahead of a launch.
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March 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Manufacturers: Yearlong war in Iran spells ‘trouble’
MANUFACTURERS can absorb the impact of the Iran crisis without disruption to their operations if fighting ends soon, though they expect to undergo a round of “belt-tightening,” the Federation of Philippines Industries, Inc. (FPI) said.
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March 20, 2026
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Blu Girls will go on international camps, tourneys in preparation for World Cup and Asian Games
THE Philippine Blu Girls will go on training camps in South Korea, Japan and the United States in preparation for the WBSC Women’s World Cup Group Stage and the Asian Games this year.
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March 20, 2026
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US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027
China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community said on Wednesday, striking a measured tone on one of the world’s biggest potential flashpoints.
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March 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Water infra projects to be expedited in Bohol, Palawan, Masbate, Cebu
THE DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it plans to expedite water infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on 59 barangays in “water-stressed” parts of Bohol, Palawan, Cebu, and Masbate.
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March 20, 2026
Business World Philippines
Woods and the Masters
There was a time when any mention of Tiger Woods and Augusta National came with a presumption, not a question.
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March 20, 2026
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Hong Kong Bank weighs deep job cuts as AI overhaul unfolds
HSBC HOLDINGS is weighing a wave of deep job cuts over the coming years that could ultimately impact around 20,000 roles, or about 10% of its total workforce, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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March 20, 2026
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PSEi slides as peso hits record low
PHILIPPINE SHARES fell on Thursday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the peso’s slide to an all-time low weighed on investor sentiment.
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March 20, 2026
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Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it ‘violently lashed out’
US President Donald J. Trump said an angry Israel “violently lashed out” and attacked Iran’s major gas field, a significant escalation in the US-Israeli war, but ruled out further such attacks by Israel unless Iran retaliated.
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March 20, 2026
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Meralco showcases PH as a future-ready hub for hyperscalers
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the Philippines' largest electricity distributor, sees the country as a strategic, cost-competitive and operationally prepared destination for hyperscale digital infrastructure in the global data center industry.
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March 20, 2026
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Val Kilmer to appear posthumously through AI in film As Deep as the Grave
Actor Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in what First Line Films calls a first-ever performance enabled by generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the upcoming film As Deep as the Grave, the production company announced on Wednesday.
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March 20, 2026
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Filipinos want gov’t to cut food prices, curb corruption and create jobs – survey
FOUR in 10 (41%) of Filipinos are calling on the government to prioritize measures that will lower food prices, according to a March survey by Pulse Asia Research, Inc., as higher fuel costs driven by the Middle East crisis strain households.
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March 20, 2026
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PCA warns of coco industry impact if biofuel blending rules suspended
THE Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) said proposals to suspend biodiesel blending requirement will have a negative impact on coconut oil prices, to the detriment of farmers and oil mills.
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March 20, 2026
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FDC profit hits P15B, up 24% on segment gains
FILINVEST Development Corp. (FDC) said its 2025 attributable net income reached P15.01 billion, a 23.7% increase from the P12.13 billion recorded in 2024.
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March 20, 2026
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Pop Mart and Sony team up for Labubu film to expand viral toy’s reach
Labubu's toothy grin willbe comingto the bigscreen after toy maker Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced plans to develop afeature film based on the ugly-cute monster.
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March 20, 2026
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Heavy social media usage erodes young people’s well-being, report finds
Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in well-being among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report published on Thursday found.
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March 20, 2026
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SEC clears MREIT's P16.2-billion asset infusion ahead of schedule
MREIT, INC. (MREIT), the real estate investment trust of Megaworld Corp., has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its P16.2-billion \"Wave 4\" asset infusion.
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March 20, 2026
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Gold bullion holds losses after Fed decision, drops to over one-month low
SPOT gold continued to trade lower after the US Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on Wednesday, having hit a more than one-month low due to a stronger dollar and expectations for interest rates to remain higher for longer amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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March 20, 2026
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Wall Street ends sharply lower after US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
WALL STREET ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve held US interest rates steady and projected only a single rate cut for the year as officials took stock of economic risks from surging oil prices and the US and Israeli war with Iran.
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March 20, 2026
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Avida Land opens Serin Info Center, Ushering in Smart Townhome Living in Tagaytay
Avida Land officially inaugurated its newly refreshed Serin Info Center on March 17, 2026.
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March 20, 2026
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PHL pursuing alternative fuel sources
THE Philippines is stepping up efforts to secure alternative fuel sources, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Thursday, as the escalating war in the Middle East continues to threaten global oil supplies and risk driving prices even higher.
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