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Miming and Friends breaches 100,000 YouTube subscribers
MIMING AND FRIENDS, the homegrown animated YouTube series that instructs Filipino children and families about the environment, has reached 100,000 subscribers — earning the channel eligibility for YouTube's Silver Play Button.
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January 19, 2026
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SEC warns vs unregistered investment platforms
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued advisories against Valtoro Spartan, Mad Devpt.
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January 19, 2026
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Nambatac, TNT duel with Beermen for the league crown jewel
HE helplessly watched on the bench with a groin injury last season while TNT attempted in vain to ascend to the PBA Philippine Cup (PC) throne.
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January 19, 2026
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Flashback
Nostalgia is in the air during and after the holiday season.
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January 16, 2026
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Peso slips to fresh record low on rate cut bets
THE Philippine peso weakened to a new record low against the dollar on Thursday as markets priced in the possibility that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could cut interest rates ahead of the US Federal Reserve.
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January 16, 2026
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China, Canada move to reset ties as Carney visits
China is willing to deepen cooperation with Canada while eliminating \"interference,\" Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart at a meeting in Beijing on Thursday.
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January 16, 2026
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Gov't partnerships with private sector seen to boost transparency in public works projects
TAPPING PRIVATE and development partners for state infrastructure projects may help improve efficiency and transparency as the Philippine government continues to deal with the economic fallout from a corruption scandal linked to public works.
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January 16, 2026
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Remittances dip to 6-month low in Nov.
MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipino workers (OFW) fell to its lowest level in six months in November, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported.
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January 16, 2026
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PERA could boost returns for state pension funds
STATE PENSION FUNDS in the Philippines could unlock higher returns while reducing market risks by linking stock investment loan programs to the personal equity and retirement account (PERA) framework, analysts said.
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January 16, 2026
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Philippines risks slowdown this year as election spending effect wanes
THE PHILIPPINES risks losing economic momentum in 2026 unless reforms are carried out to extend the lift from election-related spending last year, according to a state think tank.
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January 16, 2026
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It’s the corruption, sir
The October year-on-year plunge in FDI is not a statistical accident. It is a verdict.
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January 16, 2026
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Job shortage tops worries of Philippine business leaders – WEF
A SHORTAGE of jobs is emerging as the biggest worry for Philippine business leaders, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), a sign that economic growth risks falling short of what's needed to absorb workers over the next two years.
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January 16, 2026
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PHL seen indirectly affected by Trump's 25% tariff on some chips
US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump's 25% tariff on certain semiconductors, particularly on advanced computing chips, is likely to affect Philippine manufacturers only indirectly, an analyst said.
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January 16, 2026
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Fintech firms may drive IPO activity
THE financial technology (fintech) sector is expected to drive initial public offering (IPO) activity in the Philippine stock market later this year through 2027, Citigroup Inc. (Citi) said, as investor interest gradually returns to the local equity market.
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January 16, 2026
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Learning from Japan’s infrastructure edge
My recent visit to Tokyo once again reminded me why Japan remains among the world’s most admired nations when it comes to infrastructure and urban management.
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January 16, 2026
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US stocks fall; Nasdaq drops with tech, banks
US stocks finished lower on Wednesday, led by a drop in the Nasdaq, with technology shares declining as investors moved into more defensive areas, while bank stocks extended recent losses following some mixed quarterly results.
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January 16, 2026
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Fresh plunder complaint filed against Recto, Ledesma over PhilHealth fund transfer
A FRESH plunder complaint against Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) President Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. was filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday over the alleged illegal transfer of P60 billion in reserve funds.
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January 16, 2026
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Cebu Pacific says passenger volume up almost 10% in 2025
BUDGET CARRIER Cebu Pacific expects to sustain strong passenger traffic in 2026 after carrying 26.88 million passengers in 2025, up 9.54% from 24.54 million in 2024, driven by a robust domestic market.
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January 16, 2026
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Biz chamber urges PHL to aspire for 8% annual growth rate
THE Philippines needs to aim for at least 8% annual growth rate to ensure that any economic expansion is sufficiently inclusive, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII said.
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January 16, 2026
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JFC reports stable domestic sales, strong overseas growth in Q4 2025
JOLLIBEE Foods Corp. (JFC) said it saw stable domestic demand and strong overseas growth in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, led by Vietnam.
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January 16, 2026
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Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips
US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump on Wednesday imposed a 25% tariff on certain artificial intelligence (AD) chips, such as the Nvidia H200 AI processor and a similar semiconductor from AMD called the MI325X, under a new national security order released by the White House.
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January 16, 2026
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Gold, silver rally as uncertainty persists
GOLD surged to a record high on Wednesday, with silver rising in its wake, as geopolitical and economic uncertainties drove investors toward safe-haven assets while expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts added further momentum.
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January 16, 2026
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PhilWeb, Hann Casino team up to expand online gaming business
LISTED electronic gaming technology services provider PhilWeb Corp. and Hann Casino have entered into a partnership to expand Hann's regulated online gaming operations.
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January 16, 2026
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Marcos touts promise of PHL yards building ‘green’ vessels
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the shipbuilding industry is positioning itself to take part in the shift to low-carbon maritime transport after helping launch a methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier in Cebu.
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January 16, 2026
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Agatha Christie's Seven Dials brings feisty flavor to murder mystery
Makers of the new Netflix series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials hope to introduce a new generation to the queen of crime, the iconic author of more than 60 mystery novels.
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January 16, 2026
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Trump administration to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
US President Donald J. Trump’s administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.
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January 16, 2026
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Victorias Milling income falls 56% on rising costs despite revenue gain
LISTED sugar milling company Victorias Milling Co., Inc. (VMC) reported a 56.23% decline in attributable net income to P162.28 million for the three months ended November, as rising operating costs offset revenue gains.
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January 16, 2026
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Growth in NCR building-material retail prices accelerates in December
RETAIL price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila accelerated to a four-month high in December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday.
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January 16, 2026
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PBA Press Corps to award Ramon Fernandez Trophy to Philippine Cup Finals MVP
THE PBA Press Corps announced on Thursday the introduction of the Ramon Fernandez Trophy that will be handed out to the winner of the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).
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January 16, 2026
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US reverses job cuts at work-safety research agency
THE administration of US President Donald Trump is reversing staffing cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), reinstating employees at the agency that provides research and services for coal miners, firefighters and others, according to an agency spokesperson.
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