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Beermen tap seven-footer Patton versus win-less guest team Macau
AFTER its 26-point beatdown from Bol Bol-led TNT, San Miguel Beermen (SMB) decided to bring a seven-footer and NBA-caliber import for itself moving forward.
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March 31, 2026
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Financing a renewable-powered future in the Philippines
Standard Chartered acts as mandated lead arranger, lender and hedge counterparty supporting Vena Group's new Opus Solar Energy Project
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March 31, 2026
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Israel reports second attack from Yemen as war escalates
The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the US-Israeli war began.
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March 31, 2026
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What to Do on Holy Week
THE musical Martir sa Golgota will be performed this week for free in various public venues.
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March 31, 2026
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WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks bid to extend moratorium on e-commerce duties
World Trade Organization (WTO) talks ended deadlocked early on Monday as Brazil blocked a bid by the US and other countries to extend a moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, dealing a fresh blow to the embattled trade body.
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March 31, 2026
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Calidad Realty expands operations, targets national market
CALIDAD REALTY said it is expanding its operations as it seeks to position itself in the national real estate market.
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March 31, 2026
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Unilever shareholders to get majority stake in potential US spice maker McCormick food deal
A proposed combination of Unilever’s food business with US spice maker McCormick would offer the British group’s shareholders a majority stake in the new entity and tax benefits, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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March 31, 2026
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Philippines urged to tie US ammunition plant to transfer of technology
THE Philippine government should secure binding technology-transfer provisions if it allows a US-backed ammunition facility to be built in the country, political analysts said, arguing the project must advance Manila’s self-reliant defense posture rather than function mainly as asupply-chain node for Washington.
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March 31, 2026
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No. 2 UConn stuns No. 1 Duke on Braylon Mullins’ last-second heave
UConn's Braylon Mullins missed his first four 3-point attempts on Sunday.
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March 31, 2026
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D.M. Wenceslao's Gallio Events Hall holds rates, explores expansion
GALLIO EVENTS HALL, operated by D.M. Wenceslao & Associates, Inc., said it will keep its rates unchanged until the end of 2026 despite inflation and rising fuel costs.
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March 31, 2026
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MTerra Solar starts exporting power to grid
MTERRA SOLAR, the world’s largest battery-integrated solar power project, has begun exporting an initial 250 megawatts (MW) to the grid, Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) said.
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March 31, 2026
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Brent crude prices surge in Asia as Houthi attacks widen Gulf war
Crude oil prices extended gains on Monday, with Brent headed for a record monthly rise, after Yemeni Houthis launched their first attacks on Israel over the weekend, widening the US-Israel war with Iran in the Middle East.
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March 31, 2026
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SEC to stand its ground on 9-year independent director term limit
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it will stand its ground on its nine-year term limit for independent directors, as it considers its response to a petition challenging the rule, which it said is meant to raise governance standards and restore investor confidence.
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March 31, 2026
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Fish landed at regional ports up 10% in February
THE Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) said fish landed at regional fish ports totaled 39,267 metric tons (MT) in February, up 9.91% from a year earlier.
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March 31, 2026
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As South Metro shifts toward practical living, Sucat emerges as key residential hub
SMDC's Bloom Residences responds to market's evolving needs for living
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March 30, 2026
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77 years of insurance stewardship
The Philippines' insurance industry is, perhaps, one of the country's bright spots, with its growth projected to outpace most of its Asian counterparts and the overall global trajectory.
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March 30, 2026
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Debt yields rise as mart bets on BSP tightening
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded at the secondary market closed mostly higher last week as investors priced in a potential rate hike from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) amid growing inflation concerns due to elevated global oil prices.
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March 30, 2026
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Strengthening financial resilience through insurance
THE PHILIPPINE INSURANCE industry closed 2025 on a historic note, marked by strong premium growth, rising assets, and improved penetration.
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March 30, 2026
Business World Philippines
Royale Home's salesforce takes center stage during its 31st Annual Awards
ROYALE HOMES Marketing Corp. (RHMC), one of Sta. Lucia Land, Inc.'s exclusive marketing arms, honored its network of sales leaders, partners, and associates, showcasing thousands of its salesforce and awarding the crème de la crème for their outstanding performance in the past year.
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March 30, 2026
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Wilcon unveils 10-Miler Run 2026
WILCON just released great news for runners, corporate partners and the general fitness community with the launch of the Wilcon 10-Miler Run 2026.
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March 30, 2026
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Gov’t eyes offshore issuance in Q2
THE GOVERNMENT is looking at tapping the offshore bond market in the second quarter, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said.
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March 30, 2026
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Golden Haven recognizes nationwide top sales leaders of 2025
GOLDEN HAVEN successfully concluded its Golden Stars Annual Awards 2025, a simultaneous nationwide celebration honoring its top-performing sales partners for their exceptional achievements in 2025.
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March 30, 2026
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PBCOM nears milestone with 98th branch in Jaro
THE PHILIPPINE BANK of Communications (PBCOM) officially inaugurated its 98th branch in Jaro, Iloilo, and its second branch in the province last February.
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March 30, 2026
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High fuel costs, weak peso force many Filipinos to trim Holy Week travel plans
DANA D. CASTILLO had planned to shop for clothes and accessories when she travels to China over the Holy Week break.
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March 30, 2026
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Prolonged Mideast war could dampen banana, pineapple exports
DESPITE a strong year-to-date growth in Philippine banana and pineapple exports, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said a prolonged Middle East war threatens to disrupt the country's outbound shipments.
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March 30, 2026
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Peso may extend its slide on war-driven uncertainty
THE PESO could sink further against the dollar this week as uncertainty around energy supply persists due to the Middle East war.
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March 30, 2026
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LIA supports tourism plan for Northern Mindanao
ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL Laguindingan Airport Corp. (ALAC), the operator of Laguindingan International Airport (LIA), continues to support the growth of tourism in Northern Mindanao by strengthening connectivity and positioning the airport as the region's primary gateway to its diverse tourism destinations.
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March 30, 2026
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AirAsia MOVE named Digital Innovator of the Year at Aviation Festival Asia 2026
AIRASIA MOVE (MOVE) has been named 'Digital Innovator of the Year' at the Aviation Festival Asia (AFA) Awards 2026.
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March 30, 2026
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LA DOLCE AMALFI
Don't call it an 'entry-level Ferrari,' insists exec
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March 30, 2026
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Business confidence improves in February before Middle East conflict — BSP survey
BUSINESSES were more optimistic in February as they expected strong consumer demand and better economic conditions, results of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) monthly business expectations survey (BES) showed.
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