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S&P affirms 'BBB+' rating for Philippines
S&P GLOBAL RATINGS on Thursday affirmed the Philippines' investment grade credit rating with a \"positive\" outlook, noting that its growth prospects remain strong even as the corruption scandal weighs on the economy this year.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bulacan contractors tied to 'ghost' projects face tax evasion raps — BIR
THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed tax evasion complaints against two Bulacan-based contractors allegedly involved in “ghost” flood control projects.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL, France spotlight co-productions, animation, feminist films as French Film Fest returns for 28th year
ANIMATED and feminist films are being screened until Nov. 30, as part of this year’s French Film Festival which is now in its 28th year.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Business groups call for mandatory lifestyle checks on all gov't officials
SOME TOP business groups on Thursday called for the public submission of statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) by all government officials, as well as mandatory lifestyle checks to enforce accountability.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL jumps to 75th in talent competitiveness index
THE PHILIPPINES jumped nine spots in an annual ranking of countries' ability to attract and retain talent, according to a report by business school Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires (INSEAD) and the Portulans Institute.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
James picks his spots
The latest meeting between the Lakers and Clippers functioned both as spectacle and as affirmation of the pecking order. The final score in favor of the purple and gold comes off as a whipping on surface, punctuated by scoring bursts from marquee names. At the same time, clarity lies beyond the numbers: Roles, rhythms and resolve have clearly coalesced for the winners and unravelled for the vanquished.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Extended Beatles Anthology takes fans beyond the mythology of the band
A new episode of the Beatles Anthology, 30 years after the original landmark series, shows the impact on Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr of being in the biggest rock band in history, its writer and director said.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Chinese sportswear maker Anta Sports Products exploring bid for Puma
CHINESE sportswear maker Anta Sports Products is among firms exploring a potential takeover of German sportswear brand Puma, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Not too scary, but a solid first effort
KMJS' GABI NG LAGIM THE MOVIE
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
The line between human and machine authorship is blurring, particularly as it’s become increasingly difficult to tell whether something was written by a person or AI.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Intel denies TSMC allegations that executive leaked trade secrets
Intel on Thursday denied allegations by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) that one of its executives, Wei-Jen Lo, who formerly worked at the Taiwanese chipmaker, had leaked trade secrets.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL card payments seen growing to P4.2 trillion
CARD PAYMENTS in the Philippines are expected to grow to P4.2 trillion this year, driven by sustained financial inclusion efforts and improved infrastructure, according to GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Federal Land opens first FIFA-standard football field in Marikina City
THE Federal Land, Inc. (FLI) on Wednesday said that it seeks to encourage a more active lifestyle and bring new opportunities to Marikina City through its first football field aligned with the standards of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Recto tax amnesty proposal seen providing relief while DoF grapples with audit abuses
THE FEDERATION of Philippine Industries (FPI) said a tax amnesty floated by the previous secretary of the Department of Finance (DoF) could be a good starting point as the department grapples with the issue of revenue officers abusing their authority when inspecting taxpayers’ books.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Meralco to redeem remaining P2.87-B bonds in December
MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) will retire the remaining P2.87 billion of its P7-billion 12-year bonds next month, it said in a stock exchange filing on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
AirAsia MOVE broadens network with VietJet Air flight integration
AIRASIA MOVE has added VietJet Air flights to its platform through a partnership with GalaxyJoy, expanding access to low-cost fares and boosting connectivity for travelers in the Philippines and across Southeast Asia, the AirAsia group’s online travel agency said on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHINMA St. Jude College Dasmariñas rolls out campus upgrades
PHINMA St. Jude College Dasmariñas Cavite is rolling out a slate of campus upgrades — including a computer lab, modern library and a mock hospital — as it accelerates its transition into the PHINMA Education Network.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
EU agrees on rules for online fraud protection
European Union (EU) member states and the European Parliament have agreed on new rules to force banks and other payment service providers to better protect their customers against online fraud, hidden fees and data leaks, the Parliament said on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Philippines, it's time to get real!
Unless we confront corruption head-on, rebuild institutions, and restore credibility - political, fiscal, and economic - no amount of favorable global conditions or regional partnerships will save us.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Senate bill grants AMLC additional powers, expands scope of offenses
A MEASURE strengthening the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) by granting additional powers and expanding the scope of offenses has been filed in the Senate amid a mounting corruption issue involving government officials.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
ICTSI unit to take over North Pier at Batam’s Batu Ampar Port
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is set to assume full operations of the North Pier at Batu Ampar Port in Indonesia by Dec. 1 through its unit Batu Ampar Container Terminal (BACT).
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Oil prices rise as market awaits clarity on supply
Oil prices settled up on Wednesday, bouncing back from one-month lows in the previous session, as investors assessed prospects of oversupply and talks over a Russia-Ukraine peace deal ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
FEU’s Janrey Pasaol edges DLSU’s Mike Phillips to snatch MVP award
THE final playdate of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball proved to be more than just arumble for the final ticket.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gilas Pilipinas eyes World Cup, Olympics in clash with Guam
THE ROAD to the 2027 FIBA World Cup — and long-term, the 2028 Olympics — starts in this Guam stop.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
SM Prime allots P3.6B for SMX Cebu as MICE market expands
SM PRIME HOLDINGS, INC. is investing P3.6 billion to build a convention center in Cebu, betting on rising demand in the province’s MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) sector, it said in a stock exchange filing on Thursday.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
When suppliers send Christmas gifts to executives
Last year, anonymous workers made an issue out of holiday gifts received by our executives. While the issue didn’t ripen into a full-blown controversy, we'd like to be proactive this time with an objective policy. Please help. - Brown Rock.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
US ordered diplomats to lobby gov'ts against mass migration, cable says
The Trump administration last week ordered US diplomats abroad to lobby against pro-migration policies and raise concerns over what it says are migrant populations committing violent crimes, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters.
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November 28, 2025
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Peso strengthens on Fed easing view
THE PESO appreciated against the dollar on Thursday amid growing expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next month.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
956 MW in new power capacity, 160 MW storage added to grid
SOME 956 megawatts (MW) of new capacity was added to the power grid so far this year, as well as 160 MW in new energy storage systems, the Department of Energy (DoE) said.
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November 28, 2025
Business World Philippines
16 companies recognized for 100% plastic recovery rate
SIXTEEN companies and organizations that recovered the equivalent of 100% of their post-consumer plastic waste in 2025 were recognized at the PCX Markets’ PULSE event Thursday.
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