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100% foreign ownership rules seen easing Abu Dhabi oil company's PHL expansion
THE PHILIPPINES is “ready and open” for major foreign oil companies, including Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), seeking to expand their presence in the country, Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque said, citing deregulation rules that allow full foreign ownership in parts of the energy business.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
SMGP plans $300-M perpetual bond sale for refinancing, renewables
SAN MIGUEL Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), the power generation arm of San Miguel Corp. (SMC), plans to return to the offshore debt market with the issuance of up to $300 million in senior perpetual capital securities to refinance existing obligations and fund renewable energy projects.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Future of money
When we traveled years ago, we carried dollars and traveler's checks.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
The dubious art of explaining what Trump ‘really means’
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Arrest warrant issued against Atong Ang over missing cockfighters
A LOCAL COURT on Wednesday issued multiple arrest warrants against businessman Charlie Tiu Hay Ang, also known as Atong ‘Ang, and several others in connection with the disappearance of cockfighting enthusiasts, or sabungeros.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
NY cocoa falls 4%; coffee up on Trump tariff threats
NEW YORK — Cocoa futures on the ICE exchange slumped to 1-1/2 month lows on Tuesday on indications that demand for the chocolate ingredient remains weak, while coffee rose as dealers eyed renewed tariff threats from US President Donald J. Trump.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
London copper prices drift lower on firmer greenback
— Copper prices slipped on Tuesday, pressured by a strong dollar, but losses were capped by supply concerns and continued interest from speculators.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Bataan Freedom March returns this February
THE PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK, in partnership with the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and the Department of National Defense (DND), announces the return of the Freedom March, slated on Feb. 28 to March 1.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Pinoy wins Pokerstars Gold Pass for the first time
FILIPINO AMATEUR poker player and veteran public relations practitioner Rommel Orbigo won a Pokerstars Gold Pass last Dec. 22, 2025 via a satellite tournament at Pokerstars, the world’s largest poker site.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Eala scores a repeat win over Vekic ahead of Aussie Open main draw
ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA reasserted mastery of seasoned Croatian ace Donna Vekic, 6-3, 6-4, in the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne on Wednesday at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club ahead of her main draw debut in the Australian Open (AO) this weekend.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Austrian Sebastian Ofner’s premature celebration costs him Australian Open spot in epic collapse
SEBASTIAN OFNER may never forget the rules of the sport again after his premature victory celebration turned into a nightmare collapse against Nishesh Basavareddy in the Australian Open qualifiers on Wednesday.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Aboitiz Foods completes acquisition of Diasham Resources
ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES, INC.’S (AEV) food group, Aboitiz Foods, through its subsidiary Gold Coin Management Holdings Pte. Ltd. (GCMH), announces the completion of the acquisition of Diasham Resources Pte. Ltd. (Diasham), a Singapore-based manufacturer and distributor of high-quality animal nutrition and health solutions.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Manila urged to protest China’s ‘harassment’ of PHL boats near Scarborough
THE Philippine government should file a diplomatic protest against China after its maritime forces harassed Filipino fishermen near the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Monday, a civil society group said on Wednesday.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Filipino SMEs, is your brand positioning on point?
Brand positioning has transformed the world since its beginnings in the 1960s and '70s.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Tailor fitting food halls to the locations
THE Sundry Food Hall opened last month in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), but more than its numerous food options, the logic behind the operations makes for a more interesting story.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
UAE granting tariff breaks to up to 95% of PHL exports
THE Philippine-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will grant preferential tariff treatment to 95% of Philippine exports, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
PLDT, Smart test direct-to-device satellite service in Catanduanes
PLDT INC.,, through its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc., has successfully tested a direct-to-device satellite service in Catanduanes to expand mobile connectivity in underserved areas, with a commercial rollout planned for next year.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
2025 was the world’s third-warmest year on record, EU scientists say
The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5°C of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, European Union (EU) scientists said on Wednesday.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 3rd quarter outburst lifts OKC Thunder over Spurs
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter to help the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder to a 118-98 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Megaworld launches office leasing unit, taps ex-ALI executive as head
TAN-LED property developer Megaworld Corp. has launched a new leasing group as it seeks to aggressively grow its office portfolio across the country.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Dana Alexa Cada crowned Binibining Silka 2025
BINIBINING SILKA 2025 has once again proven why it is the ultimate platform celebrating the beauty, confidence, and empowerment of Filipinas.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Netflix prepares all-cash offer for Warner Bros.
NETFLIX is preparing to make an all-cash offer for Warner Bros.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
NLEX-C5 Northlink Section 1A reaches 50% completion
NLEX CORP., a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), said the Section 1A of the NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 project is now 50% complete.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
PhilHealth implements one-time interest waiver for settling contributions
PHILHEALTH WELCOMES the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to implement a onetime waiver program for incurred interests from missed premium payments.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
REIT rule changes seen to spur listings, asset diversification
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 2026 amendments to the real estate investment trust (REIT) rules could encourage more listings by expanding eligible assets and easing capital recycling, according to analysts.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
US Supreme Court conservative justices lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
Conservative US Supreme Court justices appeared ready on Tuesday to uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams amid escalating efforts nationwide to restrict the rights of transgender people.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Polish pork from zones not affected by ASF to be allowed for import
THE PHILIPPINES entered into a bilateral regionalization agreement with Poland that will allow the resumption of pork imports from parts of that country not affected by African Swine Fever (ASF).
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Fitch: Philippine banks stable amid flood mess
THE PHILIPPINE banking sector faces potential challenges this year as a flood control corruption scandal weighs on economic growth, Fitch Ratings said.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
BDO says bond funded motorcycle loans
BDO UNIBANK, INC. said proceeds from its ASEAN sustainability bonds were used to finance motorcycles for more than 68,000 workers, supporting livelihoods across the Philippines.
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January 15, 2026
Business World Philippines
Oil prices rise by more than $1 on potential Iran supply disruption
Oil prices surged by more than 2% on Tuesday as the prospect of disruptions to Iranian crude exports overshadowed possible increased supply from Venezuela.
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