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Wanted: an honest and transparent national budget
“The past decade (2016-2025) stands as one of the most corruption-ridden periods in Philippine history, with an estimated P8.8 trillion lost to graft, ghost projects, and elite capture — an amount that eclipses the entire 2026 national budget,” said University of the Philippines professor and scientist Dr, Teodoro C. Bautista.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
CHED: A policy of benign neglect
INTROSPECTIVE VICTOR S. LIMLINGAN
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Debt yields fall on BSP bets after GDP, inflation
YIELDS on government securities (GS) traded in the secondary market fell last week on expectations of more rate cuts by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) following data showing weaker economic growth and below-target inflation.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Meralco expects higher power rates in Nov.
POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is expecting an increase in electricity rates this month due to higher costs that are passed directly to its customers.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
PHL seen to miss '25 growth goal
THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY is unlikely to get the boost it needs in the fourth quarter to reach the low end of its full-year growth target, as public spending and investments are expected to remain subdued amid a widening corruption scandal, analysts said.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
McDonald's, Chili's win on value as fast-casual chains lose younger diners
AS US CONSUMERS tighten their wallets, budget-friendly restaurant chains such as McDonald’s, Chili’s and Domino’s are emerging as winners, drawing more diners who are trading down to cheaper meals.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
China’s factory-gate deflation eases in Oct. as consumer prices rise
China’s producer price deflation eased in October and consumer prices returned to positive territory, data showed on Sunday, as the government steps up efforts to curb overcapacity and cutthroat competition among firms.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Banks' NPL ratio eases to six-month low in September
THE PHILIPPINE BANKING sector's gross nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio eased to a six-month low in September, preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
GCash launches two game-changing solutions for MSMEs, freelancers
The Philippines’ leading finance super app, GCash, has introduced two new game-changing products — GCash PocketPay, which allows merchants to accept card payments seamlessly, and the GCash Virtual US Account, which enables freelancers to receive salaries straight to their e-wallet accounts without additional charges.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Collateral damage: How climate impacts financing
SUITS THE C-SUITE BONAR LAURETO and MELISA TURINGAN It is therefore critical that banks adopt a more systematic approach, recognizing these climate-related physical risks not as isolated operational events, but as fundamental credit-risk drivers that materially affect ECL assumptions under IFRS 9.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Canino, Bacojo clinch IM rankings in Ozamiz tourney
THE PHILIPPINES' Ruelle Canino and Mark Jay Bacojo came through with podium finishes and earned International Master (IM) titles in the 6th ASEAN Individual Chess Championships-Gov. Henry Oaminal Cup at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Resort and Aquamarine Park in Ozamiz over the weekend.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
From Friction to Fluency: Leading with empathy across generations
A brand assistant arrived in the office at 8:30 a.m. Her brand manager calls her and starts discussing a project. She said, “It’s not yet 9 a.m. Can we talk then? It’s not yet work hours.”
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Nasdaq has worst week since April amid Al jitters
The Nasdaq ended slightly lower on Friday but registered its biggest weekly percentage drop since early April as investors worried about the sustainability of a rally in artificial intelligence (AI) shares, while US Treasury yields inched lower.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gates Foundation pledges $1.4 billion to help farmers adapt to extreme weather
Billionaire Bill Gates' foundation will spend at least $1.4 billion over the next four years to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia access technologies for adapting to extreme weather, the organization's chief executive officer (CEO) told Reuters.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Playful shiny holidays
SCULPTED pieces in gold paired with diamonds, pearls, and rainbows of colored stones are the hallmarks of F&C Jewelry’s Holiday collection, called “Brilliance and Yuletide Glow.” Think earrings made of gold spheres, a sapphire pear hanging from a pearl station necklace, or a double-pearl ring with aband studded with diamonds.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Rebuilding the Warriors
There was a time when the Warriors made basketball look inevitable. They were poetry in motion framed with threes raining without conscience. Today, they are an echo of their storied past, still competent but unconvincing in their attempts to lean on muscle memory. Even as Stephen Curry continues to defy age, the changes in and around him have made his contributions seem less significant. And the result, needless to say, leaves much to be desired: a 5-5 slate reflective of their mediocrity.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
McDonald's Philippines named 'Employer of the Year' by PMAP
MCDONALD'S PHILIPPINES triumphed at this year’s People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Awards as it bagged the coveted Employer of the Year Award, given to a company showing exceptional business and people management practices.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Agility, resilience essential for next-gen business leaders, experts say
NEXT-GENERATION business leaders in the Philippines must be able to navigate uncertainty and lead with agility to drive organizational and national progress, according to experts.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Semirara shares fall as profit declines
SEMIRARA MINING and Power Corp. (SMPC) shares declined last week following the company’s reported drop in nine-month net income, analysts said.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Farmers prefer 35% rice tariff to flexible rate
FARMER GROUPS said the government’s plan to implement a flexible rice tariff next year is no substitute for restoring the tariff to its original 35%.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Korea-funded seed facilities to boost Philippine rice sector
THE PHILIPPINES and South Korea have inaugurated new rice seed processing and cold storage facilities at the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, a project aimed at strengthening the rice seed supply chain and improving food security.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Stocks to move sideways amid weak GDP, FDI watch
PHILIPPINE shares are expected to move sideways this week as investors digest the slower-than-expected third-quarter economic growth and await the release of foreign direct investment (FDI) data.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Festival-Goers dared to switch as LIFT powers up its first MassKara experience
COCA-COLA PHILIPPINES’ newest drink, LIFT, brought an electrifying boost to the streets of Bacolod with its first MassKara Festival appearance.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gold gains as US dollar softens
GOLD PRICES rose on Friday as the dollar softened and uncertainty around the US government shutdown added to safe-haven demand, while Wall Street indexes were set for sharp weekly declines.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
SINOTRUK finally takes the stage
The brand behind the pyramid-like logo finally makes itself known in the Philippines
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Suzuki exhibits advanced solutions at Japan Mobility Show 2025
SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (organized by Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association), held at Tokyo Big Sight until Nov. 9.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
First-ever Tikim Weekend Food Market showcases Filipino culinary excellence
THE CENTER for Culinary Arts (CCA Manila) held the inaugural Tikim Weekend Food Market last Oct. 3-4 at the Brittany Hotel in BGC. The event celebrated Filipino culinary innovation while serving as a launchpad for aspiring food entrepreneurs and future chefs.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
FUN BOX
The Toyota Land Cruiser FJ might just be the SUV you're looking for
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Empowering MSMEs through financing, digital tools, and upskilling
IT IS OFTEN stated that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of an economy, recognizing their contributions to employment, income generation, and economic growth.
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November 10, 2025
Business World Philippines
Hyundai presents referral program for new Stargazer
HYUNDAI MOTOR PHILIPPINES, INC. (HMPH) said recently that it will reward loyal Hyundai owners through its first-ever Hyundai Referral Program - an opportunity for them to earn exclusive prizes by referring family or friends to purchase the new Hyundai Stargazer MPV.
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