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Philippines sinks to new low in corruption perceptions index

Philippines sinks to new low in corruption perceptions...

THE PHILIPPINES fell six spots to its worst-ever ranking in 2025 in a global corruption...

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FDI net inflows hit 4-month high

FDI net inflows hit 4-month high

NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines hit a four-month...

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Meralco proposes P247-billion spending plan in rate reset filing

Meralco proposes P247-billion spending plan in rate reset...

Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has proposed a capital expenditure...

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CICC logs 18 love scams in January

CICC logs 18 love scams in January

At least 18 complaints of love scams were logged in January, according to the Cybercrime...

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ZLEEP AI opens Makati flagship showroom, introducing Intelligent Sleep to the Philippines

ZLEEP AI opens Makati flagship showroom, introducing Intelligent...

ZLEEP AI officially opened its Makati Flagship Showroom on Feb. 8, 2026, marking...

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Flower prices in Dangwa expected to increase next week

Flower prices in Dangwa expected to increase next week

Flower prices at Dangwa, Manila, are expected to rise due to the anticipated surge...

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A new way to work: Silver City brings campus-style offices to the metro

A new way to work: Silver City brings campus-style offices...

Office spaces in the Philippines typically conform to a certain stereotype: a single...

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Jobless rate rises to 2-year high in 2025

Jobless rate rises to 2-year high in 2025

THE COUNTRY’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction...

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Factory output picks up in December

Factory output picks up in December

By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher Factory output expanded to a four-month high in...

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ADB and GCash Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance for MSMEs, women and fight poverty in PHL

ADB and GCash Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance...

ADB grants GCash lending arm Fuse Financing with P1.75-B credit facility, complemented...

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PHL money market growing as repurchase transactions increase

PHL money market growing as repurchase transactions increase

DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippines’ money market, particularly for repurchase agreement...

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BMI keeps 5.2% growth estimate

BMI keeps 5.2% growth estimate

FITCH SOLUTIONS unit BMI has kept its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines despite...

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Gov’t plans P1.44-trillion Q1 outlay for spending catch-up

Gov’t plans P1.44-trillion Q1 outlay for spending catch-up

FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go said the government plans to spend P1.44 trillion...

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Jan. factory PMI at nine-month high

Jan. factory PMI at nine-month high

PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity in January expanded at its fastest pace in nine months...

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Unilab Foundation partners with Ormoc LGU to boost healthcare delivery in far-flung areas 

Unilab Foundation partners with Ormoc LGU to boost healthcare...

The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health...

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[B-SIDE Podcast] Executive coaching and the Filipino workforce

[B-SIDE Podcast] Executive coaching and the Filipino workforce

Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld...

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Strong MSME Engagement Sets the Stage for SM Supermalls’ 2026 Programs

Strong MSME Engagement Sets the Stage for SM Supermalls’...

Nationwide malls drive MSME upskilling, growth, and sustainable enterprise MANILA,...

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Finance chief optimistic on growth despite 2025 GDP letdown

Finance chief optimistic on growth despite 2025 GDP letdown

FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go is optimistic that the Philippine economy can...

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Toyota eyes to keep market leadership in 2026

Toyota eyes to keep market leadership in 2026

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) Corp. is aiming to maintain its 46% market share...

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CICC warns against cybercrimes targeting consumers

CICC warns against cybercrimes targeting consumers

Consumers were warned against websites that sell products at “exorbitant” discounts...

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