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Gov’t cuts ’26 target tax take to P4.44T

MANILA, Philippines – The Marcos administration has lowered its tax revenue target for 2026 as slower economic growth amid headwinds from the Middle East war tempered the government’s overall collecti

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PH secures $60-M MCC grant for energy sector

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has secured a $60-million compact grant from the United States Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to help modernize energy sector governance, according to the Depar

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Franchising seen growing to P1.3-T industry

MANILA, Philippines – A group of franchising firms in the Philippines expects the local industry to grow to as much as P1.3 trillion over the next five years, banking on resilient demand for low-capit

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ICTSI closes acquisition of Brazil firm

MANILA, Philippines – International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has completed its acquisition of a São Paulo-based warehousing and logistics company, diversifying the port operator’s foot

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BDO readies another sustainability bond offer, eyes at least P5B

MANILA, Philippines – BDO Unibank Inc. is returning to the debt market with another sustainability bond offering, seeking to raise at least P5 billion to support sustainable financing initiatives and

Inquirer 26m ago

The problem behind the problem

In strategy, activity is often mistaken for progress. Organizations move quickly to solutions because “doing something” feels productive. However, in the Problem, Insight, Logic and Assumptions (Pila)

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Caraga gets one-stop shop for packaging MSME products

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has completed a P150-million packaging and labeling facility in Butuan City, built to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

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BIZ BUZZ: Alabang Country Club internal squabbles rage on

There seems to be no end to the squabbles within the prestigious Alabang Country Club Inc. Just last week, a number of members and shareholders of the elite club, including Salvador Lacson and Exequie

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Lotto draw results, July 9, 2026

Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Thursday, July 9, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, July 8, 2026 Lotto draw results, July 7,

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DOH heightens alert in Cagayan Valley as Inday gathers strength

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — The Department of Health in Cagayan Valley has imposed a code white alert status for all health facilities in the region as Typhoon Inday gathers strength as it

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Mimaropa under blue alert as Inday strengthens ‘habagat’

CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Mimaropa has placed its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) under blue alert startin

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Widespread flooding leaves 2 dead in Bukidnon

VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — Two people died in separate drowning incidents as heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon (“habagat”), intensified by Typhoon Inday (international

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919 barangays in Western Visayas face flood, landslide risks

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — At least 919 barangays in Western Visayas are at heightened risk of rain-induced landslides and flooding as Typhoon Inday continues to enhance the southwest monsoon or “haba

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El Niño, prolonged Middle East war seen keeping Philippine inflation elevated

HEADLINE INFLATION could stay above the Philippine central bank’s target for longer if price pressures worsen amid the looming El Niño season, renewed Middle East conflict, and a potential de-anchorin

BusinessWorld 2h ago

A decade after Hague win, Filipino fishers still shut out of Scarborough Shoal

LEONARDO CUARESMA remembers when a day at Scarborough Shoal almost guaranteed a full catch. Nearly a decade after the Philippines won an international arbitration case against China, the 60-year-old f

BusinessWorld 2h ago

DBCC trims revenue goals

THE DEVELOPMENT Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) trimmed its tax revenue projections for this year, as it cut the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) target by 1% amid expectations of slower economic

BusinessWorld 2h ago

MTRCB summons 'Sigabo' producers over violence complaints

The MTRCB holds a compliance seminar for primetime show 'Sigabo' after receiving complaints about excessive violence.

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Philippines secures $60-M grant from MCC

THE PHILIPPINES has secured a $60-million (around P3.7-billion) grant from the US Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to support reforms aimed at improving energy security, electricity sector governance,

BusinessWorld 2h ago

SM Prime opens P7-billion Cebu arena

SM PRIME HOLDINGS, Inc. has expanded its South Road Properties (SRP) estate in Cebu City with the opening of the P7-billion SM Seaside Cebu Arena, which the company said marks the next phase of its in

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Pokémon pop-up store, running event to commemorate 30 years

THOSE who grew up in the 1990s will remember Pokémon fondly, whether the trading cards, the video games, or the animé. Pikachu and the rest of the adorable, fighting “pocket monsters” established them

BusinessWorld 2h ago

CTA upholds partial Petron excise tax refunds in twin rulings

THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) En Banc upheld two First Division rulings granting Petron Corp. partial refunds of excise taxes on petroleum products sold to tax-exempt entities after denying separate

BusinessWorld 2h ago

BDO eyes at least P5B from sustainability bonds

BDO UNIBANK, Inc. wants to raise up to P5 billion via its second ASEAN Sustainability Bond issuance for the year, it said on Thursday. The Sy-led bank on Thursday began an offering of 1.5-year bonds w

BusinessWorld 2h ago

DMPL cites PHL business, debt restructuring efforts to support continued operations

DEL MONTE PACIFIC LTD. (DMPL) said management’s assessment that the group can continue operating is supported by the performance of its Philippine business, continued access to revolving credit facili

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Cinemalaya 2026 ramps up ahead of return to CCP next year

THE 22nd edition of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival is set to screen full-length and short films once more at the Shangri-La Plaza mall in Mandaluyong City. It will also bring back talkbacks,

BusinessWorld 2h ago

ICTSI completes Brazil logistics acquisition

RAZON-LED International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has completed the acquisition of Brazil-based general and bonded warehousing and multimodal logistics company Companhia Regional de Ar

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Stuff to Do (07/10/26)

ARANETA CITY in partnership with the Quezon City Government gives the spotlight to food, crafts, fashion, home essentials, and other unique finds from Quezon City’s micro, small, and medium enterprise

BusinessWorld 2h ago

BSP still vetting digital banking applicants, official says

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) is unsure if they will be able to release operating licenses to new digital banking players within the year amid a lengthy vetting and approvals process. Speaking

BusinessWorld 2h ago

PhilWeb partners with Pragmatic Play to expand gaming services

PHILWEB CORP. has entered into an exclusive partnership with iGaming software provider Pragmatic Play to provide the company’s gaming services to licensed gaming operators in the Philippines through P

BusinessWorld 2h ago

More banks offer free interbank fund transfers

MORE FINANCIAL institutions have waived their fund transfer fees in line with the central bank’s push to lower digital transaction costs. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) and its thrift b

BusinessWorld 2h ago

TikTok Shop strengthens beauty discovery with Seoul Glow K-Beauty Campaign

TikTok Shop is strengthening its Beauty category through its Seoul Glow K-Beauty Campaign on July 10, bringing together a curated selection of Korean skincare and makeup brands on the platform. The ca

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Topline unit, Singapore’s Aesen form offshore services venture

TOPLINE EQUITY CORP. said its subsidiary Topline Offshore Inc. has formed a joint venture with Singapore-based Aesen Pte. Ltd. to provide integrated maritime services for offshore energy and marine in

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Atome Philippines gets P5-billion credit facility from AUB

ATOME PHILIPPINES has closed a P5-billion wholesale credit facility with Asia United Bank Corp. (AUB) to fund its continued expansion. Proceeds will mainly be used to expand the Atome PayLater Anywher

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Democracy on trial: Why the integrity of impeachment matters

The Philippines once again faces one of those defining moments that test not merely its politics but the resilience of its constitutional democracy. At such moments, the issue is seldom confined to th

BusinessWorld 2h ago

MIC, PNOC study Bataan petroleum storage project

MAHARLIKA INVESTMENT CORP. (MIC) and Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study the development of a petroleum storage tank farm in Bataan as part of e

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Peso drops further on hawkish Fed, Iran war

THE PESO sank further against the dollar on Thursday following hawkish signals from minutes of the US Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting and worries over the ceasefire deal between the United State

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Love Knots, July 10, 2026

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EMB-7 advises precaution amid Kanlaon ashfall reaching Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Environment authorities in Central Visayas had advised residents in Cebu to take the necessary precautions against ashfall from Kanlaon Volcano’s eruption, which had reached t

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Alternergy energizes transmission facilities for Tanay wind project

ALTERNERGY HOLDINGS CORP. said its subsidiary Alternergy Tanay Wind Corp. has energized the transmission facilities of its 128-megawatt (MW) Tanay Wind Project, moving the project closer to commercial

BusinessWorld 2h ago

What Does It Mean to Be Agency of the Year?

Awards are often treated as scoreboards. The industry gathers in hotel ballrooms, trophies are handed out, congratulatory messages flood social media, and agencies proudly add another accolade to thei

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Probity due diligence

Business teams, investment bankers and legal counsel are all likely familiar with the concept of due diligence. Due diligence is essentially an investigation into the risks of a proposed project and c

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iPeople, Inc. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting remotely on July 31

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Mynt, Inc. Notice of Registration Statement Filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission

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WB urges shift in focus to improving job quality

THE World Bank (WB) called on governments to focus on improving job quality as the global economy prepares for a record influx of new job seekers over the next decade, warning that many countries faci

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Tuldok, July 10, 2026

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Why Pope Leo’s visit to Lampedusa matters for migrants, the Church and global politics

AS THE US celebrated its 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV decided instead to visit the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

BusinessWorld 2h ago

Why smart CEOs rotate their best managers

Excellent performance is not an assurance against compliance risks. The issue is not competence but prolonged familiarity with suppliers and service providers.

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Hospitality executives see infrastructure, regional growth driving tourism

HOSPITALITY and property executives said infrastructure investments and expansion into regional destinations are expected to support the Philippines’ tourism industry, citing major transport projects

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Crazy Jhenny, July 10, 2026

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Lawmaker renews call for passage of WAGE bill

MANILA, Philippines — Trabaho (Tagapagtaguyod ng mga Reporma at Adhikaing Babalikat At Hahango sa mga Oportunidad para sa mga Pilipino) party-list on Thursday once again urged the House of Representat

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Karolina Muchova beats Coco Gauff in thriller to reach Wimbledon final

LONDON–Czech 10th seed Karolina Muchova saved a match point to reach her first Wimbledon final with a pulsating three-set win against Coco Gauff on Thursday. Muchova held her nerve in a gripping final

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P500,000 in suspected shabu seized from 2 drug suspects in Albay

LIGAO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Police seized nearly P500,000 worth of suspected shabu from two alleged high-value drug personalities during an operation in Malinao, Albay, early Wednesday. Police Co

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Green GSM operates 596 out of 600 LTFRB-approved slots for e-taxis

LTFRB-Davao confirms Green GSM operates nearly all 600 approved electric taxi slots in the region.

SunStar 3h ago

Not even half of public schools have CCTV cameras, security guards

The Department of Education recently conducted a nationwide school safety and security audit following the fatal school shooting in Tacloban City

Rappler 4h ago

As political chaos brews in Manila, Marcos meets ex-UK PM Blair again 

The Philippine President and former UK prime minister's public engagements have been quite regular and frequent. The July 2026 meeting in Manila is their fifth, thus far.

Rappler 5h ago

Rappler Live Jam: HEY JUNE!

Don't miss HEY JUNE! perform their newest hits live at the Rappler HQ!

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RESULTS: July 2026 Real Estate Appraisers Examination

PRESS RELEASE: The PRC announces that 1,060 out of 1,456 passed the Real Estate Appraisers Licensure Examination

Rappler 6h ago

Before the Sara Duterte trial: Amando Virgil Ligutan’s crusade vs injustice

Lawyer Amando Virgil Ligutan’s long fight for freedoms and accountability has led him to the historic impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Rappler 7h ago

Palace: Protecting politicians despite evidence is betrayal

Protecting a politician despite overwhelming evidence of wrongdoing constitutes a “betrayal” of the people, Malacañang said yesterday, as it maintained that Vice President Sara Dute

Philstar 2h ago

PolSci students watch ‘political circus’

A 19-year-old political science student spent three days of his break between semesters watching the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte – in person.

Philstar 2h ago

Ex-NBI chief ready to testify in VP impeach trial

 Former National Bureau of Investigation director Jaime Santiago, who oversaw the NBI probe into Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged threats against President Marcos, the First Lady and f

Philstar 2h ago

CPD: Investing in youth shapes Philippine future

Investments made during a child’s formative years play an important role in shaping the future of the Filipino youth, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) said yesterday as it call

Philstar 2h ago

South Korea envoy conferred Order of Sikatuna

President Marcos conferred the Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Datu (Grand Cross, Gold Distinction) on South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa during a farewell call at Malacañang yesterday.

Philstar 2h ago

DepEd to accelerate disaster-resilient classrooms

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered the speedy construction of disaster-resilient classrooms to ensure uninterrupted learning when schools are converted into evacuation centers during calamit

Philstar 2h ago

‘Protect Pinoy minds from manipulation’

As security challenges evolve, Filipinos should be protected not just from armed threats, but also from “manipulation” that sows distrust and targets institutions and democracy itself, acc

Philstar 2h ago

Bonoan pressured to testify?

 Former public works secretary Manuel Bonoan might have been pressured to testify on the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, the camp of Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez said.

Philstar 2h ago

Inday’s impact in Metro Manila felt by weekend

Metro Manila will experience Typhoon Inday’s “significant” impact over the weekend, even after being downgraded to typhoon category, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astro

Philstar 2h ago

LPG prices to rise after BIR lifts tax holiday

Prices of liquefied petroleum gas are set to rise by P3 per kilo on July 13 after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) resumed collection of excise tax for LPG and kerosene.

Philstar 2h ago

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to rest

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body is carried by truck slowly through crammed streets toward the Shrine of Imam Reza. Black-clad mourners wave Iranian flags, photographs of the late leader, and red placard

Rappler 4h ago

‘Not up for debate’: Philippines dismisses China scholars’ ‘claim’ over Batanes

'The Philippines will not entertain revisionist claims over its territory' says the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs

Rappler 4h ago

Zuleika Lopez visits the Senate | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Zuleika Lopez, NCAP, Rodante Marcoleta

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China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

Storms of this size have been 'fairly rare in recent years,' says Jason Chang, Taiwan's Central Weather Administration forecaster, adding that Bavi is set to be the largest storm by size to hit the is

Rappler 4h ago

Alex Eala to meet fans in homecoming after superb Wimbledon run

Fresh from a historic run in the Wimbledon Championships, Alex Eala will be back in the country for a series of events organized by her sponsors

Rappler 5h ago

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