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<title>Philippine Examiner &#45; News Magazine &#45; : Travel &amp;amp; Adventure</title>
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<dc:rights>Copyright 2026 Philippine Examiner &#45; All Rights Reserved.</dc:rights>

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<title>Expert flags interoperability gap in PHL’s healthcare</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/expert-flags-interoperability-gap-in-phls-healthcare</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An expert said on Tuesday that the lack of interoperability within the health information systems in the Philippines is causing a hindrance in the country’s universal healthcare (UHC) access. “They have to talk to each other so that the data flows with the patient, that’s what we want,” Veincent Christian F. Pepito, assistant professor and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Expert, flags, interoperability, gap, PHL’s, healthcare</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL innovators and inventors awarded at NICE 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-innovators-and-inventors-awarded-at-nice-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) has awarded inventors and innovators during the National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) 2026 on Tuesday at Acacia Hotel Manila in Muntinlupa City. The awards were given for several categories. The first category is the Tuklas Award for Most Outstanding Invention (government […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, innovators, and, inventors, awarded, NICE, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Pag&amp;amp;IBIG Fund home loan releases grow 9% to P32.92B in Q1 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pagibig-fund-home-loan-releases-grow-9-to-p3292b-in-q1-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pag-IBIG Fund released P32.92 billion in home loans in the first quarter of 2026, up 9% from P30.22 billion in the same period last year, as the agency continued to expand access to home financing for Filipino workers. The amount financed 20,926 homes from January to March 2026, also higher than the 20,315 homes financed in the […] ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Samgyupsalamat, CasyPH, Mango Royal Milkshake and 10 more brands join the biggest franchise show in Asia</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/samgyupsalamat-casyph-mango-royal-milkshake-and-10-more-brands-join-the-biggest-franchise-show-in-asia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the local and global economy enters a new era of expansion, Francorp Philippines is proud to support the debut of 13 innovative franchise concepts at Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) Expo 2026 held on April 24-26 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Today’s trailblazing concepts and established franchises were the centerpieces of the highly anticipated […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samgyupsalamat, CasyPH, Mango, Royal, Milkshake, and, more, brands, join, the, biggest, franchise, show, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>Experiencing Bohol through its communities</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/experiencing-bohol-through-its-communities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bohol is often defined by its icons: the sweeping green mounds of the Chocolate Hills, the quiet flow of the Loboc River, the clear waters surrounding Balicasag Island. But beyond these familiar images, another layer of the destination begins to take shape through the communities that live within them. This perspective is currently being explored through an ongoing community-based […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Experiencing, Bohol, through, its, communities</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL, US to break ground Clark AI hub in two years</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-us-to-break-ground-clark-ai-hub-in-two-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines is looking to break ground for its artificial intelligence (AI)-native industrial hub in two years, Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said. “This is to be done in phases. Within the first 2 years, we will be able to at least break ground the first phase of development,” BCDA President and Chief Executive […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, break, ground, Clark, hub, two, years</media:keywords>
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<title>Gen Z emerges as heaviest users of Google Search</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/gen-z-emerges-as-heaviest-users-of-google-search</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Giant tech company Google LLC said Gen Z is the heaviest user of its Search platform globally, including in the Philippines, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), which it noted has transformed search into an intelligent partner. ​Of the 5 trillion annual searches globally, the company said signed-in users aged 18 to 24 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gen, emerges, heaviest, users, Google, Search</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO Q1 profit climbs to P20.1 billion</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bdo-q1-profit-climbs-to-p201-billion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BDO UNIBANK, Inc.’s net profit grew by 2% in the first quarter, with gains from robust loan growth partly tempered by higher provisioning as it guards against potential risks amid the uncertain global environment due to the Middle East conflict. The Sy-led bank’s earnings climbed to P20.1 billion in the first three months from P19.7 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BDO, profit, climbs, P20.1, billion</media:keywords>
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<title>US Department of Justice takes action against scam centers in Southeast Asia</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/us-department-of-justice-takes-action-against-scam-centers-in-southeast-asia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States has filed criminal charges against two Chinese nationals accused of running a scam compound in Myanmar where trafficked workers were allegedly forced to carry out cryptocurrency investment fraud targeting Americans, the US Justice Department said on Friday. The Justice Department identified the suspects as Huang Xingshan and Jiang Wen Jie, and said […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Department, Justice, takes, action, against, scam, centers, Southeast, Asia</media:keywords>
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<title>eGovPH undergoes server upgrade following outage</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/egovph-undergoes-server-upgrade-following-outage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The eGovPH platform is undergoing server upgrades to better handle higher user demand, following a recent outage attributed to a surge in system traffic, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Friday. In a press release, the DICT said the improvements focus on upgrading the platform’s servers and adding more cloud […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:02:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>eGovPH, undergoes, server, upgrade, following, outage</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL performs world’s first robot&amp;amp;assisted cataract surgery</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-performs-worlds-first-robotassisted-cataract-surgery</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has performed the world’s first robotic-assisted cataract surgery, led by local eye center Asian Eye Institute. The procedure is a technological feat that could change how eye surgery is done. In a statement, the institute said the procedure was performed using a robotic-assisted system, the Jasper Platform, a proprietary technology from ForSight Robotics, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, performs, world’s, first, robot&amp;assisted, cataract, surgery</media:keywords>
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<title>Teachers’ group calls for P15,000 salary hike amid debt concerns</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/teachers-group-calls-for-p15000-salary-hike-amid-debt-concerns</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) on Monday urged Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara to amplify its calls for an “across-the-board” P15,000 salary increase, following concerns over rising teachers’ debts. “This is a clear indication that the government must be more considerate of the real conditions faced by our teachers,” TDC National Chairperson Benjo […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Teachers’, group, calls, for, P15, 000, salary, hike, amid, debt, concerns</media:keywords>
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<title>Cignal faces Creamline in Game 1 of All&amp;amp;Filipino Conference finals</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/cignal-faces-creamline-in-game-1-of-allfilipino-conference-finals</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ VANIE GANDLER and the Cignal Super Spikers have been praying long and hard to end its PVL championship drought. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cignal, faces, Creamline, Game, All&amp;Filipino, Conference, finals</media:keywords>
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<title>Bennie Boatwright ready to attend Senate hearing on naturalization</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bennie-boatwright-ready-to-attend-senate-hearing-on-naturalization</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAN MIGUEL Beermen’s (SMB) balik-import Bennie Boatwright relishes the opportunity to drive his Gilas Pilipinas bid forward as he makes his Philippine “homecoming.” “I’m looking forward to it,” said Mr. Boatwright after dropping 41 points and leading SMB to a 98-94 squeaker over NLEX in his comeback game in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Antipolo […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bennie, Boatwright, ready, attend, Senate, hearing, naturalization</media:keywords>
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<title>Rain or Shine targets win No. 8 against Phoenix in PBA Commissioner’s Cup</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/rain-or-shine-targets-win-no-8-against-phoenix-in-pba-commissioners-cup</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AT 7-0, Rain or Shine (ROS) is off to its strongest start in franchise history, a ticket to the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoffs safely in its hands. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>3.8&amp;amp;magnitude quake jolts Burdeos, Quezon</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/38magnitude-quake-jolts-burdeos-quezon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Burdeos, Quezon province, with intensity recorded in one area, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Thursday afternoon. The earthquake occurred at 1:15 a.m., with the epicenter located about 24 kilometers north-northeast of Burdeos, Quezon. PHIVOLCS said the quake had a depth of focus of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Remolona: BSP has room to tighten</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/remolona-bsp-has-room-to-tighten</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it has room to raise policy rates as the National Government’s planned catch-up spending is expected to cushion the economy from a sharper slowdown amid the energy crisis.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Remolona:, BSP, has, room, tighten</media:keywords>
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<title>Cash remittances hit 9&amp;amp;month low in February</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/cash-remittances-hit-9month-low-in-february</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MONEY SENT HOME by overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) fell to its lowest level in nine months in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cash, remittances, hit, 9&amp;month, low, February</media:keywords>
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<title>Pump prices may drop further next week — DoE</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pump-prices-may-drop-further-next-week-doe</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LOCAL PUMP PRICES may continue to decline next week based on early estimates, despite renewed upward pressure on global oil prices following the US blockade of Iranian ports, a Department of Energy (DoE) official said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pump, prices, may, drop, further, next, week, —, DoE</media:keywords>
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<title>Emerging Asia needs ‘narrowly targeted’ policies vs energy shocks — IMF</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/emerging-asia-needs-narrowly-targeted-policies-vs-energy-shocks-imf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON, D.C. — Policymakers in Emerging Asia markets such as the Philippines should implement “narrowly targeted” measures to weather current energy shocks from the Middle East war, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Emerging, Asia, needs, ‘narrowly, targeted’, policies, energy, shocks, —, IMF</media:keywords>
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<title>3rd JKA Philippines International Gasshuku and Tournament 2026 Set to Unite Global Karate Community in Davao City</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/3rd-jka-philippines-international-gasshuku-and-tournament-2026-set-to-unite-global-karate-community-in-davao-city</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ April 16, 2026 Davao City, Philippines — The Japan Karate Association Philippines proudly announces the staging of the 3rd JKA Philippines International Gasshuku and Tournament 2026, taking place on August 27–30, 2026, at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gymnasium. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>3rd, JKA, Philippines, International, Gasshuku, and, Tournament, 2026, Set, Unite, Global, Karate, Community, Davao, City</media:keywords>
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<title>Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on May 4 via Zoom</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/metro-retail-stores-group-inc-to-hold-annual-stockholders-meeting-on-may-4-via-zoom</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/metro-retail-stores-group-inc-to-hold-annual-stockholders-meeting-on-may-4-via-zoom</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Metro, Retail, Stores, Group, Inc., hold, Annual, Stockholders’, Meeting, May, via, Zoom</media:keywords>
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<title>Crease&amp;amp;less foldable Oppo Find N6 to launch in PH soon</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/creaseless-foldable-oppo-find-n6-to-launch-in-ph-soon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chinese tech brand Oppo on Friday announced that its new flagship foldable, the Oppo Find N6, is set to arrive in the Philippines soon. The device has drawn significant attention since its global launch in March for its virtually crease-free display. “So here at Oppo, we continue to push innovation and industry-leading capabilities,” Jubilius Yu, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DigiPlus elevates BingoPlus Philippine Open to International Series stage</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/digiplus-elevates-bingoplus-philippine-open-to-international-series-stage</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is solidifying the Philippines’ presence on the global sporting map, securing the staging of  world-renowned International Series (IS) for a second straight year. Building on the success of the 2025 showcase, DigiPlus, through its pioneering brand BingoPlus, is stepping up as […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DigiPlus, elevates, BingoPlus, Philippine, Open, International, Series, stage</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE eyes fuel price rollback next week</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-eyes-fuel-price-rollback-next-week</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-eyes-fuel-price-rollback-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Energy (DoE) said on Friday that fuel prices may roll back next week after consecutive weeks of price hikes, as the United States and Iran enter a two-week ceasefire. “Based on the trend within the past four days, there is a rollback,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said in Filipino during a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, eyes, fuel, price, rollback, next, week</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropical Storm Sinlaku to enter PAR as early as Wednesday</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tropical-storm-sinlaku-to-enter-par-as-early-as-wednesday</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tropical-storm-sinlaku-to-enter-par-as-early-as-wednesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Storm Sinlaku (international name), which will be locally named Caloy, is likely to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as early as Wednesday, according to the state weather bureau on Friday. “It is possible that it may enter our PAR next week, between Wednesday and Thursday,” Leanne Marie Loreto, weather specialist of the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropical, Storm, Sinlaku, enter, PAR, early, Wednesday</media:keywords>
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<title>LPA spotted outside PAR; Likely to develop into storm – PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lpa-spotted-outside-par-likely-to-develop-into-storm-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lpa-spotted-outside-par-likely-to-develop-into-storm-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A low-pressure area (LPA) was spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is “highly likely” to develop into a tropical depression, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Wednesday. The LPA was located 3,100 kilometers east of Northeastern Mindanao, PAGASA said in its 10:00 am advisory. PAGASA has yet […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LPA, spotted, outside, PAR, Likely, develop, into, storm, –, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>Iloilo City expects more tourists during Filipino Food Month</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/iloilo-city-expects-more-tourists-during-filipino-food-month</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu said Filipino Food Month (FFM) is expected to draw more tourists to the country’s only United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City of Gastronomy, despite rising airfares. “The Filipino Food Month here in Iloilo, we get to highlight not just the food, but also the culture and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iloilo, City, expects, more, tourists, during, Filipino, Food, Month</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ dollar reserves fall to 7&amp;amp;month low in March</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-dollar-reserves-fall-to-7month-low-in-march</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-dollar-reserves-fall-to-7month-low-in-march</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ dollar reserves fell to a seven-month low at end-March as its gold holdings and foreign investments declined, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. As of end-March, the country’s gross international reserves (GIR) stood at $107.512 billion, declining by 5.08% from the record-high $113.264 billion posted a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, dollar, reserves, fall, 7&amp;month, low, March</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines slides in EIU democracy ranking</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-slides-in-eiu-democracy-ranking</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-slides-in-eiu-democracy-ranking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Erika Mae P. Sinaking, Reporter The Philippines fell sharply in a global democracy ranking, signaling deeper institutional strain even as democratic conditions elsewhere show signs of leveling off, according to the 2025 Democracy Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). “Across South and Southeast Asia, we will be watching the juxtaposition of rising civic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, slides, EIU, democracy, ranking</media:keywords>
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<title>Inflation risks rise after target breach in March — BSP</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/inflation-risks-rise-after-target-breach-in-march-bsp</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/inflation-risks-rise-after-target-breach-in-march-bsp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation risks have “significantly” grown after consumer prices rose faster than expected in March amid the oil crisis. This came after soaring fuel prices pushed headline inflation to 4.1% last month, well-above than the central bank’s expected 3.1%-3.9% print. It likewise marked a sharp pick up from the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inflation, risks, rise, after, target, breach, March, —, BSP</media:keywords>
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<title>Overtaxed but underserved: Fixing the Philippines’ tax system to unlock investment</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/overtaxed-but-underserved-fixing-the-philippines-tax-system-to-unlock-investment</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/overtaxed-but-underserved-fixing-the-philippines-tax-system-to-unlock-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the 2026 Economic Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Briefing held at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one message resonated strongly: The Philippines is overtaxed, yet underserved. The phrase, highlighted during the presentation of global tax policy expert and Chief Tax Advisor of Asian Consulting Group (ACG) Mon Abrea, reflects a growing sentiment among taxpayers […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Overtaxed, but, underserved:, Fixing, the, Philippines’, tax, system, unlock, investment</media:keywords>
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<title>How PSEi member stocks performed — April 1, 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/how-psei-member-stocks-performed-april-1-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/how-psei-member-stocks-performed-april-1-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, PSEi, member, stocks, performed, —, April, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Regional fertilizer sourcing to cut   exposure to volatile Gulf supply</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/regional-fertilizer-sourcing-to-cut-exposure-to-volatile-gulf-supply</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/regional-fertilizer-sourcing-to-cut-exposure-to-volatile-gulf-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Agriculture (DA) said nearby countries are viable alternative sources of fuel-derived fertilizer that can reduce dependence on the Middle East. In a statement Wednesday, the DA said exposure to Middle Eastern fertilizer is at any rate limited to about 20%, with most imports coming from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Iran restricted […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Regional, fertilizer, sourcing, cut, exposure, volatile, Gulf, supply</media:keywords>
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<title>Manufacturers push for ‘buy local’ campaign</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/manufacturers-push-for-buy-local-campaign</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/manufacturers-push-for-buy-local-campaign</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said supply chain disruptions and the weak peso make it necessary to pursue a “buy-local”approach to boost domestic industrial production. In a statement late Tuesday, FPI Chairperson Elizabeth H. Lee said domestic production and procurement will ‘better position” the economy by building “capacity…to withstand external pressures.” Foreign exchange volatility […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manufacturers, push, for, ‘buy, local’, campaign</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL signs LPG deals with US, Canada, Mexico</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-signs-lpg-deals-with-us-canada-mexico</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-signs-lpg-deals-with-us-canada-mexico</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines signed supply deals with the US, Canada, and Mexico for 66 million kilograms (kg) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the LPG Marketers Association, Inc. (LPGMA) said. LPGMA founder Arnel U. Ty said the association was informed by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin that the agreements were government-to-government (G2G), with the Department of Energy […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, signs, LPG, deals, with, US, Canada, Mexico</media:keywords>
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<title>Corruption issues drag Manila to near&amp;amp;bottom of ‘smart cities’ list</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-nearbottom-of-smart-cities-list</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/corruption-issues-drag-manila-to-nearbottom-of-smart-cities-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter MANILA dropped seven spots in the 2026 Smart City Index by Switzerland-based Institute for Management Development World Competitiveness Center (WCC), as residents continued to fret about corruption and traffic congestion. The Philippine capital ranked 132nd out of 148 countries, down seven spots from the 125th spot a year […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Corruption, issues, drag, Manila, near&amp;bottom, ‘smart, cities’, list</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP sees faster inflation in March at 3.1%&amp;amp;3.9% </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-3139</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-sees-faster-inflation-in-march-at-3139</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Costlier fuel, electricity, rice and the peso’s weakness drove inflation past the central bank’s point target in March, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Tuesday. In its latest month-ahead inflation forecast, the BSP said inflation likely settled between 3.1% and 3.9% in March, faster than the 1.8% clip […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, sees, faster, inflation, March, 3.1&amp;3.9 </media:keywords>
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<title>Dining In/Out for Lent and Easter</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dining-inout-for-lent-and-easter</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dining-inout-for-lent-and-easter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paint sugar cookies, smash chocolate eggs THIS EASTER, dessert chef Lovely Jiao of Sugarplum Pastries invites kids and adults to elevate the celebrations with interactive season-inspired confections. Veering away from the iconic Easter bunnies, her latest collection, titled “Chicks &amp; Cheers,” introduces a blend of pastel colors and dainty elements such as bows, laces, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dining, InOut, for, Lent, and, Easter</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash Run 2026: A wellness festival for the green hero community</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-run-2026-a-wellness-festival-for-the-green-hero-community</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-run-2026-a-wellness-festival-for-the-green-hero-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last year’s inaugural GCash Run proved to be more than a social fitness gathering by planting trees for every sign-up to pave the way toward a more sustainable future. This year, the event returned not only as a purpose-driven run but also as a full-fledged wellness festival. GCash has been playing its part in protecting […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, Run, 2026:, wellness, festival, for, the, green, hero, community</media:keywords>
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<title>Easterlies, High Pressure Area to prevail during Holy Week, says PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/easterlies-high-pressure-area-to-prevail-during-holy-week-says-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/easterlies-high-pressure-area-to-prevail-during-holy-week-says-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Easterlies and the High Pressure Area (HPA) are expected to prevail during the observance of Holy Week, bringing cloudy skies across the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. In a special weather outlook, PAGASA said that from Monday until Wednesday, partly cloudy skies due to the ridge […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Easterlies, High, Pressure, Area, prevail, during, Holy, Week, says, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade gap widens to $3.68B in February</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tradegap-widens-to-368b-in-february</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tradegap-widens-to-368b-in-february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines’ trade-in-goods deficit widened year on year in February as imports rose by double-digits while exports eased, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Analysts said that February trade data suggests that recovery remains intact but vulnerable to external shocks due to the rising energy prices from the Middle East conflict. Preliminary data […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade gap, widens, 3.68B, February</media:keywords>
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<title>RRHI board OKs voluntary delisting plan</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/rrhi-board-oks-voluntary-delisting-plan</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/rrhi-board-oks-voluntary-delisting-plan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. (RRHI) on Friday said its board approved the voluntary delisting of its shares from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), following a notice of intent from controlling shareholder JE Holdings, Inc. to conduct a tender offer. In a disclosure, the Gokongwei-led retailer said JE Holdings plans to launch a tender offer for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RRHI, board, OKs, voluntary, delisting, plan</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL Malls cut operation hours amid energy emergency</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-malls-cut-operation-hours-amid-energy-emergency</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-malls-cut-operation-hours-amid-energy-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine malls on Thursday announced shortened operating hours, effective March 30, following the country’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency. SM Supermalls, the mall operations unit of Sy-led SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) with 90 branches nationwide, said the adjustment aims to support nationwide energy conservation by significantly reducing demand on the national […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, Malls, cut, operation, hours, amid, energy, emergency</media:keywords>
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<title>DITO bags back&amp;amp;to&amp;amp;back awards as PH’s top rated, fastest network</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dito-bags-backtoback-awards-as-phs-top-rated-fastest-network</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dito-bags-backtoback-awards-as-phs-top-rated-fastest-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DITO Telecommunity Corp. was recognized as the country’s back-to-back top-rated and fastest mobile network by two renowned global internet analytics companies. During the 2026 Mobile World Congress held early this month, the company was hailed as the #1 Rated Mobile Network in the Philippines by Ookla, and also received the Fastest Mobile Network award from […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DITO, bags, back&amp;to&amp;back, awards, PH’s, top, rated, fastest, network</media:keywords>
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<title>Messaging is strategic for business, a driver for revenue in PHL – study</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/messaging-is-strategic-for-business-a-driver-for-revenue-in-phl-study</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/messaging-is-strategic-for-business-a-driver-for-revenue-in-phl-study</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Majority of Philippine businesses, or 80%, expect messaging-based commerce to be “strategic or transformational for revenue” in the next two years, yet “fragmented” messaging remains a barrier that stifles customer engagement and growth, according to a study commissioned by Rakuten Viber. The study, released Thursday, surveyed 271 decision-makers from Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, and the Philippines, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:02:12 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Messaging, strategic, for, business, driver, for, revenue, PHL, –, study</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP may pause in April — Moody’s</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-may-pause-in-april-moodys</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-may-pause-in-april-moodys</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may pause at its next meeting rather than immediately reverse its easing cycle amid oil price spikes and the peso’s depreciation, Moody’s Analytics said.    ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, may, pause, April, —, Moody’s</media:keywords>
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<title>DoE clears limited rollout of Euro II fuels</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-clears-limited-rollout-of-euro-ii-fuels</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/doe-clears-limited-rollout-of-euro-ii-fuels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Energy (DoE) is allowing the temporary rollout of Euro II, or fuels that meet an older emission standard with higher sulfur content, for select transport and industrial uses to augment fuel supply. In a statement on Sunday, the DoE said it has issued a department circular authorizing the “temporary and controlled” introduction […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoE, clears, limited, rollout, Euro, fuels</media:keywords>
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<title>DBM eyes cost&amp;amp;cutting measures if fuel excise tax is suspended</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dbm-eyes-costcutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dbm-eyes-costcutting-measures-if-fuel-excise-tax-is-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) said that it is looking at cost-cutting measures should the revenue losses from the proposed suspension of excise tax on fuel are not fully offset. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DBM, eyes, cost&amp;cutting, measures, fuel, excise, tax, suspended</media:keywords>
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<title>Manila’s slow response to oil price spike exposes economy to energy shock</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/manilas-slow-response-to-oil-price-spike-exposes-economy-to-energy-shock</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/manilas-slow-response-to-oil-price-spike-exposes-economy-to-energy-shock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government’s slow response to surging oil prices risks worsening the economic impact of the latest energy shock, analysts said, as elevated global crude costs begin to filter through to transport fares and supply chains. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Manila’s, slow, response, oil, price, spike, exposes, economy, energy, shock</media:keywords>
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<title>DoST launches sustainable innovation, agriculture hubs in Cagayan</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dost-launches-sustainable-innovation-agriculture-hubs-in-cagayan</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dost-launches-sustainable-innovation-agriculture-hubs-in-cagayan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology (DoST), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Cagayan, formally launched the Cagayan Innovation Hub, the SARAI Provincial Hub, and the SciTech Philippines Awards on March 16, strengthening efforts to promote innovation, data-driven governance, and climate-resilient agriculture in the province. The initiative is anchored on Project SARAI and aims […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:02:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoST, launches, sustainable, innovation, agriculture, hubs, Cagayan</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP tracks Mideast war impact on PHL</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-tracks-mideast-war-impact-on-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-tracks-mideast-war-impact-on-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it is closely monitoring the impact of the escalating Middle East war on inflation and the broader economy as it prepares for its April 23 policy meeting. “Ahead of the monetary-policy meeting on April 23, 2026, the BSP is closely monitoring the impact of the Middle East conflict […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, tracks, Mideast, war, impact, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>PUV fare hike suspended</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/puv-fare-hike-suspended</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/puv-fare-hike-suspended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday suspended the fare increase for public utility vehicles (PUVs), a day before its implementation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PUV, fare, hike, suspended</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines building up fuel stockpiles until May — DoE chief</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-building-up-fuel-stockpiles-until-may-doe-chief</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-building-up-fuel-stockpiles-until-may-doe-chief</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINE government and oil companies are already building up fuel inventories for May as early as now, the Department of Energy (DoE) chief said, as the Iran war enters its third week and continues to threaten global oil supply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, building, fuel, stockpiles, until, May, —, DoE, chief</media:keywords>
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<title>PSE firm on P170&amp;amp;B capital&amp;amp;raising target despite market uncertainties</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pse-firm-on-p170b-capitalraising-target-despite-market-uncertainties</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pse-firm-on-p170b-capitalraising-target-despite-market-uncertainties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) said it remains firm on its P170-billion capital-raising target this year despite global market uncertainties linked to the conflict in the Middle East. “I’m still firm with my P170-billion capital raising,” PSE President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon told reporters on the sidelines of the PSE’s InvestPH conference […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSE, firm, P170&amp;B, capital&amp;raising, target, despite, market, uncertainties</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine auto sales fall in February but electric vehicles power ahead</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippine-auto-sales-fall-in-february-but-electric-vehicles-power-ahead</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE automotive sales dropped year on year in February as demand for passenger cars and commercial vehicles slumped, according to a joint report by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:02:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, auto, sales, fall, February, but, electric, vehicles, power, ahead</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilever opens first manufacturing facility outside Luzon in Cebu</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/unilever-opens-first-manufacturing-facility-outside-luzon-in-cebu</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/unilever-opens-first-manufacturing-facility-outside-luzon-in-cebu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Unilever Philippines Inc. opened its first manufacturing facility outside Luzon in Cebu, aiming to support the company’s growing demand across the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Located in Mandaue City, the new 1,600-sqm collaborative manufacturing facility is expected to produce the brand’s homegrown liquid products, including Surf Fabric Conditioners and Fabclean Liquids. Unilever Philippines said in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilever, opens, first, manufacturing, facility, outside, Luzon, Cebu</media:keywords>
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<title>BCDA, InfiniVAN ink agreement to maximize Luzon Bypass Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bcda-infinivan-ink-agreement-to-maximize-luzon-bypass-infrastructure</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bcda-infinivan-ink-agreement-to-maximize-luzon-bypass-infrastructure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and InfiniVAN Inc., a Japanese-Filipino telco provider, on Wednesday signed a leasing agreement allowing the latter to use the Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI), which is poised to boost the country’s connectivity and attract more foreign investors. The long-term lease agreement covers the use of remaining available spaces and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BCDA, InfiniVAN, ink, agreement, maximize, Luzon, Bypass, Infrastructure</media:keywords>
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<title>Experts urge Filipinas to explore Web3 opportunities</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/experts-urge-filipinas-to-explore-web3-opportunities</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/experts-urge-filipinas-to-explore-web3-opportunities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Blockchain4Her, a community of women in Web3, is encouraging Filipinas to explore opportunities in the male-dominated industry, as blockchain technology continues to rise in the Philippines. “The challenge isn’t actually interest, it’s more of structured access, access to education, mentorship, funding and technical pathways,” Blockchain4her Advocate and Buhayin Co-Founder Bea Jillian B. Llana told BusinessWorld in an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Experts, urge, Filipinas, explore, Web3, opportunities</media:keywords>
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<title>Lenovo Tech World ‘26 Hong Kong, a bold showcase for AI innovation in Asia Pacific</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lenovo-tech-world-26-hong-kong-a-bold-showcase-for-ai-innovation-in-asia-pacific</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lenovo-tech-world-26-hong-kong-a-bold-showcase-for-ai-innovation-in-asia-pacific</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a period defined by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across several industries, Lenovo has outlined its initiatives for a global AI deployment at Lenovo Tech World ‘26 Hong Kong. Held last March 10, the flagship event brought together Lenovo’s real-world AI-powered projects. Moving from conceptual and basic implementation of AI, Lenovo presented its […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lenovo, Tech, World, ‘26, Hong, Kong, bold, showcase, for, innovation, Asia, Pacific</media:keywords>
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<title>Rockwell Land and Juan D. Nepomuceno Realty top off Power Plant Mall Angeles in Rockwell at Nepo Center</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/rockwell-land-and-juan-d-nepomuceno-realty-top-off-power-plant-mall-angeles-in-rockwell-at-nepo-center</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/rockwell-land-and-juan-d-nepomuceno-realty-top-off-power-plant-mall-angeles-in-rockwell-at-nepo-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rockwell Land and Juan D. Nepomuceno (JDN) Realty, through their joint venture Rockwell Nepo Development Corporation (RNDC), officially marked a major construction milestone with the topping off ceremony of Power Plant Mall Angeles on March 10, 2026. This event signals the completion of structural works for the highly anticipated retail destination, which is scheduled to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rockwell, Land, and, Juan, Nepomuceno, Realty, top, off, Power, Plant, Mall, Angeles, Rockwell, Nepo, Center</media:keywords>
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<title>Metrobank launches new Toyota Platinum Card</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/metrobank-launches-new-toyota-platinum-card</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ METROPOLITAN Bank &amp; Trust Co. (Metrobank), Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP), and Mastercard on Tuesday launched the Toyota Platinum Card, which is designed for motorists as it offers benefits that will let them save on mobility-related expenses. The new co-branded card offers a 3% rebate on toll fees and gas stations here and abroad, with […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Metrobank, launches, new, Toyota, Platinum, Card</media:keywords>
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<title>Shifts in Filipino values and priorities: Being well, finding balance, keeping the faith</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/shifts-in-filipino-values-and-priorities-being-well-finding-balance-keeping-the-faith</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Acumen’s Project Alphabet, undertaken in 2025, showed movements in the top five values that influence behavior and decisions among Filipinos across generations compared with the study 10 years earlier. So, what has changed? In the decade between 2015 and 2025, a major shift took place in the Filipino psyche. Acumen’s Project Alphabet research study in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shifts, Filipino, values, and, priorities:, Being, well, finding, balance, keeping, the, faith</media:keywords>
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<title>Razon is the richest Filipino on Forbes world’s billionaires list</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/razon-is-the-richest-filipino-on-forbes-worlds-billionaires-list</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/razon-is-the-richest-filipino-on-forbes-worlds-billionaires-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Alexandria Grace C. Magno, Reporter Ports and casino tycoon Enrique K. Razon, Jr. saw his net worth surge over 50% to $16.5 billion, making him the richest Filipino on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List. According to the Forbes list, there were 15 billionaires from the Philippines, led by Mr. Razon. Mr. Razon climbed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Razon, the, richest, Filipino, Forbes, world’s, billionaires, list</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows slump to five&amp;amp;year low in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-fiveyear-low-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/fdi-net-inflows-slump-to-fiveyear-low-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Net inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines plummeted to $7.791 billion in 2025, its lowest level in five years, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. This was the lowest yearly FDI level since 2020 or when net inflows slumped to $6.822 billion. Excluding the pandemic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, slump, five&amp;year, low, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Oil shock to bring inflation above 4%</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/oil-shock-to-bring-inflation-above-4</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE IRAN war could trim 0.2-0.3% from the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year, as the oil shock could drive inflation to above 4% this year, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Tuesday, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:02:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Oil, shock, bring, inflation, above</media:keywords>
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<title>GCash empowers MSMEs, drives financial literacy and digital inclusion through Wais Tindera Caravan</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-empowers-msmes-drives-financial-literacy-and-digital-inclusion-through-wais-tindera-caravan</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-empowers-msmes-drives-financial-literacy-and-digital-inclusion-through-wais-tindera-caravan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sari-sari stores, local carinderias, and other micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the driving force behind the Philippines’ nearly P30-trillion economy.  Often referred to as its backbone, MSMEs represent 99.6% of all business establishments and generate 67% of total employment. However, these establishments face persistent challenges that limit growth and resilience. Most sari-sari stores […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, empowers, MSMEs, drives, financial, literacy, and, digital, inclusion, through, Wais, Tindera, Caravan</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST&amp;amp;PAGASA upgrades key weather facilities in Iloilo</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dostpagasa-upgrades-key-weather-facilities-in-iloilo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) on Friday marked a major step in the country’s weather modernization program with the launch of two key infrastructure projects in Iloilo. The agency inaugurated the Iloilo S-Band Radar Facility and held the groundbreaking of a new synoptic station. The radar facility, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOST&amp;PAGASA, upgrades, key, weather, facilities, Iloilo</media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd eyes new performance rating framework for teachers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-eyes-new-performance-rating-framework-for-teachers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Thursday that it is currently developing an improved framework to assess the performance of public school teachers, following concerns about the current classroom observation policy. “The Department is currently working on a policy that focuses on teachers’ growth and performance,” it said in a statement. The agency noted […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, eyes, new, performance, rating, framework, for, teachers</media:keywords>
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<title>Factory output slows in January</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/factory-output-slows-in-january</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manufacturing output eased to a two-month low in January dragged by contractions in food and transport equipment as well as sluggish growth in other non-metallic mineral products, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results of the PSA’s latest Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries (MISSI) showed factory output, as measured by the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Factory, output, slows, January</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL wholesale price growth slows down in January</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-wholesale-price-growth-slows-down-in-january</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Price growth of wholesale goods eased to an over six-year low of 1.6% in January dragged by slower annual increase in chemicals including animal and vegetable oils and fats, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed the general wholesale price index (GWPI) at the national level slowed down […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:02:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, wholesale, price, growth, slows, down, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Alex Eala debuts in 2026 Indian Wells Open among the top seeds</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/alex-eala-debuts-in-2026-indian-wells-open-among-the-top-seeds</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/alex-eala-debuts-in-2026-indian-wells-open-among-the-top-seeds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA slightly slid in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings ahead of her highly-anticipated debut in the 2026 Indian Wells Open (or BNP Paribas Open) in California, where she is among the top seeds, this weekend. From soaring to a career-best ranking of No. 31 last week on the heels of a stellar […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alex, Eala, debuts, 2026, Indian, Wells, Open, among, the, top, seeds</media:keywords>
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<title>NU eyes quick UAAP Season 88 payback against winless UE</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/nu-eyes-quick-uaap-season-88-payback-against-winless-ue</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/nu-eyes-quick-uaap-season-88-payback-against-winless-ue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AFTER absorbing its first scar, National University (NU) guns for a quick vengeance against cellar-dweller University of the East (UE) to stabilize its title defense in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>eyes, quick, UAAP, Season, payback, against, winless</media:keywords>
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<title>Bong Go pushes for naturalization of Boatwright</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bong-go-pushes-for-naturalization-of-boatwright</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bong-go-pushes-for-naturalization-of-boatwright</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SENATOR Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go batted for the naturalization of Bennie Boatwright to help Gilas Pilipinas upgrade for future battles. Mr. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and co-author of Senate Bill No. 1595 that seeks to grant Philippine citizenship to Mr. Boatwright, said the 6-foot-10 forward will enable Gilas to address […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bong, pushes, for, naturalization, Boatwright</media:keywords>
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<title>Klook: Japan remains the top spring destination among Filipinos</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/klook-japan-remains-the-top-spring-destination-among-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/klook-japan-remains-the-top-spring-destination-among-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Travel and leisure booking platform Klook said Japan is seeing an increased interest in multiple destination itineraries among Filipinos, as the country maintains its spot as the top destination for the spring season. “Spring Travel is always a must for Filipinos looking to escape the summer heat and to enjoy unique seasonal experiences,” Klook Philippines […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Klook:, Japan, remains, the, top, spring, destination, among, Filipinos</media:keywords>
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<title>Green on Dončić trade</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/green-on-doncic-trade</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/green-on-doncic-trade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is a particular edge to the way Draymond Green chooses his battles. He does not drift into the fray; he invariably insinuates himself, shoulders squared. Which was why no one batted an eyelash when he chose to take on the media ecosystem that engulfed Nico Harrison after the latter’s shocking decision to trade perennial […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Green, Dončić, trade</media:keywords>
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<title>Business sentiment stays upbeat, BSP survey says</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/business-sentiment-stays-upbeat-bsp-survey-says</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/business-sentiment-stays-upbeat-bsp-survey-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter BUSINESSES remained optimistic in January as they expect higher consumer demand and better processes, with their outlooks for the quarter and year ahead also becoming more positive, results of the the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) inaugural monthly business expectations survey (BES) showed. The central bank’s BES for January showed […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Business, sentiment, stays, upbeat, BSP, survey, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade deficit narrows to $4.05 billion in January</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/trade-deficit-narrows-to-405-billion-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/trade-deficit-narrows-to-405-billion-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Matthew Miguel L. Castillo, Researcher The country’s trade-in-goods deficit narrowed by 17.8% year on year in January as exports growth moderated while imports declined, the Philippine Statistics Authority reported on Friday. Preliminary data from PSA showed trade balance in goods — the difference between the values of merchandise exports and imports — reached a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade, deficit, narrows, 4.05, billion, January</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO net profit hits all&amp;amp;time high of P87.17 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bdo-net-profit-hits-alltime-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bdo-net-profit-hits-alltime-high-of-p8717-billion-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BDO UNIBANK, Inc. saw its net profit rise to another all-time high in 2025 on the strength of its core businesses. The bank’s attributable net income climbed by 6.28% to P87.17 billion last year from P82.019 billion in 2024, it said in a disclosure to the stock exchange on Friday. This translated to a return […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BDO, net, profit, hits, all&amp;time, high, P87.17, billion, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>NCR retail price growth hit 2&amp;amp;year high in January</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2year-high-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ncr-retail-price-growth-hit-2year-high-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Pierce Oel A. Montalvo, Researcher Retail price growth of general goods in the National Capital Region (NCR) grew to its fastest pace in two years in January, fueled by the spike in food prices, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report on Friday. Preliminary data from the PSA showed price growth in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NCR, retail, price, growth, hit, 2&amp;year, high, January</media:keywords>
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<title>February inflation likely between 2.3% and 3.1% – central bank</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/february-inflation-likely-between-23-and-31-central-bank</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/february-inflation-likely-between-23-and-31-central-bank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ INCREASED PRICES of rice, fish and fuel and higher electricity rates may have pushed up inflation in February, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday. Based on the central bank’s month-ahead forecast, the consumer price index likely accelerated to between 2.3% and 3.1% this month. If realized, this would be faster than the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>February, inflation, likely, between, 2.3, and, 3.1, –, central, bank</media:keywords>
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<title>PhilHealth should include urine test for detecting signs of kidney  disease – health advocate</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philhealth-should-include-urine-test-for-detecting-signs-of-kidney-disease-health-advocate</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philhealth-should-include-urine-test-for-detecting-signs-of-kidney-disease-health-advocate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is urged to include a laboratory test that detects early signs of kidney disease in its ongoing Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) to curb the catastrophic costs of the illness, an advocate said on Friday. Reynaldo S. Abacan Jr., president of Dialysis PH Support Group Inc., said that although PhilHealth […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PhilHealth, should, include, urine, test, for, detecting, signs, kidney , disease, –, health, advocate</media:keywords>
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<title>AI&amp;amp;driven cyberattacks now breach systems in 72 minutes, study finds</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/aidriven-cyberattacks-now-breach-systems-in-72-minutes-study-finds</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/aidriven-cyberattacks-now-breach-systems-in-72-minutes-study-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The window to stop a cyberattack has plummeted to just over an hour as attackers leverage artificial intelligence (AI), according to the 2026 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report, noting that organizations must immediately align their operations with attacker speed. The findings are based on a review of more than 750 incidents in 2025, which […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AI&amp;driven, cyberattacks, now, breach, systems, minutes, study, finds</media:keywords>
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<title>Eala soars to new career&amp;amp;best No. 31 in the WTA rankings</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/eala-soars-to-new-careerbest-no-31-in-the-wta-rankings</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/eala-soars-to-new-careerbest-no-31-in-the-wta-rankings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AND the legend of Alexandra “Alex” Eala reaches a new high. The Filipina sensation moved closer to the world tennis titans, resetting her career-best to No. 31 in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings following an impressive campaign in the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships over the weekend. Ms. Eala, 20, made it […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Eala, soars, new, career&amp;best, No., the, WTA, rankings</media:keywords>
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<title>MPTC revives a 14&amp;amp;stage Tour of Luzon 26: Heritage in Motion</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/mptc-revives-a-14stage-tour-of-luzon-26-heritage-in-motion</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/mptc-revives-a-14stage-tour-of-luzon-26-heritage-in-motion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE dream of a Filipino racing in the Tour de France lives on. “The reason cycling is one of the most popular sporting events in the country is because it reaches mostly the poorest,” said Manny V. Pangilinan, who chairs the MVP Group of Companies during Monday’s MPTC Tour of Luzon (ToL) 26: Heritage in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MPTC, revives, 14&amp;stage, Tour, Luzon, 26:, Heritage, Motion</media:keywords>
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<title>Blu Girls join WBSC World Cup Group Stage as wild card</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/blu-girls-join-wbsc-world-cup-group-stage-as-wild-card</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/blu-girls-join-wbsc-world-cup-group-stage-as-wild-card</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine women’s softball team was given wild card entry to the WBSC World Cup Group Stage where it will have a chance to make next year’s finals set in Australia and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls received the spot after Uganda withdrew from the group of world No. 1 […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Blu, Girls, join, WBSC, World, Cup, Group, Stage, wild, card</media:keywords>
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<title>Alex Eala advances to last eight of Dubai Tennis Championships</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/alex-eala-advances-to-last-eight-of-dubai-tennis-championships</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/alex-eala-advances-to-last-eight-of-dubai-tennis-championships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ANOTHER higher-ranked opponent, another sweep. Relentless Alexandra “Alex” Eala rolled into the last 8 of the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, hacking out a gutsy 7-5, 6-4 win over world No. 32 Sorana Cirstea of Romania before another full capacity crowd on Thursday at the Aviation Club Tennis Centre Stadium in the United […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Alex, Eala, advances, last, eight, Dubai, Tennis, Championships</media:keywords>
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<title>Defending titlist TNT Tropang 5G enlist 7&amp;amp;foot&amp;amp;3 import Bol Bol</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/defending-titlist-tnt-tropang-5g-enlist-7foot3-import-bol-bol</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/defending-titlist-tnt-tropang-5g-enlist-7foot3-import-bol-bol</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TNT gets the ball rolling for its PBA Commissioner’s Cup title defense by enlisting high-profile import Bol Bol. The 7-foot-3 Mr. Bol, who saw action for Denver, Orlando and Phoenix in the NBA, arrived on Thursday, eager to take on the role for the Tropang 5G in the mid-season conference that kicks off March 11. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Defending, titlist, TNT, Tropang, enlist, 7&amp;foot&amp;3, import, Bol, Bol</media:keywords>
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<title>Quentin Millora&amp;amp;Brown joins Gilas ahead of FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second window campaign</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/quentin-millorabrown-joins-gilas-ahead-of-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-second-window-campaign</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/quentin-millorabrown-joins-gilas-ahead-of-fiba-world-cup-asian-qualifiers-second-window-campaign</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GILAS PILIPINAS will have big man Quentin Millora-Brown (QMB) in its arsenal for its showdown with powerhouses New Zealand and Australia, after all. This as talks between the camp of the 6-foot-10 bruiser and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) yielded a positive result, allowing him to join the Nationals for the crucial FIBA World […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Quentin, Millora&amp;Brown, joins, Gilas, ahead, FIBA, World, Cup, Asian, Qualifiers, second, window, campaign</media:keywords>
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<title>SureVax, Intellicare, Avega forge groundbreaking partnership to expand life&amp;amp;saving rabies care</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/surevax-intellicare-avega-forge-groundbreaking-partnership-to-expand-lifesaving-rabies-care</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/surevax-intellicare-avega-forge-groundbreaking-partnership-to-expand-lifesaving-rabies-care</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SureVax has entered into a landmark partnership with Intellicare and Avega to dramatically expand access to life-saving rabies post-exposure care in the Philippines. The collaboration is a pioneering effort by two leading health maintenance organizations to build partnerships with a dedicated network of standalone Animal Bite Centers focused on frontline rabies treatment. The partnership also […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SureVax, Intellicare, Avega, forge, groundbreaking, partnership, expand, life&amp;saving, rabies, care</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanking to Cuban</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tanking-to-cuban</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tanking-to-cuban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conventional wisdom’s instinctive reaction to tanking has always been moral outrage. Lose on purpose? Undermine competition? Betray the paying public? The arguments are familiar, the tone indignant. And yet, when Mark Cuban recently urged the league to not just tolerate tanking but to embrace it, he did not sound like a provocateur. He came off […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tanking, Cuban</media:keywords>
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<title>About 20,000 attendees expected at PHL hot air balloon fiesta</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/about-20000-attendees-expected-at-phl-hot-air-balloon-fiesta</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/about-20000-attendees-expected-at-phl-hot-air-balloon-fiesta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said the hot air balloon fest to be held over the Valentine’s weekend in Tarlac is estimated to attract about 20,000 attendees, boosting the province’s economy. “We are expecting, if the weather forbids and gets better, six or seven thousand [attendees per day],” BCDA Vice President for Investment […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>About, 20, 000, attendees, expected, PHL, hot, air, balloon, fiesta</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilab Foundation, ULAP join forces to accelerate local implementation of universal healthcare</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/unilab-foundation-ulap-join-forces-to-accelerate-local-implementation-of-universal-healthcare</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/unilab-foundation-ulap-join-forces-to-accelerate-local-implementation-of-universal-healthcare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) to jointly identify and address barriers to the effective and accelerated implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act at the local level. Formalized with the recent signing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilab, Foundation, ULAP, join, forces, accelerate, local, implementation, universal, healthcare</media:keywords>
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<title>ALT Art 2026 highlights nine emerging artists and stunning art pieces</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/alt-art-2026-highlights-nine-emerging-artists-and-stunning-art-pieces</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/alt-art-2026-highlights-nine-emerging-artists-and-stunning-art-pieces</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ALT Art 2026, running until February 15, is highlighting nine emerging artists for the first time in a dedicated gallery space. Dubbed the “Discoveries Section,” the showcase features young and new artists selected from each gallery under the exhibition organizer, ALT Collectives, giving their works a platform to be seen. “So each gallery chooses an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ALT, Art, 2026, highlights, nine, emerging, artists, and, stunning, art, pieces</media:keywords>
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<title>Global feasts and romantic escapes at Araneta City</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/global-feasts-and-romantic-escapes-at-araneta-city</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/global-feasts-and-romantic-escapes-at-araneta-city</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ February is a month made for celebrations — prosperity-filled gatherings for Chinese New Year and heart-fluttering moments for Valentine’s Day. At the heart of it all is Araneta City, serving up experiences that turn simple plans into memorable occasions. From indulgent global dining to luxurious movie dates, here are the ideal must-tries to make the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global, feasts, and, romantic, escapes, Araneta, City</media:keywords>
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<title>January NCR building materials price growth accelerates</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/january-ncr-building-materials-price-growth-accelerates</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PRICE GROWTH of construction materials in Metro Manila quickened at retail and wholesale levels in January, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Based on preliminary data, the PSA showed that year-on-year growth of the construction materials wholesale price index (CMWPI) in the National Capital Region (NCR) rose 0.9% in January, a tad higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:00:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>January, NCR, building, materials, price, growth, accelerates</media:keywords>
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<title>ZLEEP AI opens Makati flagship showroom, introducing Intelligent Sleep to the Philippines</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/zleep-ai-opens-makati-flagship-showroom-introducing-intelligent-sleep-to-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/zleep-ai-opens-makati-flagship-showroom-introducing-intelligent-sleep-to-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZLEEP AI officially opened its Makati Flagship Showroom on Feb. 8, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the Philippine sleep and wellness industry. Held in Makati City, the ceremonial blessing and ribbon cutting gathered distinguished guests, business leaders, celebrity partners, and long-standing ZION clients, reflecting a shared appreciation for innovation, refined design, and elevated rest. The flagship […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZLEEP, opens, Makati, flagship, showroom, introducing, Intelligent, Sleep, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>CICC logs 18 love scams in January</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/cicc-logs-18-love-scams-in-january</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/cicc-logs-18-love-scams-in-january</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 18 complaints of love scams were logged in January, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Tuesday, noting that the figure does not yet capture the full scale of the incidents. “I don’t think that’s the whole landscape that we’re looking at. What we notice is that when people become […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CICC, logs, love, scams, January</media:keywords>
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<title>Meralco proposes P247&amp;amp;billion spending plan in rate reset filing</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/meralco-proposes-p247billion-spending-plan-in-rate-reset-filing</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/meralco-proposes-p247billion-spending-plan-in-rate-reset-filing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has proposed a capital expenditure (capex) budget of approximately P247.14 billion for its first regulatory period covering 2027 to 2030. In a 13-page filing with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), Meralco said it plans to invest P51.81 billion in 2027, P61.19 billion in 2028, P61.08 billion in 2029, and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Meralco, proposes, P247&amp;billion, spending, plan, rate, reset, filing</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows hit 4&amp;amp;month high</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/fdi-net-inflows-hit-4month-high</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/fdi-net-inflows-hit-4month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines hit a four-month high in November, even as inflows slipped year on year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.     ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, hit, 4&amp;month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines sinks to new low in corruption perceptions index</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-sinks-to-new-low-in-corruption-perceptions-index</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-sinks-to-new-low-in-corruption-perceptions-index</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES fell six spots to its worst-ever ranking in 2025 in a global corruption perceptions index by Transparency International, as the country grappled with a corruption scandal that slowed economic growth and weighed on investor and consumer confidence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, sinks, new, low, corruption, perceptions, index</media:keywords>
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<title>ADB and GCash Fuse partner to unlock inclusive finance for MSMEs, women and fight poverty in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/adb-and-gcash-fuse-partner-to-unlock-inclusive-finance-for-msmes-women-and-fight-poverty-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/adb-and-gcash-fuse-partner-to-unlock-inclusive-finance-for-msmes-women-and-fight-poverty-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ADB grants GCash lending arm Fuse Financing with P1.75-B credit facility, complemented by catalytic funding from Mastercard to help Fuse reach priority segments. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women entrepreneurs across the Philippines are set to gain significantly better financial access after the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a P1.75-billion ($30 million) loan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:11 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ADB, and, GCash, Fuse, partner, unlock, inclusive, finance, for, MSMEs, women, and, fight, poverty, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Factory output picks up in December</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/factory-output-picks-up-in-december</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/factory-output-picks-up-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Isa Jane D. Acabal, Researcher Factory output expanded to a four-month high in December driven by faster increases in the production of other non-metallic mineral products, food products, and a recovery in machinery and equipment, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Friday. Preliminary results of the PSA’s Monthly Integrated Survey of Selected Industries […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Factory, output, picks, December</media:keywords>
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<title>A new way to work: Silver City brings campus&amp;amp;style offices to the metro</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campusstyle-offices-to-the-metro</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/a-new-way-to-work-silver-city-brings-campusstyle-offices-to-the-metro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Office spaces in the Philippines typically conform to a certain stereotype: a single building 50 stories high, concentrated in one area, and located in a highly congested central business district. While offices of this kind have served as a home for a bulk of the business process outsourcing industry in the country, more and more […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>new, way, work:, Silver, City, brings, campus&amp;style, offices, the, metro</media:keywords>
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<title>Jobless rate rises to 2&amp;amp;year high in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/jobless-rate-rises-to-2year-high-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/jobless-rate-rises-to-2year-high-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE COUNTRY’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in December amid a sharp contraction in construction jobs, bringing the full-year average to a two-year high of 4.2%, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Preliminary data from the Labor Force Survey (LFS) showed the jobless rate in December was higher than the 3.1% posted in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jobless, rate, rises, 2&amp;year, high, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Flower prices in Dangwa expected to increase next week</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/flower-prices-in-dangwa-expected-to-increase-next-week</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/flower-prices-in-dangwa-expected-to-increase-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Flower prices at Dangwa, Manila, are expected to rise due to the anticipated surge in demand as Valentine’s Day approaches, according to several vendors on Wednesday. Lolita N. De Dios, 47, a flower vendor for 20 years, said that prices of roses — the top-selling flower during the occasion — which are currently sold at […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Flower, prices, Dangwa, expected, increase, next, week</media:keywords>
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<title>Unilab Foundation partners with Ormoc LGU to boost healthcare delivery in far&amp;amp;flung areas </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-farflung-areas</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/unilab-foundation-partners-with-ormoc-lgu-to-boost-healthcare-delivery-in-farflung-areas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Unilab Foundation, through its research and policy arm Unilab Center for Health Policy (UCHP), has partnered with the local government of Ormoc City to develop and implement a Universal Health Care (UHC)-aligned Primary Care Service Delivery Framework tailored for the so-called GIDA (Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas) communities. GIDA refers to communities that face […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unilab, Foundation, partners, with, Ormoc, LGU, boost, healthcare, delivery, far&amp;flung, areas </media:keywords>
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<title>Gov’t plans P1.44&amp;amp;trillion Q1 outlay for spending catch&amp;amp;up</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/govt-plans-p144trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catchup</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/govt-plans-p144trillion-q1-outlay-for-spending-catchup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go said the government plans to spend P1.44 trillion this quarter as part of catch-up efforts to support the economy after last year’s growth slowdown. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gov’t, plans, P1.44&amp;trillion, outlay, for, spending, catch&amp;up</media:keywords>
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<title>BMI keeps 5.2% growth estimate</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bmi-keeps-52-growth-estimate</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bmi-keeps-52-growth-estimate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FITCH SOLUTIONS unit BMI has kept its 2026 growth forecast for the Philippines despite the last year’s miss as it expects public and private investments to recover. BMI sees the Philippine economy expanding by 5.2% this year, unchanged from its earlier projection. “For now, we are maintaining our 2026 growth forecast at 5.2%, but the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BMI, keeps, 5.2, growth, estimate</media:keywords>
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<title>Jan. factory PMI at nine&amp;amp;month high</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/jan-factory-pmi-at-ninemonth-high</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/jan-factory-pmi-at-ninemonth-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE FACTORY activity in January expanded at its fastest pace in nine months amid an increase in production and new orders, S&amp;P Global said on Monday. However, the latest improvement could be short-lived as business confidence remained weak due to concerns about external demand as the global economic environment remains fragile. S&amp;P Global Philippines Manufacturing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jan., factory, PMI, nine&amp;month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL money market growing as repurchase transactions increase</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-money-market-growing-as-repurchase-transactions-increase</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-money-market-growing-as-repurchase-transactions-increase</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DUMAGUETE CITY — The Philippines’ money market, particularly for repurchase agreement (repo) contracts, is growing rapidly and could potentially surpass the foreign exchange (FX) swaps, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, money, market, growing, repurchase, transactions, increase</media:keywords>
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<title>CICC warns against cybercrimes targeting consumers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/cicc-warns-against-cybercrimes-targeting-consumers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/cicc-warns-against-cybercrimes-targeting-consumers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Consumers were warned against websites that sell products at “exorbitant” discounts and promotions, as these may be phishing sites or a form of consumer fraud — the most prevalent cybercrime incident in 2025, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Thursday. CICC Acting Executive Director Renato “Aboy” A. Paraiso told BusinessWorld that consumer fraud […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CICC, warns, against, cybercrimes, targeting, consumers</media:keywords>
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<title>Finance chief optimistic on growth despite 2025 GDP letdown</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/finance-chief-optimistic-on-growth-despite-2025-gdp-letdown</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/finance-chief-optimistic-on-growth-despite-2025-gdp-letdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FINANCE SECRETARY Frederick D. Go is optimistic that the Philippine economy can recover and hit the government’s growth target on the back of faster, more productive spending. Mr. Go said on Friday that he is “hopeful” that gross domestic product (GDP) growth can reach the government’s 5%-6% goal this year after expansion hit a post-pandemic […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Finance, chief, optimistic, growth, despite, 2025, GDP, letdown</media:keywords>
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<title>Strong MSME Engagement Sets the Stage for SM Supermalls’ 2026 Programs</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/strong-msme-engagement-sets-the-stage-for-sm-supermalls-2026-programs</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/strong-msme-engagement-sets-the-stage-for-sm-supermalls-2026-programs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nationwide malls drive MSME upskilling, growth, and sustainable enterprise MANILA, Philippines, 26 January 2026 — Building on strong MSME momentum in 2025, SM Supermalls is entering 2026 with a renewed and sharped focus on empowering Filipino entrepreneurs, leveraging its nationwide mall network to create tangible growth opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strong, MSME, Engagement, Sets, the, Stage, for, Supermalls’, 2026, Programs</media:keywords>
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<title>Toyota eyes to keep market leadership in 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/toyota-eyes-to-keep-market-leadership-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/toyota-eyes-to-keep-market-leadership-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) Corp. is aiming to maintain its 46% market share in 2026, with plans to introduce five more models in the same year. “We are so happy to have hit 46% market share last year. And we want to keep that momentum as big as possible this year too,” said TMP President […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Toyota, eyes, keep, market, leadership, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>[B&amp;amp;SIDE Podcast] Executive coaching and the Filipino workforce</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bside-podcast-executive-coaching-and-the-filipino-workforce</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bside-podcast-executive-coaching-and-the-filipino-workforce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld explores the evolving Filipino workforce through the lens of executive coaching. Tina Sioson, President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Philippines, breaks down skills-based hiring, common recruitment pitfalls, and strategies for Filipino professionals to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Interview by Erika Sinaking Audio editing […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:00:13 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>B&amp;SIDE, Podcast, Executive, coaching, and, the, Filipino, workforce</media:keywords>
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<title>Daikin Philippines targets up to 20% sales growth by 2027</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/daikin-philippines-targets-up-to-20-sales-growth-by-2027</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/daikin-philippines-targets-up-to-20-sales-growth-by-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Daikin Airconditioning Philippines Inc. said it aims 15% to 20% sales growth by 2027, after citing challenges last year linked to the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) ban. “We had a hard time because technically, this is the result of the POGO exit. When the offices were gone, bids from the developers also went down,” […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Daikin, Philippines, targets, 20, sales, growth, 2027</media:keywords>
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<title>PLDT Enterprise boosts Riviera Golf Club’s on&amp;amp;course experience through satellite internet</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/pldt-enterprise-boosts-riviera-golf-clubs-oncourse-experience-through-satellite-internet</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/pldt-enterprise-boosts-riviera-golf-clubs-oncourse-experience-through-satellite-internet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SILANG, Cavite — Reliable connectivity plays a vital role in enhancing customer experiences, especially in recreation and leisure. Upholding its commitment to empower its partners, PLDT Enterprise supports Riviera Golf Club — one of Cavite’s premier championship golf destinations — in strengthening its digital infrastructure through PLDT Satellite Internet via Starlink, enabling seamless on-course operations […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PLDT, Enterprise, boosts, Riviera, Golf, Club’s, on&amp;course, experience, through, satellite, internet</media:keywords>
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<title>Para team record&amp;amp;setting fourth place to receive windfall of incentives</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/para-team-recordsetting-fourth-place-to-receive-windfall-of-incentives</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/para-team-recordsetting-fourth-place-to-receive-windfall-of-incentives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EXPECT a windfall when the Philippine team that finished a record fourth place in the just concluded 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand flies back home. “That’s for sure especially if they surpass their targets, which they did,” said Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chair Patrick Gregorio a day after the Para team’s record-setting […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Para, team, record&amp;setting, fourth, place, receive, windfall, incentives</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Adopted Filipina’ Donna Vekic of Croatia embraces the love of Filipinos</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/adopted-filipina-donna-vekic-of-croatia-embraces-the-love-of-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/adopted-filipina-donna-vekic-of-croatia-embraces-the-love-of-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FILIPINA PRIDE Alexandra “Alex” Eala will not be the only fan favorite in the Philippine Women’s Open. “Adopted Filipina” Donna Vekic of Croatia has embraced the love of the Filipinos in her first-ever foray here in spite of serving as Ms. Eala’s foe in the last two overseas tournaments. “I’m really happy to be here […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Adopted, Filipina’, Donna, Vekic, Croatia, embraces, the, love, Filipinos</media:keywords>
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<title>Second ouster complaint vs Marcos filed</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/second-ouster-complaint-vs-marcos-filed</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/second-ouster-complaint-vs-marcos-filed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A second impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was filed at the House of Representatives on Monday. The complainants, composed of activists from opposition political groups, returned to the House after their ouster bid was declined last week by the secretary-general’s office in her absence. They sought to secure House Secretary-General Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil’s […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Second, ouster, complaint, Marcos, filed</media:keywords>
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<title>Empowering content creators, supporting livelihoods at Nestlé Professional’s first&amp;amp;ever TikTok affiliates event</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-firstever-tiktok-affiliates-event</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/empowering-content-creators-supporting-livelihoods-at-nestle-professionals-firstever-tiktok-affiliates-event</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Social commerce has changed the landscape of discovering and purchasing products online. Through live selling and affiliate content creators on social media platforms like TikTok, buying an item is now as easy as scrolling on your feed, clicking the yellow basket and proceeding to checkout. This streamlined process is what brands are leveraging to keep […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Empowering, content, creators, supporting, livelihoods, Nestlé, Professional’s, first&amp;ever, TikTok, affiliates, event</media:keywords>
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<title>Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office, says Oxfam report</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/billionaires-4000-times-more-likely-to-hold-political-office-says-oxfam-report</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/billionaires-4000-times-more-likely-to-hold-political-office-says-oxfam-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Billionaires, whose wealth saw record growth in 2025, are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary citizens, according to a global Oxfam report released Tuesday, coinciding with the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In the report titled “Resisting the Rule of the Rich: Protecting Freedom from Billionaire Power,” Oxfam said that […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Billionaires, 4, 000, times, more, likely, hold, political, office, says, Oxfam, report</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines’ BoP position swings to deficit in 2025</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-bop-position-swings-to-deficit-in-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-bop-position-swings-to-deficit-in-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit in 2025 settled below the central bank’s full-year forecast despite posting a wider deficit in December. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines’, BoP, position, swings, deficit, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>SEC studies lifting moratorium on new online lending platforms</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sec-studies-lifting-moratorium-on-new-online-lending-platforms</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sec-studies-lifting-moratorium-on-new-online-lending-platforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it is studying a possible lifting of the moratorium on the registration of new online lending platforms. “The moratorium is already long — it’s already long, so I said it’s about time to study [whether] to lift it,” SEC Chairperson Francisco Ed. Lim told reporters on the sidelines […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SEC, studies, lifting, moratorium, new, online, lending, platforms</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines looks to raise $1.5B via triple&amp;amp;tranche dollar bonds</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-tripletranche-dollar-bonds</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-looks-to-raise-15b-via-tripletranche-dollar-bonds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE GOVERNMENT is seeking to raise at least $1.5 billion from its triple-tranche offering of dollar-denominated notes, marking the Marcos administration’s fourth offshore bond issuance and its first in a year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, looks, raise, 1.5B, via, triple&amp;tranche, dollar, bonds</media:keywords>
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<title>Wholesale price growth of NCR building materials steady in December</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/wholesale-price-growth-of-ncr-building-materials-steady-in-december</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/wholesale-price-growth-of-ncr-building-materials-steady-in-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Price growth of bulk construction materials in the National Capital Region (NCR) steadied in December, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. Data from the PSA showed the construction materials wholesale price index (CMWPI) in NCR went up by 0.8% year on year in December, matching the pace in November. However, it was higher […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wholesale, price, growth, NCR, building, materials, steady, December</media:keywords>
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<title>PHIVOLCS warns of possible Kanlaon lahars amid Storm Ada</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phivolcs-warns-of-possible-kanlaon-lahars-amid-storm-ada</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phivolcs-warns-of-possible-kanlaon-lahars-amid-storm-ada</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several communities near Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island are advised to prepare for possible lahars due to heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Nokaen, locally named Ada, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In an 11:00 a.m. advisory, PHIVOLCS said the forecasted rains from Ada may trigger lahars and muddy run-off in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHIVOLCS, warns, possible, Kanlaon, lahars, amid, Storm, Ada</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines unveils ‘big bold reforms’ to shore up investor confidence</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-unveils-big-bold-reforms-to-shore-up-investor-confidence</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-unveils-big-bold-reforms-to-shore-up-investor-confidence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Philippine government on Friday pledged “big bold reforms” that are aimed at restoring investor trust as it tries to contain the economic fallout from a widening corruption scandal. Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go said the economic team unveiled reforms before the largest names and groups in the private […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, unveils, ‘big, bold, reforms’, shore, investor, confidence</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL orders Grok AI ban</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-orders-grok-ai-ban</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-orders-grok-ai-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines has ordered the ban of Grok, the generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot developed by X.AI Corp. (xAI), owned by Elon Musk over deepfake and growing threats involving women and minors. This came after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) through its Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) ordered the National Telecommunications […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, orders, Grok, ban</media:keywords>
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<title>Globe brings Starlink direct&amp;amp;to&amp;amp;cell technology in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/globe-brings-starlink-directtocell-technology-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/globe-brings-starlink-directtocell-technology-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. has partnered with Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring its direct-to-cell satellite services in the Philippines, making the country the first in Southeast Asia to offer the technology. “By leveraging Starlink’s low earth orbit satellites, we will bridge coverage gaps in what we called geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, enabling Filipinos to access […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Globe, brings, Starlink, direct&amp;to&amp;cell, technology, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>Tropang 5G eye early finals slot against embattled Bolts</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tropang-5g-eye-early-finals-slot-against-embattled-bolts</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tropang-5g-eye-early-finals-slot-against-embattled-bolts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ QUALIFYING for the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup finals as early as possible would offer extra time for the players to recover and recharge while waiting for their opponent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tropang, eye, early, finals, slot, against, embattled, Bolts</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL passport ranks 73rd in global ranking</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-passport-ranks-73rd-in-global-ranking</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine passport ranked 73rd globally, two ranks higher than a year earlier, in terms of visa-free privileges in global destinations, according to the London-based Henley Passport Index (HPI) on Tuesday. “Against a backdrop in which many passports experienced declining mobility as visa-on-arrival regimes were phased out, the Philippine passport has performed broadly in line […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, passport, ranks, 73rd, global, ranking</media:keywords>
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<title>PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano logs 206 rockfall events, spews lava</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phivolcs-mayon-volcano-logs-206-rockfall-events-spews-lava</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phivolcs-mayon-volcano-logs-206-rockfall-events-spews-lava</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A total of 206 rockfall events were recorded at Mayon Volcano in Albay in the past 24 hours, while a short-lived lava fountaining was observed early Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In its latest bulletin, PHIVOLC reported that 63 pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) were also recorded at the volcano […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHIVOLCS:, Mayon, Volcano, logs, 206, rockfall, events, spews, lava</media:keywords>
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<title>Unloading Ja Morant</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/unloading-ja-morant</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/unloading-ja-morant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For longtime habitués, the National Basketball Association (NBA) grapevine has a familiar way of sneaking in turning points, and often through the telling phrase “entertaining offers.” It was most certainly the language used when discussing the Grizzlies’ increasing interest in unloading Ja Morant. Not shopping him aggressively, not rushing a decision, but just “listening.” The […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Unloading, Morant</media:keywords>
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<title>Potential storm Ada to approach CARAGA, Eastern Visayas</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/potential-storm-ada-to-approach-caraga-eastern-visayas</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/potential-storm-ada-to-approach-caraga-eastern-visayas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The low-pressure area (LPA) with the potential to develop into Tropical Cyclone Ada is likely to move near the CARAGA region and Eastern Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday. The potential storm Ada developed into an LPA at 8:00 a.m. and has a medium chance of intensifying […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Potential, storm, Ada, approach, CARAGA, Eastern, Visayas</media:keywords>
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<title>Puregold’s ‘Pusong Panalo’ brightens students’ path in remote Rizal village</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/puregolds-pusong-panalo-brightens-students-path-in-remote-rizal-village</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/puregolds-pusong-panalo-brightens-students-path-in-remote-rizal-village</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an upland village in Tanay, Rizal, children would trek for up to one hour before sunrise just to make it to class. Many from poor and indigenous families, these students have no choice but to walk just to get an education. To help make their daily trek safer and their school days brighter, leading […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold’s, ‘Pusong, Panalo’, brightens, students’, path, remote, Rizal, village</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippine economy may see faster growth in 2026, 2027 – UN</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippine-economy-may-see-faster-growth-in-2026-2027-un</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippine-economy-may-see-faster-growth-in-2026-2027-un</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, Reporter The Philippine economy may expand at a faster pace this year and in 2027, supported by household consumption and softer inflation, the United Nations (UN) said, as the country rebounds from a corruption scandal. In its latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report, the UN projected the Philippine gross […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippine, economy, may, see, faster, growth, 2026, 2027, –</media:keywords>
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<title>Xiaomi names SB19 as official ambassadors of REDMI Note 15 Series in PHL</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/xiaomi-names-sb19-as-official-ambassadors-of-redmi-note-15-series-in-phl</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/xiaomi-names-sb19-as-official-ambassadors-of-redmi-note-15-series-in-phl</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ XIAOMI Corp. has tapped P-pop group SB19 as the official ambassadors of its REDMI Note 15 Series smartphones in the Philippines. The devices will be launched in the country on Jan. 15, with the boy group set to join the event in Cebu to showcase the REDMI Note 15 Series. “With the tagline ‘It’s Titan […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Xiaomi, names, SB19, official, ambassadors, REDMI, Note, Series, PHL</media:keywords>
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<title>1 killed, 38 missing in Cebu City landfill collapse</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/1-killed-38-missing-in-cebu-city-landfill-collapse</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/1-killed-38-missing-in-cebu-city-landfill-collapse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least one employee was reported killed while 38 others remain missing after a landslide struck a landfill site in Barangay Binaliw, Cebu City on Thursday, according to the city’s chief executive. In an official statement posted on Facebook, Cebu City Mayor Nestor D. Archival said the reported fatality was a 22-year-old female employee. As […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>killed, missing, Cebu, City, landfill, collapse</media:keywords>
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<title>AweSM Cebu 2026 brings Sinulog spectacle to the max across SM Malls</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/awesm-cebu-2026-brings-sinulog-spectacle-to-the-max-across-sm-malls</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/awesm-cebu-2026-brings-sinulog-spectacle-to-the-max-across-sm-malls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sinulog season kicks into high gear as AweSM Cebu 2026 takes over SM City Cebu, SM Seaside, and SM J Mall, delivering curated experiences that grow in energy, scale, and excitement as the festivities unfold. Designed for families, foodies, creatives, and fans, the three malls’ celebrations transform everyday mall moments into a city-wide Sinulog gala. At SM City Cebu, the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:01:10 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AweSM, Cebu, 2026, brings, Sinulog, spectacle, the, max, across, Malls</media:keywords>
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<title>Choco Mucho signs up Eya Laure</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/choco-mucho-signs-up-eya-laure</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/choco-mucho-signs-up-eya-laure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE CHOCO MUCHO Flying Titans have caught one of the biggest, if not the biggest, fish in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) pool — Eya Laure. Ms. Laure officially signed with the Flying Titans right on the break of dawn on Thursday to usher in 2026, a year after parting ways with her former team, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Choco, Mucho, signs, Eya, Laure</media:keywords>
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<title>Sidelined Jokić to test Nuggets’ resilience</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sidelined-jokic-to-test-nuggets-resilience</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sidelined-jokic-to-test-nuggets-resilience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Nuggets pulled off a thrilling escape against the Raptors in the absence of Nikola Jokić and with other key players nursing injuries. Compelled to compete without the National Basketball Association’s leading candidate for Most Valuable Player (MVP), the Nuggets scraped out a 106-103 win over Toronto that called for both a celebration in the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sidelined, Jokić, test, Nuggets’, resilience</media:keywords>
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<title>DoT denies claims over magazine cover allegations</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dot-denies-claims-over-magazine-cover-allegations</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dot-denies-claims-over-magazine-cover-allegations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Tourism (DoT) said on Wednesday that the allegations surrounding a magazine cover featuring Tourism Secretary Esperanza Christina G. Frasco are false and misleading, following claims made by a photographer online. “Any claim suggesting that the Department or the Secretary used public office or resources for personal promotion is false, misleading, and expressly […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DoT, denies, claims, over, magazine, cover, allegations</media:keywords>
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<title>Sister teams set to clash in either bracket of PBA semis</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sister-teams-set-to-clash-in-either-bracket-of-pba-semis</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sister-teams-set-to-clash-in-either-bracket-of-pba-semis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE CHASE for the coveted Philippine Cup title in the PBA’s golden season is down to four. And all that’s left are heavyweights that have taken turns ruling the centerpiece competition in the last five years. On one side, it’s San Miguel Beermen (SMB), the defending champion and also the winner in 2022, taking on […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sister, teams, set, clash, either, bracket, PBA, semis</media:keywords>
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<title>Filipino teacher earns royal recognition from King Charles III  </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/filipino-teacher-earnsroyalrecognition-from-king-charles-iii</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/filipino-teacher-earnsroyalrecognition-from-king-charles-iii</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A London-based Filipino teacher was named Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by His Majesty King Charles III for his contributions to the education sector in the United Kingdom (UK).   Edison David, an executive headteacher in the London Borough of Lambeth, and a lead inspector for Ofsted, the UK’s national […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Filipino, teacher, earns royal recognition, from, King, Charles, III  </media:keywords>
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<title>Northeast monsoon to bring rains to parts of Luzon over New Year — PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/northeast-monsoon-to-bring-rains-to-parts-of-luzon-over-new-year-pagasa</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/northeast-monsoon-to-bring-rains-to-parts-of-luzon-over-new-year-pagasa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the new year festivities are just days ahead, mostly cloudy skies and rains are expected to affect parts of Northern Luzon, while the rest of the country will see isolated showers, according to the state weather bureau on Friday. In a weekly weather bulletin released at 12:00 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Northeast, monsoon, bring, rains, parts, Luzon, over, New, Year, —, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST studying ways to make fire&amp;amp;resistant bamboo </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dost-studyingways-to-make-fireresistantbamboo</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dost-studyingways-to-make-fireresistantbamboo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is developing various research initiatives to make bamboo, a sustainable construction material, more fire-resistant.  In a statement released Friday, DOST said the deadly fire in Hong Kong last November has sparked talks about the use of bamboo in construction and its fire safety.  DOST-Forest Products Research and Development […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOST, studying ways, make, fire&amp;resistant bamboo </media:keywords>
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<title>GCash represents PH at Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, showcases fintech expertise in international arena</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-represents-ph-at-mastercard-global-financial-health-coalition-showcases-fintech-expertise-in-international-arena</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-represents-ph-at-mastercard-global-financial-health-coalition-showcases-fintech-expertise-in-international-arena</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Leading finance super app GCash is bringing its financial technology expertise as the sole Philippine founding partner in the Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, an international network of industry innovators focused on advancing financial health and resilience. Represented by GCash lending arm Fuse Financing, Inc., its president and CEO, Tony Isidro, is sharing his knowledge on how to further […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, represents, Mastercard, Global, Financial, Health, Coalition, showcases, fintech, expertise, international, arena</media:keywords>
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<title>ICI commissioner Rosanna Fajardo resigns</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-commissioner-rosanna-fajardo-resigns</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-commissioner-rosanna-fajardo-resigns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will lose another commissioner by year-end following the resignation of Rossana A. Fajardo, as the body moves toward winding down its operations, the commission said on Friday. In a statement, Ms. Fajardo, who also serves as the country managing partner of accounting firm SGV &amp; Co., announced that she has tendered […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, commissioner, Rosanna, Fajardo, resigns</media:keywords>
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<title>Tracing the colorful journey of Ube through the Astoria Culinary Expert Services (Astoria&amp;amp;ACES) farm&amp;amp;to&amp;amp;table initiative</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/tracing-the-colorful-journey-of-ube-through-the-astoria-culinary-expert-services-astoriaaces-farmtotable-initiative</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/tracing-the-colorful-journey-of-ube-through-the-astoria-culinary-expert-services-astoriaaces-farmtotable-initiative</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The rich purple hue and naturally sweet, earthy flavor of ube has long been a beloved staple in Filipino desserts. From the classic halaya, lovingly stirred for hours in traditional kitchens, to the modern creations seen in cafés and restaurants, this local delicacy has earned its place as an icon of Filipino culinary artistry. Over the years, this humble root crop has […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:01:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tracing, the, colorful, journey, Ube, through, the, Astoria, Culinary, Expert, Services, Astoria&amp;ACES, farm&amp;to&amp;table, initiative</media:keywords>
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<title>NG budget deficit shrinks to P157.6 billion in November</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ng-budget-deficit-shrinks-to-p1576-billion-in-november</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ng-budget-deficit-shrinks-to-p1576-billion-in-november</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit sharply narrowed in November as expenditures contracted for a fourth month in a row, and revenue growth remained sluggish amid a corruption scandal. Data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) showed the budget deficit shrank by 26.02% to P157.6 billion in November from P213 billion in the same […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>budget, deficit, shrinks, P157.6, billion, November</media:keywords>
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<title>NG to borrow P824 billion locally in Q1</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ng-to-borrow-p824-billion-locally-in-q1</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ng-to-borrow-p824-billion-locally-in-q1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (NG) plans to borrow up to P824 billion from domestic sources in the first quarter of 2026, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>borrow, P824, billion, locally</media:keywords>
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<title>BoI investment approvals reach P977B as of mid&amp;amp;Dec.</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/boi-investment-approvals-reach-p977b-as-of-middec</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/boi-investment-approvals-reach-p977b-as-of-middec</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Board of Investments (BoI), endorsed last week 29 more projects worth P124.81 billion, bringing year-to-date approvals to P977 billion, which is only over half of the agency’s P1.7-billion full-year target. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BoI, investment, approvals, reach, P977B, mid&amp;Dec.</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos to sign 2026 nat’l budget on Jan. 5 — Recto</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-sign-2026-natl-budget-on-jan-5-recto</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-to-sign-2026-natl-budget-on-jan-5-recto</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will sign the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) on Jan. 5, 2026, according to Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, sign, 2026, nat’l, budget, Jan., —, Recto</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines improves seven spots in Government AI Readiness Index</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-improves-seven-spots-in-government-ai-readiness-index</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-improves-seven-spots-in-government-ai-readiness-index</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES climbed seven spots in the Government AI Readiness Index by Oxford Insights but scored low in securing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and resilience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, improves, seven, spots, Government, Readiness, Index</media:keywords>
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<title>Huawei MatePad 12 X (2026): A practical look at the 4&amp;amp;in&amp;amp;1 all&amp;amp;round productivity tablet</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/huawei-matepad-12-x-2026-a-practical-look-at-the-4in1-allround-productivity-tablet</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/huawei-matepad-12-x-2026-a-practical-look-at-the-4in1-allround-productivity-tablet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Released just under a month ago, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) officially reached Philippine shores. It is positioned as a 4-in-1 all-round productivity tablet with essential bundled components for a new co-working device already included right out of the box. This includes a flipstand keyboard case, wireless mouse, and the new M-Pencil Pro, which comes packed with several new intelligent features.  To see how that promise holds up, BusinessWorld used the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Huawei, MatePad, 2026:, practical, look, the, 4&amp;in&amp;1, all&amp;round, productivity, tablet</media:keywords>
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<title>ICI urges thorough probe in Cabral’s death, seeks retrieval of gadgets</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-urges-thorough-probe-in-cabrals-death-seeks-retrieval-of-gadgets</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ici-urges-thorough-probe-in-cabrals-death-seeks-retrieval-of-gadgets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the sudden death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral, citing the possibility of foul play. In a statement, the ICI said Ms. Cabral was one of the key figures in the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICI, urges, thorough, probe, Cabral’s, death, seeks, retrieval, gadgets</media:keywords>
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<title>Ex&amp;amp;DPWH Usec. Cabral found dead in Benguet ravine</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/exdpwh-usec-cabral-found-dead-in-benguet-ravine</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/exdpwh-usec-cabral-found-dead-in-benguet-ravine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Artemio A. Dumlao, reporter TUBA, Benguet — Former DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina E. Cabral was found dead at a ravine along Kennon Road, Camp 5, here on Thursday evening, December 18, 2025. Benguet police director Col. Lambert Suerte claimed Ms. Cabral’s driver, Ricardo Munos Hernandez reported the incident. Ms. Cabral and her driver, police found […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ex&amp;DPWH, Usec., Cabral, found, dead, Benguet, ravine</media:keywords>
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<title>Grab commends LTFRB, DoTr for addressing driver concerns with fixed pickup fare</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/grab-commends-ltfrb-dotr-for-addressing-driver-concerns-with-fixed-pickup-fare</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/grab-commends-ltfrb-dotr-for-addressing-driver-concerns-with-fixed-pickup-fare</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Transport Network Company Grab has expressed its appreciation for the swift action taken by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and the Department of Transportation (DoTr) in addressing the concerns of Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers, particularly amid the holiday season traffic. In a statement, Grab extended its gratitude for the implementation […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Grab, commends, LTFRB, DoTr, for, addressing, driver, concerns, with, fixed, pickup, fare</media:keywords>
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<title>Hongqi Philippines enters CAMPI, reinforcing commitment to the Philippine auto industry</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/hongqi-philippines-enters-campi-reinforcing-commitment-to-the-philippine-auto-industry</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/hongqi-philippines-enters-campi-reinforcing-commitment-to-the-philippine-auto-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EVOxTerra, Inc., the official distributor of Hongqi vehicles in the Philippines, recognized for its growing presence in the country’s premium mobility segment, marks another milestone as it officially joins the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI), the country’s leading automotive association representing the industry’s foremost automotive brands and helping shape industry standards […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hongqi, Philippines, enters, CAMPI, reinforcing, commitment, the, Philippine, auto, industry</media:keywords>
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<title>Forging bonds beyond business: Globe Business brings leaders together at GDay 2025</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/forging-bonds-beyond-business-globe-business-brings-leaders-together-at-gday-2025</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/forging-bonds-beyond-business-globe-business-brings-leaders-together-at-gday-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the world of high-stakes business, real success goes beyond numbers. It’s measured by enduring trust built over years, handshakes that turn into strategic partnerships, and a shared vision for national inclusive progress. That distinct spirit took center stage at GDay 2025, Globe Business’ tenth-year celebration, where they convened the country’s foremost decision-makers for two […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Forging, bonds, beyond, business:, Globe, Business, brings, leaders, together, GDay, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>BSP chief leaves door open to one last cut, rules out off&amp;amp;cycle move</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-chief-leaves-door-open-to-one-last-cut-rules-out-offcycle-move</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bsp-chief-leaves-door-open-to-one-last-cut-rules-out-offcycle-move</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By Katherine K. Chan THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may cut benchmark rates by another 25 basis points (bp) next year to end its current easing cycle, its chief said on Friday, but ruled out an off-cycle or jumbo move. Asked how many cuts the central bank has room for next year, BSP Governor […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BSP, chief, leaves, door, open, one, last, cut, rules, out, off&amp;cycle, move</media:keywords>
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<title>Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2025 Philippines celebrates visionaries driving the nation’s next growth era</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/asia-pacific-enterprise-awards-apea-2025-philippines-celebrates-visionaries-driving-the-nations-next-growth-era</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/asia-pacific-enterprise-awards-apea-2025-philippines-celebrates-visionaries-driving-the-nations-next-growth-era</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) Philippines 2025 celebrated the nation’s most forward-thinking business leaders and high-performing enterprises, recognizing their pivotal role in shaping the Philippines’ next era of growth through innovation, resilience, and sustainable leadership. Organized by Enterprise Asia, the region’s leading NGO for entrepreneurship, the prestigious awards ceremony was held on 10 December […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Asia, Pacific, Enterprise, Awards, APEA, 2025, Philippines, celebrates, visionaries, driving, the, nation’s, next, growth, era</media:keywords>
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<title>Autonomous AI systems to drive cyberattacks in 2026, says Fortinet report</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/autonomous-ai-systems-to-drive-cyberattacks-in-2026-says-fortinet-report</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/autonomous-ai-systems-to-drive-cyberattacks-in-2026-says-fortinet-report</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global cybersecurity firm Fortinet warned that cyberattacks in 2026 may be executed by autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of infiltrating networks, stealing data, and deploying ransomware without human oversight. In its 2026 Cyberthreat Predictions Report, the firm said these AI-powered systems will extend far beyond the early FraudGPT, WormGPT, and similar models observed on […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Autonomous, systems, drive, cyberattacks, 2026, says, Fortinet, report</media:keywords>
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<title>Puregold President Vincent Co pushes experiential retail initiatives</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/puregold-president-vincent-co-pushes-experiential-retail-initiatives</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/puregold-president-vincent-co-pushes-experiential-retail-initiatives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Puregold Price Club, Inc. President Vincent Co is steering the retailer toward experience-led and community-driven initiatives that strengthen the brand’s relevance beyond routine grocery shopping. Puregold’s recent initiative, the Hakot Relay Run, drew more than 8,000 participants, adapted the Filipino hakot practice into a team relay activity and featured direct product exposure for partner brands. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Puregold, President, Vincent, pushes, experiential, retail, initiatives</media:keywords>
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<title>Signify to launch more Signify&amp;amp;branded lighting in 2026 </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/signify-to-launch-more-signifybranded-lighting-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/signify-to-launch-more-signifybranded-lighting-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Signify Philippines, a lighting manufacturing company formerly known as Philips Lighting, has begun rolling out its namesake-branded luminaires and is set to launch more products in 2026.  “It’s time that we also elevate our product brand to Signify itself,” Ragharuman Chandrasekhar, country leader of Signify Philippines, said during his presentation last week.  “We are bringing more meaningful […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Signify, launch, more, Signify&amp;branded, lighting, 2026 </media:keywords>
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<title>Wilma now a low&amp;amp;pressure area, to drench Palawan, Western Visayas </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/wilmanow-a-lowpressure-areato-drench-palawan-western-visayas</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/wilmanow-a-lowpressure-areato-drench-palawan-western-visayas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tropical Cyclone Wilma, which has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA), is likely to bring thunderstorms to Palawan and Western Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday.  The former storm Wilma was last located 265 kilometers south of Cuyo, Palawan, according to PAGASA’s 10:00 a.m. advisory.  In its earlier 4:00 a.m. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wilma now, low&amp;pressure, area,  to, drench, Palawan, Western, Visayas </media:keywords>
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<title>Dollar reserves rise to 13&amp;amp;month high</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dollar-reserves-rise-to-13month-high</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/dollar-reserves-rise-to-13month-high</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) soared to its highest level in over a year as the central bank’s gold holdings reached a record high at the end of November. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dollar, reserves, rise, 13&amp;month, high</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 132,000 affected by Wilma, northeast monsoon, shear line, says NDRRMC </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-132000-affected-by-wilmanortheastmonsoonshearline-says-ndrrmc</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/over-132000-affected-by-wilmanortheastmonsoonshearline-says-ndrrmc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 132,000 people were affected by the combined effects of Tropical Depression Wilma, the northeast monsoon, and the shear line, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday.  In its latest 8:00 a.m. situational report, the NDRRMC said the highest concentration of affected individuals is in Region 8 with more than 57,000 people, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Over, 132, 000, affected, Wilma,  northeast monsoon,  shear line, says, NDRRMC </media:keywords>
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<title>ADB likely to trim Philippine growth forecasts</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/adb-likely-to-trim-philippine-growth-forecasts</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/adb-likely-to-trim-philippine-growth-forecasts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) is likely to downgrade its Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecasts for this year and next year, as a graft scandal hurt investments and public spending. “We were revising things downward,” ADB Country Director for the Philippines Andrew Jeffries told reporters on the sidelines of an event on Dec. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ADB, likely, trim, Philippine, growth, forecasts</media:keywords>
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<title>Instamed Philippines introduces Regenerative Peptides Without Injection</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/instamed-philippines-introduces-regenerative-peptides-without-injection</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/instamed-philippines-introduces-regenerative-peptides-without-injection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Say goodbye to needles. Instamed Philippines is launching its game-changing line of Oral Dissolving Peptides, offering a simple, non-invasive way to enhance your health. Instamed Philippines is excited to introduce its new line of Regenerative Peptides Without Injection. These innovative products combine InstaRelease™ Technology with oral, sublingual peptide strips for an easy, non-invasive alternative to traditional injectable peptides. The product range […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Instamed, Philippines, introduces, Regenerative, Peptides, Without, Injection</media:keywords>
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<title>Bayanihan at malasakit: PwC PH advances global corporate sustainability efforts</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bayanihan-at-malasakit-pwc-ph-advances-global-corporate-sustainability-efforts</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bayanihan-at-malasakit-pwc-ph-advances-global-corporate-sustainability-efforts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Isla Lipana &amp; Co./PwC Philippines amplifies its corporate sustainability efforts in conjunction with the PwC global network’s “Community First” campaign, seeking to create meaningful impact on underserved and vulnerable communities across the world. The Philippine member firm joins the PwC global network in simultaneous initiatives in key cities around the globe, with a hefty lineup […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bayanihan, malasakit:, PwC, advances, global, corporate, sustainability, efforts</media:keywords>
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<title>Fuji&amp;amp;Haya Electric showcases power protection excellence at the 50th IIEE Annual National Convention</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/fujihaya-electric-showcases-power-protection-excellence-at-the-50th-iiee-annual-national-convention</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/fujihaya-electric-showcases-power-protection-excellence-at-the-50th-iiee-annual-national-convention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fuji-Haya Electric Corporation of the Philippines proudly participated in the 50th Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE) Annual National Convention and 3E XPO, held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, from Nov. 26-29, 2025. This landmark gathering of electrical practitioners and industry leaders marked the golden anniversary of the IIEE—celebrating five decades of integrity, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fuji&amp;Haya, Electric, showcases, power, protection, excellence, the, 50th, IIEE, Annual, National, Convention</media:keywords>
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<title>Let’s unpack outsourcing F&amp;amp;amp;A in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lets-unpack-outsourcing-fa-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lets-unpack-outsourcing-fa-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manila Bookkeepers shares about the edge of outsourced bookkeeping in meeting global accounting demands The Philippines continues to attract foreign companies seeking trained accountants and reliable data systems, showing a steady demand for outsourced accounting services. Data from the Association of CPAs in Public Practice, Inc. show that more apply their training in corporate roles, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Let’s, unpack, outsourcing, F&amp;ampA, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>Click, consult, care</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/click-consult-care</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/click-consult-care</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SM Foundation leverages technology to help transform healthcare in communities For decades, community health centers survived on paper. Handwritten charts, overstuffed logbooks, and filing cabinets formed the backbone of daily operations. Although the paper system had long been serviceable, it slowed health professionals: locating one patient record could take several minutes, missing charts derailed schedules, and limited storage […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Click, consult, care</media:keywords>
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<title>Argentina, Colombia dispute semis spot at futsal World Cup</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/argentina-colombia-dispute-semis-spot-at-futsal-world-cup</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/argentina-colombia-dispute-semis-spot-at-futsal-world-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SOUTH AMERICAN titans Argentina and Colombia rekindle their rivalry as they dispute a ticket to the semifinals of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on Monday at the PhilSports Arena. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Argentina, Colombia, dispute, semis, spot, futsal, World, Cup</media:keywords>
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<title>Ateneo knocks off Adamson to reach next rung of UAAP women’s stepladder</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/ateneo-knocks-off-adamson-to-reach-next-rung-of-uaap-womens-stepladder</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/ateneo-knocks-off-adamson-to-reach-next-rung-of-uaap-womens-stepladder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VENGEFUL ATENEO knocked off Adamson, 66-56, and climbed to the next step on the ladder of the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball semifinals on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ateneo, knocks, off, Adamson, reach, next, rung, UAAP, women’s, stepladder</media:keywords>
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<title>IM Arca tops Asian U16 blitz tourney</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/im-arca-tops-asian-u16-blitz-tourney</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/im-arca-tops-asian-u16-blitz-tourney</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ INTERNATIONAL MASTER (IM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca saved the best for last as he topped the open Under-16 (U16) blitz section for the Philippines’ lone gold medal in the 27th Asian Youth Chess Championships in Thailand. Mr. Arca scored 7.5 points on seven wins and a draw against a single defeat to claim the title after […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Arca, tops, Asian, U16, blitz, tourney</media:keywords>
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<title>PHL pushes ASEAN for a sustainable “one tourism destination”, unified visa </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-pushes-asean-for-a-sustainable-one-tourism-destinationunified-visa</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/phl-pushes-asean-for-a-sustainable-one-tourism-destinationunified-visa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Tourism (DoT) said on Thursday that the Philippines is advocating for a “one tourism destination” for sustainability and the establishment of a unified visa for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).  “We are really pushing for regional cooperation for ASEAN as one tourism destination for sustainability in tourism development,” Tourism Secretary […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PHL, pushes, ASEAN, for, sustainable, “one, tourism, destination”,  unified, visa </media:keywords>
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<title>LeBron happy to play third fiddle</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/lebron-happy-to-play-third-fiddle</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/lebron-happy-to-play-third-fiddle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conventional wisdom predicted the early weeks of the Lakers’ new partnership would be messy, and with reason. After all, ball-dominant playmakers with a distinct cadence rarely just snap into rhythm alongside each other. In fact, the annals of pro hoops are littered with examples of failed attempts at turning the luster of individuals into collective […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LeBron, happy, play, third, fiddle</media:keywords>
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<title>BDO raises $500 million from offshore bond offer</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bdo-raises-500-million-from-offshore-bond-offer</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bdo-raises-500-million-from-offshore-bond-offer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BDO UNIBANK, Inc. has raised $500 million from its sale of five-year dollar-denominated bonds that marked its return to the offshore debt market after over three years, it said on Wednesday. The offering was more than 3.2 times oversubscribed, with tenders reaching $1.6 billion following a series of investor calls that started on Monday, the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BDO, raises, 500, million, from, offshore, bond, offer</media:keywords>
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<title>More assets of officials linked to flood control mess frozen</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/more-assets-of-officials-linked-to-flood-control-mess-frozen</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/more-assets-of-officials-linked-to-flood-control-mess-frozen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ASSETS worth billions that belong to public officials behind the flood control scandal have been frozen as the Court of Appeals issued two new freeze orders on Tuesday, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said. The assets belong to an incumbent high-ranking official from an independent constitutional body and a former elected government official, the AMLC […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>More, assets, officials, linked, flood, control, mess, frozen</media:keywords>
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<title>Create your future with smart choices</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/create-your-future-with-smart-choices</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/create-your-future-with-smart-choices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Success is not about luck. It is the result of smart, conscious decisions. And when it comes to your future, few choices matter more than the ones you make about money. Every peso you will save, spend, or invest will shape your future. Any other choice that deviates from the smart ones can lead to […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Create, your, future, with, smart, choices</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos seeks charges vs 8 lawmakers in flood&amp;amp;control scandal</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-seeks-charges-vs-8-lawmakers-in-floodcontrol-scandal</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-seeks-charges-vs-8-lawmakers-in-floodcontrol-scandal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the government would endorse to the Office of the Ombudsman plunder, graft, bribery and conflict-of-interest charges against eight lawmakers who allegedly own construction firms with government contracts — escalating his administration’s crackdown on the multibillion-peso flood-control scandal.  The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and Department of Public Works and […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, seeks, charges, lawmakers, flood&amp;control, scandal</media:keywords>
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<title>PSE names 2 new directors </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/psenames-2-newdirectors</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/psenames-2-newdirectors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Wednesday elected Cecile L. Ang as its nonbroker director representing investors, and Jaime J. Bautista as an independent director following recent resignations from both posts.  Ms. Ang, daughter of San Miguel Corp. Chairman Ramon S. Ang, was nominated by the San Miguel Corp. Retirement Plan. She will fill the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSE names, new directors </media:keywords>
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<title>Timezone to revamp, open more venues by year&amp;amp;end and 2026</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/timezone-to-revamp-open-more-venues-by-yearend-and-2026</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/timezone-to-revamp-open-more-venues-by-yearend-and-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Timezone Philippines is set to renovate and open additional locations nationwide by year-end and in 2026, the company’s top official said on Friday. “Before the year ends, we still have two more venues to open: one in Venice Grand Canal Mall (in Taguig City), which will be a multi-attraction venue, and another in Ayala Capital […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Timezone, revamp, open, more, venues, year&amp;end, and, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>G2E Asia’s grand return to the Philippines: Over 100 brands, 50 expert speakers, and 5 networking cocktails this December</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/g2e-asias-grand-return-to-the-philippines-over-100-brands-50-expert-speakers-and-5-networking-cocktails-this-december</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/g2e-asias-grand-return-to-the-philippines-over-100-brands-50-expert-speakers-and-5-networking-cocktails-this-december</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ G2E Asia @ the Philippines, a special edition of G2E Asia, makes its highly anticipated return to Manila Marriott Hotel this Dec. 10 and 11. Tailored for the Philippine gaming industry, the 2-day event will feature over 100 brands in the exhibition, many of which have no local presence. Complementing the exhibition is a series […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>G2E, Asia’s, grand, return, the, Philippines:, Over, 100, brands, expert, speakers, and, networking, cocktails, this, December</media:keywords>
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<title>A strong party system can deter corruption says political analyst</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/a-strong-party-system-can-deter-corruption-says-political-analyst</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/a-strong-party-system-can-deter-corruption-says-political-analyst</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Federation of Economic Freedom (FEF) said that the Philippines will have to amend its constitution to nip corruption in the bud, as the lack of a strong political party system is incentivizing politicians. “What we need is to change the constitution, establish a strong political party system, and even change the economic model, which […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>strong, party, system, can, deter, corruption, says, political, analyst</media:keywords>
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<title>SMDC’s Good Life Expo 2025 features a performer for every generation</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/smdcs-good-life-expo-2025-features-a-performer-for-every-generation</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/smdcs-good-life-expo-2025-features-a-performer-for-every-generation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Billed as the country’s biggest lifestyle and property showcase of the year, the SM Development Corp. (SMDC) Good Life Expo 2025 promises an equally memorable spectacle of live performances to go with all the interactive experiences and exclusive real estate deals. The event is open to the public and runs from Nov. 21-23 at the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SMDC’s, Good, Life, Expo, 2025, features, performer, for, every, generation</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos: Ombudsman to probe Zaldy Co, Romualdez over flood control mess</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-ombudsman-to-probe-zaldy-co-romualdez-over-flood-control-mess</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-ombudsman-to-probe-zaldy-co-romualdez-over-flood-control-mess</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Friday that the Ombudsman will probe all of the evidence gathered by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which may warrant criminal charges against former Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez and former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Elizaldy S. Co. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:08 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos:, Ombudsman, probe, Zaldy, Co, Romualdez, over, flood, control, mess</media:keywords>
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<title>ASEAN 2026 Philippine Chairship: Navigating our Future, Together</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/asean-2026-philippine-chairship-navigating-our-future-together</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/asean-2026-philippine-chairship-navigating-our-future-together</guid>
<description><![CDATA[   Spotlight is BusinessWorld’s sponsored section that allows advertisers to amplify their brand and connect with BusinessWorld’s audience by publishing their stories on the BusinessWorld Web site. For more information, send an email to online@bworldonline.com. Join us on Viber at https://bit.ly/3hv6bLA to get more updates and subscribe to BusinessWorld’s titles and get exclusive content through www.bworld-x.com. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ASEAN, 2026, Philippine, Chairship:, Navigating, our, Future, Together</media:keywords>
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<title>Invictus ushers in new era for construction suppliers with election of officers and industry celebration</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/invictus-ushers-in-new-era-for-construction-suppliers-with-election-of-officers-and-industry-celebration</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/invictus-ushers-in-new-era-for-construction-suppliers-with-election-of-officers-and-industry-celebration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Federation of Construction Suppliers of the Philippines pushes for stronger industry collaboration and sustainable growth The Federation of Construction Suppliers of the Philippines, also known as Invictus, marked a milestone late October with the election and induction of its first set of officers. It’s an event that doubled as a festive reunion for the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Invictus, ushers, new, era, for, construction, suppliers, with, election, officers, and, industry, celebration</media:keywords>
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<title>Google Pay now available in the Philippines</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/google-pay-now-available-in-the-philippines</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/google-pay-now-available-in-the-philippines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Visa, in collaboration with FinTech Alliance.ph and Google, on Tuesday officially launched Google Wallet and Google Pay in the Philippines. In a statement, Visa said its cardholders now add their Visa debit or credit cards to Google Wallet and pay using Google Pay. Visa card holders can now tap to pay using their Android devices […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Google, Pay, now, available, the, Philippines</media:keywords>
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<title>Rise in type 2 diabetes cases seen among young Filipinos</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/rise-in-type-2-diabetes-cases-seen-among-young-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/rise-in-type-2-diabetes-cases-seen-among-young-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An advocacy group on Friday said that the increasing cases of type 2 diabetes among young patients can be curbed through early screening and healthier habits in schools. “Type 2 diabetes in the young is also increasing because of obesity and unhealthy lifestyle,” Diabetes Philippines Vice President Nines P. Bautista told BusinessWorld in an interview. […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rise, type, diabetes, cases, seen, among, young, Filipinos</media:keywords>
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<title>Group pushes more ‘child life services’ in PHL hospitals</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/group-pushes-more-child-life-services-in-phl-hospitals</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/group-pushes-more-child-life-services-in-phl-hospitals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kythe Foundation, Inc., said on Monday that many hospitals in the Philippines lack “child life services” essential to the overall well-being of sick children. “The levels of anxiety in these children significantly decreased upon the provision of the child life services,” Kythe Foundation Consultant Angie Sievert-Fernandez told reporters in a roundtable discussion. “It really needs […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Group, pushes, more, ‘child, life, services’, PHL, hospitals</media:keywords>
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<title>Angara denies involvement in DPWH kickback scheme</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/angara-denies-involvement-in-dpwh-kickback-scheme</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/angara-denies-involvement-in-dpwh-kickback-scheme</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara denied any involvement in the anomalous infrastructure projects in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). “We reject any insinuation made today that we were involved in anomalous projects. In my 21 years in government, we have never been involved in corruption,” he said in a social […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Angara, denies, involvement, DPWH, kickback, scheme</media:keywords>
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<title>Anticipation builds for the All&amp;amp;New Toyota bZ4X BEV</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/anticipation-builds-for-the-allnew-toyota-bz4x-bev</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/anticipation-builds-for-the-allnew-toyota-bz4x-bev</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First all-electric Toyota in the country to arrive in December The All-New bZ4X, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP)’s first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) under the Toyota brand, is capturing the interest of several customers who have been anticipating the official availability of the vehicle in the country. According to TMP President Masando Hashimoto, TMP dealers who […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anticipation, builds, for, the, All&amp;New, Toyota, bZ4X, BEV</media:keywords>
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<title>‘The Blueprint by Globe’ lights up the holidays with purposeful connectivity and meaningful connections</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/the-blueprint-by-globe-lights-up-the-holidays-with-purposeful-connectivity-and-meaningful-connections</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/the-blueprint-by-globe-lights-up-the-holidays-with-purposeful-connectivity-and-meaningful-connections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Globe marked the season of giving and togetherness with the second installment of The Blueprint by Globe, celebrating the yearend holidays at The Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. With the theme “Lighting Up the Season with Purposeful Connectivity and Meaningful Connections,” the event showcased how Globe continues to shape the Filipino digital lifestyle, […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘The, Blueprint, Globe’, lights, the, holidays, with, purposeful, connectivity, and, meaningful, connections</media:keywords>
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<title>Advocates urge stronger workplace support for Filipinos with diabetes</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/advocates-urge-stronger-workplace-support-for-filipinos-with-diabetes</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/advocates-urge-stronger-workplace-support-for-filipinos-with-diabetes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There is a need for stronger collaboration across sectors to ensure that Filipinos living with diabetes receive comprehensive workplace support, advocates said on Wednesday. The call was made by health and patient advocates, as well as policymakers, led by the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Inc. (PCEDM), in line with the celebration of […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Advocates, urge, stronger, workplace, support, for, Filipinos, with, diabetes</media:keywords>
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<title>[B&amp;amp;SIDE Podcast] AI&amp;amp;driven fraud, deep fakes, and the need for secure finance</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/bside-podcast-aidriven-fraud-deep-fakes-and-the-need-for-secure-finance</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/bside-podcast-aidriven-fraud-deep-fakes-and-the-need-for-secure-finance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side This B-Side episode discusses the threat of AI-driven fraud with Dominic Forest, chief technology officer at iProov, a London-based technology company specializing in biometric identity verification. Interview by Patricia Mirasol Audio editing by Jayson Mariñas Follow us on Spotify BusinessWorld B-Side ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:01:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>B&amp;SIDE, Podcast, AI&amp;driven, fraud, deep, fakes, and, the, need, for, secure, finance</media:keywords>
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<title>FDI net inflows slump by 40.5% in August</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/fdi-net-inflows-slump-by-405-in-august</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/fdi-net-inflows-slump-by-405-in-august</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NET INFLOWS of foreign direct investments (FDI) into the Philippines slumped by 40.5% in August, amid a drop in net investments in debt instruments, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported on Monday. Preliminary central bank data showed that net inflows declined by 40.5% year on year to $494 million in August from $830 million […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FDI, net, inflows, slump, 40.5, August</media:keywords>
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<title>SINOTRUK finally takes the stage</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/sinotruk-finally-takes-the-stage</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/sinotruk-finally-takes-the-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The brand behind the pyramid-like logo finally makes itself known in the Philippines By Vincent Villa I’m pretty sure you’ve seen some of their trucks in the wild, you’re just not sure who they represent. This unfamiliarity changes today as SINOTRUK finally makes itself known here in the Philippines. What better way to introduce yourself […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SINOTRUK, finally, takes, the, stage</media:keywords>
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<title>Typhoon Uwan weakens; life&amp;amp;threatening winds, heavy rains still expected </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/typhoonuwanweakens-lifethreatening-winds-heavy-rains-still-expected</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, has weakened as it heads out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but life-threatening winds and torrential rains are still expected across large parts of the country, according to the state weather bureau.  Following Fung-wong’s multiple landfalls in Luzon, it weakened into a typhoon early Monday morning from its previous Super Typhoon […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Typhoon Uwan weakens, life&amp;threatening, winds, heavy, rains, still, expected </media:keywords>
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<title>From Friction to Fluency: Leading with empathy across generations</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/from-friction-to-fluency-leading-with-empathy-across-generations</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/from-friction-to-fluency-leading-with-empathy-across-generations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 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.” The CMO was aghast, “I can never imagine talking back like that to my boss!” The CMO is a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, Friction, Fluency:, Leading, with, empathy, across, generations</media:keywords>
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<title>A stronger cybersecurity agenda for the nation</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/a-stronger-cybersecurity-agenda-for-the-nation</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/a-stronger-cybersecurity-agenda-for-the-nation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Public, private sectors confer on enhancing PHL’s cybersecurity policies and actions in second leg of BusinessWorld Insights Cybersecurity Series By Jomarc Angelo M. Corpuz, Special Features and Content Writer Along with the rise of e-commerce, digitalization, and connectivity, there is the emergence of new threats and challenges. Recent reports suggest that the Philippines is an […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:01:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>stronger, cybersecurity, agenda, for, the, nation</media:keywords>
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<title>PSA keeps Philippine Q2 GDP growth at 5.5%  </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/psa-keeps-philippine-q2-gdp-growth-at-55</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/psa-keeps-philippine-q2-gdp-growth-at-55</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ THE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday said it kept the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate at 5.5% for the second quarter.  In a report, the PSA said the growth in gross national income — the sum of the nation’s GDP and net primary income from the rest of the world — for […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSA, keeps, Philippine, GDP, growth, 5.5  </media:keywords>
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<title>DepEd pushes unified national class suspension protocol </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-pushes-unified-national-class-suspension-protocol</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/deped-pushes-unified-national-class-suspension-protocol</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Department of Education said it is working to establish a uniform national class suspension protocol to curb learning loss amid national disasters.    “Just like what President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said, we need to face and prepare for the challenges that disasters bring to education,” Education Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara said in Filipino in […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DepEd, pushes, unified, national, class, suspension, protocol </media:keywords>
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<title>GCash launches two game&amp;amp;changing solutions for MSMEs, freelancers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-launches-two-gamechanging-solutions-for-msmes-freelancers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/gcash-launches-two-gamechanging-solutions-for-msmes-freelancers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 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. Helping MSMEs grow their businesses through card payments MSMEs are limited […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash, launches, two, game&amp;changing, solutions, for, MSMEs, freelancers</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines declares national calamity as typhoon kills over 100</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-declares-national-calamity-as-typhoon-kills-over-100</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-declares-national-calamity-as-typhoon-kills-over-100</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines declared a state of national calamity after Typhoon Kalmaegi (locally known as Tino) left more than 100 people dead and widespread destruction across the Visayas and Mindanao, with another powerful storm expected to hit within days. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said the measure would fast-track the release of emergency funds and ease […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, declares, national, calamity, typhoon, kills, over, 100</media:keywords>
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<title>Agriculture output growth slows to 2.8% as livestock, fisheries drag</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/agriculture-output-growth-slows-to-28-as-livestock-fisheries-drag</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/agriculture-output-growth-slows-to-28-as-livestock-fisheries-drag</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Agricultural output growth slowed to 2.8% year-on-year by value in the third quarter, with strong crop production helping offset significant drops in livestock and fisheries production, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. The PSA said the value of agriculture and fisheries production rose 2.8% in the three months to September to P408.94 billion, following a […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Agriculture, output, growth, slows, 2.8, livestock, fisheries, drag</media:keywords>
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<title>Marcos extends rice import ban through year&amp;amp;end to support farmers</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-extends-rice-import-ban-through-yearend-to-support-farmers</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/marcos-extends-rice-import-ban-through-yearend-to-support-farmers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has approved an extension of the country’s rice import ban until year-end to help stabilize farmgate prices for unfilled rice, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said on Sunday. An executive order formalizing the decision would be issued on Nov. 3, he said in a statement. “With the […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marcos, extends, rice, import, ban, through, year&amp;end, support, farmers</media:keywords>
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<title>The Philippines’ first Michelin Guide restaurants announced</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/the-philippines-first-michelin-guide-restaurants-announced</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/the-philippines-first-michelin-guide-restaurants-announced</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The restaurants included in Michelin Guide Manila and Environs &amp; Cebu 2026, the first for this country, were announced on Oct. 30 in a ceremony at the Marriott Grand Ballroom. 108 establishments were added to the guide, varying in distinction from Michelin Guide Selected Restaurants, Bib Gourmand Awards, and the coveted Michelin stars. The country […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Philippines’, first, Michelin, Guide, restaurants, announced</media:keywords>
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<title>More Filipinos pursuing higher studies in Spain, says expert</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/more-filipinos-pursuing-higher-studies-in-spain-says-expert</link>
<guid>https://philippineexaminer.com/more-filipinos-pursuing-higher-studies-in-spain-says-expert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More Filipinos are pursuing post-graduate studies in Spain, driven by the country’s wide range of visa opportunities, an expert said.   “Spain is very popular among Filipinos because we have different programs,” Spain’s Goodwill Ambassador Jessica Isabelle C. Badua told BusinessWorld in an interview on Thursday.    “Filipino students are increasing because of the number of visas […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>More, Filipinos, pursuing, higher, studies, Spain, says, expert</media:keywords>
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<title>DOST taps smart farming to help sugarcane farmers adapt to climate change</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/dost-taps-smart-farming-to-help-sugarcane-farmers-adapt-to-climate-change</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Amid the worsening effects of climate change, particularly on the country’s agricultural sector, various smart farming technologies are being introduced to help sugarcane farmers adapt, according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Climate change has caused an estimated P463 billion in damages to the Philippines, of which about 62.7% or P290 billion was […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DOST, taps, smart, farming, help, sugarcane, farmers, adapt, climate, change</media:keywords>
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<title>Trade gap narrows to $4.35 billion</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/trade-gap-narrows-to-435-billion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ THE PHILIPPINES’ trade deficit in goods narrowed in September, as exports posted double-digit growth, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:01:06 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trade, gap, narrows, 4.35, billion</media:keywords>
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<title>Smart introduces new premium plan for power users</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/smart-introduces-new-premium-plan-for-power-users</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Smart Communications, Inc., through its Smart Infinity premium postpaid brand has launched a new top tier plan. Called the Infinity Plus Plan 9500, the new flagship plan is designed for professionals and business executives who need not just connectivity, but flexibility as well. It is now available in select Smart Stores and Smart Infinity Relationship […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Smart, introduces, new, premium, plan, for, power, users</media:keywords>
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<title>Philippines, Canada to sign troop access pact </title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/philippines-canada-to-sign-troop-access-pact</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Philippines and Canada will sign a defense pact later this week granting greater access for troops in each other’s territories, according to Manila’s Defense department, as it seeks to deepen security ties with its allies amid lingering South China Sea tensions.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philippines, Canada, sign, troop, access, pact </media:keywords>
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<title>ACEN RES clinches third consecutive gold at Stevie® International Business Awards in Lisbon</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/acen-res-clinches-third-consecutive-gold-at-stevie-international-business-awards-in-lisbon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), the Ayala group’s retail electricity unit, clinched its third consecutive gold award at the 2025 Stevie International Business Awards, breaking new ground as the first-ever winner of the Omni-Channel Marketing Strategy of the Year, beating nominations from all over the world. ACEN RES was the lone electricity retailer from […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACEN, RES, clinches, third, consecutive, gold, Stevie®, International, Business, Awards, Lisbon</media:keywords>
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<title>Megawide sustains strong Corporate Governance Practices, earns two new Golden Arrows from ICD</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/megawide-sustains-strong-corporate-governance-practices-earns-two-new-golden-arrows-from-icd</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Megawide Construction Corporation (“Megawide” or the “Company”) once again earned distinction at the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Golden Arrow Recognition Ceremony held on Tuesday, October 23 at Okada Manila, reaffirming its commitment to sound corporate governance and ethical leadership. The Golden Arrow Award recognizes top-performing, publicly-listed and insurance companies based on the 2024 ASEAN […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Megawide, sustains, strong, Corporate, Governance, Practices, earns, two, new, Golden, Arrows, from, ICD</media:keywords>
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<title>Expect rains during All Saints’, All Souls’ days, says PAGASA</title>
<link>https://philippineexaminer.com/expect-rains-during-all-saints-all-souls-days-says-pagasa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rainy weather conditions are expected in more than a dozen areas of the country during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day over the weekend, due to the effects of two weather systems, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Before the weekend, a low-pressure area (LPA) is […] ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer, News Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Expect, rains, during, All, Saints’, All, Souls’, days, says, PAGASA</media:keywords>
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