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Breaking news | 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.
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FOR DECADES, one of the world’s most historically significant collections of Korean art has been kept largely out of public view, quietly assembled by South Korea’s richest family: Samsung’s Lee family. zurl.co/lETn7
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
FOR DECADES, one of the world’s most historically significant collections of Korean art has been kept largely out of public view, quietly assembled by South Korea’s richest family: Samsung’s Lee family. zurl.co/lETn7
CENSORSHIP has been a constant in Ai Weiwei’s life. zurl.co/DOsD1
Ai Weiwei on China, the West and shrinking space for dissent - BusinessWorld Online
CENSORSHIP has been a constant in Ai Weiwei’s life. The 68-year-old Chinese dissident, whose activist art has made him among Beijing’s most prominent critics, has seen his films, sculptures, and other works restricted for their criticisms of China as well as his outspoken advocacy for human rights around the world. Speaking with Reuters in London […]
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February 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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IMPRESSIONISM casts its luminous spell on Southeast Asia through Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, a major exhibition now on view at the National Gallery Singapore until March 1. zurl.co/qX3Bb
Impressionism comes East - BusinessWorld Online
IMPRESSIONISM casts its luminous spell on Southeast Asia through Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, a major exhibition now on view at the National Gallery Singapore (NGS) until March 1.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
IMPRESSIONISM casts its luminous spell on Southeast Asia through Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, a major exhibition now on view at the National Gallery Singapore until March 1. zurl.co/qX3Bb
ALT ART 2026, in partnership with BDO Private Banking, is set to return for its biggest edition yet, featuring works by over 300 artists and moving to a larger venue this weekend. zurl.co/Z5x30
ALT Art holds biggest edition yet at SMX Pasay - BusinessWorld Online
ALT ART 2026, in partnership with BDO Private Banking, is set to return for its biggest edition yet, featuring works by over 300 artists and moving to a larger venue this weekend. Led by ALT Collectives — a consortium of nine of the country’s premier galleries, namely Artinformal, Blanc, The Drawing Room, Galleria Duemila, Finale […]
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February 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
ALT ART 2026, in partnership with BDO Private Banking, is set to return for its biggest edition yet, featuring works by over 300 artists and moving to a larger venue this weekend. zurl.co/Z5x30
OPINION | Who’s afraid of anti-political dynasty legislation?
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
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Who’s afraid of anti-political dynasty legislation? - BusinessWorld Online
In a December 2025 meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., himself a product of a rich tradition of political dynasties on both sides of his family, called on Congress to make anti-political dynasty measures a priority. Responding to the President’s call, House Speaker Bojie Dy and Majority Leader Rep. […]
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February 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM
OPINION | Who’s afraid of anti-political dynasty legislation?
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
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Poets and physics exhibit opens at MCAD, PPO focuses on romance, and more in our Arts & Culture stories. zurl.co/GjBvQ
Arts & Culture (02/11/26) - BusinessWorld Online
THE Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) Manila opens the exhibit Poets of Physics, presented as part of Benilde Open Design + Art, on Feb. 12 at MCAD.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Poets and physics exhibit opens at MCAD, PPO focuses on romance, and more in our Arts & Culture stories. zurl.co/GjBvQ
As of end-2025, the project has achieved a progress rate of 26%, with MWSS still reviewing the target pace. zurl.co/yMXsT
February 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM
As of end-2025, the project has achieved a progress rate of 26%, with MWSS still reviewing the target pace. zurl.co/yMXsT
Thailand's election commission faced pressure on Wednesday over an alleged lack of transparency in vote counting across more than a dozen constituencies following Sunday's general election that was swept by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party.
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Thailand’s election commission faces pressure over vote transparency - BusinessWorld Online
BANGKOK — Thailand’s election commission faced pressure on Wednesday over an alleged lack of transparency in vote counting across more than a dozen constituencies following Sunday’s general election that was swept by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s party. Almost immediately after polls closed at 5 p.m. (1000 GMT) on Sunday, members of the public flagged irregularities in […]
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February 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Thailand's election commission faced pressure on Wednesday over an alleged lack of transparency in vote counting across more than a dozen constituencies following Sunday's general election that was swept by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party.
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FOLLOWING its acquisition of a controlling stake in listed investment holding company DHI, Monte Sur Equity Holdings is set to conduct a mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares, as required under Philippine securities regulations. zurl.co/F6qqb
Mandatory tender offer opens after Monte Sur acquires 70% of Dominion Holdings - BusinessWorld Online
FOLLOWING its acquisition of a controlling stake in listed investment holding company Dominion Holdings, Inc. (DHI), Monte Sur Equity Holdings is set to conduct a mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares, as required under Philippine securities regulations. In a disclosure on Tuesday, Dominion Holdings said Monte Sur submitted an initial tender offer report to […]
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February 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
FOLLOWING its acquisition of a controlling stake in listed investment holding company DHI, Monte Sur Equity Holdings is set to conduct a mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares, as required under Philippine securities regulations. zurl.co/F6qqb
Cambodia has closed almost 200 scam centers in a crackdown on transnational fraud in recent weeks, a senior government official said, with authorities providing rare access to one center in a bid to show they are tackling the sophisticated operations targeting people across the globe.
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Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centers in fraud crackdown - BusinessWorld Online
KAMPOT, Cambodia — Cambodia has closed almost 200 scam centers in a crackdown on transnational fraud in recent weeks, a senior government official said, with authorities providing rare access to one center in a bid to show they are tackling the sophisticated operations targeting people across the globe. “There are about 190 locations that we […]
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February 11, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Cambodia has closed almost 200 scam centers in a crackdown on transnational fraud in recent weeks, a senior government official said, with authorities providing rare access to one center in a bid to show they are tackling the sophisticated operations targeting people across the globe.
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Earlier this week, the Palace said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has included the Anti-Political Dynasty Law in the list of 21 priority bills in Congress.
February 11, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Earlier this week, the Palace said that President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has included the Anti-Political Dynasty Law in the list of 21 priority bills in Congress.
Isa itong sitwasyon na baka hindi siya sa anti-political dynasty law mahuhuli, baka ito ay sa patuloy na pag-mature ng ating political culture bilang lipunan," the senator said during the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation forum on Feb. 11.
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Isa itong sitwasyon na baka hindi siya sa anti-political dynasty law mahuhuli, baka ito ay sa patuloy na pag-mature ng ating political culture bilang lipunan," the senator said during the Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation forum on Feb. 11.
"Kung hindi kamag-anak sa dugo, sa kasal, o sa aktuwal na relasyon kahit hindi kasal, kung proxy, placeholder dahil kamag-anak ng kasosyo sa negosyo, wala po sa anim na bills sa Senado ang magpo-provide para doon.
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM
"Kung hindi kamag-anak sa dugo, sa kasal, o sa aktuwal na relasyon kahit hindi kasal, kung proxy, placeholder dahil kamag-anak ng kasosyo sa negosyo, wala po sa anim na bills sa Senado ang magpo-provide para doon.
Senator Risa N. Hontiveros-Baraquel said the six anti political dynasty bills in the Senate does not address the 'proxy' candidates of political families but may be resolved through the country's political maturity and economic reforms.
February 11, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Senator Risa N. Hontiveros-Baraquel said the six anti political dynasty bills in the Senate does not address the 'proxy' candidates of political families but may be resolved through the country's political maturity and economic reforms.
Pakistan's central bank chief expects the economy to grow as much as 4.75% this fiscal year, pushing back against a recent downgrade by the International Monetary Fund.
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Pakistan central bank chief expects broader recovery than IMF forecast - BusinessWorld Online
KARACHI — Pakistan’s central bank chief expects the economy to grow as much as 4.75% this fiscal year, pushing back against a recent downgrade by the International Monetary Fund. Governor Jameel Ahmad, in written responses to Reuters, argued the recovery is broader and more durable than headline export data suggest. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) […]
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February 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Pakistan's central bank chief expects the economy to grow as much as 4.75% this fiscal year, pushing back against a recent downgrade by the International Monetary Fund.
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OPINION | AI is changing the way we work — women and youth must not be left behind
By Khalid Hassan
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AI is changing the way we work — women and youth must not be left behind - BusinessWorld Online
AFTER NEARLY a decade working in the Philippines, I have seen two very different futures unfolding side by side. I have walked through fast-growing business districts and high-rise offices in Metro Manila, and I have traveled to places like the Bangsamoro, where too many children are still pushed into labor instead of classrooms.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM
OPINION | AI is changing the way we work — women and youth must not be left behind
By Khalid Hassan
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GLOBE TELECOM, INC. said it spent $2.7 million (around P158 million) in 2025 to strengthen its content-filtering systems, part of efforts to curb spam, scams, and other online threats on its network. zurl.co/ehFcB
Globe says it spent $2.7M in 2025 to fight spam, scams - BusinessWorld Online
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. said it spent $2.7 million (around P158 million) in 2025 to strengthen its content-filtering systems, part of efforts to curb spam, scams, and other online threats on its network. “We protect our customers through advanced filtering, real-time threat blocking, and easy-to-use reporting tools like the Globe StopSpam portal. But true protection also […]
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February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
GLOBE TELECOM, INC. said it spent $2.7 million (around P158 million) in 2025 to strengthen its content-filtering systems, part of efforts to curb spam, scams, and other online threats on its network. zurl.co/ehFcB
OPINION | Everyone in Asia wants a stronger Japan. Except China
By Karishma Vaswani
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February 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
OPINION | Everyone in Asia wants a stronger Japan. Except China
By Karishma Vaswani
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By Karishma Vaswani
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OPINION | A board’s expectations on AI strategy and governance
By Erika Fille T. Legara
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February 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
OPINION | A board’s expectations on AI strategy and governance
By Erika Fille T. Legara
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The Philippine foreign ministry urged the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to be "constructive" in its statements amid an escalating war of words between Chinese diplomats and public officials, including senators.
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Philippines urges China to keep tone ‘calm’ as rhetoric heats up - BusinessWorld Online
MANILA — The Philippine foreign ministry urged the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to be “constructive” in its statements amid an escalating war of words between Chinese diplomats and public officials, including senators. The Department of Foreign Affairs’ newly appointed maritime affairs spokesperson, Rogelio Villanueva, said that responses should be delivered in a “calm” […]
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February 11, 2026 at 8:16 AM
The Philippine foreign ministry urged the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to be "constructive" in its statements amid an escalating war of words between Chinese diplomats and public officials, including senators.
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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.
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CICC logs 18 love scams in January - BusinessWorld Online
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 […]
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February 11, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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.
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According to Mr. Marcos, the first tranche of the program will provide 4,000 classrooms, of which 1,200 will be constructed and 2,800 will be the procured pre-fabricated classrooms.
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 AM
According to Mr. Marcos, the first tranche of the program will provide 4,000 classrooms, of which 1,200 will be constructed and 2,800 will be the procured pre-fabricated classrooms.
On the other hand, the LGUs will take the lead in their procurement and actual construction," the president said during the memorandum of agreement signing of DepEd and LGUs.
February 11, 2026 at 8:06 AM
On the other hand, the LGUs will take the lead in their procurement and actual construction," the president said during the memorandum of agreement signing of DepEd and LGUs.
"We cannot wait another five or ten years to ensure that every student has a comfortable classroom... Under this partnership, the DepEd will set technical standards, provide designs, and supply the funding for these classrooms.
February 11, 2026 at 8:06 AM
"We cannot wait another five or ten years to ensure that every student has a comfortable classroom... Under this partnership, the DepEd will set technical standards, provide designs, and supply the funding for these classrooms.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said the Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with local government units (LGUs) for the nationwide classroom construction program to address shortage of 145,000 units reported in December last year.
February 11, 2026 at 8:05 AM
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said the Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with local government units (LGUs) for the nationwide classroom construction program to address shortage of 145,000 units reported in December last year.