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The season of sales and spending is here, fueled by Christmas and other year-end bonuses.

Interview by Patricia Mirasol
Audio editing by Richard Mendoza

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Mindful Consumption During the Holiday Season
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Spotlight | GCash is bringing its financial technology expertise as the sole Philippine founding partner in the Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, which aims to strengthen financial resilience in emerging markets by connecting people to the right tools.
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GCash represents PH at Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition, showcases fintech expertise in international arena - BusinessWorld Online
GCash is bringing its financial technology expertise as the sole Philippine founding partner in the Mastercard Global Financial Health Coalition.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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APPROVED building permits declined by 22.6% year on year in October, signaling a slowdown in construction activity amid economic headwinds, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report.
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Approved building permits fall 22.6% in Oct. - BusinessWorld Online
APPROVED building permits declined by 22.6% year on year in October, signaling a slowdown in construction activity amid economic headwinds, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said in a report.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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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.
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NG budget deficit shrinks to P157.6 billion in November - BusinessWorld Online
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 […]
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December 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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THE Securities and Exchange Commission has mandated publicly listed companies and large non-listed entities to adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards S1 and S2 for sustainability disclosures, with phased implementation starting in FY 2026.
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SEC tightens sustainability, ownership disclosure rules for companies - BusinessWorld Online
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has mandated publicly listed companies (PLCs) and large non-listed entities (LNLs) to adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS) S1 and S2 for sustainability disclosures, with phased implementation starting in fiscal year 2026.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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RETAIL INFLOWS into US stocks are set to hit a record in 2025, as individual investors become a major force behind a rally that is likely to extend into the next year on hopes of interest rate cuts, analysts said.

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Retail investors likely to have more sway over Wall Street after record year - BusinessWorld Online
RETAIL INFLOWS into US stocks are set to hit a record in 2025, as individual investors become a major force behind a rally that is likely to extend into the next year on hopes of interest rate cuts, analysts said. The amount of cash retail investors poured into US stocks so far in 2025 is […]
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December 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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SAN MIGUEL CORP. (SMC), through its infrastructure arm SMC Infrastructure, is waiving toll fees across its expressway network on Christmas and New Year’s eves to ease holiday travel for motorists.
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SMC waives toll fees on Christmas, New Year’s eves - BusinessWorld Online
SAN MIGUEL CORP. (SMC), through its infrastructure arm SMC Infrastructure, is waiving toll fees across its expressway network on Christmas and New Year’s eves to ease holiday travel for motorists. Tolls will be waived from 10 p.m. on Dec. 24 until 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, and from 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 6 […]
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December 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday cautioned against illegal documents falsely attributed to the central bank, which are being used to carry out scams across the country.

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BSP warns vs fake documents - BusinessWorld Online
THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday cautioned against illegal documents falsely attributed to the central bank, which are being used to carry out scams across the country. This came after the BSP discovered several documents that illegally incorporated the central bank’s name and logo, or an official’s name and signature. “The BSP reiterates […]
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December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Global healthcare company Abbott shared several strategies to help people with diabetes enjoy holiday feasts while keeping their sugar intake in check.
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Abbott shares strategies for a diabetes-friendly holiday  - BusinessWorld Online
Global healthcare company Abbott shared several strategies to help people with diabetes enjoy holiday feasts while keeping their sugar intake in check.  In a statement on Tuesday, Abbott recommended simple measures such as controlling food portions and choosing healthier alternatives.  “These everyday decisions allow people with diabetes to fully embrace the season, protect their health, […]
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December 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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A BILL seeking to lower the retirement age for workers in both the public and private sectors was filed in the HOR last week, aiming to allow Filipinos to retire in better health while creating more job opportunities for younger workers.
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Lower retirement age proposed to boost workforce openings - BusinessWorld Online
A BILL seeking to lower the retirement age for workers in both the public and private sectors was filed in the House of Representatives last week, aiming to allow Filipinos to retire in better health while creating more job opportunities for younger workers. House Bill No. 6954 proposes lowering the mandatory retirement age to 60 […]
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December 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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THIS HISTORICAL crime thriller revisits the sepia tones of a romanticized golden age in Philippine history with an all-star cast — and arrives at a powerfully bleak conclusion.
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Metro Manila Film Festival 2025: A tragic, compelling slow burn - BusinessWorld Online
THIS HISTORICAL crime thriller revisits the sepia tones of a romanticized golden age in Philippine history with an all-star cast — and arrives at a powerfully bleak conclusion.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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ICYMI: Comelec has reached the one-million mark in voter registrations for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, with its latest running data as of Dec. 21 showing more than 1.02 million processed applications nationwide.
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Over 1M register for 2026 BSKE - BusinessWorld Online
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reached the one-million mark in voter registrations for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), with its latest running data as of Dec. 21 showing more than 1.02 million processed applications nationwide. Of the total, 785,420 are regular applicants, while 235,274 are registered under the Sangguniang Kabataan category, […]
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December 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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AUSTRIAN artist Arnulf Rainer has died at the age of 96, Austrian news agency APA reported on Sunday.
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Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer dies at 96 - BusinessWorld Online
AUSTRIAN artist Arnulf Rainer has died at the age of 96, Austrian news agency APA reported on Sunday. A versatile and often provocative exponent of abstract art, Mr. Rainer was considered one of Austria’s leading postwar artists and was a pioneer of Art Informel in his homeland. His works featured in major art museums around […]
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December 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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OPINION | It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings
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December 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to demand answers about what went wrong.
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A year on, Jeju Air crash report delayed as families question probe's credibility - BusinessWorld Online
SEOUL — A South Korean investigation into the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people is set to miss a one-year deadline to release a progress report, two officials said, as frustrated relatives of the victims continue to demand answers about what went wrong. The country’s accident investigation board will not be in a position […]
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December 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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A US judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed, after the US permanent resident sued officials over an entry ban for his role in what Washington argues is online censorship.
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Judge grants injunction blocking US from detaining British anti-disinformation activist - BusinessWorld Online
WASHINGTON — A US judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed, after the US permanent resident sued officials over an entry ban for his role in what Washington argues is online censorship. Washington imposed visa bans on Tuesday on Mr. Ahmed and four Europeans, including French former […]
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December 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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OPINION | The 2026 health budget: Turning healthcare from an entitlement to an act of mercy
By Antonio L. Dans
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December 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Naga City has launched its artificial intelligence (AI) Command Center, an initiative aimed at strengthening the city’s disaster response capabilities and enabling flood risk forecasting once it becomes fully operational.
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Naga City launches AI command center for smarter governance - BusinessWorld Online
Naga City has launched its artificial intelligence (AI) Command Center, an initiative aimed at strengthening the city’s disaster response capabilities and enabling flood risk forecasting once it becomes fully operational.  In a Facebook post last Monday, Naga City Mayor Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo said the initiative marks a strategic shift from purely reactive crisis response […]
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December 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Video game console sales were already under pressure owing to tariff turmoil and weak consumer spending. Now, a surge in the prices of memory chips is threatening to make the devices costlier, in what could be another blow to the industry.

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How AI boom is pressuring video game consoles in race for memory chips - BusinessWorld Online
SAN FRANCISCO — Video game console sales were already under pressure owing to tariff turmoil and weak consumer spending. Now, a surge in the prices of memory chips is threatening to make the devices costlier, in what could be another blow to the industry. Demand for dynamic random access memory — chips used in Sony’s […]
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December 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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THE Department of Energy (DoE) will install 170-kilowatt-peak (kWp) rooftop solar panels with battery storage in four public health facilities in Lanao del Sur to help ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential medical services.

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Lanao del Sur health facilities to be powered by solar energy - BusinessWorld Online
THE Department of Energy (DoE) will install 170-kilowatt-peak (kWp) rooftop solar panels with battery storage in four public health facilities in Lanao del Sur to help ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential medical services. The solar panels will be installed in Tamparan Provincial Hospital, the provincial infirmary in Marawi City, Wao District Hospital, and Dr. Serapio […]
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December 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said it is testing new rice varieties nationwide with a view towards increasing farm yields by 2027.
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New rice varieties expected to boost yields - BusinessWorld Online
THE Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) said it is testing new rice varieties nationwide with a view towards increasing farm yields by 2027. In a statement, PhilRice said it established 173 of the targeted 180 variety field trial (VFT) sites during the 2025 wet season, across 78 provinces. It said 69 sites have already been […]
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December 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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ANG-LED conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) listed its P5.7-billion fixed-rate notes issuance on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) as part of its funding initiatives.

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San Miguel lists P5.7-B fixed-rate notes on PDEx - BusinessWorld Online
ANG-LED conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) listed its P5.7-billion fixed-rate notes issuance on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) as part of its funding initiatives. “The 3-year fixed-rate notes will have a fixed interest rate equivalent to 6.3000% per annum, and have been enrolled with the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. on the issue […]
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December 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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TOYOTA MOTOR Philippines Corp. (TMP) reported a 45% increase in electrified vehicle (EV) sales in the first eleven months of 2025, which it plans to boost further through new EV launches.
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Toyota PHL sees 45% jump in EV sales in Jan.-Nov. - BusinessWorld Online
TOYOTA MOTOR Philippines Corp. (TMP) reported a 45% increase in electrified vehicle (EV) sales in the first eleven months of 2025, which it plans to boost further through new EV launches. Data from the company showed that combined EV sales of Toyota and Lexus models reached 16,986 units in January-November, up from 11,745 units in […]
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December 26, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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A BILL seeking to grant temporary tax relief to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has been filed in the Senate, in order to ease the financial burden on smaller firms amid rising costs and tighter market conditions.
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Bill proposes three-year tax exemption for micro firms - BusinessWorld Online
A BILL seeking to grant temporary tax relief to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has been filed in the Senate, in order to ease the financial burden on smaller firms amid rising costs and tighter market conditions. Senate Bill No. 1622, filed by Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito on Dec. 16, proposes a three-year […]
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December 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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SUBSIDIES provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 38.91% year on year in November, the Bureau of the Treasury said.
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GOCC subsidies drop 39% in November - BusinessWorld Online
SUBSIDIES provided to government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) fell 38.91% year on year in November, the Bureau of the Treasury said. Budgetary support to state-run firms totaled P7.47 billion in November. Month on month, GOCC subsidies fell 16.23%. State-owned firms receive monthly subsidies from the National Government to support their daily operations if their revenue […]
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December 26, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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THE P55.87-billion estimated cost for the Southeast Metro Manila Expressway – Skyway Stage 4 Project remains subject to review and approval by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) and other government authorities, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said.

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SMC’s P55.87-B Skyway Stage 4 cost pending TRB approval - BusinessWorld Online
THE P55.87-billion estimated cost for the Southeast Metro Manila Expressway – Skyway Stage 4 Project remains subject to review and approval by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) and other government authorities, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said. Inflation, higher costs, and refinements in project scope have pushed the updated estimate from the P45.27 billion originally disclosed […]
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December 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM