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BusinessWorld is the premier business newspaper in the Philippines with over three decades of professional financial reporting history. It provides executives and decision makers with precise stock market data macroeconomic forecasts and in depth industry analysis serving as a must read for the Philippine business community.

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Gulf Oil and Autohub Group elevate Filipino motorists’ automotive care experience

Gulf Oil and Autohub Group elevate Filipino motorists’ automotive care experience

On Feb. 23, 2026 in Bonifacio Global City Taguig, two trusted names in motoring came together with one shared goal: to give Filipino motorists better, more reliable

Slightly positive business sentiment signals ‘cautious optimism’ in the Philippines

Slightly positive business sentiment signals ‘cautious optimism’ in the Philippines

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter LOCAL BUSINESSES’ slightly positive outlook in January hints at “cautious optimism,” indicating that economic recovery may be on

LTFRB approves fare increase for jeepneys, buses, TNVS

LTFRB approves fare increase for jeepneys, buses, TNVS

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a P1 increase in the minimum fare for traditional public utility jeepneys (PUJs),

House approves bill allowing Marcos to suspend or cut excise tax on fuel

House approves bill allowing Marcos to suspend or cut excise tax on fuel

THE HOUSE of Representatives on Monday passed on final reading a bill authorizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to suspend or cut excise tax collections on

‘Moderately free’ Philippines improves in economic freedom

‘Moderately free’ Philippines improves in economic freedom

THE PHILIPPINES improved five spots to 77th out of 176 countries as its economy remains “moderately free,” according to a global index on economic freedom by The

San Miguel core profit surges 52% to P79.6B

San Miguel core profit surges 52% to P79.6B

ANG-LED conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) reported a 52% increase in core net income for 2025 to P79.6 billion, supported by stronger earnings across its businesses

IHG plans InterContinental Manila return in 2032

IHG plans InterContinental Manila return in 2032

IHG Hotels & Resorts said it will relaunch its luxury InterContinental brand in the Philippines with a new 212-room hotel in Manila, scheduled to open in 2032.

ICTSI advances Pier 14 upgrades at Manila North Harbor

ICTSI advances Pier 14 upgrades at Manila North Harbor

INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is strengthening its domestic cargo gateway through structural upgrades at Manila North Harbor Port, Inc

Sun Life Philippines to boost fintech adoption

Sun Life Philippines to boost fintech adoption

SUN LIFE of Canada (Philippines), Inc. plans to expand its use of financial technology (fintech) and forge more partnerships as it seeks to deepen its understanding

The PEPIF 2026 energy forum and the war in Iran

The PEPIF 2026 energy forum and the war in Iran

Last week, on March 12, I attended a huge annual energy forum, the Philippine Electric Power Industry Forum (PEPIF) 2026, held at John Hay Convention Center in