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Filipino debut film Filipiñana wins at Sundance, EuroXtreme Circus goes to Central Luzon, and more in our Entertainment News. zurl.co/HK6u3
Entertainment News (02/03/26) - BusinessWorld Online
FILMMAKER Rafael Manuel’s debut film Filipiñana recently won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM
OPINION | If the US leaves NATO, Europe can protect itself
By James Stavridis
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
OPINION | On growth in 2025, the CPBRD study, and the RPA UPSE-PDE lecture
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
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On growth in 2025, the CPBRD study, and the RPA UPSE-PDE lecture - BusinessWorld Online
Today I will discuss three related topics, so we go straight to the numbers. Last week the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released the country’s GDP performance in the fourth quarter (Q4) and that of the full year 2025. It was a disappointing 3% in Q4 and thus, the full year growth was only 4.4% — […]
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February 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump said on Sunday he planned to close the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts for two years for reconstruction starting in July. zurl.co/o7TB1
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for two years for reconstruction work - BusinessWorld Online
US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump said on Sunday he planned to close the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts for two years for reconstruction starting in July. The national arts and entertainment center in Washington has been marked by turmoil in recent months following Mr. Trump’s appointment of himself as chairman, his […]
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February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The physical CD edition of Filipino band Dilaw’s first full-length album, RARARA, is now available at indie vinyl record shop Backspacer Records in Pasig City. zurl.co/jqio3
Dilaw releases album in CD format - BusinessWorld Online
THE physical CD edition of Filipino band Dilaw’s first full-length album, RARARA, is now available at indie vinyl record shop Backspacer Records in Pasig City.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, a Silicon Valley giant as the Founding Father of Personal Computer Hardware, was a most practical but quiet nationalist who deserves recognition as a Philippine hero in the global knowledge age.

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February 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the US and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power UAE said at a World Governments Summit panel in Dubai.
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Middle East does not need Iran-US war, diplomatic adviser to UAE president says - BusinessWorld Online
DUBAI — The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the US and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power United Arab Emirates said at a World Governments Summit panel in Dubai. Iran and the United States will resume nuclear talks […]
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February 3, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Taiwan must look to fellow democracies, not China, for trade and economic cooperation, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, as his government mapped out how the island plans to work with the United States on areas like AI and critical minerals.
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Taiwan must look to democracies, not China, for trade cooperation, president says - BusinessWorld Online
TAIPEI — Taiwan must look to fellow democracies, not China, for trade and economic cooperation, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday, as his government mapped out how the island plans to work with the United States on areas like AI and critical minerals. Senior Taiwanese and US officials last week discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, […]
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February 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
China and Uruguay should work together to advance an "equal and orderly multipolar world", President Xi Jinping told his counterpart Yamandu Orsi on Tuesday, as their nations signed up to cooperate in areas from trade to the environment.
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China’s Xi calls for ‘equal, multipolar world’ as he meets Uruguay leader - BusinessWorld Online
BEIJING — China and Uruguay should work together to advance an “equal and orderly multipolar world”, President Xi Jinping told his counterpart Yamandu Orsi on Tuesday, as their nations signed up to cooperate in areas from trade to the environment. Mr. Orsi’s visit is the first by a South American leader to the Chinese capital since […]
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February 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with Debí Tirar Más Fotos, a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. zurl.co/bcSOw
Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize, first ever for Spanish-language album - BusinessWorld Online
LOS ANGELES — Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with Debí Tirar Más Fotos, a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. The 31-year-old performer-producer edged out fellow megastars Kendrick Lamar and […]
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February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
OPINION | In defense of the Holy Fiscal Deficit: Accounting and economics
By Jesus Felipe and Mariel Monica Sauler
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February 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Pueblo De Oro Development Corp. (PDO) said it has invested P13.5 billion in mixed-use and residential developments in Cagayan de Oro, targeting the higher-end market segment. zurl.co/3A6W5
Pueblo De Oro bets P13.5B on high-end projects in Cagayan de Oro - BusinessWorld Online
REAL ESTATE developer Pueblo De Oro Development Corp. (PDO) said it has invested P13.5 billion in mixed-use and residential developments in Cagayan de Oro, targeting the higher-end market segment. In an e-mail to BusinessWorld, PDO President and Chief Operating Officer Prim B. Nolido said the company has 10 active projects this year, covering residential communities […]
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February 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) said it is targeting a full sell-out of units in its newly launched condominium-hotel project TRYP by Wyndham Samal this year, citing growing interest in beachfront and resort-style properties in the region. zurl.co/ZkBFp
Damosa Land targets full sell-out of Samal condotel units this year - BusinessWorld Online
DAVAO-BASED property developer Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) said it is targeting a full sell-out of units in its newly launched condominium-hotel project TRYP by Wyndham Samal this year, citing growing interest in beachfront and resort-style properties in the region.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
METRO MANILA’S condominium market is expected to see residential vacancy rise to 25% this year as unsold units in mid- and lower mid-income segments continue to weigh on the market, property consultancy firm Colliers Philippines said. zurl.co/aJfD5
Manila condo oversupply seen keeping vacancy high this year — Colliers - BusinessWorld Online
METRO MANILA’S condominium market is expected to see residential vacancy rise to 25% this year as unsold units in mid- and lower mid-income segments continue to weigh on the market, property consultancy firm Colliers Philippines said. In its Fourth-Quarter Property Market Report, Colliers projected that the region’s residential vacancy rate would peak in 2026 before […]
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February 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
DMCI Power Corp. (DPC) is earmarking at least P2.4 billion in capital expenditure (capex) for 2026 to start construction on power projects aimed at meeting rising demand in its service areas. zurl.co/iuFvX
DMCI Power allocates P2.4B for new off-grid projects this year - BusinessWorld Online
OFF-GRID POWER supplier DMCI Power Corp. (DPC) is earmarking at least P2.4 billion in capital expenditure (capex) for 2026 to start construction on power projects aimed at meeting rising demand in its service areas. Speaking to reporters last week, DPC President Antonino E. Gatdula, Jr. said this year’s capex would be significantly higher than the […]
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February 3, 2026 at 7:16 AM
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL) will shift its turboprop operations to hubs outside Manila following the relocation of flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). zurl.co/ZFvzW
PAL to move turboprop flights from NAIA to provincial hubs - BusinessWorld Online
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES (PAL) will shift its turboprop operations to hubs outside Manila following the relocation of flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). “All its turboprop operations to and from Manila will be discontinued effective March 29,” the flag carrier said in a media release on Monday, adding that it will re-route all turboprop flights […]
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February 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
ELON MUSK said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies Mr. Musk's AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot.
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SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions - BusinessWorld Online
ELON MUSK said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies Mr. Musk’s AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot. The deal, first reported by Reuters last week, represents one of the most ambitious tie-ups in the technology […]
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February 3, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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. zurl.co/bIpvb
Executive coaching and the Filipino workforce
In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld explores the evolving Filipino workforce through the lens of executive coaching.Tina Sioson, President of the Internati...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Australia's central bank on Tuesday raised its benchmark policy rate for the first time in two years, saying the economy was growing faster than expected and inflation was likely to remain above target for some time.
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Australia's central bank raises rates for first time in two years - BusinessWorld Online
SYDNEY — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday raised its benchmark policy rate for the first time in two years, saying the economy was growing faster than expected and inflation was likely to remain above target for some time. The Reserve Bank of Australia now joins the Bank of Japan in being the only other developed-world […]
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February 3, 2026 at 6:40 AM
OPINION | About AI and power
By Monalisa C. Dimalanta
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February 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM
VIVANT SOLENERGY Anilao Corp., a subsidiary of Vivant Energy Corp., is proposing a P6.2-billion hybrid solar farm in Anilao, Iloilo, to add renewable energy capacity to the Visayas grid. zurl.co/HvByD
Vivant unit proposes P6.2-B hybrid solar farm in Iloilo - BusinessWorld Online
VIVANT SOLENERGY Anilao Corp., a subsidiary of Vivant Energy Corp., is proposing a P6.2-billion hybrid solar farm in Anilao, Iloilo, to add renewable energy capacity to the Visayas grid. In its filing with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Vivant Solenergy said it aims to build a 173-megawatt (MW) solar farm paired with a […]
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February 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM