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Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations’ cultural agency, UNESCO. zurl.co/36Tzx
Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy’s culinary heritage awaits UNESCO nod - BusinessWorld Online
ROME — Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations’ cultural agency, UNESCO. A preliminary UNESCO assessment has cleared Italian cuisine to be added to UNESCO’s ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ lists and a final decision is expected on Wednesday. Launched in […]
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December 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This year is set to be the world’s second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024’S record-breaking heat, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Tuesday. zurl.co/eltTF
2025 will be world’s second or third-hottest year on record, EU scientists say - BusinessWorld Online
BRUSSELS — This year is set to be the world’s second or third-warmest on record, potentially surpassed only by 2024’S record-breaking heat, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Tuesday. The data is the latest from C3S following last month’s COP30 climate summit, where governments failed to agree to substantial new measures […]
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December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
MEGHAN MARKLE has sought to make contact with her estranged father Thomas Markle after he was reported to have had a leg amputated in the Philippines, a spokesperson for Meghan said on Friday.
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Duchess Meghan tries to contact estranged father after amputation reports - BusinessWorld Online
MEGHAN MARKLE has sought to make contact with her estranged father Thomas Markle after he was reported to have had a leg amputated in the Philippines, a spokesperson for Meghan said on Friday. “I can confirm she has reached out to her father,” the spokesperson said. Meghan — whose royal title is the Duchess of […]
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
KATE, Britain’s Princess of Wales, hosted an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday to honor guests who had mostly been invited for service to the community, joined by her husband and heir to the throne Prince William.
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UK’s Princess Kate celebrates community work at annual Christmas service - BusinessWorld Online
KATE, Britain’s Princess of Wales, hosted an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday to honor guests who had mostly been invited for service to the community, joined by her husband and heir to the throne Prince William. The event, which the princess launched, is now in its fifth year, offering the royal […]
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December 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
NEXT+ WELLNESS CENTER is set to open this weekend in Tomas Morato, Quezon City (QC), offering solutions to manage body pain, encourage movement, and deal with stress.
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Pilates and wellness center to open in QC - BusinessWorld Online
NEXT+ WELLNESS CENTER is set to open this weekend in Tomas Morato, Quezon City (QC), offering solutions to manage body pain, encourage movement, and deal with stress. Founded by Angela Solquillo, founder of creative advertising agency Zigzag Creatives, the center offers reformer Pilates classes and recovery treatments. Blending the two of these into one is […]
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December 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
THIS YEAR, Manila’s Finest, a crime action-drama and entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), is setting out to depict the grit and vibrancy of Manila in the 1960s.
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MMFF crime drama set to capture 1960s Manila - BusinessWorld Online
THIS YEAR, Manila’s Finest, a crime action-drama and entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), is setting out to depict the grit and vibrancy of Manila in the 1960s. The film is centered on police officer Capt. Homer Magtibay (played by Piolo Pascual), who must investigate a series of brutal killings in Manila’s growing […]
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Palawan Group of Companies said that it will expand the services of its e-wallet and digital payment application, PalawanPay, to cater to the needs of Filipino domestic workers and promote financial inclusion. zurl.co/ON7df
PalawanPay expands services for domestic workers  - BusinessWorld Online
The Palawan Group of Companies said that it will expand the services of its e-wallet and digital payment application, PalawanPay, to cater to the needs of Filipino domestic workers and promote financial inclusion.     “Our plan is to really expand our services for PalawanPay,” Palawan Group of Companies Chief Marketing Officer Bernard V. Kaibigan told reporters in an interview on […]
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December 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Miguel Lanuza, Head of Leadership and Culture at Mynt, parent company of Gcash talks about how the company’s leadership development programs shape resilient teams and a consistent organizational culture.

Interview by Almira Martinez
Video editing by Richard Mendoza

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Driving Organizational Culture with Leadership Programs
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December 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
In a BusinessWorld B-Side episode, D&V Philippines CFO and Head of Legal and Compliance Atty. Jose B. Calsas shares why outsourced bookkeeping helps businesses meet financial demands while keeping up with international standards. zurl.co/wGoM7
Let's Unpack Outsourcing F&A in the PH
As global firms seek dependable financial management, the Philippines offers expertise among its growing pool of certified public accountants that meets the ...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
THE Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), the accredited professional organization of CPAs, has conferred Honorary Life Member status on SMIC Chairman Emeritus Jose T. Sio for his contributions to the accountancy profession.
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PICPA names SMIC Chairman Emeritus Jose Sio an honorary life member - BusinessWorld Online
THE Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), the accredited professional organization of certified public accountants (CPAs), has conferred Honorary Life Member status on SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) Chairman Emeritus Jose T. Sio for his contributions to the accountancy profession. In a press release on Monday, SM Investments said PICPA cited Mr. Sio’s “outstanding accomplishments […]
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December 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
ARTICO COLD CHAIN, the cold storage arm of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), is looking to expand the number of green-certified facilities in its portfolio as climate risks heighten pressure on the provincial logistics sector.
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Ayala’s Artico Cold Chain eyes more EDGE-certified facilities - BusinessWorld Online
ARTICO COLD CHAIN, the cold storage arm of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), is looking to expand the number of green-certified facilities in its portfolio as climate risks heighten pressure on the provincial logistics sector. The company said it is aiming to have up to four cold storage facilities eligible for an EDGE (excellence in […]
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December 9, 2025 at 6:15 AM
TENANT DEMAND for resilient, green-certified buildings is pushing Philippine developers to modernize projects and tighten compliance, analysts said.
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Modernization key as tenants raise standards — analysts - BusinessWorld Online
TENANT DEMAND for resilient, green-certified buildings is pushing Philippine developers to modernize projects and tighten compliance, analysts said. Property developers must ensure that their projects are updated with current building codes and leverage the expertise of third-party evaluators as more tenants prioritize safety and sustainability in their choice of office and residential spaces. “Global occupiers […]
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December 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Scientists have observed the largest-known rotating structure in the cosmos – a gargantuan thread-like assemblage of hundreds of galaxies, gas and dark matter that makes up a filament in the macrostructure of the universe called the cosmic web. zurl.co/NA5Tf
Huge rotating structure of galaxies and dark matter is detected - BusinessWorld Online
WASHINGTON — Scientists have observed the largest-known rotating structure in the cosmos – a gargantuan thread-like assemblage of hundreds of galaxies, gas and dark matter that makes up a filament in the macrostructure of the universe called the cosmic web. The filament, located about 140 million light-years from Earth, was observed by scientists primarily using the […]
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December 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up reforms to address long-standing liquidity constraints in the Philippine capital market as it seeks to close the gap with regional peers, Chairman Francisco Ed. Lim said.
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SEC targets stronger investor appeal with reforms — Lim - BusinessWorld Online
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is ramping up reforms to address long-standing liquidity constraints in the Philippine capital market as it seeks to close the gap with regional peers, Chairman Francisco Ed. Lim said. Speaking at the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines’ Philippine Economic Outlook conference on Thursday last week, Mr. Lim […]
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December 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
POLITICAL FACTORS remain a key determinant of how fast the Philippines can implement international environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, experts said.
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Political priorities still drive ESG adoption — experts - BusinessWorld Online
POLITICAL FACTORS remain a key determinant of how fast the Philippines can implement international environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, experts said. “Political factors play an important role in shaping the pace of ESG regulatory adoption in the Philippines. The government’s growing recognition of the importance of sustainability is evident in the efforts to introduce […]
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December 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
PHILIPPINE FIRMS must accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and invest in infrastructure, talent, and governance to unlock potential gains of up to 12% in national economic output, according to industry experts.
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PHL companies need bigger AI push — experts - BusinessWorld Online
PHILIPPINE FIRMS must accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and invest in infrastructure, talent, and governance to unlock potential gains of up to 12% in national economic output, according to industry experts. “AI could drive anywhere from an 8% to 12% increase in the GDP (gross domestic product) of the country by 2030,” Kearney […]
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December 9, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation. zurl.co/OyNt5
Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown - BusinessWorld Online
SYDNEY — Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation. From midnight (1300 GMT), 10 of the biggest platforms will […]
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December 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
METRO PACIFIC TOLLWAYS Corp. (MPTC) said it is weighing opportunities to expand its toll road assets in Vietnam.
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Further Vietnam expansion on MPTC radar - BusinessWorld Online
METRO PACIFIC TOLLWAYS Corp. (MPTC) said it is weighing opportunities to expand its toll road assets in Vietnam. “Vietnam is a different story. In Vietnam, we were getting dividends. If somebody makes us an offer for an asset that is attractive for us, we will acquire it,” MPTC President and Chief Executive Officer Gilbert F. […]
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December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM