[EXPLAINER] Are Dangwa florists blooming despite challenges?
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The flower trade in Dangwa, known for being the go-to place for inexpensive flowers, is thriving despite stiff competition. During the height…
US composer Burt Bacharach dies at age 94
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Composer Burt Bacharach, whose hits such as “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”…
Manufacturing growth cools in Dec.
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REUTERS FACTORY PRODUCTION grew at its slowest pace in three months in December due to seasonal factors and a decline in trade…
Lenders’ profits up 37.5% in 2022
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THE PHILIPPINE banking industry saw its net profits jump by 37.5% in 2022, thanks to higher interest income and trading gains, according…
Banks plan to boost agri lending this year — survey
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A farmer works at a rice field in Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, March 27, 2018. — REUTERS MAJORITY OF PHILIPPINE banks are…
PHL growth seen to fall short of target this year
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Traffic builds up along EDSA in Quezon City, Jan. 24. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMAN THE PHILIPPINE economy’s growth may fall short…
Netflix lays out plans to crack down on account sharing
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SOUVIK BANERJEE-UNSPLASH NETFLIX, Inc. on Wednesday laid out plans to crack down on password sharing for accounts on its streaming platform, including…
Globe sets 5% revenue growth, allots $1.3-B capex this year
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BW FILE PHOTO GLOBE Telecom, Inc. aims to reach a middle-single-digit or around 5% revenue growth this year as it hopes the…
Netflix password crackdown is underway in Chile and frustrating customers
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CRISTIAN CASTRO had been a Netflix, Inc. customer for years. The 48-year-old electronics importer in Santiago, Chile, said he’s put up with…
AirAsia to expand fleet; Philippine passengers seen to double this year
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REUTERS AIRASIA Philippines will be adding 10 planes this year to its existing 14, its top official said, as he expects the…