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Netflix makes historic USD83B power play, buys Warner Bros
Netflix’s bold move to acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in a USD82.7-billion cash-and-stock deal sent shockwaves through Hollywood on Friday, along with a jolt of anxiety on Wall Street.
Hybrids power Honda’s Philippine push forward
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. is stepping on the accelerator as demand for its electrified lineup surges, with hybrid sales nearly doubling in 2025. President Rie Miyake called the uptick the start of “a new phase” in Honda’s local electrification drive.
Foreign reserves climb to US$111.1B in November
The country’s gross international reserves rose to $111.1 billion at end-November 2025, up from $109.7 billion in October. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show the reserves can cover 7.4 months of imports, far above the standard three-month safety benchmark, signaling strong economic resilience.
Resilience endures, but reforms still calls
The Philippines is heading into 2026 with economic resilience that continues to impress global observers—but experts warn that sustaining momentum will demand sharper reforms and more agile policymaking.
Meralco to energize emerging greenfield ecozones
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to support the development of new “greenfield” ecozones, including the Pantao Ecozone in Albay and the Palawan Mega Ecozone in Puerto Princesa.
Coca-Cola PH taps PLDT for connectivity and data solutions
PLDT Enterprise, together with Smart Communications and VITRO Inc., has expanded its partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) to enhance the beverage company’s nationwide operations.
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Netflix makes historic USD83B power play, buys Warner Bros
Netflix’s bold move to acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in a USD82.7-billion cash-and-stock deal sent shockwaves through Hollywood on Friday, along with a jolt of anxiety on Wall Street.
Hybrids power Honda’s Philippine push forward
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. is stepping on the accelerator as demand for its electrified lineup surges, with hybrid sales nearly doubling in 2025. President Rie Miyake called the uptick the start of “a new phase” in Honda’s local electrification drive.
Foreign reserves climb to US$111.1B in November
The country’s gross international reserves rose to $111.1 billion at end-November 2025, up from $109.7 billion in October. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show the reserves can cover 7.4 months of imports, far above the standard three-month safety benchmark, signaling strong economic resilience.
Resilience endures, but reforms still calls
The Philippines is heading into 2026 with economic resilience that continues to impress global observers—but experts warn that sustaining momentum will demand sharper reforms and more agile policymaking.
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Netflix makes historic USD83B power play, buys Warner Bros
Netflix’s bold move to acquire Warner Bros. from Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in a USD82.7-billion cash-and-stock deal sent shockwaves through Hollywood on Friday, along with a jolt of anxiety on Wall Street.
Hybrids power Honda’s Philippine push forward
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. is stepping on the accelerator as demand for its electrified lineup surges, with hybrid sales nearly doubling in 2025. President Rie Miyake called the uptick the start of “a new phase” in Honda’s local electrification drive.
Foreign reserves climb to US$111.1B in November
The country’s gross international reserves rose to $111.1 billion at end-November 2025, up from $109.7 billion in October. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) show the reserves can cover 7.4 months of imports, far above the standard three-month safety benchmark, signaling strong economic resilience.
Resilience endures, but reforms still calls
The Philippines is heading into 2026 with economic resilience that continues to impress global observers—but experts warn that sustaining momentum will demand sharper reforms and more agile policymaking.
Meralco to energize emerging greenfield ecozones
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to support the development of new “greenfield” ecozones, including the Pantao Ecozone in Albay and the Palawan Mega Ecozone in Puerto Princesa.
Coca-Cola PH taps PLDT for connectivity and data solutions
PLDT Enterprise, together with Smart Communications and VITRO Inc., has expanded its partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) to enhance the beverage company’s nationwide operations.
SMC resumes river cleanups in Bulacan to prevent flooding
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has restarted its river cleanup operations in Bulacan to prevent flooding, focusing on major waterways that drain into Manila Bay and surround the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) site.
PNB launches revamped website to improve online banking experience
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) has unveiled a redesigned website aimed at making online banking simpler, more secure, and easier to navigate.
Chowking: Forty Years, Forty Wins, Full Circle
Chowking didn’t just celebrate its 40th birthday—it practically threw a victory parade, marching into its milestone year with 40 major awards from the country’s most respected marketing, creative, digital, and industry organizations. If anniversaries had mic drops, this would be one.
GCash, Japan’s QBC launch easier remittance option for Filipinos
GCash has partnered with Japan-based Queen Bee Capital (QBC) to make it easier for Filipinos in Japan to send money home.