Philippines Business News

Satellite data show flood extents in Mindanao due to Typhoon Inday

THE Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced flood extent maps, showing flooded areas (red) and flood-affected Physical Rice Areas (pink) and Other Crop Areas (brown) in Regions IX (Zamboanga Peninsula) to XIII (Caraga), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and parts of Eastern Samar and Southern Leyte, following the enhanced monsoon due to Typhoon Inday. The analysis used Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery captured on July 10 at 05:31 AM PhST and July 11 at

Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami

WASHINGTON, United States — Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault. Marshals confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Andrew Tate, a self-professed misogynist, and his younger brother, but said that because the arrest warrant was sealed, "we are not able to disclose the charges." US news outlet TMZ posted vide

Annie Ramirez strikes gold in Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship

MANILA, Philippines — Two-time world champ Annie Ramirez struck gold at the just-concluded 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as announced by Jiu-Jitsu Philippines on Facebook Sunday. Ramirez ruled the adults jiu-jitsu Female -57kg , adding another title to her storied career. The 35-year-old Ramirez led a total of five Filipino medalists in the tournament. Joanne Pauline Tan bagged a silver medal in the adults jiu-jitsu female -70kg, while Dylan Chrystle Reign Valmor

Nobletransfer Launches Dedicated Zurich Airport to Gstaad Private Transfer Service

Zurich, Switzerland, July 19, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Nobletransfer today announced a dedicated private transfer service connecting Zurich airport and Gstaad, offering curbside pickup, door-to-door delivery and return transfers timed to flight arrivals and departures. The service responds to the particular logistics of travel between Zurich airport and Gstaad, where no direct rail connection exists and train journeys require two changes, typically at Spiez and Zweisimmen. Rail travel on that ro

TripReview.ae Launches to Bring Greater Transparency to UAE Travel Services. "Check Before You Book" - a new independent platform lets travelers compare car rental, yacht charter, airport transfer, and tour companies before they pay

TripReview.ae has launched as an independent travel review and comparison platform for car rentals, yacht rentals, airport transfers, desert safaris, attractions, and luxury experiences across the UAE. The platform helps travelers compare providers through verified reviews, transparent pricing, trust ratings, and practical travel guides. United Arab Emirates, July 19, 2026 -- "Check Before You Book" - a new independent platform lets travelers compare car rental, yacht charter, airport transfer,

Cloud clusters outside PAR likely to become LPA

MANILA, Philippines — The state-run weather agency said on Sunday that it is closely monitoring several cloud clusters outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that have the possibility of becoming a low-pressure area (LPA). Weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the agency is yet to provide details as to the circumstances of the cloud formations in the coming days. Meanwhile, the

Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue

PARIS — A hundred years ago, Paris erected a monumental mosque to honor Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It's now an integral part of the capital’s bustling Latin Quarter, and as it celebrates its centenary, worshippers are reflecting on being Muslim in today’s France. The rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris sees it as a symbol of interfaith dialogue and France’s diversity, but worries about religious tensions in the country linked to confli

Lebanon's president departs for Washington to meet Trump

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun left Beirut on Saturday for Washington, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump, his office said, after the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks wrapped up in Italy. It will be the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman was received by Barack Obama in 2009. Aoun will hold talks "with several American officials on the situation in Lebanon and ways to strengthen the ceasefire", as well as on "the withdrawal

ColestZen Official Launch 2026 | Cholesterol Support Capsules Available in USA, UK, CA & AU Market By Colestzen Supplement.

ColestZen Official Store announces ColestZen Supplement, formulated with carefully selected ingredients to support healthy cholesterol, support healthy blood sugar levels already within the normal range, and promote everyday wellness as part of a balanced lifestyle. New York City, July 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2026, we announced the launch of ColestZen to support a healthy cholesterol formula, Your Ultimate Partner in Managing Cholesterol and Metabolic Health. We are excited to present Co

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ThinkCareBelieve: Week 78 of the Trump 2.0 Administration

America is taking an important proactive approach to improve the integrity of our elections and to stop the cheating and election fraud that has been a threat to our National Security. Washington, DC, July 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report reviewing the events of Week 78of the Trump Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be acce

The Filipina who made a nation believe

Filipinos have always embraced their heroes not only in movies and music, but also in sports, where victories become national celebrations. Generations grew up learning about "Asia's Sprint Queen" Lydia de Vega, four-time Bowling World Cup champion Rafael "Paeng" Nepomuceno, Asia's first chess grandmaster Eugene Torre and billiards legend Efren "Bata" Reyes who all filled school textbooks. In more recent years came Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division world boxing champion; Hidilyn Diaz, who

It’s Indonesia vs Cambodia for SEA V Cup title

ITY of Candon — Indonesia will battle Cambodia for the title in Week One of the SEA V Cup on Sunday at the Candon City Arena. Winner of the Asian Volleyball Confederation Men’s Cup in India, Indonesia gets a shot at a second crown in as many months after defeating Vietnam, 25-22, 25-20, 25-22, in the SEA V Cup semifinals on Saturday. Cambodia earlier stopped defending champion Thailand, 25-21, 16-25, 25-23, 25-17, to reach the gold medal match of the tournament presented by the Phili

Palace to present evidence vs Cayetano's P10k aid claim

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Saturday dismissed Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected plans to distribute P10,000 aid to qualified beneficiaries who were recovering from the pandemic after he won the presidential elections. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro accused Cayetano of "creating intrigue and stories without basis" instead of focusing on his responsibilities as a senator. "Why can't Sen. Alan Cayetano stop himself from creating

4DMT Announces Positive 2-Year Data from PRISM Phase 2b Clinical Trial in a Broad Wet AMD Population

After a single intravitreal dose of 4D-150, visual acuity and anatomic control was maintained with consistent and durable treatment burden reduction through 2 years 4D-150 continues to be well tolerated with no new safety or intraocular inflammation findings EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4D Molecular Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FDMT, 4DMT or the Company), a leading late-stage biotechnology company advancing durable and disease-targeted therapeutics with potential to transform t

UP grads pour hearts out on TikTok: Loving more difficult than learning

MANILA, Philippines — Graduates from the University of the Philippines (UP) took to TikTok to express their frustration about being successful in academics but not in matters of the heart. The alumni shared their academic achievements in the song “Tala” by Sarah Geronimo, which became a dance craze earlier in the decade. “Are you a UP graduate? You must be very smart,” read the posts from several UP graduates on TikTok. While the first photos showed their graduation

Abalos on China's 'racist' video: Respect among nations begins with respect for one another's humanity

MANILA, Philippines — Cabinet Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday condemned the "racist and dehumanizing" video and editorial cartoons published by Chinese state media China Daily, saying "respect among nations begins with respect for one another's humanity." "We join the Department of Foreign Affairs in strongly condemning the publication by China Daily of AI-generated videos and editorial cartoons that portray Filipinos in a racist and dehumanizing manner," Abalos said in a stateme

AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future

Asia-Pacific's first Broadband Development Summit brings regulators and operators to Bangkok to set the agenda BANGKOK, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Government officials, standards bodies and telecom operators gathered in Bangkok on 14 July for the inaugural Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026, convened by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) to build consensus on AI-era networks. Participants included the ITU, Thailand's National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, WBBA, IAB, FNCAP,

Baguio's Gwendoline Soriano, Tarlac's Sasha-Juli Lacuna win Binibining Pilipinas 2026 crowns

MANILA, Philippines — Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Baguio City and Sasha-Juli Belle Lacuna of Tarlac Province captured the two coveted titles at the 62nd Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss International and The Miss Globe pageants, respectively. Soriano was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2026, succeeding Katrina Johnson as the country's next representative to the Miss I

Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer

Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen's Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S. NEW YORK, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laifen, ranked the world's No.1 high-speed hair dryer brand, today announced the launch of its best-selling SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations, marking the brand's largest U.S. retail expansion to date and bringing its award-winning haircare technology to Costco members across select U.S. markets. COSTCO KV Th

2,300+ cyclists pedal to a record-breaking $12.5M for Alberta cancer care

After years of riding for the people she loved, recently diagnosed breast cancer patient Heidi Panych returns to the road to share her own story. STRATHMORE, July 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three years ago, when Heidi Panych signed up for the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer, she was riding for the people she loved, including a close friend whose life was saved by a donor-funded clinical trial. Last year, she pedaled through the emotional weight of waiting for her own biopsy results. By the en

Murder of vlogger stuns online users

THE murder of a pro-Marcos vlogger in her Caloocan City home Friday sent shockwaves through the online community, with her supporters and fellow content creators demanding justice, while die-hard supporters of the Duterte clan that she regularly criticized cheered her death. Alicia “Mima Alicia” Lipata, 24, was shot dead by two armed men who entered her home in Tierra Nova Subdivision in Caloocan City at 3 a.m. on Friday, July 17. Lipata died from her injuries after running out into

China refuses to apologize for video depicting Pinoys as monkeys

CHINA has refused to apologize for a video by a Chinese state-run outlet depicting a monkey dressed in a Barong Tagalog, dismissing the footage as independent of government policy while pivoting to renew its attacks on Manila’s maritime claims. During a regular press briefing in Beijing, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) spokesman Lin Jian flatly declined to comment on the substance of the video circulating on global social media platforms. Lin claimed the animated clip &ldq

Eala wins WTA ‘Star of the Swing’

FILIPINO tennis ace Alex Eala won the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) grass-court “Star of the Swing” fan vote by a landslide. Eala accumulated 89 percent of the total votes or 2,164 out of 2,442 users who signed up and voted in WTA’s website poll which ended on Friday. The poll posted the question: “From Queen’s to Wimbledon and everything in between, who was your standout performer of the 2026 grass-court swing?” Filipino fans likely dominated the vot