Philippines Business News

B2Gold Granted Fekola Regional Exploitation Permit by the State of Mali

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce that the State of Mali has granted the Menankoto exploitation permit to B2Gold’s Malian subsidiary (the "Menankoto Exploitation Permit”). The Menankoto Exploitation Permit together with the Dandoko exploration permit make up Fekola Regional, which is a key near-term production growth driver for B2Gold. The issuance of the Menankot

red violet Announces Closing of $115 Million Underwritten Public Offering of Common Stock, Including Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Violet, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDVT) ("red violet”), a leading analytics and information solutions provider, announced today the closing of its underwritten public offering of 1,916,667 shares of its common stock, including 250,000 shares of common stock sold pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option. red violet estimates net proceeds from the Offering to be approximately $108.6 million, after deducting underwriting discou

Bending Spoons to announce Q2 2026 results

MILAN, Italy, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bending Spoons S.p.A. (Nasdaq: BSP) today announced it will release financial results for Q2 2026 on August 13, 2026, before the U.S. market opens. On the same day, Bending Spoons will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 am ET (5:00 am PT) to discuss the results. The webcast will be accessible at investors.bendingspoons.com, and following the call, a replay will be available at the same website. About Bending Spoons Bending Spoons is built o

Rokid Launches Thousand Creator Program and Updates its U.S. AI Ecosystem

Rokid's Happy Hour Event in Mountain View Rokid launched its global AI agent development platform, AIUI MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human-computer interaction, today announced its Thousand Creator Program at its Happy Hour event. Under this program, Rokid will be providing 1,000 Ai Glasses Style Packs at complimentary or exclusive creator pricing to creators of all stages. All Creators are Invited to Share T

FMS 2026 | Longsys Chief Scientist Jian Chen Highlights the Storage Foundry Model for Edge AI

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At FMS 2026 on August 5, Longsys (301308.SZ) Chief Scientist Dr. Jian Chen delivered a keynote speech titled "Intelligence at the Edge: Powered by the Storage Foundry Model," addressing the new storage demands created as AI shifts from the cloud to the edge. Intelligence at the Edge: Powered by the Storage Foundry Model During the keynote, Dr. Chen introduced Longsys' Storage Foundry Model and presented three edge AI storage innovations - HLCache™,

NutriPQQ® Publishes New PQQ Sourcing Guide for Supplement Brands and Manufacturers

The new B2B resource helps procurement, formulation, and quality teams evaluate PQQ production methods, ingredient identity, testing, stability, packaging, and supply continuity. Key Highlights Provides a practical framework for comparing PQQ suppliers beyond quoted price and assay percentage.Covers production method, ingredient identity, analytical testing, batch consistency, formulation characteristics, packaging, storage, and supply continuity.Supports procurement, quality, R&D, regulatory, a

Wizstar Launches Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3, Further Expanding Its AI Video Capabilities

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wizstar, an enterprise AI content creation platform, announced the launch of Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3, further expanding its AI video capabilities and providing creators and enterprises with more powerful options for high-quality video production. Wizstar Launches Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3 As an all-in-one AI content creation platform, Wizstar continues to integrate industry-leading AI models and technologies into a unified workflow that combines AI vi

Angelica Lopez crowned Reina Filipinas Grand International 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Angelica Lopez of Palawan was crowned Reina Filipinas Grand International 2026 on Friday night, earning the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant. Lopez emerged victorious over 20 other candidates during the inaugural Reina Filipinas grand coronation night at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, succeeding Emma Mary Tiglao as the country's representative to the international competition. Rounding out the finalists were Cleopat

New York Cannabis Is Growing Up, and Silly Nice Is Betting on Hash, Potency and Full-Spectrum Products

The independent Veteran-Owned, Black-Owned and LGBTQ-Owned brand is building statewide momentum by bringing small-batch hash, concentrates and infused flower to licensed dispensaries across New York. LeVar Thomas Connects With New York Cannabis Consumers at Silly Nice Founders Meet & Greet LeVar Thomas, Co-Founder of Silly Nice, speaks with consumers during a Silly Nice Founders Meet & Greet Pop-Up Activation at King’s House of Fire Dispensary in Westchester County, New York, on August 6, 2026.

Kvika banki hf.: Publication of Q2 financial results on Wednesday 12 August

The Board of Directors of Kvika banki hf. is set to approve the financial statements of the Group for the second quarter and first six months of 2026 at a board meeting on Wednesday 12 August. The financial statements will subsequently be published after the domestic market has closed. A presentation for shareholders and market participants will be held at 08:30 on Thursday, 13 August, at the Bank’s headquarters at Katrínartún 2, Reykjavík. At the meeting, Ármann Þorvaldsson, CEO, and Eiríkur Ma

Progyny, Inc. to Present at the Canaccord Genuity Annual Growth Conference

NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progyny, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNY), a global leader in women’s health and family building solutions, today announced that its CEO Pete Anevski will present at the Canaccord Genuity 46th Annual Growth Conference in Boston, MA on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Live audiocasts and replays of the webcasted session will be available in the Events and Presentations section of Progyny’s investor relations website at http://investors.progyny.com. About P

[Vantage Point] PSE veterans take SEC term-limit fight to Court of Appeals

SEC Chair Francis Lim tells Rappler that the regulator has no intention of retreating

Microsoft: 1 in 4 Filipino professionals among most advanced AI users, above global average

One in four Filipino professionals are considered among the most advanced users of artificial intelligence (AI), exceeding the global average and indicating the growing maturity of AI adoption in the country, according to a new report released by tech giant Microsoft Corp. on Friday. In the 2026 Microsoft Work Trend Index Annual Report released on […]

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LOJEL celebrates everyday movement with the Niru Collection

Featuring the stories of Filipino artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives whose journeys embody the spirit of ‘From Here to Everywhere.’ Every journey begins somewhere. More often, they’re built through the everyday moments that quietly move us forward. Today, journeys extend far beyond travel, unfolding through the everyday moments that shape how we work, create, connect, and […]

Pag-IBIG partnership with P.A. Alvarez to accelerate delivery of over 7,300 affordable homes under Expanded 4PH

Pag-IBIG Fund has entered into an investment partnership with P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corp. (PAAPDC) to accelerate the construction of more than 7,300 affordable homes across 10 housing developments in Batangas, Laguna and Pampanga under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program. The developments will consist of […]

Over 20,000 Filipinos file virtual assistant applications monthly

The Philippines is seeing a surge in virtual assistant (VA) applications, with monthly job submissions exceeding 20,000, according to a report by global recruitment agency VA Masters. Data from the State of the Filipino Virtual Assistant Industry report showed that the company’s monthly application volume increased from 10,857 in January to 23,874 in June, representing […]

Philippines’ dollar reserves plunge to 18-month low in July

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippines’ dollar reserves plunged to its lowest level in nearly two years as the central bank used its dollars to support the peso amid renewed volatility last month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday. Preliminary central bank data showed the country held $103.379 billion in gross […]

[In This Economy] For the rest of 2026, our inflation woes are far from over

Our inflation problem has not ended, it has merely paused.

Form 8.3 - [GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC - 21 07 2026] - (CGWL)

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be

Form 8.3 - [GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC - 27 07 2026] - (CGWL)

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be

Enginuity's inaugural Vocational Celebration Day took place yesterday

Steph and The Paint Shop Boys Skills Campaigner Meets The Paint Shop Boys at Vocational Celebration Day TRURO, United Kingdom, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TV star and skills campaigner Steph Mc Govern has always made a ‘song and dance’ about changing the nation’s attitude towards skills - but now she has taken it several steps further. Steph, led the UK’s inaugural Vocational Celebration Day, with a live telecast from Teagle Machinery, a family run factory in Truro, Cornwall. The initiativ

Form 8.3 - [GOOCH & HOUSEGO PLC - 31 07 2026] - (CGWL)

FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be

Irrawaddy dolphins sighted in San Miguel Bay; stakeholders boost conservation efforts

The critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) has been sighted again in San Miguel Bay following a comprehensive marine mammal survey conducted by the University of the Philippines Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (UP IESM), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office V (DA-BFAR 5) from July […]