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BANGUED, Abra — Three alleged communist rebels were killed in a clash with government troops in Licuan-Baay, Abra on Tuesday, as military operations continued against alleged remnants of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee. Composite troops from the 50th and 98th Infantry Battalions encountered about 10 armed rebels in the […]
Read more →THE government is evaluating proposals to expand fuel subsidies and adjust public transport fares amid rising operating costs, Malacañang said on Tuesday. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has recommended a P20-per-liter fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle operators for one month. The existing P10-per-liter subsidy has been extended until the end of August. […]
Read more →PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. should address structural weaknesses in agriculture and governance to prevent the Philippine economy from losing momentum, according to GlobalSource Partners. In a report dated Aug. 3, GlobalSource Principal Advisor Diwa C. Guinigundo and former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Assistant Governor Wilhelmina C. Mañalac said the administration has been more successful […]
Read more →PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. wants Congress to pass the Department of Finance’s proposed tax reform package within the year, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said the President wants the proposed Promoting Growth, Revenue and Equity towards Socioeconomic Sustainability bill enacted as soon as possible. The package is expected to […]
Read more →THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has refunded P9.06 billion to more than 500,000 members and pensioners through its expanded Balik Ginhawa 2 program, 24 days after its implementation, the state pension fund said on Tuesday. Including the original Balik Ginhawa program, GSIS has returned more than P18 billion in loan amortizations. The GSIS Touch […]
Read more →SENATOR Francis Joseph “Chiz” G. Escudero has filed a bill seeking to prohibit electricity companies from passing system losses on to consumers. Senate Bill No. 2345 or the proposed No System Loss Charge Act will prohibit the recovery of system loss charges, their reclassification under another name and other charges intended to circumvent the ban. […]
Read more →Tala is helping shape a model framework for regulating debt collection that national authorities can adapt as the industry strengthens its guardrails.
Read more →SINGAPORE, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day, millions of journeys take place on Singapore's MRT network. While each journey may begin and end at different stations, every traveller carries a unique story. Launch of the Celebrating Every Journey Exhibition with Students, Partners and Community Representatives This belief inspired Celebrating Every Journey, a community art exhibition presented by Lions Club of Singapore Lotusia in collaboration with MINDS, with the support of SMRT Trains, in
Read more →HONG KONG, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global energy landscape is transforming at unprecedented speed. Asia-now the world's hottest energy storage market-needs a platform that bridges cutting-edge technology, international trade, and cross-border investment. 亚洲国际储能及电力科技展览会（Energy Storage & Power Asia）全新升级！储能+电力双引擎驱动，构建全球产业国际化交流高地 Informa Markets is proud to announce the full upgrade of Energy Storage Asia, now rebranded as Energy Storage & Power Asia (ESPA). It will take place from July 14-
Read more →Haute Couture evening gown constructed using AMSilk-blend fabric Follows debut of AMSilk bioengineered silk protein yarns in Balenciaga Spring Collection 2026 NEURIED, Germany, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMSilk, a global leader in advanced biomaterials made from silk proteins, today announces that its bioengineered yarns have been featured in Balenciaga’s 55th Couture Collection. An evening cocoon gown, constructed using an AMSilk-blend fabric, appeared as part of Creative Director Pierpa
Read more →UAB "Kvartalas”, legal entity code 305475438, with its registered address at Jogailos st. 4, Vilnius, Lithuania, hereby announces that, due to sufficient investor demand, it has been decided to close the subscription process for the offering of the 7th tranche of bonds (ISIN LT0000411167) with effect from the time of this announcement. New subscription orders are no longer accepted. As of the time of this announcement, Nasdaq Exchange Members shall not accept any new subscription orders from inv
Read more →STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - BTS Group AB (publ), a leading global consultancy specializing in strategy execution, change, and people development, invites investors, analysts and business media to its interim report presentation with CEO Jessica Skon on Friday, August 14 at 15:00 CEST. The presentation can be followed via the link below, where it’s also possible to ask questions in the chat. BTS digital Q2 Presentation August 14 at 15:00 CEST The presentation will be moderated by Oscar Rönnkvist, analyst
Read more →MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s national softball team is shifting its focus to the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after a solid fifth-place finish in Group B of the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup. The Philippines has not won an Asian Games medal since 1998, but the Blu Girls have consistently come close, settling for fourth place in the 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions, including the 2023 Hangzhou Games. Team captain Charlotte Sales still vividly remembers
Read more →The 45,000 sq ft Singapore flagship marks MORROW's first proof point of its globally scalable model designed to make preventive healthcare accessible to the many, rather than a luxury for the few. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 August 2026 - MORROW today opens its 45,000 sq ft Singapore flagship, introducing its model of preventive healthcare designed for the Longevity Century. Located within Longevity World, one of the world's first shopping malls of its kind dedicated to holistic well
Read more →BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 August 2026 - For six decades, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has been a central architect of Thailand's economic landscape, translating national ambition into sustained industrial growth. Established in 1966, the BOI's enduring legacy is defined by institutional foresight and policy adaptability, evolving from laying the groundwork for import-substitution industries in its early years to becoming a manufacturing powerhouse and navigating g
Read more →MANILA, Philippines — Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Maroon 5 is set to return to the Philippines next year as part of its Asia 2027 Tour. Live Nation Philippines announced the band's Manila stop in a social media post on Tuesday. "Is Maroon 5 still stuck inside your head like your favorite tune? Well, it's time to hear those favorite tunes live in Manila… on Feb. 7, 2027, SM Mall of Asia Arena," the promoter wrote. Tickets will be available through a series of presales before o
Read more →Experience "The House of G" at EXPO XXI, witness a high-stakes esports tournament and tune in for a global stream unveiling Logitech G’s latest gear and innovations LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Logitech G, a leading innovator of gaming, streaming and sim racing technologies and gear, invites gamers, creators and industry partners across Europe to "Play for the Breakthrough” at Logitech G PLAY 2026 in Warsaw. Part of a global celebration of gaming that spans multiple l
Read more →Vancouver, BC, Canada, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Power Solutions Corp. (TSX Venture Exchange: PWER; Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: NJA) ("Global Power” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce that it has joined Infrastructure Masons (iMasons), a global nonprofit professional association dedicated to uniting the builders of digital infrastructure and advancing the sustainable growth of the digital economy. Infrastructure Masons brings together leaders from across the data centre, clou
Read more →Carrefour, Sun City, and Jazwares headline retail partnership announcement as BLE reveals 2026 programme and registration details ahead of October event LONDON, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- French retail giant Carrefour, the fourth biggest grocer in Europe with a footprint of 12,000 stores globally, will join licensees Jazwares and Sun City for an exclusive keynote panel, "The Power of Partnership in European Retail” at this year’s Brand Licensing Europe, 6-8 October at Excel London. Attend
Read more →NXP’s Trimension Ultra-Wideband (UWB) ranging and radar solutions will be deployed by the BMW Group across its fleet, starting with selected 2026 vehicle programsNXP’s Trimension NCJ29D6 family allows OEMs to use one UWB system for multiple use cases, from presence detection to hands-free car accessNXP’s single-chip secure UWB solution addresses both safety and convenience applications to maximize system value for OEMs Copyright © BMW AG EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)
Read more →2026 Half-Year Results Resilient growth amid an uncertain economic environment Issy-les-Moulineaux (France), August 4, 2026 - Transdev announces its financial results for the first half of 2026. In an unfavorable economic environment (rising energy prices, fluctuations in the dollar), the Group posted a 6.2% revenue growth and stable half-year results, confirming the resilience of its diversified public transportation portfolio. Major launches and partnerships.5 million passengers transported on
Read more →AMSTERDAM, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theta Capital Management, an Amsterdam-based investment firm founded in 2001 that specializes in alternative asset management and acts as a leading institutional investor in blockchain venture capital, is delighted to announce that the premier blockchain conference for institutional allocators, the annual Legends4Legends charity conference, will be held this year on October 1st in Amsterdam. Catering exclusively to institutional investors, family offi
Read more →MANILA, Philippines — AMID the cool, captivating and renewing scenery of Tagaytay City, lively, dynamic and energetic action unfolds starting Wednesday with the colorful opening ceremony of the 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. With the theme “Leap, Dance, One Asia,” close to 400 gymnasts from 12 countries are taking part in the three-day meet organized by the Gymnastics Association of the Philip
Read more →MANILA, Philippines — Francine Wong emerged as the tournament's lone double champion, capturing the girls’ 14- and 16-and-under singles titles to headline the San Pablo City Juniors Age Group Championships at the 7 Lakes Tennis Club courts in Laguna last Sunday. The Cagayan de Oro standout displayed grit and versatility in claiming her two crowns. She rallied from a set down to outlast Anica Palacio, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, in the girls’ 14-and-U finals before producing a far more domin
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