Philippines Business News

Finucane makes Commonwealth history for Wales with triple cycling gold

GLASGOW, United Kingdom — Emma Finucane struck gold twice for Wales on Saturday to take her tally for the Commonwealth Games to three golds by winning the women's sprint and 1000 meter time trial. Following her part in the team sprint victory on Friday, Finucane became the first Welsh woman to win three gold medals at a single Commonwealth Games and could make it four on the final day of the event on Sunday. "Every time I go up there and sing the anthem I’m just really trying to soak

Eala rises to new career-high No. 24 in WTA live rankings

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala reset her WTA live rankings career-high from No. 25 on Saturday to No. 24 after reaching the 500 Mubadala D.C. Open final in Washington early Sunday in Manila. Ousting 4-time Grand Slam champ Naomi Osaka in the semifinal, Eala raised her total to 1,931 ranking points. Eala could reach as high as world No. 20 if she wins the D.C. tournament, as the live rankings state she could earn a total of 2,106 points. No. 28 in the official rankings,

'Wing Chun' Opens to Standing Ovation in South Korea, Dance as a Bridge: A New Chapter for China-Korea Cultural Exchange.

ANDONG, South Korea, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When the final pose held and the lights rose on the stage of Andong Culture & Arts Center on July 31, the audience rose as one. The applause did not fade for nearly ten minutes. Video from Shenzhen Media Group The Shenzhen Opera & Dance Theater had just delivered the South Korean premiere of "Wing Chun," a dance drama that blends martial arts with contemporary dance. For the hundreds of spectators filling the hall - including South Korean cultura

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 80 of the Trump 2.0 Administration

Washington, DC, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week80of 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 accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/08/01/week-80-of-the-trump-2-0-administration/ This article provides details and direct links to primary sources covering the following: 1) An

AI creates two-speed UK jobs market as demand shifts to senior tech roles

Rally great Ogier in hospital after high-speed crash

PARIS, France — Frenchman Sebastien Ogier and his co-pilot Julien Ingrassia were rushed to hospital on Saturday after spinning off a forest dirt road at the Rally of Finland, which they were leading. The nine-time world rally champion was racing at around 130kph when he lost control negotiating a series of turns, with his Toyota rolling several times before hitting a tree. "Both crew members exited the car unassisted before being transported to Tampere hospital for precautionary checks," W

Eala stuns four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka to reach first WTA 500 final at Mubadala D.C. Open

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala ousted former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka, 6-4, 6-2, to reach her first 500 WTA Tour final at the Mubadala D.C. Open at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center Stadium Court in Washington early Sunday morning in Manila. Eala racked up three straight games including a service hold to finish off the 4-time major champ Osaka and reach the finale, where she faces Jessica Pegula in a rematch. The lefty netter fell to Pegula in her breakout tourn

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to push forward with a fund to compensate his allies if two Republican holdouts do not support his nominee for attorney general, injecting fresh uncertainty into a Senate confirmation vote planned for next week and underscoring once more his interest in securing payouts for supporters who feel unjustly persecuted. Trump asserted in his Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role and

3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing, Russian officials say

MOSCOW — An improvised explosive device detonated at a restaurant Saturday in central Moscow killing at least three people, including the bomber, Russian state media said, citing local officials. At least 21 people were also injured when the IED detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said, quoted by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti. An unidentified woman who attempted to carry the explosive device into the restaurant died in

Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Faced with a narrow path to winning control of the U.S. House, Democrats are seeing fresh opportunity in a northeast Ohio congressional seat where the Republican incumbent is facing mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out dispute with his ex-wife. Allegations against U.S. Rep. Max Miller, a White House adviser during President Donald Trump's first term, have been public for years but have recently drawn increased media scrutiny amid an e

Boeing posts larger-than-expected Q2 loss

SEATTLE, Washington — Boeing on Tuesday reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss after taking a $280 million charge on its troubled Air Force One replacement program, but generated positive free cash flow as its turnaround plans gained momentum. It took the charge due to higher engineering costs to ensure it delivers the two delayed US presidential plane replacements in 2028, contributing to a $428 million net loss for the second quarter (Q2).The core loss per share of 76 cents was w

Trump cancels planned Iran attack after framework for deal agreed

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump ceasefire breakthrough

BCAS Calls for National Commission on the Legacy of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in Canada

OTTAWA, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Emancipation Day, the Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) is calling on the Government of Canada to establish a National Commission on the Legacy of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in Canada to examine the enduring impacts of slavery, segregation, and systemic anti-Black racism and recommend a national framework for addressing those impacts. Although Canada marks Emancipation Day each year, it has never undertaken a comprehensive national examination

Singapore Good Soil Foundation Hosts Third Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program at the University of Hong Kong, Empowering the Next Generation of Global Changemakers

HONG KONG, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singapore Good Soil Foundation successfully concluded the third edition of its Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program at The University of Hong Kong, marking the program's first international edition since its launch. Student Fellows from around the world gathered at The University of Hong Kong for the inaugural international edition of the Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program. Centered on the theme "Art + AI for Social Good," the f

DELLA Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Annual DELLA Day and Announces New Build Your Own System Experience

The annual customer appreciation event recognizes DELLA members while announcing an upcoming system-selection experience and highlighting the continued expansion of DELLA's mini split portfolio. CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DELLA, a home comfort brand specializing in ductless mini split systems and heating and cooling solutions, today announced the return of DELLA Day, celebrating the brand's 14th anniversary and recognizing the customers whose continued

TX3 Futures Recognized as One of the Best Futures Funding Firms for Independent Traders in 2026

MIAMI, Aug. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TX3 Futures has been recognized as one of the best futures funding firms for independent traders in 2026, reflecting its continued growth, transparent funding model, and commitment to trader success. Since its launch, TX3 Futures has become a leading proprietary trading firm by providing independent futures traders with access to funded trading accounts without requiring significant personal capital. Over the past four years, the firm has distributed more

Japan to announce joint yen intervention with US, sources say - Reuters

OpenAI, Anthropic hacking models breached companies after escaping tests

Capital One says Trump Organization accounts closed after AML review

At Sheraton Cebu: Wellness heals people – and the planet

When Thel Abiera was a young boy of around six or seven years old, his grandmother, who was suffering from an ailment affecting her cervix, taught him to caress her lower back while dabbing it with an ointment she concocted herself – manzanilla or chamomile-infused oil and camphor-based alcamporado.

Business group backs Pax Silica initiative

Business group Management Association of the Philippines expressed support for the Pax Silica initiative, which is expected to open the economic opportunities for the country, but cited the need for safeguards to ensure it protects national interest, the environment and creates local quality jobs.

BYD Cars Philippines sees continued growth in electrified vehicles

BYD Cars Philippines Inc. expects to see continued growth in electrified vehicles in the country, but noted that government support is needed forfaster charging infrastructure rollout.

FTAs seen driving Philippines, India trade to $10 billion

Bilateral trade between India and the Philippines could hit $10 billion in the next five to six years through opportunities from free trade agreements.