Philippines Business News

GROW with Singlife Launches Suite of CPF Investment Solutions to Help Singaporeans Plan for Longer Retirements

GROW Alpha Series offers model portfolios to optimise customers’ CPF savings SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 July 2026 - GROW with Singlife ("GROW"), an integrated investment platform under leading financial services company Singlife, today announces the launch of the GROW Alpha Series, a suite of three professionally constructed model portfolios to help Singaporeans grow their Central Provident Fund (CPF) Ordinary Account (OA) savings for retirement. Singapore is now a "super-aged" soc

Hopstem Receives U.S. FDA IND Clearance and Fast Track designations for hNPC01 in Hemorrhagic Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury-Expanding Clinical Development Across Three Major Brain Injury Indications

HOUSTON, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hopstem Biotechnology announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application and Fast Track designations for hNPC01, an allogeneic induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived forebrain neural progenitor cell therapy, for the treatment of chronic motor dysfunction due to Hemorrhagic Stroke (ICH) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The IND represents the world’s first FDA-authorized clinical pr

Pioneer launches Biz e-Protect to shield SMEs vs evolving cyber risks

Pioneer Insurance has introduced Biz e-Protect, a cyber insurance solution that helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs) recover from cyber threats through coverage for financial losses, business interruption, and incident response costs. Pioneer Group Head Lorenzo Chan, Jr. shared, “Biz e-Protect aims to support SMEs facing risks such as cyberattacks, data breaches, digital fraud, ransomware, […]

PAGASA monitors two LPAs, rains to persist over Luzon

Two low pressure areas (LPAs) are being monitored within and outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), one of which will bring thunderstorms across large parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday. The LPA within PAR was last located in the vicinity of Baao, Camarines […]

Samaral aquaculture boost eyed to broaden fisherfolk livelihood options

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is promoting the culture of siganids, or rabbitfish (Siganus spp.), locally known as samaral, as part of its efforts to diversify Philippine aquaculture and create more livelihood opportunities for Filipino fisherfolk and fish farmers.

ABS-CBN Corp. to hold Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Aug. 19 via remote communication

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[In This Economy] The populist economics of SONA 2026

This year’s SONA seems to be a bit more polished and better crafted—in form, at least. In terms of substance, though, it’s terribly populist.

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How much could you save if system loss charges are removed from your Meralco bill?

System loss, which accounts for about 5% of a Meralco bill, includes electricity lost to illegal connections and metering errors

AMA issues intellectual property rights notice

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ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: Form and function, exemplified in a business laptop

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra, Flagship of the Industry. Period. With such an ambitious tagline, it is abundantly clear that ASUS intends to set sky-high expectations with its latest flagship. Built with elite specifications engineered specifically to power AI-driven enterprise workflows—and carrying a premium price tag to match—the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra aims to be the epitome of […]

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RepSpark Is Golf's Commerce Layer: PGA of America Formalizes Strategic Alignment with Ecommerce Platform

Shared commitment to helping golf brands, green grass facilities, and PGA Professionals operate more efficiently, serve members better, and build stronger businesses. RepSpark and PGA of America Strategic Alignment "Golf has been in RepSpark's DNA for years, and this alignment with the PGA of America is a recognition of what our customers have known for years: RepSpark is the commerce layer for golf," said Meghann Butcher, CEO and Co-Founder of RepSpark. ANAHEIM, Calif., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEW

Pulse Seismic Inc. Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results and Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulse Seismic Inc. (TSX:PSD) (OTCQX:PLSDF) ("Pulse” or the "Company”) is pleased to report its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, accompanying notes and MD&A are being filed on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and will be available on Pulse’s website at www.pulseseismic.com. Today, Pulse’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly di

LexisNexis Announces Agreement with AustLII to Advance the Rule of Law and Access to Justice in the AI Era

Agreement supports the next generation of AI-powered legal research for Australia's free legal information service. SYDNEY, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis Australia and the AustLII Foundation today announced an agreement that will shape the future of public access to legal information in Australia. This agreement will strengthen the rule of law, broaden access to justice, and ensure Australia's legal ecosystem keeps pace with the rapidly evolving AI landscape. LexisNexis Official Logo

Locks Around the Clock Relocates Headquarters to Expanded Palm Desert Facility

Company Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Service Across Coachella Valley Palm Desert, CA, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Locks Around the Clock, a leading locksmith service provider in the Coachella Valley, has announced the relocation of its headquarters to a newly expanded facility in Palm Desert, California. This strategic move is aimed at accommodating the company's rapid growth and enhancing its ability to serve the increasing demand for locksmith services across all 11 cities in t

Flock Cameras Aid Multi-Agency Manhunt for Suspect in Deadly Berea Bank Robbery

BEREA, Ky., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Two bank employees were killed during a robbery at a Berea, Kentucky branch of U.S. Bank, on April 30th 2026. Authorities used Flock cameras alongside surveillance footage to locate and pursue the suspect's vehicle, ending in his capture in Lexington following a high-speed chase. The robbery occurred at the Madison County branch. An 18-year-old suspect killed two employees before fleeing the scene in a BMW. A multi-agency, multi-county manhunt was la

Flock LPR Alert Leads to Arrest of Multi-State Fugitive in Shelby Township at 4 a.m.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A man with outstanding warrants across Michigan, Georgia, and Florida was visiting family in Shelby Township. At 4:02 a.m. on April 25, 2026, a Flock LPR alert notified officers that his vehicle was traveling in the area. Officers located and stopped the vehicle within minutes. The 33-year-old suspect had multiple active warrants involving alleged possession of a weapon, burglary, and theft of a firearm, with an extradition warrant active

Flock LPR Helps Indiana State Police Identify Suspects in I-465 Shooting Within Days

INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On April 25th, 2026, a woman called 911 to report that someone had fired shots at her from another vehicle on Interstate 465 in Indianapolis. Indiana State Police used Flock cameras to quickly identify the suspect vehicle and the individuals inside. Two men were arrested three days later. Dispatchers received the 911 call at approximately 1:17 p.m. near the Interstate 69 interchange on the south side of Indianapolis. Detectives identified the suspe

Newly Installed Flock LPR System Helps Identify Attempted Murder Suspect in Redding

REDDING, Calif., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A shooting outside the Shasta County Office of Education in Redding left one person injured late on Wednesday April 29th, 2026. Using the Shasta County Sheriff's Office's newly installed Flock ALPR system, investigators confirmed the suspect's vehicle had been at the location just before the shooting. The suspect was taken into custody two days later. Witnesses reported seeing a primer gray Dodge Charger leaving the area immediately after the sh

GreenCore Solutions Corp. (GSC) Ships CPG Knowledge Graph v3.2.0 -- AI Agents at 9.5 Million+ Monthly Transactions

What's inside the CPG Knowledge Graph: Retail grocery - 3.29 million points of sale (POS) across 15,688 retail grocery banners and 38,350 brands in 50 global markets. VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenCore Solutions Corp. (GSC) and its Asia-Pacific joint venture GSC Agentic today announced the general availability (GA) of the CPG Knowledge Graph v3.2.0 - the knowledge graph of the Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) segment of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. It carr

SK hynix Announces 2Q26 Financial Results

Reports revenues of 79.3187 trillion won, operating profit of 60.5426 trillion won, net profit of 93.9226 trillion wonRecord-Breaking Quarterly Performance Driven by High-Value Product Sales Amid Strong AI Demand; Cumulative First-Half Revenue Surpasses 100 Trillion won for the First TimeLong-Term Agreements with around 10 Key Customers; Multi-Year Contracts and Technological Innovation Address Structural Demand GrowthHBM4 achieves customer-required operating speeds, industry-leading power effic

Timberland Bancorp Reports Third Fiscal Quarter Net Income of $7.72 Million

Quarterly EPS Increases 9% to $0.98 from $0.90 for the Comparable Quarter One Year AgoQuarterly Return on Average Assets Increases to 1.51%Quarterly Return on Average Equity Increases to 11.42%Quarterly Net Interest Margin Increases to 3.85%Announces a 3% Increase in the Quarterly Cash Dividend HOQUIAM, Wash., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) ("Timberland” or "the Company”), the holding company for Timberland Bank (the "Bank”), today reported net income o