Philippines Business News

Durable Roofing Publishes Company Timeline Dating to 1917

MIDLOTHIAN, IL, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MIDLOTHIAN, IL - July 28, 2026 - Durable Roofing has published a historical timeline on a website launched June 29, 2026, documenting the family-owned contractor's development since 1917. The timeline traces four generations of leadership, changes in roofing technology and the expansion of the business into commercial, industrial and high-rise work. The newly published company timeline brings together dated milestones involving leadership, equipm

PRISM MarketView Features Exclusive Q&A with AtlasClear Holdings Executive Chairman John Schaible and President Craig Ridenhour on Digital Asset Strategy, M&A and Platform Buildout

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRISM MarketView today published an exclusive Q&A feature with John Schaible, Executive Chairman, and Craig Ridenhour, President, of AtlasClear Holdings (NYSE American: ATCH), a company building regulated financial infrastructure for smaller broker-dealers, fintechs and advisors across traditional and digital asset markets. In the interview, Schaible and Ridenhour discuss the strategic logic behind two recently announced transactions, the capital alloc

North Texas Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Sacha Obaid Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2025 List

Recognition spans five procedure categories, including breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and tummy tuck SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North Texas Plastic Surgery announced that Dr. Sacha Obaid, its founder and a board-certified plastic surgeon, has been named to Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Best Plastic Surgeons list in five cosmetic surgery categories: breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and tummy tuck. The 2025 recognitio

Ataraxis Strengthens Executive Leadership to Support Continued Growth Across the US

The Leadership Evolution Builds on 15 Years of Growth While Positioning Ataraxis for Its Next Chapter of Service and Innovation Boise, Idaho, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ataraxis, a full-service HR solutions provider serving employers across 45 states, announced the next evolution of its executive leadership as Founder Stephen Cilley returns to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Eric Smith transitions to Chief Revenue Officer. The leadership realignment positions the company's executi

Leonardo DRS to Acquire Raft, Expanding Multi-Domain AI, Data Fusion and Mission Software Capabilities

Acquisition adds new capabilities in open-architecture software and AI to support integrated mission solutions ARLINGTON, Va., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Raft LLC ("Raft”) in an all-cash transaction valued at $450 million. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Raft provides open-architecture mission software, specializing in multi-domain data fusion and artificial i

SmartKargo and mas Renew Strategic Partnership to Drive Continued Cargo Innovation

Extended agreement reinforces cargo digitization strategy at mas, powering multi-channel booking, real-time visibility, and scalable operations CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartKargo, the leading provider of cloud-native air cargo management solutions, today announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with mas, extending the airline's use of SmartKargo's cloud-native cargo management platform. The renewed agreement reflects both organizations' continued commitment

Northwest Pump Strengthens Northern California Presence with Acquisition of Island Equipment Co.

Expands petroleum equipment sales and service capabilities across Northern California PORTLAND, Ore., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northwest Pump & Equipment Co. ("Northwest Pump"), a leading provider of petroleum, industrial, and service solutions across the Western United States, today announced the acquisition of Island Equipment Co., Inc. (IECI), a long-established petroleum equipment distributor serving the San Jose corridor and the broader Northern California market. Founded in 1969,

Huntsville, Alabama Music Strategy Adds $278.2 Million in Economic Output

The Orion Amphitheater The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, AL. Photo Credit: Josh Weichman Sound Diplomacy report shows Huntsville's music economy initiatives have created jobs, attracted investment, and transformed the city into one of America's fastest-growing music destinations Key Takeaways: Huntsville's music ecosystem has generated $278.2 million in economic output and created 3,047 jobs, representing 2.8% of the city's workforce since 2018.Direct music industry jobs have grown 145%, whi

TOP Ships Announces Sale of a Newbuilding MR Tanker for about $6.5 million

ATHENS, Greece, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOP Ships Inc. (the "Company” or "TOP Ships”) (NYSE American: TOPS), an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient "ECO” tanker vessels, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Rubico Inc., a related party, to sell 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of a Marshall Islands company (the "SPV”) that is party to a shipbuilding contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited and China Shipbuildin

Aembit Joins Snowflake to Tackle AI's Next Security Frontier: Trusted Agent Interoperability

SILVER SPRING, Md., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To reduce identity risk when third-party AI agents access business systems, Aembit is launching a new integration with Snowflake to help enterprises securely govern third-party agents across platforms. Aembit, the identity and access management company for agentic AI, today announced a new integration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, designed to reduce identity risk from third-party AI agents. Through this integration with Snowflake

FCM Travel secures landmark 10-year global partnership with Arcadis

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FCM Travel has re-signed global design and consultancy organization Arcadis to an industry-defining 10-year contract. The agreement represents a significant long-term commitment in the travel management sector and solidifies a partnership built on shared innovation and trust. The new agreement not only advances strategic planning and program value but also consolidates Arcadis's travel, FCM Meetings & Events, and FCM Consulting services under a single part

Iran fires missiles at U.S. forces in Middle East, ending ceasefire lull

Italy's Competition Authority Closes Review of inCruises Without Further Action

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inGroup International LLC today announced that Italy's Competition Authority (AGCM) has closed a preliminary review concerning inCruises' operations, determining that there were insufficient grounds to open a formal investigation. Following its meeting on June 23, 2026, the Authority determined that there were insufficient elements to warrant a formal investigation under Italy's consumer protection and advertising regulations. The prelimin

SodaSlim Introduces a Gummy Supplement Format as Part of Its Portfolio Expansion

SodaSlim Gummies expand the company’s product portfolio following a coordinated development cycle covering formulation design, production planning, packaging preparation and quality review. New York City, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SodaSlim introduced a gummy dietary supplement format in July 2026, adding a chewable presentation to its portfolio. The company said the launch gives consumers another format for established routines and adds to, rather than replaces, its existing capsule pres

Net Asset Value(s)

28 July 2026 HARGREAVE HALE AIM VCT PLC (the "Company”) NAV announcement As at close of business on 24 July 2026, the unaudited ex-dividend Net Asset Value ("NAV”) for Hargreave Hale AIM VCT plc was 31.91 pence per Ordinary share. The reported NAV is ex-dividend an interim dividend of 0.70 pence per Ordinary share payable in relation to the half year ended 31 March 2026 which will be paid on 31 July 2026 to those shareholders on the Company’s register on 26 June 2026. The unaudited cum-dividend

Philippine stocks go down on last-minute selling

PHILIPPINE SHARES declined on Tuesday due to last-minute selling and as investors stayed cautious on lingering geopolitical uncertainty and corporates’ earnings outlook. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) dropped by 0.17% or 10.87 points to close at 6,304.03, while the broader all shares index went down by 0.24% or 8.33 points to end at 3,427.04. […]

Ombudsman orders Romualdez to answer flood control complaints

FORMER Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez and the other respondents in the Office of the Ombudsman’s flood control investigation have been ordered to submit their counter-affidavits after the agency’s preliminary investigation panel found sufficient basis to require them to answer the complaints. Assistant Ombudsman Jose Dominic “Mico” F. Clavano IV confirmed the […]

Senators back changes to EPIRA, vow to prioritize power cost measures

SEVERAL senators on Tuesday backed President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s call to amend the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 and remove system loss charges from consumers’ electricity bills, with lawmakers promising to prioritize measures aimed at lowering power costs. Senate Energy Committee Chairman Erwin T. Tulfo filed resolutions seeking an investigation into […]

SC weighs broader foreign divorce recognition bid

THE Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday weighed competing legal arguments on whether Philippine courts may recognize a foreign divorce obtained by a natural-born Filipino who later became a US citizen and eventually reacquired Philippine citizenship, as it continued oral arguments on a petition involving the Family Code.

House backs trial revamp

THE House of Representatives prosecution panel has agreed to revise the sequence of witness presentations in Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial, Senate impeachment court spokesman Reginald Tongol said on Tuesday. Under the proposed arrangement, prosecutors and the defense will alternately present evidence on each impeachment article before proceeding to the next. Mr. Tongol said the […]

DoJ clears cyberlibel charges

THE Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday approved the filing of cyberlibel and perjury charges against 18 people and their lawyer over a joint sworn statement, related media appearances and online posts. The DoJ said the 18 face 10 criminal charges, including six counts of cyberlibel and four counts of perjury, while their lawyer faces […]

Senate approves farm bills

THE Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading two agriculture measures seeking to institutionalize agricultural and fisheries cooperatives and create a Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Extension. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Francis Pancratius “Kiko” N. Pangilinan said the proposed bureau would help farmers and fisherfolk adopt climate-resilient technologies and improve productivity. He said […]

VP Sara slams Marcos SONA

VICE-PRESIDENT (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio on Tuesday dismissed President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) as a “waste of time,” urging Filipinos to judge the administration by its unfulfilled campaign promises instead. In a video interview released by her office and recorded in The Hague, Netherlands, Ms. Duterte pointed to the […]

Group flags SONA fish gap

OCEANA PHILIPPINES on Tuesday criticized President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) for failing to address issues affecting the country’s fishery sector, particularly the continued intrusion of commercial fishing vessels into municipal waters. Oceana Philippines Vice-President Von Hernandez said the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has sent mixed signals […]