Philippines Business News

Greenfield marks 65th anniversary with groundbreaking of 1-km Green Gateway Road in Biñan

GREENFIELD Development Corp. (GDC) celebrates its 65th anniversary with another milestone – breaking ground on the Biñan Spine Road at Greenfield City. This latest project is part of Greenfield’s ongoing work on the Greenfield City Biñan township, which Greenfield sees as a key driver of economic growth and urban development in South Luzon. Greenfield City Biñan will be accessible via the South Luzon Expressway’s Greenfield-Unilab (Mamplasan) Exit and the S

Banco Comercial Português, S.A. informs about Interim report on the transactions conducted under the Share Buy- Back Programme

Banco Comercial Português, S.A. informs about Interim report on the transactions conducted under the Share Buy-Back Programme Attachment 20260724 SBB EN

EJ Obiena explains why he changed coach, moved training base to Athens

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympic pole vaulter Ernerst John "EJ" Obiena made big changes as he tries to regain his old form, training under a new coach in Polish Marcin Szcepanski and moving his training base from Formia, Italy to Athens, Greece last month. The move ended Obiena's 12-year partnership with Ukrainian coach Vitaly Petrov, who transformed a once lanky teenager from Tondo to a world-class pole vaulter. The 30-year-old Obiena explained the rationale behind the change. "It's

China accuses PH of 'publicity stunt' in WPS

MANILA, Philippines—Following the water cannon incident in the West Philippine Sea involving the Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards, China’s Foreign Ministry accused the Philippines of staging what they call a "publicity stunt." In a statement late Friday by the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said, “The Philippines must immediately stop infringing upon China's rights, and stop the provocations and publicity stunts.” Lin claimed that Philip

Robin Padilla responds to fellow actor Angel Locsin's criticism with understanding

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla chose not to confront actress Angel Locsin following an open letter on her Instagram account where she criticized the politics of the actor-turned-politician and urged him to "wake up." Padilla and his wife, Mariel, opted not to respond publicly because they considered Locsin a friend. Locsin questioned what she described as the changes in Padilla's principles and expressed disappointment over his controversial remarks, saying she missed "the Ro

Online Education’s growing legacy of board topnotchers

SUCCESS is never an accident; it is the product of dedication, expert mentorship and a learning environment that empowers students to perform at their very best. For many aspiring professionals, earning a college degree is only the first milestone. The ultimate test comes in the board examinations, where years of preparation, discipline and quality education are measured against the country’s highest standards. Birthplace of topnotchers For Online Education (OEd), these milestones have bec

Zubiri pushes self-defense bill, responsible gun ownership

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri on Tuesday laid out his legislative agenda on firearms policy before industry stakeholders at the 32nd AFAD Defense & Sporting Arms Show at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, balancing expanded gun rights with stricter accountability for negligent owners. Zubiri, the Senate Majority Floor Leader, who spoke at the DSAS part 1 annual gathering of the Association of Firearms and Ammunition Dealers of the Philippines (AFAD), spearhe

Alyssa Valdez goes public with boyfriend Ian Umali on shared birthday celebration

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine volleyball icon Alyssa Valdez has officially confirmed her relationship with Quantum Golf president Ian Umali after publicly referring to him as her “boyfriend” during their joint birthday celebration last Friday, July 26, at MiraNamin in Quezon City. The 33-year-old Creamline star made the relationship Instagram official through a social media post, marking the first time she publicly introduced Umali as her partner. Umali has been a familiar p

Kotikula, Kukreti seal Hilado J60 World Tennis final showdown

MANILA, Philippines — Second seed Ryu Kotikula of Thailand marched to the final after beating Aaradhya Mhasde, 6-0, 6-4, Saturday in the first leg of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. The 17-year-old Kotikula, ranked No. 675, will face unseeded Daksh Kukreti of India, who prevailed over compatriot and seventh seed Ribhav Saroha, 2-6, 6-0, 6-2. In the girls division, top seed Yerin Lee of Korea defeated Sorvisa Kulphisanrat of Thailand, 6

GAC Named an Official Pre-Season Tour Partner of Chelsea Football Club in Hong Kong (China) and Malaysia

HONG KONG and JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GAC is proud to be one of Chelsea FC's Official Pre-Season Tour Partners in Hong Kong (China) and Malaysia. The partnership will support the Men's First Team throughout both tour stops. As one of the most successful Premier League clubs of the 21st century, Chelsea FC boasts a passionate global fan base. This pre-season tour marks the club's return to the Asia-Pacific region, with the Men's First Team set to play high-profile fix

SK Group and NVIDIA Expand Strategic Partnership Across AI Factories and Next-Generation Memory

$500-Billion-Plus NVIDIA-SK AI Initiative Spans SK Telecom’s AI Factory of up to 2 Gigawatts and SK hynix’s Long-Term AI Memory Partnership SK and NVIDIA SK Group and NVIDIA today announced plans for a $500-billion-plus comprehensive partnership to establish AI infrastructure serving the surging demand for global compute. News Summary:SK Group and NVIDIA expand strategic collaboration with a $500-billion-plus initiative spanning AI factories and next-generation memory.SK Telecom to build 2-gigaw

NAVER, NVIDIA and Brookfield to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

Planned Investments to Scale NAVER’s Initial Multi-Tenant NVIDIA DSX AI Factory to 200 Megawatts by 2028, Fueling Next Generation of Korea and US AI Innovators NAVER, NVIDIA and Brookfield NAVER, NVIDIA and Brookfield today announced a proposed expansion of Korea's sovereign AI factory infrastructure. News Summary:NAVER, NVIDIA and Brookfield plan to invest in gigawatt-scale, multi-tenant AI cloud infrastructure to power the next generation of AI companies in Korea and the U.S.NAVER and NVIDIA t

[Finterest] Apple Pay, LRT1 tap-to-pay? What’s next in BSP’s digital payment roadmap

'Stay tuned kasi may alam akong mga banks mag-lalaunch,' a high-ranking Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas official says about Apple Pay ahead of its expected Q3 2026 launch

China economic growth set to slow in H2 as Beijing avoids broad stimulus

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ARCPOINT PROVIDES LEADERSHIP UPDATE

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARCpoint Inc. (TSXV: ARC) (the "Company” or "ARCpoint”) announces today that Peter Kendall has stepped down as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, having completed his mandate and delivered his assessment and recommendations to the Board of Directors. Mr. Kendall was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer on June 9, 2026 for an initial 90-day term to work with the Board and management to assess the Company’s business mo

Oportun Named to the CNBC World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT), a mission-driven financial services company, today announced that it has been named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list for the third year in a row. Oportun was recognized in the Wealth Technology category, which honors companies using technology to help people manage their money and improve their financial well-being. This recognition reflects its intelligent borrowing, savings, and budgeting tools that e

HorseFil Publishes Full Milligram Amounts for All Seven Ingredients: Tongkat Ali 200 mg, Serving Directions, and Safety Information for 2026

HorseFil's Tongkat Ali, Maca Root, Ashwagandha, and Horny Goat Weed Amounts Per Gummy Ogden, UT, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. HorseFil is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, especially if currently taking prescription medications. HorseFil has published the per-ingredient milligram amounts for its gummy formula, along with serving d

Silverio wins media 9-ball tournament in Bulacan

Eloisa Silverio of Saksi Ngayon was crowned Class A champion in the Centro News' 3rd Invitational Media 9-Ball Tournament held at 923 Billiards, Vista Mall, Malolos City on July 22-23, 2026. Jojo Perez of Pilipino Star, meanwhile, topped the Class B category where 22 journalists from Metro Manila, Zambales, Pampanga and Bulacan competed in the double knockout format tournament. Given a three-ball handicap of 5-7-9, Silverio defeated Erick Silverio of Manila Times, 7-2 in the race to 7 championsh

Marvel games to watch out for this August and September

With Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday making waves this year, Marvel's momentum has been nothing short of unstoppable—not just in films, comics, and pop culture, but in video games as well. Two major Marvel titles are arriving on consoles and PC in August and September as fans eagerly await Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and Insomniac Games' Wolverine. A superhero fighting game like no other First up is Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, an upcoming fighting game developed by Arc

Swarmer Promotes Garrett Kasper to CCO, Realigns Duties Among Executives

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swarmer, Inc (Nasdaq: SWMR) ("Swarmer" or the "Company"), a drone autonomy software company whose technology has supported more than 100,000 real-world combat missions in Ukraine since April 2024, today announced a promotion and realignment of duties among its executive leadership team. Garrett Kasper Promoted to Chief Communications Officer Swarmer promoted Garrett Kasper to Chief Communications Officer in recognition of his contributions since j

Kuwait signs $16 billion oil pipeline deal with Blackstone, KKR and Brookfield

First Bancshares, Inc. Announces Operating Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo., July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: FBSI) ("Company”), the holding company for Stockmens Bank ("Bank”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. For the second quarter of 2026, the Company reported after-tax net income of $2,136,000 or $0.89 per share-diluted compared to $1,824,000 or $0.75 per share-diluted for the same period in 2025, continuing to compound the strong financial results reported in 202

Silly Nice Launches "Meet the Hash Makers” Statewide Hash Education Tour

Founders Shane Breen and LeVar Thomas will visit licensed New York dispensaries from Jamestown to Queens to discuss Bubble Hash, Frosted Hash Balls, Diamond Powder, infused flower and the people building the state’s legal cannabis market. LeVar Thomas Brings Silly Nice Hash Education Directly to New Yorkers Silly Nice co-founder LeVar Thomas connects with customers, budtenders and dispensary teams during a founder-led pop-up focused on Bubble Hash, Frosted Hash Balls, Diamond Powder and New York