Philippines Business News

Marcos on ouster calls: Nonsense

VANCOUVER — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) dismissed as "nonsense" calls to oust him, insisting that it was he who exposed anomalies in flood control projects. In a media interview in Canada, Marcos said irregularities in flood control projects were only disclosed during his watch, noting that past presidents had failed to look into the issue that happened "beyond [his] administration." "If I hadn't said what I said in the SONA (State of the Nation Address),

JASIWAY Best-Selling Modern Sleeper Sofa Chair Launches on Wayfair, Bringing Flexible Small-Space Living to Modern American Homes

Sheridan, WY, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JASIWAY, a modern furniture brand focused on flexible whole-home living solutions, announced that its best-selling Modern Sleeper Sofa Chair is now available on Wayfair, giving American consumers broader access to a compact, convertible furniture solution designed for today’s small-space homes, apartments, guest rooms, and hybrid living environments. The launch comes as households across the United States continue to rethink how living spaces are u

GCash lowers transfer fee to P10

Fintech company GCash has lowered its transfer fee to P10 as of July 4.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. Fatalities jumped by more than 300 from Friday to 2,954, following the June 24 disaster that has left thousands homeless in the streets and sheltering in camps. Tens of thousands more are still reported missing. The government has not given any estimates

Marcos on Bonoan as state witness: Up to Ombudsman

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) said it is up to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to deciden if former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan should be turned into a state witness in the investigation of anomalous flood control projects. Speaking to members of the Philippine media before leaving Canada, Marcos said the Executive branch will not interfere in the Ombudsman's evaluation of the matter. "It's up to the Ombudsman to decide on how to

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Marcos 'worried' over policy shift in West Philippine Sea after his term

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) admitted that he is "worried" about a possible shift in policy in the West Philippine Sea after his term ends in 2028. In a media interview here, Marcos stressed the importance of upholding the 2016 arbitral ruling that favored the Philippines against China regarding long-standing maritime disputes. "Well, of course, it's a very important issue for the Philippines, if you're asking me if I'm worried that the

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Marcos' Canada trip yields $2.5B in investments

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) concluded his four-day official visit to Canada with $2.5 billion in investment commitments from major Canadian companies. Speaking to reporters here, Marcos said the meetings with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, government officials, and business leaders strengthened cooperation in security, trade, energy, technology, and investment. "I am pleased to report on the productive meetings that we have had wi

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 76: America's 250th Birthday and the Trump Administration

Week 76 happens to fall on our Nation’s 250th Birthday. Let's see what happened this week. Washington, DC, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on Eventsthat transpired during Week 76of the Trump 2.0 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/2026/07/04/week-76-americas-birthday

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Marcos on flood control mess: 'We're not done yet'

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) said that the government is not done yet holding accountable those involved in the flood control scandal. In an interview with reporters here, Marcos said the controverdy may have started before his administration. He said that former president Rodrigo Duterte acknowledged that there were great problems in terms of the flood control but nothing happened. "Well, I cannot say that we have done enough because we

China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks

BEIJING — China's military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be in part an effort to ensure the military's loyalty to China's ruling Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. Xi, who is also head of the military, presented orders promoting Zhang Shuguang and air force commander Wang Gang to generals at a

Ph joins regional pact to eradicate dengue

MANILA, Philippines — Health experts from the Philippines joined a regional initiative to strengthen dengue surveillance and outbreak response after health experts signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the 9th Asia Dengue Summit 2026 in Singapore. In a statement Friday, the Philippine Medical Association—led by Dr. Rose Capeding and Dr. Lulu Bravo—joined policymakers, scientists, clinicians, and advocacy groups from Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore to establish a

Marcos: Proposed lowering of criminal age needs careful study

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) said that the proposal to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility should be carefully studied, saying that it may imply that "children have changed from before." Speaking to reporters here, Marcos acknowledged that the youth are now living in a "different world," but it must be clear first what triggers some children to sow violence. "I’m not saying that’s not the case. It’s possibl

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Crypto News: Pepeto Ships Top Security Upgrade While XRP Price Prediction Targets $20 and Trump Reserve Deadline Nears

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pepeto announces a full security upgrade across its DeFi exchange, and if this project is not on your radar yet, it is about time it gets there, because according to latest crypto news, Pepeto is one of the fastest growing presales of 2026 and the team is building the kind of trading platform that could change how an entire market works. But the real story is not the upgrade. The real story is that XRP whale wallets are buying into t

Pope prays in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity

LAMPEDUSA, Sicily — Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe’s migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe to find freedom and prosperity. While the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with rallies, parties and fireworks, history’s first US-born pope traveled to the Sicilian

Anime "Kagurabachi" Takes Anime Expo by Storm!~ Taihi Kimura; "I'm so happy to absorb everyone's passion!" Moved by the World Premiere!

Manga Editor & Anime Producer Also on Stage, Revealed Behind-the-Scenes Stories of the Voice Recording and Anime Adaptation TOKYO, July 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Anime "Kagurabachi", based on a next-generation flagship title from Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha), hosted a special panel at Anime Expo-one of North America's largest anime conventions that is currently being held in Los Angeles-on Friday, July 3, 2026. Kicking off the "Kagurabachi" Anime World Tour Part 1, which features advance screenin

Celtics Just Traded Their Title Window

The Boston Celtics didn’t just trade Jaylen Brown. They traded common sense. In a move that sent shockwaves across the NBA, Boston agreed to send the 2024 Finals MVP to the rival Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks. On paper, the Celtics acquired a veteran star and future assets. They made themselves older, slower, and significantly less dangerous. Let’s start with the obvious question: why would a contender trade away a 2