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SM Foundation advances preventive healthcare in San Pablo City

MORE than 1,500 free healthcare services were delivered to residents of San Pablo City as SM Foundation marked its 50th medical mission of the year. The initiative expanded access to preventive healthcare for residents from 10 barangays, serving communities in San Rafael, San Roque, San Nicolas, Soledad, Santisimo Rosario, San Isidro, Atisan, San Lucas, Barangay 6-D and Barangay 2-D. A total of 1,521 healthcare services were provided, including 835 medical consultations, 109 dental services, 150

Philippine Eagle Sawaga-Dalwangan dies during rehabilitation

MANILA, Philippines — Rescued Philippine Eagle, Sawaga-Dalwangan, died while undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a sudden medical crisis, the Philippine Eagle Foundation said on Saturday. The eagle, which was housed at the Philippine Eagle Center, initially showed signs of recovery, including eating independently and responding well to treatment, before its condition unexpectedly worsened. An initial necropsy has been completed, while further histopathological examinations are underw

Complete immunization guide for parents

AS parents, protecting our children is our highest priority. From the moment they are born, we do everything we can to keep them safe from harm. One of the simplest, safest and most effective ways to shield your child from serious, life-threatening illnesses is through timely immunization through vaccination. Vaccination is one of the most effective preventive techniques which allows you to protect your child from contracting dangerous infections long before encountering them. Vaccination means

Former Beda cager Gallego dies in road accident

MANILA, Philippines — Former San Beda Red Lions and NU Bulldogs player John Vincent Gallego was killed in a vehicular accident along the North Luzon Expressway in Meycauayan, Bulacan. He was 28 years old. Gallego was part of the San Beda team that won the NCAA championship in season 99. The former cager was with his wife at the time of the accident. PBA player Fran Louie Yu paid tribute to his “brother”. “Thank you for being an incredible person, a great teammate, and a t

Unioil, Aramco open first station in Sucat bringing premium fuel experience to Filipino drivers

FILIPINO motorists now have a new place to fill up their fuel tanks, and it comes with global pedigree. Unioil Petroleum Philippines has opened the first Aramco-branded fuel station in the country, located in Sucat, Parañaque, in partnership with Aramco, one of the worlds leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, on July 16, 2026. The station marks the first tangible result of Aramco’s acquisition of a 25 percent equity stake in Unioil in 2025, a deal that brought together

Expert pushes for net-zero pledge as decarbonization takes spotlight at NAST 48th scientific meeting

FILIPINO scientist Raymond Girard Tan of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST-PHL) urged the Philippines to adopt a formal net-zero emissions pledge to guide policies, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A fellow of The World Academy of Sciences and an academician of NAST-PHL, Tan specializes in process systems engineering and is best known as co-developer of carbon emissions pinch analysis. He explained that while the world aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 unde

Road closures set for projected 'people's rally'

MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Police District (MPD) announced that several roads would be closed on Sunday for a “projected rally” of the United People’s Initiative (UPI). In a Facebook post, the MPD said the road closures would start at 6 a.m., which will cover the stretch of Magallanes Drive from Jones to McArthur Bridge, the southbound lane of McArthur Bridge from Plaza Lacson to Liwasang Bonifacio, the southbound lane of Quezon Blvd. from A. Mendoza/Fugoso St. to Que

Robredo calls out troll who claims she’s in Manila weekly

MANILA, Philippines — Naga City mayor and former vice president Leni Robredo on Saturday slammed a Facebook user who claimed that she was in Metro Manila every week. The user, named Niko Perez, claimed that Robredo was “hiding” by going to Manila, when she should be in Naga City. Robredo said the name of the Facebook troll was not even real and said an unnamed local politician is using that handle. “This troll started attacking me as soon as I decided to run for Mayor of

MMDA to fine, investigate enforcer in counterflow on EDSA Busway

MANILA, Philippines — A Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcer will face a P5,000 fine and an administrative investigation after he was caught on video counterflowing on the EDSA Busway, the agency said Friday evening. The MMDA identified the enforcer as Traffic Assistant 1 Jeffrey Tablan. In a video released by the agency, Tablan was seen positioning himself on the exclusive bus lane while attempting to convince an approaching bus driver to continue through the

Five injured after grenade attack on military convoy in Maguindanao del Sur

MANILA, Philippines — Two soldiers and three civilians were injured after two motorcycle-riding suspects hurled a grenade at a military convoy in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur on Saturday morning, police said. Police Capt. Giuseppe Tamayo, spokesman of the Maguindanao del Sur Provincial Police Office, said the attack occurred at around 6:20 a.m. shortly after a police checkpoint in the area. Initial investigation showed that two convoys of the Armed Forces of the Philippines were pass

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze

NEW YORK — Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday. The thick smoke enveloped the nation’s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze and prompted Major League Baseball's Cleveland Guardians to postpone their game against Pittsburgh Pirates in Ohio. Warnings of dangerous conditions were expected to remain in effect through Saturday across a wide swath of the U.S., though there's p

Angara-led PQF Council signs Lifelong Learning Act implementing rules

EDUCATION Secretary and Philippine Qualifications Framework-National Coordinating Council (PQF-NCC) Chairman Sonny Angara has led the signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Lifelong Learning Development Framework (LLDF) Act or Republic Act 12313. Senator Joel Villanueva, the law’s principal author and sponsor, noted that the IRR transitions the LLDF from legislation into practice. “The Lifelong Learning Development Framework Act is our road map to becoming a n

Texas floods have left high waters and a big cleanup job after hundreds of people are rescued

UVALDE, Texas — First responders in storm-battered Texas again rushed to save people trapped in high waters Friday, as more heavy rain widened the danger from floods that have killed at least two people and left hundreds more in need of rescue. A week of punishing downpours dumped more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) in some areas. The rain was expected to taper off, but another round of showers worsened already swollen rivers and flooded rural communities near the border with Mexico that had

Rubio to deepen partnership with PH, Asean in 5-day Manila trip

MANILA, Philippines — The US Department of State on Saturday confirmed that Secretary Marco Rubio will travel to Manila on July 19 to 23 to participate in a series of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings. In a statement, the State Department said the US top diplomat would use the trip to both “demonstrate the tangible results of US-Asean partnership and to deepen the US’ comprehensive partnership with the Philippines.” “The Secretary’s visit

Black truffle, tomato crunch? Unique Jack ‘n Jill chips win over Hong Kong shoppers

Everyone's favorite homegrown snack brand has been a surprising hit in Hong Kong since arriving more than 50 years ago

What are the implications of rebalancing by Japan’s public pension funds?

The company the Lopezes gave up Meralco for: EDC, from oil crisis child to takeover target

If the Energy Development Corporation was built and once held in the name of the Philippines' energy security, should it simply be priced and traded like any other asset?

From Leyte to Oslo: Young Filipino footballers join Norway Cup 2026

The Leyte Association of Organized Sports Football Club boys' and girls' teams get to compete in the world's largest youth soccer tournament starting July 25

China smartphone makers turn to agentic AI as device sales slow

[Vantage Point] GSIS wagers on Citicore’s capital allocation

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Joyson Electronics Unveils Embodied AI Core Component Portfolio, Including Dexterous Robotic Hand and Solid-Liquid Hybrid Battery, at WAIC 2026

SHANGHAI, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Joyson Electronics (600699.SH/0699.HK) announced at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) a suite of robotic component solutions, including a dexterous robotic hand, solid-liquid hybrid battery, third-generation AI head assembly, electronic skin, and an embodied AI brain - alongside its latest achievements in industrial settings training and application. In addition, the company's robot controller products are already in volume productio

Seventh House Announces The Art Affair by Eddy Bogaert Brings Contemporary Art, Culture, and Luxury Together in the Hamptons

An immersive evening united internationally recognized artists, leading galleries, collectors, curators, and cultural tastemakers in Southampton, New York. New York, NY, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seventh House, the public relations agency representing The Art Affair by Eddy Bogaert, announced the successful presentation of The Art Affair, an immersive evening celebrating contemporary art, culture, and luxury, held on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Southampton, New York. Acclaimed contemporary

Five Star Bancorp Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) ("Five Star” or the "Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank (the "Bank"), announced today the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company’s voting common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on August 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 3, 2026. About Five Star Bancorp Five Star is a bank holding company

United Flow Technologies Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of Peterson and Matz

Irving, TX, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Flow Technologies (UFT), a leading technical distributor and solutions provider serving the municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment markets and a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners, today announced the strategic acquisition of Peterson and Matz. This addition strengthens UFT’s presence across the Midwest, expanding the Company’s technical capabilities and regional depth in key growth markets. UFT Acquires Peterson and Matz