Philippines Business News

Sidetrade Reduces Its Carbon Footprint by 12% on a Like-for-Like Basis While Sustaining Strong Growth

Economic Performance and Extra-Financial Performance Progress Together Carbon intensity per invoice processed down 16.7% in 2025, after a 14.6% decline in 202414% growth at constant currency, EBITDA margin of 22% of revenueData Lake and AI hosted on our own infrastructure, governance aligned with the EU AI ActSidetrade, the AI-native company specializing in Order-to-Cash, today published its 2025 CSR Report, aligned with the voluntary CSRD VSME standard. The Group demonstrates a rare equation: c

WeRide Introduces WITT, a Physical AI Cognitive Foundation Model Built on Atomic Physical Facts

New model transforms real-world operational data into trusted facts and trusted facts into learning signals for Physical AI systems Key Highlights WeRide unveils WITT (World Intelligence Toward Truth), a Physical AI Cognitive Foundation Model designed to build AI cognition of the physical world through trusted facts extracted from real-world experience.WITT introduces Atomic Physical Facts (APFs), the smallest verifiable units of information about the physical world, establishing a new fact-base

Forest City SFZ Releases Updated Tourism Data As Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link Nears Completion

As Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor 2026, Forest City expects heightened regional interest in eco and golf tourism JOHOR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 July 2026 - Forest City Special Financial Zone (Forest City SFZ), Malaysia's pioneering special financial zone and emerging lifestyle and leisure hub, today released updated visitor data and travel guidance ahead of the upcoming 2026 peak travel season. New visitor data now confirms that Forest City has recorded

Creative Life Science Advances PIC/S GMP-Compliant Cell Therapy Materials and Manufacturing Platform

Targets Japan and Singapore as Part of Broader Asia Expansion TAIPEI, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026 opens July 16 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and runs through July 19. Creative Life Science (7837) is showcasing its upstream regenerative medicine materials, process-development capabilities and quality-testing services, highlighting the build-out and service capacity of its Zhubei biomanufacturing facility. Creative Life Science reported cumulative revenue of NT$56

U.S. consumer sentiment climbs to highest reading since February - UMich survey

Why the Fed may still need to hike rates

Privatization pipeline gains traction with Atrium of Makati sale

The Atrium sale beat valuation, but larger privatization targets still depend on major asset disposals closing.

Turning Tides traces Philippines’ maritime connections

AYALA Museum’s newest exhibition, Turning Tides: Maritime Encounters and Exchanges of Power, reexamines the Battle of Mactan and the Battles of La Naval de Manila as part of broader networks of trade, faith, diplomacy, and conflict that shaped Philippine history. Running from July 16, 2026 to Feb. 14, 2027 at the museum’s 3F Main Gallery, […]

Marcos pitches upper-middle-income Philippines to Singapore investors

Marcos says Singtel, ABC Impact reaffirmed commitments to the Philippines.

DoH logs 1,532 COVID-19 cases, 70% decline from last year

The Philippines’ confirmed COVID-19 cases were at 1,532 as of July, down 70% compared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Health (DoH) on Friday, adding that it continues to monitor the disease through its regional counterparts. In a release, the DoH said a total of 1,532 confirmed cases were logged […]

An Indonesian billionaire wants EDC: The $5-B offer raising the stakes in the Lopez feud

This opens a scenario the Lopez family-feud framing tends to miss

Reliable surface protection for the rainy season

As homeowners, these questions come to mind when preparing for the rainy season: Have I checked the roof for any leaks? Are my gutters clear? Do I need to stock up on emergency supplies? Sure, all these concerns are valid. But sometimes we overlook other essentials right under our feet and around us — our […]

Semirara takes DOE data dispute to court amid race for biggest coal mine

(1st UPDATE) The Consunji-led company has managed the mine since 1997 and plans to join the upcoming bidding in hopes of continuing as its operator

ERC extends no-disconnection policy until October

No power disconnection fore three more months.

Netflix’s underwhelming forecast; U.S., Iran strikes - what’s moving markets

A deep dive on capital market reforms with SEC Chairman Francis Lim

To further gain public trust, Francis Lim is turning the Securities and Exchange Commission into a 'no-nonsense regulator'

Cityland Development Corporation holds the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting (ASM) of Cityland Development Corporation (the “Company”) will be held virtually or via remote communication on August 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

The practical appeal of ready living

SMDC Nature's RFO communities give buyers the chance to see, choose and start living sooner.

Marketing Veteran Bryan Dulaney is advising SafeSpace Global on Growth Strategy

NASHVILLE, TN., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SafeSpace Global Corporation (OTCID: SSGC), ("SafeSpace Global” or the "Company”), an AI-powered physical safety and monitoring platform for regulated care environments, today announced that Bryan Dulaney, Chief Executive Officer of Perfect Funnel Systems, is advising the Company on its growth strategy. In this role, Dulaney will provide strategic guidance on customer marketing, audience development, and business development strategy to support S

VARON Shares Summer Respiratory Wellness Tips and Introduces Seasonal Savings on Oxygen Solutions

LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is a season for outdoor activities, family gatherings and travel, but rising temperatures, humidity and changing air conditions can create challenges for individuals focused on respiratory wellness. VARON is sharing practical tips to help oxygen users stay prepared, comfortable and confident while enjoying the activities that matter most. For people who use supplemental oxygen, planning ahead can make summer routines easier. From outdoor walks an

Mountain America Credit Union Recognizes 31 Nonprofit "Community Champions” for 90th Anniversary Celebration

Member-selected nonprofit organizations spotlighted across five states as credit union celebrates nine decades of strengthening communities A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. SANDY, Utah, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union marked 90 years of serving members and communities with a special anniversary celebration today across its footprint of more than 100 branches in five states. As part of the milestone, the credit u

Novartis Fabhalta® (iptacopan) receives FDA traditional approval as first and only complement inhibitor to significantly slow kidney function decline in primary IgAN

Fabhalta slowed eGFR decline by 48% vs placebo over two years, demonstrating kidney function preservation1 Clinically meaningful improvements of protein in urine observed as early as two weeks, with sustained reduction over treatment period1Fabhalta targets the alternative complement pathway; activation is a key driver of inflammation associated with IgAN2-4Basel, July 17, 2026 - Novartis today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted traditional approval for Fabhalta

Corbin Advisors Releases Q2’26 Inside The Buy-Side® Industrial Sentiment Survey®

Corbin Advisors Releases Q2’26 Inside The Buy-Side® Industrial Sentiment Survey®Industrial Sector Sentiment Reaches 5-Year Survey High as Optimism Becomes Broad-basedInvestor sentiment moves from resilient to upbeat, as six consecutive favorable PMI prints and data center demand drive optimism; expectations are high heading into Q2 earnings season84% characterize Industrial sentiment as Neutral to Bullish or Bullish, up 34 pts QoQ and the highest reading since the Q4’21 Survey82% expect Q2’26 Re

SuperClean Restoration Reaches 100 Five-Star Google Reviews, Reinforcing Its Status as the Best Water Damage Restoration Company in West Palm Beach, Florida

Wellington, FLORIDA, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SuperClean Restoration Of The Palm Beaches LLC has crossed 100 reviews on its Google Business Profile with a perfect 5.0 out of 5.0 average. The Wellington-based company says the milestone reinforces its standing as a leading choice for water damage restoration in West Palm Beach, Florida. Every review posted to the listing so far sits at five stars, with none lower. SuperClean Restoration - Water Damage Restoration Work Site Homeowners acro