Philippines Business News

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

FLUENT Provides Update and Supplemental Disclosure on Circular to Approve All-Stock Transaction With Vireo Growth Inc.

TORONTO, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLUENT Corp. (CSE: FNT.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) ("FLUENT” or the "Company”), a vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis company, announces that, further to its news release dated April 30, 2026, it has mailed (or mailed a notice of internet availability with respect to) its management information circular dated June 12, 2026 (the "Circular”) and related proxy materials to holders (the "Shareholders”) of common shares of FLUENT (the "Common Shares”) and prop

USA Insulation of Fairfax County Achieves Perfect 5-Star Rating, Reinforcing Its Position as the Best Attic Insulation Company in Alexandria, VA

Herndon, VIRGINIA, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USA Insulation of Fairfax County, a local branch of the national USA Insulation network founded in 1985, is marking a perfect 5.0 out of 5.0 customer rating after fourteen consecutive 5-star reviews posted on Google and 5 of those were verified through HomeAdvisor. The average reflects fourteen straight five-star ratings and no reviews below that mark, a milestone the company says reinforces its position as the best attic insulation company in

MedVirtual: Administrative Work Is Crowding Out Patient Care in Independent Practices

MedVirtual calls on independent practices to rethink staffing models as administrative demands continue to reshape the daily realities of clinical work LOS ANGELES, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Across the country, independent medical practices are contending with a familiar but persistent challenge: the steady creep of administrative work into time that was once reserved for patients. Insurance verification, prior authorizations, scheduling, documentation, and referral coordination have bec

Trump envoy met with protests in Venice on superyacht diplomacy tour

VENICE, Italy — Several hundred protesters marched Friday against the arrival in Venice of the billionaire American ambassador's luxury yacht, briefly clashing with riot police as they neared the vessel. Activists described hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta’s arrival as an unwelcome display of American wealth and influence at a time when many Italians see the Trump administration upending the post-World War II international order. Protesters clash with police, shouting ’Shame!'

India launches first domestically built hydrogen-powered train

NEW DELHI — India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network. The train made up of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches will operate in the northern state of Haryana. It can run at speeds of up to 75 kph (47 mph) and carry a maximum of about 2,600 passengers, railway officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “NaMo Green Rail” at

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MKDWELL Tech Inc. to Acquire Premium Smart-Home and IoT Group, Diversifying Beyond Automotive Electronics

Hsinchu, Taiwan, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKDWELL Tech Inc. ("MKDWELL” or the "Company”) (Nasdaq: MKDW), an automotive electronics manufacturer, today announced that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (the "Agreement”) to acquire the entire issued share capital of Landvision Inc. ("Landvision BVI”), a British Virgin Islands holding company that owns 100% of Landvision Technology Limited ("Landvision HK”), a fast-growing developer and supplier of AI-enabled smart-home and

Vitalist Announces Notice of Meeting & Record Date

CALGARY, Alberta, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vitalist Inc. (TSX-V: VITA.V; OTCQB: VTLSF) ("Vitalist", "we", "our" or the "Company"), a wearable operating-system focused technology company, is pleased to announce that it will hold its Annual and Special Meeting (the "Meeting”) of shareholders at 10:00 AM MST on September 29, 2026 in person at 2100 Livingston Place, 222 3 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0B4, for the following purposes: To receive the financial statements of the Corporation for the

Notice of 2026 Second Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast for Analysts and Investors

Date:August 6, 2026 Time:1:00 PM (Eastern Time) EDMUNDSTON, New Brunswick, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acadian Timber Corp. will release its 2026 second quarter results after market close on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, which will be available on our website at www.acadiantimber.com/financial-information/. The release will be followed by a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss with members of senior management our financial and operat