Philippines Business News

Chipmind Introduces Generative UI for Chip Design Agents

Engineers sketch intent directly on the circuit; every agent change renders back as an interactive diagram with its evidence. The canvas becomes the contract layer between human and agent where nothing is merged that a human didn't understand. Zurich, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chipmind, a pioneer in AI-driven semiconductor design automation, today announced the launch of RTL Canvas, the industry’s first bidirectional contract surface between chip design engineers and AI agents. Engineers

Agarwoodie Launches Jewelry Line Using 100% Pure, 300-Year-Old Wild Indonesian Agarwood

HONG KONG, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agarwoodie (沉寶箱), a specialist provider of investment-grade agarwood established in 1989, has updated its jewelry portfolio to emphasize its strict commitment to 100% pure, natural materials. Amidst shifting industry standards, the company continues to exclusively source rare, wild Indonesian agarwood matured over 300 years, paired meticulously with certified Grade A natural jadeite and genuine gemstones. As the global agarwood market evolves, industr

Ascend Education Guides Over 500 Hong Kong Migrant Families in Navigating the UK Education System

LONDON, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascend Education (嘉善書室), an educational platform founded in 2024, has successfully supported over 500 Hong Kong migrant families in the UK by helping them decode and navigate the British education system. The platform combines online tutoring, bilingual guidance, and long-term academic planning to assist students in making clear educational decisions across KS3, GCSE, A-Level, and university preparation. Designed specifically for families relocating from

A Bowl of Chongqing Noodles Lights Up Singapore's MRT - Xiao Noodles Opens Second Outlet in Singapore, Showcasing China's Culinary Calling Card to the World

SINGAPORE, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiao Noodles, dubbed "the first listed Chinese noodle restaurant brand", has recently officially launched its second overseas outlet at Tampines MRT Station in Singapore. As the brand's first standalone street-front shop and first transportation hub outlet overseas, this store marks the brand's expansion from trial operations in shopping malls to diversified business scenarios across Singapore, as it actively explores operation models tailored to transpor

FLY TO HIGHER STATUS: NEW MARRIOTT BONVOY® AND JAPAN AIRLINES STRATEGIC TRAVEL LOYALTY PARTNERSHIP UNLOCKS UNPRECEDENTED ACCELERATED ACCESS TO LOYALTY BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

Members of both loyalty programs to enjoy elevated travel experience with enhanced airline and hospitality benefits through reciprocal status matching SINGAPORE, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International's award-winning travel program and the JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) program of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) have launched a strategic travel loyalty partnership to deliver exclusive benefits to members across both air travel and hotel stays. (Middle L-R): Shingo Nishida,

Tropical Depression Haishen to exit PAR on Tuesday; new LPA develops — PAGASA

Tropical Depression Haishen, locally named Josie, is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, while a new low-pressure area (LPA) has developed with a medium chance of intensifying into a tropical cyclone, according to the state weather bureau. “It is forecast to exit PAR by this afternoon or evening,” the Philippine […]

Alex Eala vows to continue representing PH in best way she can

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala vowed to continue representing the Philippines in the best way she can on and off the court. Eala made that promise in her speech on Monday at the Malacañang Palace, where President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos feted her for her historic Wimbledon run campaign. "I promise to continue to represent the Philippines in the best way that I possibly can. Thank you so much and long live the Philippines," said Eala. The 21-year-

JK Foods Announces Enhanced Frozen Foods Range Featuring Traditional Asian Meals and Ingredients

JK Foods JK Foods LONDON, United Kingdom, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JK Foods today announced an enhanced frozen foods range featuring an expanded selection of traditional Asian meals, snacks, vegetables, seafood, meat products, and specialty ingredients. The latest development reflects continued demand for authentic frozen food products across retail, wholesale, hospitality, and foodservice sectors throughout the United Kingdom. The expanded product portfolio supports growing consumer in

U.S. headline consumer inflation posts biggest one-month decrease since April 2020

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Filipinos shift to social media as trust in news declines

Filipinos are increasingly getting their news from social media, video platforms and algorithm-driven feeds instead of traditional news outlets, a shift that has contributed to declining trust in news, according to VERA Files co-founder and University of the Philippines professorial lecturer Yvonne T. Chua. Speaking at the community discussion “Why Don’t Filipinos Trust the News […]

Proposed AI bill gains momentum in Congress

The Philippines is writing an artificial intelligence (AI) law that devotes more of its provisions to building the technology than restricting it.

Maya shifts to recycled plastic cards

The transition makes more sustainable materials the standard across Maya’s card portfolio as part of its commitment to responsible growth Maya has started rolling out cards made from recycled Polyvinyl Chloride (rPVC) or plastic, with plans to transition all newly produced prepaid cards to recycled materials by the end of the year. The move is part of the […]

Inside Let's Celebrate Expo 2026: What to expect at this year's most curated celebration gathering

From world-renowned creatives and destination weddings to Michelin-recognized hospitality and tomorrow's rising stars, here's why Let's Celebrate Expo 2026 is unlike any celebration event this year.

[Vantage Point] The strategic value of the CBK privatization

The undisputed ownership of the CBK complex may ultimately prove to be one of the most rewarding, defensive, and forward-looking corporate victories of modern-day energy transition

Bigger Dreams, Brighter Future: One Meralco Foundation spreads light to more Filipino communities

For years, many families in remote communities had learned to live with just a few hours of electricity each day — with their routines planned around limited power. But things changed when stable electricity reached their homes. With reliable power came brighter classrooms, safer communities, thriving small businesses, and new livelihood opportunities. Children could study […]

Pangandaman appointed CEO of state-owned Islamic bank

Former budget secretary Amenah Pangandaman has returned to government after Malacañang appointed her as the new chairperson and chief executive officer of the state-owned Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank.

DMCI Homes aligns developments with government’s transit-oriented vision

DMCI Homes is reinforcing its commitment to transit-oriented developments (TODs).

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Alas’ Terrence Marticion shows maturity in win vs Bahrain

HAIKOU, China — Alas Pilipinas boys’ Terrence Marticion was fueled by his team’s opening-day blues in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championships. The 16-year-old Surigao del Sur pride lifted Alas with his 16-point output on 15 attacks and a block to allow his team to prevail over Bahrain in four sets, 25-22, 13-25, 25-23, 25-14, on Monday at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium. Marticion was part of the Alas team that settled for an 11th-place

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FocalPoint and STMicroelectronics enter into a commercial agreement to deliver enhanced GNSS reliability for automotive applications

The commercial agreement combines proven FocalPoint S-GNSS® Auto software with STMicroelectronics Teseo hardware to improve positioning reliability in challenging GNSS environments CAMBRIDGE, England, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FocalPoint, a UK-based leader in GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) software for automotive, wearables, and smartphones, today announced that it has entered into a commercial agreement with STMicroelectronics. The agreement marks a major step towards delivering

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for July 14–20

Diesel and kerosene prices are set to rise by more than P2 per liter starting Tuesday, July 14.

$HOPPY Brings an Early Matt Furie Frog Character Into the Crypto Spotlight

Community-led project seeks to introduce Hoppy’s place in internet culture to a new generation of meme enthusiasts DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- $HOPPY, a community-driven cryptocurrency project inspired by Matt Furie’s early frog character Hoppy, is gaining attention as supporters work to bring the character’s history and cultural significance to a wider audience. Created before Pepe the Frog became one of the internet’s most recognizable meme characters, Hoppy