Philippines Business News

Hormuz shipping traffic sits below 10-day average amid fresh diplomacy hopes

PAGASA: Southwest monsoon still threatens Luzon despite no cyclone within monitoring domain

The southwest monsoon is still expected to threaten Luzon despite no tropical cyclone currently being monitored within the monitoring domain of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the agency said on Wednesday. “We are no longer monitoring any tropical cyclone or low-pressure area within PAGASA’s monitoring domain,” PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez […]

San Jose del Monte residents chant ‘Tubig! Tubig!’ as water woes persist

San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan residents use a local Basketball Cup to voice out their concerns about their persistent water problems

Jetpac Launches Eterna, a Lifetime Free Travel eSIM Benefit for International Travelers

Jetpac Eterna helps travelers land connected with one free eSIM, 100 MB of free data, and access to essential apps like WhatsApp, Google Maps, Uber, and Grab. Singapore, August 25, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Jetpac, a global travel eSIM provider, has launched Jetpac Eterna, a lifetime free travel eSIM benefit designed to help travelers stay connected the moment they land abroad. Jetpac Eterna gives travelers a free eSIM that stays with them for future international trips. Once installed, travelers

TechDigital Labs Announces Integrated Marketing and Technology Service Model.

SIALKOT, Pakistan, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TechDigital Labs has announced an integrated service model that brings together search engine optimisation, social media marketing, web development, branding, content support and custom technology services within a coordinated operating structure. As a full service digital marketing agency, TechDigital Labs provides businesses with access to marketing, design and development services through individual projects or combined service arrangements

SCYNEXIS Announces Inducement Award Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SCYNEXIS, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCYX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for severe and difficult-to-treat diseases with significant unmet medical need, today announced the grant of an inducement equity award to a new Senior Director, with a grant date of August 24, 2026. The award was granted in connection with the commencement of the Senior Director’s employment with the Company, as a material induceme

JOYY Reports Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) ("JOYY” or the "Company”), a global technology company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights1 Net revenues were US$590.8 million, an increase of 16.3% from US$507.8 million in the corresponding period of 2025, and an increase of 6.3% from US$555.7 million in the first quarter of 2026.Social Entertainment net revenues increased by 7.4% to US$422

JATT III Acquisition Corp Announces Pricing of $60,000,000 Initial Public Offering

WESTFIELD, N. J., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JATT III Acquisition Corp (the "Company”), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 6,000,000 ordinary shares at an offering price of $10.00 per ordinary share. The ordinary shares are expected to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("NASDAQ”) under the ticker symbol "JTTT” beginning August 26, 2026. The offering is expected to

JOYY Delivers YoY and QoQ Growth in Total Revenues as Diversified Businesses Sustain Strong Momentum

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 August 2026 - JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) ("JOYY" or the "Company"), a leading global technology company, today released its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. For the second quarter, JOYY reported total revenues of US$590.8 million, representing an increase of 16.3% year over year and 6.3% quarter over quarter. Social Entertainment revenue expanded 7.4% year over year and 5.6% quarter over quarter to US$422.7 million. BI

‘GTA’ rival ‘Ananta’ gets January 2027 release; new trailer showcases hover cars and China-inspired city

It looks like "Grand Theft Auto 6" will have a strong competitor, as NetEase Games' latest open-world RPG, "Ananta," finally has a release date. NetEase unveiled a new gameplay trailer for "Ananta" during this week's Gamescom Opening Night Live, confirming that the game will officially launch on January 15, 2027. The trailer showcased several new features, including learning new martial arts, different ways to travel around the city, such as driving cars, riding hover cars, and skateboarding, as

Tempo Mails Adds Password Protected Reusable Temporary Email Access

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tempo Mails, a web-based temporary email service, has announced the addition of password-protected reusable inbox access to its disposable email platform. The feature allows users to create a temporary email address, secure the inbox with a password, and return to the same mailbox across different browser sessions and devices. The new functionality extends the platform beyond session-based disposable inboxes by letting users maintain access when

GreenCore Solutions Corp. (GSC) Goes Live with AI Orderability (AIO) Agents for Commerce Marketplaces

AI Agents for CPG and Beauty & Personal Care brands on the SM-AMP-CPG standard, human in the loop on every order VANCOUVER, BC and SYDNEY, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenCore Solutions Corp. ("GSC" or the "Company"), AI Agents that sell Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) brands into retail grocery procurement, today announced the AI Orderability (AIO) Agent Class - a new class of AI Agent that makes BPC brands discoverable and orderable across marketplace commerce

Perseus Updates Mineral Resources and Ore Reserve Estimates

Perth, Western Australia, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PERSEUSMININGUPDATESMINERALRESOURCESAND ORE RESERVE ESTIMATES HIGHLIGHTS Measured and Indicated (M&I) Mineral Resources now total 10.6 Moz gold reflecting a 2.9Mozor37%increaseProved and Probable Ore Reserves for the Group now total 7.0 Moz gold representing a 2.0Mozor40%increaseYaouré Ore Reserves increased by 217 koz or 15%Edikan M&I Mineral Resources increased by 834 koz or 54%Nyanzaga Ore Reserves increased by 1,767 koz or 75% since

Advasa Holdings, Inc. completed a direct listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "ADBT"

TOKYO and NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Advasa Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADBT) ("ADVASA" or the "Company"), a fintech payment holding company providing Earned Wage Access (EWA) and next-generation financial infrastructure solutions through its Japanese operating subsidiary ADVASA Co., Ltd., today announced the successful direct listing of its shares of common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "ADBT". "We are proud to have completed our direct listing on

'Final Fantasy', 'The Witcher' in spotlight at Europe gaming bash

COLOGNE, Germany — Europe's biggest video games show, Gamescom, opened Tuesday with the spotlight on two hit series, "Final Fantasy" and "The Witcher", with the industry seeking a boost in an era of job cuts and fierce competition. Fans and professionals got a first glimpse at scores of new titles at a sold-out opening ceremony, where Canadian presenter Geoff Keighley highlighted upcoming games to a crowd of around 5,000 people for nearly two hours. But the hottest release of the year, "Gr

Mark Carney, the former central banker who said 'no' to Trump

MONTREAL — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is more seasoned as a banker than a politician but has shown a confident touch in standing up to US President Donald Trump and navigating a trade war that threatens his nation's economy. "We are masters in our own house," the prime minister said on Saturday, just hours after breaking off trade talks with the United States and ordering his negotiators back to Ottawa. Despite the risks this decision poses to Canada, which is heavily dependent on

NCDA warns against use of logo for solicitation

The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) on Tuesday warned the public over the unauthorized use of its logo. In a statement, the council said they received reports regarding the use of its logo for solicitation purposes “which misleads the public and undermines the integrity of our services.” “We strongly condemn such actions and warn the public that individuals and groups using the Council’s name and logo without authority may face criminal prosecution and jail

Helium Evolution Announces Filing of Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helium Evolution Incorporated (TSXV:HEVI, OTCQB:HEEVF) ("HEVI" or the "Company"), a Canadian-based helium exploration company focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan, today announced the filing of the Company’s financial statements and associated management’s discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 (the "Interim Report”). Complete details of the Interim Report are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarpl

Brixton Metals Announces Closing Of Second Tranche Of Its Private Placement

NotfordistributiontoUnitedStatesNewswireServicesorfordisseminationintheUnitedStates VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brixton Metals Corporation (TSX-V: BBB,OTCQX: BBBXF) (the "Company” or "Brixton”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement offering of units of the Company (each, a "Unit”), pursuant to which the Company issued 650,000 Units at a price of $0.66 per Unit for aggregate gross pr

Impiricus Launches QPharma® Integration to Power Real-Time Compliant HCP Sampling

New York, USA, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impiricus, the first AI-powered HCP Engagement Engine, today announced an integration with QPharma, a leader in PDMA-compliant pharmaceutical sampling and healthcare compliance services. The partnership expands the Impiricus ecosystem, connecting real-time physician engagement with trusted healthcare infrastructure and direct-to-provider sampling solutions. QPharma’s Titanium platform and PDMA-compliant sampling infrastructure are now integrated i

Qfin Holdings Announces Second Quarter and Interim 2026 Unaudited Financial Results and Declares Semi-Annual Dividend

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qfin Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QFIN; HKEx: 3660) ("Qfin Holdings” or the "Company”), a leading AI-empowered Credit-Tech platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026 and declared its semi-annual dividend. Second Quarter 2026 Business Highlights As of June 30, 2026, our platform has connected 168 financial institutional partners and 301.8 million consumers*1 with potenti

BlackRock® Canada Announces Final August Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

TORONTO, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final August 2026 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on August 26, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable on August 31, 2026. Details regarding the final "per unit” distribution amounts are as follows: Fund NameFund Ticker Cash Distribution Per Unit

AFP cautions Filipinos: Don’t bite into disinformation

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yet again cautioned the entire Filipino nation not to bite into disinformation, rewritten history and fabricated stories on issues concerning national security and maritime domain especially with the noted increase in foreign malign influence (FMI) all over the information space. “We welcome our partners and allies who abide by the laws of the land to do site surveys and inspections for exercises with the AFP. We do not

Philippine growth unlikely to top 6% in medium term — Moody’s

MOODY’S RATINGS said the Philippines’ medium-term growth outlook seems bleak as its slow investment recovery and vulnerability to climate-driven shocks may derail its economic rebound.