Philippines Business News

Bellingham, Kane score as England beat Panama to reach World Cup last 32

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England got the job done against Panama at the World Cup on Saturday, a 2-0 victory at the MetLife Stadium taking Thomas Tuchel's team into the last 32 as Group L winners. Real Madrid star Bellingham got on the end of a Bukayo Saka corner to break the deadlock just after the hour mark on a soggy day in New Jersey. It was largely uninspiring stuff up to that point, but the opening goal had been coming a

Eala’s pace, slice serve seen as keys in potential clash vs Serena Williams

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala and women's tennis GOAT (greatest of all time), the returning American Serena Williams are on track for a second-round collision at the Wimbledon Championships slated from June 29 to July 12. Should Eala defeat Mexican Renata Zarazua and Williams handle Aussie Maya Joint in the first round on June 30, the dream match will likely be forged on July 2. If realized, how will Eala fare against the 23-time major champ Williams? In the late

New US ambassador arrives in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton arrived in Manila on Sunday to start his tour of duty as Washington's top envoy to the country. "Mabuhay and welcome back to the Philippines, U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton!" the US Embassy in Manila posted on X. "We look forward to your leadership as we continue to mark #USPH80 and #Freedom250," the embassy added. The US and the Philippines are celebrating 80 years of relations in 2026. On July 4, America will celebr

Frigoni, Minowa named as Alas Pilipinas coaches for Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines — Italian Angiolino Frigoni got reinstated as Alas Pilipinas men's head coach while Japanese Taka Minowa was named the Alas women's chief tactician for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya 20th Asian Games. The Asiad will run from September 19 to October 4 in Japan. The Philippine Olympic Committee announced the development on Sunday, with the appointment of both coaches taking effect on July 1 and expiring on October 15. Frigoni, 72, started as Alas men's coach mid-2024 for the SEA M

NGCP again issues yellow alert for Visayas grid

MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has again issued a yellow alert for the Visayas grid on Sunday, June 28, as major coal plants continue to remain offline while demand is expected to be high. The yellow alert will be between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. as peak demand is estimated to reach 2,292 megawatts (MW), while available supply is only at 2,560 MW. NGCP said that 32 plants are on forced outage, while 14 plants are running on derated capacities for a t

Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics

TAIPEI — Food vendors across Asia who rely on plastics for everything from bags to cups and containers are grappling with their rising costs, the result of the energy crisis sparked by the Middle East war. While the United States and Iran have reached a deal to halt the conflict, it will take time for markets to recover and supply flows to return to normal, with persistent concerns over traffic through the economically vital Strait of Hormuz. At Taipei's Songjiang market, chicken vendor Li

Parts of Metro Manila and Cavite to have water interruptions this week

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila and Cavite will have water interruptions this week due to maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday. Manila Water said that some parts of Brgy. Forbes Park, Makati City will have no water on June 29-30 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. because of the replacement of a line meter in a water system at Banyan cor. Mckinley Road. In Quezon City, some areas in Tivoli Royale Subdivision, V

As survivors are pulled from rubble of Venezuela earthquakes, relatives of missing hold out hope

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — A bloody-faced Daniel Cordero emerged from the rubble of a fallen building in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, surrounded by rescue workers who helped him onto a stretcher as bystanders filmed the scene. Three days after two earthquakes slammed Venezuela, Cordero's rescue, which came Friday, and that of others are providing a jolt of optimism for those still hoping to find their loved ones among the ruins. It comes as the death toll rises from Wednesday's 7.2 and 7.5 magnitu

TicketHunter.io Launches Fairer Ticket Resale Marketplace With £0 Seller Fees for Concert, Festival and Sports Fans

Sell spare tickets without seller fees and keep more of your money on TicketHunter.io, the fair alternative to viagogo, StubHub and Ticketmaster resale. New York, United States, June 28, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- New York, USA - Ticket Hunter today announced the launch of its fairer ticket resale marketplace, giving fans a simple, safe way to sell spare tickets and buy tickets to sold-out events without the inflated fees charged by traditional resale platforms. Sellers list tickets with £0 seller

World Cup star Gakpo requests privacy after death of unborn son

KANSAS CITY, United States — Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has asked for "privacy and space" following the announcement by his partner Noa van der Bij that they had lost their unborn son. Van der Bij posted a picture on Instagram of the pair holding hands over a blanket and knitted hat. "With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy," she wrote. "Thank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son." S

Eala breaking rules on who gets the spotlight

Alex Eala is breaking the rules on who gets or shares the spotlight in the global tennis scene. Or should I say that she is also rewriting the rules, without her knowing it? And this could be history in the making for tennis. The figures don’t lie. The videos of Eala battling Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina have around 900,000 views each over the official WTA YouTube channel. The next highest was between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula at nearly 440,000 views Over the official WTA Fa

Que eyes back-to-back wins, but wary of Pinewoods test

MANILA, Philippines — Even after decades of competing on some of golf's toughest courses around the world, Angelo Que isn't about to make bold predictions heading into unfamiliar territory. Coming off a victory at Caliraya Springs and carrying solid form into the third leg of this year's Philippine Golf Tour, the veteran campaigner is approaching the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge with guarded optimism, fully aware that the mountain course's reputation – not its modest length – coul

Take brutally hot weather seriously, heatstroke survivor warns

WASHINGTON, United States — History professor Ethan Borden Krizman was in high school when he collapsed 20 years ago at a race, suffering from heat stroke, but he says he remembers it well. And the current heat wave in Europe has brought it all swirling back. "I started getting tunnel vision, and I could feel my body weakening, and I collapsed, like just I completely blacked out," he told AFP, recounting how he was evacuated just short of the finish line in 95F (35C) heat that day in Calif

Leading Maritime Disaster Lawyers Urge Duck-Boat Ban After Today’s Incident Near Boston

PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading maritime attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky today are renewing their call for a ban on all tourist duck boat operations after numerous passengers on a disabled Boston Duck Tours amphibious vehicle were injured when it flipped on its side while being towed from the Charles River, according to numerous published reports. Attorneys Robert J. Mongeluzzi and Andrew R. Duffy, whose Philadelphia-based firm has represented dozens of victims in

Gensan foils Pasig, retains South lead in MPBL

MANILA, Philippines — The Gensan Warriors withstood Pasig City's final rally and tallied an 81-80 victory on Saturday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Olivarez College Gym in Paranaque. Behind, 75-80, Pasig threatened following two free throws by Keith Pido and a layup by Jacob Galicia with 6.4 seconds left. Gensan's Larry Rodriguez missed two charities with 3.8 seconds to go, and Galicia snagged the rebound. Pasig, however, couldn't make an

85% of takers passed architects test – PRC

THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced late on Friday that 2,799 of the 3,290 (85.08 percent) passed the June 2026 Licensure Examination for Architects (LEA). It is the highest overall passing rate in recent years. Results were released two working days after the examinations. Several passers in the top 10 were from universities and colleges in Mindanao. The top 10 passers include: 1. Eloisa Marie Tan Plana — University of the Philippines (UP)-Mindanao (90.60 percent). 2. M

From spoga+gafa to Kickstarter: Yosemite Robotics Prepares Lawnova for Global Outdoor Robotics Push

Shanghai, China, June 27, 2026 -- Yosemite Robotics is returning to spoga+gafa in Cologne with a second-generation Lawnova robotic mower lineup and a broader commercial ambition: turning years of AI platform development into a consumer-facing outdoor robotics brand. The Shanghai-based company, built on more than 15 years of accumulated AI and robotics expertise and over five years of formal robotic mower R&D, is using the European showcase to introduce Lawnova’s next-generation mowing platform a

HDFC ERGO Highlights the Importance of Comprehensive Car Insurance for Today’s Vehicle Owners

HDFC Ergo HDFC Ergo Mumbai, Maharashtra, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today’s vehicle owners face rising repair costs, accident risks, theft concerns, and unpredictable weather conditions that can lead to major financial stress. HDFC ERGO highlights the need for wider vehicle protection as owners look beyond basic compliance and focus on financial preparedness. While considering car insurance renewal online, reviewing the scope of cover, policy terms, and available protection options can ma

Clideo Ltd Announces Education Initiative to Advance Screen Literacy and Classroom Video Creation

New York, United States, June 27, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Clideo Ltd announced an education-focused initiative to support screen literacy in classrooms and to promote student creation of short, structured videos as part of regular learning activities. The initiative responds to ongoing concerns about the role of screens in education and to evidence that device use alters the environment in which attention, memory and comprehension operate. Clideo Ltd framed the effort around the principle that

DIVEVOLK-Equipped Photographers Sweep the Smartphone Category at Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year 2026

As a sponsor of the 14th OGPICOTY, DIVEVOLK sees its underwater housings claim the Smart Phone category’s top two awards and three of its Honourable Mentions among 300-plus entries - led by brand ambassador Zhengjie Wu’s gold-winning blackwater image "Symbiosis” OGPICOTY 2026 Underwater Smart Phone Category winners announced - a DIVEVOLK x Ocean Geographic poster showing the five winning images. Courtesy of Ocean Geographic / DIVEVOLK. ZHUHAI, China, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIVEVOLK, a

LBank Introduces LBank Card with 100,000 USDT Rewards Pool, Unlocking Seamless Crypto Payments Worldwide

SINGAPORE, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global cryptocurrency exchange LBank has officially launched the LBank Card, introducing a new campaign. During the promotion period, users who successfully activate an LBank Card and complete their first eligible purchase will have the opportunity to share a 100,000 USDT futures bonus, alongside earning up to 100% flexible savings APR boost vouchers. The initiative is designed to provide users with a seamless bridge between digital assets and everyda

Funded 100% Within One Hour: The Innovation Behind DESLOC V150 Plus

A category-defining upgrade for the front door - much like how Tesla redefined automotive energy, the V150 Plus introduces a new era of low-maintenance, eco-conscious home access with solar power, 3D face recognition, and AI-powered curved fingerprint sensor technology SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DESLOC, a global smart lock brand backed by DESMAN's 17 years of engineering experience and trusted by nearly 10 million families worldwide, today announced that the DESLOC V150 Plus, t

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Direct Drive Tech Highlights TITA Wheeled-Legged Robot for Delivery, Inspection and Public-Service Applications

BEIJING, June 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Direct Drive Team notices that many urban service robots may be limited by slopes, uneven ground, or other everyday infrastructure. Direct Drive Tech developed TITA for urban service work beyond flat indoor routes. The robot combines wheeled efficiency with legged adaptability, direct-drive joint technology, and 100 TOPS of onboard AI computing, giving it the mobility and responsiveness needed for sidewalks, curbs, slopes, uneven ground, delivery, inspe