Philippines Business News

PHL highlights bilateral trade, defense cooperation in US’ celebration of 250 years of independence

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday joined the US in marking its 250 years of independence, welcoming new American envoy to the Philippines Lee Lipton and highlighting bilateral trade and defense cooperation between the two countries in the celebration. Speaking at an event celebrating 250th year of US independence, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Leo […]

Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 - The ‘Oscars of Skills’

Winners Bring Hope to ‘Lost Generation’ Best of British Olivia Lane Best of British Olivia Lane LONDON, July 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Extraordinary people doing incredible things have brought hope to ‘the lost generation’ at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026, in partnership with Babcock. Leading figures from industry and government stood to applaud the winners and nominees at the glittering ceremony in central London. Now in its 12th year, the Enginuity Skills Awards, in partnership with Babc

[In This Economy] The Philippines is upper-middle income at last. But what does it mean?

This milestone is real, and it took decades of work by millions of Filipinos, not any single administration

PHL, Canada eye free trade deal by year-end as ties elevated to strategic partnership

The Philippines and Canada agreed to seek the conclusion of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) before the end of 2026 after elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership, as the two countries moved to deepen cooperation in trade, defense, energy, labor, security and people-to-people ties. The announcement followed bilateral meetings between President […]

ECB expected to hike rates again in September, Barclays says

RCBC makes InstaPay transfers free as banks cut digital payment fees

(1st UPDATE) RCBC Pulz customers may make up to 30 free InstaPay transfers per month, with a minimum amount of P100 per transaction

Barclays sees an "extended" interest rate hold by the Fed. Here’s why.

Barclays sees UK facing £4.7 billion defence funding gap

Potential super typhoon to enter PAR next week, enhance southwest monsoon

Typhoon Bavi (international name), which is likely to intensify into a super typhoon, could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week and enhance the southwest monsoon, according to the state weather bureau on Friday. “It is possible that by Tuesday or Wednesday, it will enter PAR,” Obet Baddrina, weather specialist at the Philippine […]

Cathay Pacific to resume Middle East flights

Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific announced Thursday that it will resume flights to the Middle East, as the United States and Iran signal that efforts to end the war remain viable.

[OPINION] Why China won’t just leave out the Philippines

China is conducting deep-sea mining operations in the South China Sea for rare earth elements, which are very important in today's technologies

Powerful Iranian general reappears in public ahead of Khamenei funeral - AP

U.S. markets to close for holiday; Asian stocks rebound - what’s moving markets

Imperial Reports Red Chris Mine Block Cave to Receive $500 Million from the Government of Canada

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation ("Imperial”) (TSX:III) reports that the Federal Government of Canada has announced its commitment to contribute $500 million to support the Red Chris Block Cave project in connection with the Canada-British Columbia Co-operative Prosperity Agreement. As the Red Chris joint venture advances through the internal approval process toward a final investment decision, this commitment strengthens the business cas

EDC and EXIM Thailand sign agreement to advance Canada-Thailand trade and investment

Partnership to support joint initiatives and explore opportunities across Canada, Thailand and the broader Asia-Pacific region BANGKOK, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada's export credit agency, and Export-Import Bank of Thailand (EXIM Thailand), Thailand's state-owned specialized financial institution under the Ministry of Finance, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties and expand cooperation in the Asi

Banco Itaú Chile Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

SANTIAGO, Chile, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BANCO ITAÚ CHILE (SSE: ITAUCL) announced today that it will release the Earnings Report regarding its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, before the market opens in Santiago, on July 31, 2026. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. Santiago time (11:30 A.M. ET), the Company’s management team will host a conference call to discuss the financial results. The call will be hosted by André Gailey, CEO; Emiliano Muratore, CFO; and

Jelly Force Male Enhancement Gummies Release Latest Formula for Men: JellyForce Unique Ingredient Profile Report

Muira Puama, Maca, Ashwagandha, and L-Arginine Blend: Supplement Facts, Sourcing, and Consumer Safety Considerations Explained Pinellas Park, FL, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. JellyForce is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, especially if currently taking prescription medications. JellyForce is a gummy dietary supplement formulated

Crypto News: Ethereum Based Crypto Pepeto Presale Is Selling Out Fast - Is This The 2026 Breakout

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ethereum based crypto Pepeto just closed another crypto presale round in hours, and projects do not pull this kind of money in a red market without serious potential behind them, and that potential is exactly why every crypto community right now is talking about Pepeto. The only question left for anyone watching this new crypto from the outside is what exactly they are missing. Broader market conditions add to that conviction, be

WATCH: PH, Canada sign 4 deals during Marcos' visit

The Philippines and Canada on Thursday (Friday in Manila) sign four agreements aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties between the Philippines and Canada during the official visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessed the signing of the agreements on energy, natural resources, tourism, labor and immigration, and culture and the arts following their bilateral meeting at Vancouver Convention Center. VIDEO BY CATHERINE VALENTE

Chinese inventors Xie Yinghao and Yu Haijun secure dual win at the European Inventor Award 2026 for smart battery recycling

Xie Yinghao, Yu Haijun and their team receive the European Inventor Award 2026 in the Non-EPO Countries category, as well as winning the Popular Prize, for their process that transforms spent lithium-ion batteries into high-quality materialsThe technology achieves recovery rates of 99.6% for nickel, cobalt and manganese and 96.5% for lithium, while reducing acid and alkali consumption by 73%The process produces battery-grade materials with a 61% lower carbon footprint than conventional productio

Herb Meiner's Rock It Like Herb Unveils a New Episode on Leadership, Innovation, and Transparency

Bali, Indonesia, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Herb Meiner has released the latest episode of his YouTube series, Rock It Like Herb. The new episode explores why transparency, accountability, and trust are becoming increasingly important in the future of digital innovation while continuing the series' broader conversations on leadership, entrepreneurship, wellness, and purposeful growth. Since launching in October 2025, Rock It Like Herb has become a platform where entrepreneurs, investors,

Northern Discovery Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement

// NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES // CALGARY, Alberta, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Discovery Metals Inc. (the "Company” or "Northern Discovery”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement offering of 4,900,000 units (the "Units”) of the Company at a price of $0.25 per Unit for gross proceeds of $1,225,000 (the "Offering”). Each unit consists of one (1) common share ("Share”) and one

WATCH: Marcos: PH, Canada elevate ties to strategic partnership

The Philippines and Canada agree to enhance their partnership by elevating their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership that will deepen defense and economic cooperation. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the announcement following his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Vancouver Convention Center Thursday (Friday in Manila). VIDEO BY CATHERINE VALENTE

Terra Innovatum Appoints Smart Wires CEO Joanna Lohkamp as Independent Director

Appointment adds board governance and operating leadership as Terra advances NRC licensing, FOAK deployment, and commercialization of SOLO NEW YORK, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Innovatum Global N.V. ("Terra Innovatum" or the "Company”) (NASDAQ: NKLR), a developer of micro-modular nuclear reactors, today announced the appointment of Joanna Lohkamp, Chief Executive Officer of Smart Wires, to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2026. Lohkamp brings more than 30 years of global ope