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THE PHILIPPINES’ widening funding shortfall and rising debt are limiting the government’s ability to provide adequate financial assistance to millions of households hit by the Middle East oil crisis, according to a June discussion paper by the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) of the House of Representatives. The government’s strained fiscal position limits […]
Read more →PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. will proceed with his scheduled visit to Canada to bolster bilateral relations and secure new agreements in critical economic sectors, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said the President sees no reason to postpone the trip scheduled for July 1 to 4, amid rumors of destabilization […]
Read more →THE Sandiganbayan on Wednesday reset to July 14 the proceedings of the graft case against Senator Jose “Jinggoy” P. Ejercito Estrada, Jr. and former Public Works Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan amid plans to name the latter a state witness. The case before the anti-graft court’s Second Division stems from allegations of irregularities in P213 million […]
Read more →THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday renewed its push for the release of Burmese prisoner Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as Myanmar rejected the Philippine special envoy’s bid to meet the detained former leader. In a statement sent via WhatsApp, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Spokesperson Dominic Xavier M. Imperial said Secretary […]
Read more →THE Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) on Tuesday evening announced that the Philippines has extended the visa-free entry for Taiwan passport holders until 2027 to observe reciprocity in visa-free privileges with the said country. In an advisory, the MECO said Taiwan passport holders may stay in the Philippines for 14 days without visa until […]
Read more →Recognizing that today’s Gen Z users move fluidly from one side quest to the next, Smart Prepaid has enhanced its Power All promos to empower them to stay connected to the apps that matter most to them.
Read more →More than 1,360 partner stores – including supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, and gas stations – already offer cash deposit and withdrawal services for BPI customers
Read more →London Stock Exchange Date: 1 July 2026 Issuer announcement The Issuer, Ringkjøbing Landbobank A/S, has the 23 June 2026 carried out an early redemption of: Series no. 28, Issue of EUR 15,000,000, Senior Non-Preferred, ISIN XS2357537666, issue date: 23. June 2021 and first call date: 23. June 2026 The Issuer will apply that the bond is removed from the London Stock Exchange and the FCA’s official list. Yours faithfully Ringkjøbing Landbobank A/S Attachment Issuer announcement 2026-07-01 EN
Read more →WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean energy pioneer BLUETTI has officially entered the New Zealand market on 1 July. With a dedicated website, domestic on-shore warehousing, and local customer support, the expansion brings a comprehensive suite of sustainable backup solutions to Kiwi consumers and businesses nationwide. BLUETTI Officially Enters New Zealand Market Clean Power for the Kiwi Lifestyle BLUETTI's portable power solutions have already taken Australia by storm, w
Read more →MANILA, Philippines — THE Philippines defeated Iran, 29-19, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18, for its first victory in Pool C Wednesday in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Girls’ U18 Championship at the Terminal 21 Hall in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Xyz Ellen Rayco topscored with 19 points on 14 attacks, three blocks and two aces, followed by Ma. Ellanie Lorraine Gonzalvo with 15 points on 12 attacks and two aces in the one hour and 50-minute match. Jhaynna Love Bulandres and Adelaine T
Read more →Recognition validates CallTower's expertise in deploying and managing Microsoft Teams calling solutions for organizations worldwide Modern Work Microsoft Solutions Partner Calling for Microsoft Teams Specialist SALT LAKE CITY, UT, ROCHESTER, NY, MONTREAL, QC, LONDON, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CallTower, a global leader in cloud communications and collaboration solutions, today announced it has earned the Calling for Microsoft Teams Advanced Specialization from Microsoft. This esteemed sp
Read more →Cloud native cargo platform enables seamless booking, shipment tracking and account management for cargo agents and shippers CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartKargo, the leading cloud native air cargo management platform, today announced the launch of the Akasa Air Cargo mobile app, extending its digital cargo capabilities to mobile devices and enabling cargo agents and shippers to manage shipments anytime, anywhere. Developed on the SmartKargo platform, the Akasa Air Carg
Read more →NEW YORK, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 17a-4 LLC has expanded Microsoft Teams support for DataParser, enabling regulated organizations to collect Teams call recordings, meeting transcripts and SMS content for archiving, eDiscovery and compliance review. Microsoft Teams has become a critical communication and collaboration platform for work, supporting instant messaging, audio and video calling, meetings and mobile workflows. With the addition of call recordings, transcripts and SMS collecti
Read more →Professor Isidro Cortés-Ciriano, an internationally recognised scientist with extensive experience in childhood cancer research, willaccelerate Oxford-Harrington’s mission to translate discoveries into new therapies for children with rare cancers under new £5.25 million partnership between the University of Oxford and The Little Princess Trust OXFORD, UK and CLEVELAND, Ohio, US, 1st July 2026 - The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC), a partnership between the University of Oxford, UK an
Read more →Major shareholder announcement Netcompany Group A/S ("Netcompany") hereby announces the following notification received pursuant to section 38 of the Danish Capital Markets Act from Danske Bank A/S, regarding their direct and indirect holdings and voting rights in Netcompany. On 30 June 2026, Danske Bank A/S informed Netcompany, that Danske Bank A/S on 29 June 2026 directly and indirectly controlled 2,301,748 voting rights corresponding to 5.00% of the total voting rights in the Company. Their d
Read more →MANILA, Philippines – Tiffany Lee overcame the toughest conditions of the week with a gritty one-over-par 73, stretching her lead to four strokes over Harmie Constantino and moving 18 holes away from capturing the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge crown at Pinewoods Golf and Country Club in Baguio on Wednesday. Battling strong mountain winds that sent shots veering off line throughout the day, Lee relied on patience, controlled ball flight and steady execution to separate herself from the field. "
Read more →MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Wednesday clarified that a video of him urging protesters to remain peaceful was recorded in September 2025 after it was recirculated online with captions claiming it was a message in support of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally along EDSA. The video, originally uploaded on Sept. 20, 2025, was recorded a day before the Sept. 21, 2025 demonstrations and showed Torre urging rally participants to be carefu
Read more →SOCIETE GENERALE ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW SENIOR PREFERRED BOND ISSUANCE Regulated Information Paris, 1 July 2026, at 8:55 a.m. Societe Generale announces today the launch of a new dual-tranche EUR benchmark-size Senior Preferred vanilla bond issuance with a maturity in July 2028 and July 2031. This issuance is part of the 2026 Group’s vanilla long-term funding programme. The final terms of the bonds are expected to be determined today. Press contacts: Jean-Baptiste Froville_+33 1 58 98 68
Read more →AMSTERDAM, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OCI Global N.V. ("OCI" or the "Company") (Euronext: OCI) announces that the Board of Directors (the "Board") (excluding Nassef Sawiris and Nadia Sawiris) recommends the voluntary all-cash public offer (the "Offer") for all issued and outstanding shares in the share capital of OCI (each a "Share") at an offer price of EUR 4.10 cum dividend per Share made by NNS Holding (Cyprus) Limited ("NNS"). OCI N.V. recommends the unsolicited all-cash Offer from NNS at
Read more →MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is set to sign several bilateral agreements with Canada during the official visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Vancouver from July 1 to 4, 2026, Malacañang said Wednesday. Marcos is set to depart for Vancouver on Wednesday evening, where he will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as part of efforts to strengthen the relations and advance cooperation in key strategic areas between the two nations. Palace Press Officer Claire Ca
Read more →Vilmorin & Cie, a worldwide seed company, today announces the successful completion of L’IMAD’s investment in Limagrain Vegetable Seeds ("LVS”), the global leader in vegetable seeds.The transaction was initially announced in June 2025 as an investment by ADQ in LVS. Following the consolidation of ADQ under L’IMAD, the transaction has now been completed by L’IMAD.Through this transaction, L’IMAD has acquired a 35% stake in LVS, while Vilmorin & Cie retains the remaining 65% interest.The transacti
Read more →nCino bringing intelligent lending to life at Norway’s largest financial institution LONDON, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic AI banking, today announced that DNB has gone live on the nCino Platform, powering its corporate lending business, with plans to extend to SME lending next year. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, DNB serves over 2 million retail customers and more than 200,000 corporate clients across a global network of branches. As the
Read more →SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026, the highly-anticipated youth innovation competition, is back for its 10th edition in Singapore! As the world looks to navigate the uncertainties ahead, Solve for Tomorrow provides a platform for young changemakers to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to shape a better tomorrow for all. By inspiring youths in Singapore to rise up to the challenge and address key societal issues via innovation and technolo
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