Philippines Business News

617 Collective Appoints Victor Martinez as Partner and Head of Capital Markets

617 Collective Appoints Victor Martinez as Partner and Head of Capital Markets 617 Collective Appoints Victor Martinez as Partner and Head of Capital Markets New York, USA, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former Citi and JP Morgan Executive Joins as 617 Collective Advances Plan to Deploy Up to $100 Million Across Founder-Led Marketing, Media, and Creator Economy Businesses 617 Collective LLC, a New York-based acquisition platform focused on founder-led agencies across modern marketing, media,

AB Science announces the successful completion of a EUR 2.3 million private placement

PRESS RELEASE AB SCIENCE ANNOUNCES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A EUR 2.3 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT Paris, July 1st, 2026, 8am AB Science S.A. (the "Company” or "AB Science”, Euronext - FR0010557264 - AB) announces today the successful completion of a capital increase of a total gross amount of EUR 2.3 million subscribed by a limited number of investors (the "Private Placement”). The Private Placement is not subject to a prospectus requiring an approval from the French Financial Market Authority

Total Voting Rights and Capital

01 July 2026 PayPoint Plc (the "Company") - Total Voting Rights and Capital In conformity with DTR 5.6.1 the Company hereby notifies the market of the following: As of 30 June 2026, the Company's share capital consisted of 59,862,665 ordinary shares of £0.003611. Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote in relation to all circumstances at general meetings of the Company. The Company does not hold any shares in Treasury. The above figure of 59,862,665 may be used by shareholders and othe

EUR 200 million share buyback begins following completion of EUR 227 million share buyback

Schiphol, July 1, 2026 - Aegon today begins a EUR 200 million share buyback that was announced during the Capital Markets Day on December 10, 2025. This share buyback is expected to be completed by December 23, 2026, barring unforeseen circumstances. Aegon intends to cancel the shares it repurchases during this share buyback program. Vereniging Aegon, Aegon’s largest shareholder, has agreed to participate pro-rata in this new EUR 200 million share buyback program based on its combined common sha

Angat Dam water level slightly declines amid critical operating level

The water level of Angat Dam slightly declined on Wednesday as it continued to operate below its critical level, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The dam’s water level fell by 0.05 meters (m) to 159.90m from 159.95m on Tuesday, PAGASA said in its 8 a.m. dam water level update. […]

LPA develops into Tropical Depression Henry; gale-force winds to hit nearly 10 areas — PAGASA

The low pressure area (LPA) being monitored over the past few days developed into Tropical Depression Henry, which is expected to bring strong to gale-force winds to nearly 10 areas in Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday. In an 11:00 a.m. press briefing, PAGASA said the LPA […]

Warsh says inflation expectations have come down

Iran nuclear talks "moving along well," Trump says

BFAR cites innovations, responsive service for fisherfolk at 79th anniversary celebration

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) put the spotlight on its innovative programs and rapid response to the needs of Filipino fisherfolk as it marked its 79th anniversary. Themed “Ahensiyang Aksyon Agad,” BFAR’s celebration focused on concrete interventions designed to protect fishing communities across the country from rising production costs and environmental challenges. “BFAR is an […]

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for June 30 – July 6

Prices of oil and fuel products may either increase or decrease starting Tuesday, June 30.

Trump discloses over $1.4 billion in crypto income in 2025 filing

Trump earned over $1 billion from crypto ventures in 2025

US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family's cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday.

U.K. inflation-linked debt leaves gilts exposed to bear steepening, UBS says

Warsh comments ahead; Nike turnaround push fears - what’s moving markets

[In This Economy] Ubenomics: Kaya ba nating masabayan ang ube craze?

Sabi ng iba, simple lang ang solusyon: magtanim lang tayo ng maraming ube! Pero may mga hadlang sa pag-asenso natin mula sa ube craze na ito.

Aptose Biosciences Announces Completion of Acquisition by Hanmi Pharmaceutical

SAN DIEGO and TORONTO, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptose Biosciences Inc. ("Aptose” or the "Company”) (TSX: APS and OTC: APTOF), a clinical-stage precision oncology company developing a tuspetinib (TUS)-based triple drug frontline therapy to treat patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), today announced the closing of the plan of arrangement (announced on November 19, 2025 and February 24, 2026) pursuant to which HS North America Ltd. (the "Purchaser”), a wholly owned s

Regenx Announces Non-Brokered Financing for Gross Proceeds of $720,000

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regenx Tech Corp., (the "Company" or "Regenx") (CSE: RGX) (OTCQB: RGXTF) (FSE: YRS WKN: A2DSW3) announces that it has received unsecured and non-brokered financing for gross proceeds of $720,000 in Debenture Financing. The debentures will bear interest at the rate of 15% per annum. The Corporation can redeem the Debentures at any time upon 10 days prior written notice. The Company intends to use the proceeds to support operations, and general

Ready for What's Next: From Learning to Earning in the Age of AI

Saturday, 4 July 2026 JW Marriott Jakarta | Business Centre Press Conference: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Pearson - Ready for What's Next: From Learning to Earning in the Age of AI Dear Editor (News/Business/Technology Desk - English language and Bahasa): We are pleased to invite you to cover "Ready for What's Next: From Learning to Earning in the Age of AI," a closed leadership forum convened by Pearson and Amazon Web Services on Saturday, 4 July 2026, at JW Marriott Jakarta. This forum will bring toge

Shane Lukas’ TEDx Talk Examines the Hidden Cost of Values Conflict and Its Impact on Stress and Decision-Making

New TEDx presentation offers a practical framework for identifying competing values and making choices with greater clarity and confidence NORMAL, Ill, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shane Lukas, founder of A Great Idea and a leadership speaker known for his work in values-based decision-making, is shining a light on a hidden challenge many individuals and organizations face every day: the stress that comes from competing values. This marks Lukas' second TEDx talk, following his 2024 TEDxGree

Pushpay Debuts a Rebuilt Groups Experience, Kicking Off Its Most Ambitious Platform Overhaul to Date

Groups marks the first milestone in the Staq Transformation, Pushpay's commitment to a more modern, intuitive platform built to reduce friction, simplify workflows, and support ministry at every step REDMOND, Wash., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pushpay, the leading payments and engagement platform for faith-based organizations, today announced the launch of Groups, the first major release in its Staq Transformation initiative-a multi-phase effort to simplify how churches manage ministry thr

Athene Names Larik Hall as Senior Vice President, Head of Athene Japan

Experienced insurance executive brings deep U.S. and Japan market leadership to Athene’s growing international retirement platform WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athene, the leading retirement solutions company and subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:APO), today announced that Larik Hall has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Head of Japan. Hall will be based in Japan and will oversee Athene’s growth strategy to accelerate the expansion of re

Zhihu Inc. Announces Results of the Annual General Meeting

BEIJING, China, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) ("Zhihu” or the "Company”), a leading online content community in China, today announced that each of the proposed resolutions submitted for shareholders’ approval (the "Proposed Resolutions”) as set forth in the notice of annual general meeting dated June 8, 2026 (the "AGM Notice”) has been adopted at its annual general meeting of shareholders held in Beijing, China today. After the adoption of the Proposed Reso

Science in Sport Commits to Japan, One of the World's Great Endurance Nations, Bringing Three Decades of Performance Science to Japanese Athletes

UK performance nutrition brand launches long-term investment in Japanese endurance sport. TOKYO, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Science in Sport (SiS), the global performance nutrition brand trusted by elite athletes and teams around the world, has announced its launch in Japan. Takako Takamura, ACG (Nike) athlete, 2025 mountain and trail running World Championships Japan national team. Home to more than 70 million sports participants and 8 million runners, Japan has a rich and deeply embedded end

Colossal Foundation and University of Tasmania Partner to Combat Devil Facial Tumour Disease with Vaccines and Gene Editing

The collaboration leverages Colossal's marsupial de-extinction and conservation biotechnology platform to save the Tasmanian devil from a contagious cancer that has driven 80% population declines across Tasmania DALLAS and HOBART, Australia, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colossal Foundation, the nonprofit conservation arm of Colossal Biosciences, today announced a new partnership with the University of Tasmania to support efforts to combat Devil facial tumour disease (DFTD), a fatal transmiss