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PAL resumes Manila-Dubai flights in October
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will resume weekly flights to Dubai starting October, with plans to increase gradually to a daily service as soon as operational conditions are normal.
Read more →‘Philippines faces risk of losing investment-grade ratings’
The Philippines faces the risk of losing its investment-grade sovereign credit ratings, under twin threats of the oil shock and a prolonged flood-control corruption scandal, according to Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno.
Read more →Philippines fast-tracks SE Asia’s first offshore wind farm
The government is moving to fast-track the development of what could become the region’s first offshore wind project in Camarines Sur to strengthen the country’s energy security, according to the Department of Finance.
Read more →Philippines targets completion of Japan trade pact by November
The Philippines is aiming to conclude the review of its free trade agreement with Japan in November this year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
Read more →Sugar stakeholders seek coordination vs pest infestation
Sugar industry stakeholders and the government are coordinating efforts against the ongoing, red-striped soft scale insect infestation in sugarcane farms.
Read more →The art of doing useless things efficiently
In my 35 years of giving advice to managers, I’ve witnessed countless bizarre corporate phenomena made by otherwise highly-intelligent managers heroically perfecting work processes that shouldn’t even exist, even in companies with enough ISO certificates to wallpaper a stadium.
Read more →Ube catches eye of US agriculture agency
The US Department of Agriculture has made a strong pitch for purple yam or ube to investors, noting that additional investments can plug the production gaps facing the local ube industry amid the ongoing boom of the tuber in international markets.
Read more →Upcoming IPOs boost PSEi
The local stock market sustained its winning ways, propelled by optimism of the initial public offering from some of the country’s largest tech players and the resumption of peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Read more →World Bank OKs $1.02 billion funding for water, energy security
The World Bank has approved a $1.02-billion financing package, consisting of a loan and grant, to support efforts to expand and improve access to electricity and water in the Philippines.
Read more →Mabanta apology a lesson against spewing allegations— Palace
MALACAÑANG on Monday said the public apology issued by political operator Franco Mabanta underscores the importance of refraining from making allegations without evidence. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro issued the statement after Mabanta publicly apologized for past criticisms hurled against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos by Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN), an online news outlet he founded. “Apologizing is
Read more →Father and son climb Kilimanjaro for Human Appeal’s humanitarian work
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Human Appeal’s Global Director of Fundraising, Zaheer Khan, will travel to Tanzania this summer to climb Mount Kilimanjaro alongside his 16-year-old son, in a powerful father-and-son challenge raising vital funds for Human Appeal’s life-saving humanitarian work. Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest freestanding mountain, with a summit 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. Over seven days, the pair will take on the world’s hi
Read more →Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Summer Deals, Savings and Prizes
NEW YORK, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Feature Impact) America’s 250th birthday calls for celebration, and this summer, it goes well beyond backyard barbecues and poolside parties. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. To help mark the milestone, Circle K is rolling out refreshing deals, new merch and exciting prizes as America’s Party Stop - the one-stop destination for summer value and fun. The free Inner Circle rewards program is your tick
Read more →SRQ Resources Announces Results of AGM
MONTREAL, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SRQ Resources Inc. (TSX-V: SRQ) ("SRQ” or the "Company”) today announces that all nominees listed in the management proxy circular were elected as directors of the Company at its annual and special meeting of shareholders ("AGM”) held on Monday, June 29, 2026. A total of 12,223,367 common shares or 26.52% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date were represented in person or by proxy at the AGM. 1. Election of Directo
Read more →National Employment Equity Council Welcomes Appointment of Justice Corrine Sparks to Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion
OTTAWA, Ontario, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Employment Equity Council (NEC) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Corrine Sparks to the Government of Canada’s Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. As the first African Nova Scotian appointed to the Bench and the first African-Canadian woman to serve in the judiciary in Canada, she has devoted her career to advancing equality, justice and human rights in Canada. The announcement comes just weeks after the NEC
Read more →Solvexel Energy Technologies (SET) Launches Global Expansion Initiative and Innovative Digital Energy Management Platform
LONDON, UK, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solvexel Energy Technologies (SET), a trusted partner in global renewable energy development, today officially announced the expansion of its international footprint with the opening of a new branch office in London, alongside the launch of an innovative online renewable energy management cooperation model. Designed to accelerate the global low-carbon transition while generating new employment opportunities, this digital framework allows global parti
Read more →Grosvenor signs S&S to its largest ever lease on Annacis Island in 75 years
• Landmark industrial lease for Grosvenor Property Canada • 162,750 square foot full building on Annacis Island • S&S doubling Canadian operations 1005 Derwent Way, Delta M6 at Millennium Business Park on Annacis Island Vancouver, BC, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grosvenor today announces a major lease transaction with S&S, a tech-forward leader in branded merchandise distribution, for the entire Millennium 6 building (1005 Derwent), a 162,650 square foot warehouse at Annacis Island. In 195
Read more →Amcor partners with Kelpi to advance next-generation barrier materials for fiber packaging
ZURICH, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, today announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to explore next-generation coating technologies designed to enhance the performance and sustainability of packaging materials. Amcor announced a collaboration with U.K.-based startup Kelpi to explore next-generation coating technologies to further expand the options within its AmFiber™ fiber-
Read more →Lyca Mobile eSIM In The USA: A Boon To International Travelers Looking For Reliable Connectivity And Seamless Activation
United States, June 29, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Lyca Mobile US rolls out traveler-friendly eSIM services and increases the monthly data offered. Lyca Mobile, one of the largest MVNOs in the world, today announced the launch of its eSIM services in the US market. This move aims to counter the challenges international travelers face with mobile connectivity. The company has also bumped up the amount of data in its unlimited plans. International travelers who have an eSIM-compatible device can now
Read more →ViaBTC Group Marks 10 Years of Blockchain Infrastructure Development, Highlighting Ecosystem Growth and CoinEx Expansion
The milestone reflects a decade of investment in blockchain infrastructure spanning mining, digital asset trading, wallets, public blockchain services, and institutional solutions. HONG KONG, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ViaBTC Group is marking its 10th anniversary by highlighting the development of its blockchain infrastructure ecosystem, which has expanded from its origins as a cryptocurrency mining pool into a network of blockchain services supporting mining, digital asset trading, walle
Read more →Form 8.3 - A consortium comprising LondonMetric Property plc and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Limited
FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the "Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:Jupiter Fund Management Plc(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. (c) Name of offeror/offer
Read more →Johnson Development Expands Portfolio of Lifestyle Amenities
Harvest Green The Slice Leading developer Johnson Development has opened several new amenity centers, including The Slice, a complex that follows a citrus theme to mirror Harvest Green’s agrihood nature. Harvest Green is located in Richmond, Texas. HOUSTON, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Development, one of the nation's leading master-planned community developers, continues to invest in lifestyle amenities that support resident engagement, recreation and long-term community value with
Read more →BRAHMA AI, Hakuhodo Technologies Partner to Scale High-Fidelity Digital Humans Across Japan and APAC
LONDON and TOKYO, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BRAHMA AI and Hakuhodo Technologies today announced a strategic partnership to develop, commercialize, and deploy high-fidelity digital humans at enterprise scale across Japan and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Digital Human (ATMAN) of Hibari Misora, featured in the BS Nippon TV program "Hibari Misora brought back in the Reiwa Era.” Formalized under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the partnership establishes a joint framework to combine BRAHM
Read more →Eight Years of NCLA Litigation Brings End to SEC and CFTC’s Gag Rules that Silenced Americans
Thomas J. Powell, et al. v. Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After eight years of relentless effort, the New Civil Liberties Alliance has gotten rid of the unconstitutional Gag Rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission. These Gag Rules forbade every American who settled a regulatory enforcement case with SEC or CFTC from even truthfully criticizing their cases in public for the rest of the
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