Philippines Business News

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Turns 63 and Sets a New Direction for Its Next Chapter of Growth

Global anniversary campaign marks the first step of the brand's transformation SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of its 63rd anniversary, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CBTL) has unveiled a global anniversary campaign, the first milestone in its brand transformation journey. For 63 years, CBTL has brought people together over specialty coffee and tea. Now it's handing the pen to a new generation of artists and creators to write what's next. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® is celebrati

Dahua and PARC Foundation Join Forces to Protect Dreams and Empower Young Filipino Talent

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their talent, pursue their dreams, and build a brighter future. Yet for children from low-income families and children with special needs, access to opportunities can often be limited by circumstances beyond their control. Recognizing the importance of giving these young talents a chance to be seen, heard, and supported, global security brand Dahua Technology is partnering with the PARC

CyberDSA 2026 Opens in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's AI Ambition Puts Cybersecurity, Trust and Sovereign Capability in Sharper Focus

As CyberDSA opens its fourth edition at MITEC, attention turns from what AI can deliver to what Malaysia must be able to secure, govern and control as AI becomes embedded across the economy. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Digital Services, Defence & Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2026 officially opened today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, bringing together government, defence and security agencies, regulators, industry leade

Cymulate Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Indian Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for Advancing Continuous Security Validation

The recognition highlights Cymulate's competitive strategy, continuous innovation, and customer-centric approach to strengthening cyber resilience across complex enterprise environments. SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan pleased to announce that Cymulate has received the 2026 Indian Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition in the breach and attack simulation industry for its outstanding achievements in continuous security validation, platform innovation, and customer

Huawei and Qualcomm Announce Broad Patent License Agreement

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 October 2026 - Huawei and Qualcomm today announced a multi-year, broad patent license agreement that includes cross licenses to the companies' patent portfolios across a range of technology fields, including 5G, compute, AI, and networking, together with Qualcomm's purchase of certain Huawei U.S. patents in the areas of compute, AI, networking, and other technologies. This transaction will close following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals

Share buyback programme - week 40

Nasdaq Copenhagen Euronext Dublin London Stock Exchange Danish Financial Supervisory Authority Other stakeholders Date 5 October 2026 Share buyback programme - week 40 The share buyback programme runs in the period 10 August 2026 up to and including 9 October 2026, see company announcement of 7 August 2026. During the period the bank will thus buy back its own shares for a total of up to DKK 400 million under the programme, but to a maximum of 500,000 shares. The programme is implemented in comp

Share repurchase programme: Transactions of week 40 2026

The share repurchase programme runs as from 5 February 2026 and up to and including 29 January 2027 at the latest. In this period, Jyske Bank will acquire shares with a value of up to DKK 3 billion, cf. Corporate Announcement No. 11/2026 of 5 February 2026. The share repurchase programme is initiated and structured in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (together with the Market Abuse Reg

WATCH: US bombers at UK air base

American B1 bomber planes resupplying at the English air base RAF Fairford, a focal point for long-range United States Air Force operations in Europe. The Pentagon confirmed reports Sunday that the United States has withdrawn all B1 bomber planes from Royal Air Force Fairford, after a suspicious incident triggered nearby evacuations. A statement from a Pentagon official said: "We can acknowledge now that all U.S. bombers that were deployed to RAF Fairford have re-deployed to their home stations

WATCH: China Coast Guard vessel blocks PH boats

China Coast Guard vessel 21581 blocks Philippine law enforcement boats pursuing a foreign fishing vessel suspected of dynamite fishing near Pag-asa Island on Oct. 4, 2026, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The PCG said the CCG vessel came within about 10 yards of its high-speed response boat, while a PLA Navy helicopter circled over the Philippine team four times. VIDEOS COURTESY OF THE PCG

AAVantgarde Presents Encouraging Clinical Data from AAVB-081 and Preclinical Data Supporting AAVB-039 at EURetina 2026

The company has presented updated data from the LUCE-1 Phase 1/2 study in Usher syndrome type 1B and preclinical data supporting the clinical translation of AAVB-039 in Stargardt disease MILAN, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAVantgarde Bio (AAVantgarde), the clinical-stage biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) using its proprietary dual-AAV technology, has today announced the presentation of updated clinical data from the LUCE-1 study and pr

PMET Signs Letter of Intent with Matagami for Spodumene Concentrate Transshipment to the Rail Network

Letter of Intent ("LOI") advances a key component of the planned concentrate transportation infrastructure for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project. MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- October 5 - Sydney, Australia Highlights Letter of Intent ("LOI") signed with the City of Matagami for the planned transshipment of spodumene concentrate, transferring the concentrate inbound from the mining site via trucks to rail cars outbound to port at Matagami's transshipment yard.LOI establishes a framework for

CSL and Alentis announce global partnership to develop and commercialise lixudebart for rare kidney and liver diseases

Alentis to receive US$355 million initial payment and up to US$1.2 billion in commercial milestones, with global profits shared MELBOURNE, Australia and BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL and Alentis Therapeutics today announced they have entered into an exclusive global collaboration agreement to co-develop and co-promote lixudebart, which has the potential to become a first-in-class therapy targeting claudin-1 across a range of kidney, liver and other diseases. Lixudebart is

Tigerair Taiwan Expands Its Network With New Connected Travel Platform, Powered by Dohop

With Scoot as its first airline partner, tigerhop expands Dohop's footprint in Asia and adds new network capacity and destinations for Taiwan's leading low-cost carrier. REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dohop, the travel technology company creating a new standard for Connected Travel that works beyond traditional interline, has announced a new partnership with Tigerair Taiwan to deploy the Dohop-powered tigerhop platform, now live on the airline's retail channels. Through the ini

Titan FX Launches Second "Dream Beyond Borders 2.0” Brand Commercial Featuring Keisuke Honda

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online broker Titan FX has launched the second commercial in its "Dream Beyond Borders 2.0” brand series on 5 October 2026, featuring its global brand ambassador Keisuke Honda. Titled "Among Dreamers,” the new commercial shifts the focus from taking the first step toward a goal to what comes next - the choices, persistence, and continued effort it takes to keep moving forward. "Dream Beyond Borders” is Titan FX’s brand platform built around c

Ivo Deepens Its Australian Presence With New Sydney Office

AI contract intelligence company builds local team to support more than 30 customers across Australia and New Zealand, including Canva, Fonterra and Dovetail SYDNEY, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivo, the leading contract intelligence platform for major global enterprises, today announced a new office in Sydney’s central business district, expanding its Australian presence to support a growing customer base across the region. The company serves more than 30 customers across Australia and New

Phuket's residential market splits in two as luxury demand builds while lower-tier supply outpaces demand

Banyan Group Residences records 900 per cent year-on-year rise in luxury sales value, underlining the widening gap between prime and mass-market residences PHUKET, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 September 2026 - Phuket's residential property market is becoming increasingly polarised. Genuinely differentiated luxury residences continue to attract strong demand, while lower-priced, investment-led segments are showing signs of saturation and, in some areas, oversupply. Banyan Group Residen

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James Altucher: Everyone Thinks SpaceX Is a Rocket Company. He Says a Single Filing Just Revealed What It Really Is.

The tech expert who has been ahead of some of the biggest tech stories of the past two decades argues investors have fundamentally misread Elon Musk's most famous company. Washington, D.C., Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ask most people what SpaceX does, and the answer is simple: it builds rockets and launches satellites. According to tech analyst James Altucher, that answer is not just incomplete, it's the single biggest misread in the market right now. In a new presentation, Altucher argues

AIFA Outlines AI Application Strategy and Product Progress at First Annual Conference in Las Vegas

Company highlights its focus on AI applications in education, plans a year-round showcase at its Las Vegas venue, and reaffirms its disclosure practices LAS VEGAS, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: AIFA) ("AIFA” or the "Company”) today held its inaugural annual conference at the Company’s Las Vegas venue. Chairman Shanglong Li delivered the keynote address, outlining AIFA’s strategic direction, recent product development progress, and priorities for the n

Bringing Rohingya refugee issue into sharp focus

THE Rohingya are a Muslim minority in Myanmar that has long suffered discrimination, disenfranchisement and communal violence. The United Nations has described the Rohingya as “among the world’s least wanted” people and “one of the world’s most persecuted minorities.” Myanmar, a predominantly Buddhist country, has made it a state policy to persecute and marginalize the Rohingya. They are denied citizenship and the right to higher education, and are not allowed

Vaxcyte to Host Webcast and Conference Call to Present Topline Data from OPUS-1, the Pivotal Adult Phase 3 Trial of VAX-31, the Company’s 31-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Candidate

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company, today announced it will host a webcast and conference call tomorrow, October 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT to present topline data from the OPUS-1 adult pivotal Phase 3 trial evaluating the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of VAX-31, the Company’s 31-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) candidate designed to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease

Sept. inflation likely higher at 6.7% – poll

I LATION could have resumed rising last month following renewed pressure on oil prices and elevated food and transport costs, analysts said. The median forecast in a Manila Times poll was 6.7 percent, higher than the 6.1 percent recorded in August but within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) 6.4- to 7.4-percent estimate for September. A year earlier, inflation was substantially lower at 1.7 percent. A 6.7-percent result would mark the first rise since an easing from April’s high

Banks’ bad loan ratio steady at 3.35% in Aug

THE nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio of Philippine banks remained steady at 3.35 percent in August despite a challenging global environment, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed. The NPL or bad loan ratio, which covers past-due debts whose principal or interest is unpaid for 90 days or more, was unchanged from July but slipped from the year earlier’s 3.5 percent. Union Bank chief economist Ruben Carlo Asuncion said the latest figure indicated that asset quality was broadly

Inflation, liquidity pressures seen steering PSEi’s direction

PHILIPPINE shares could remain under pressure this week after the benchmark index extended its losing streak to five sessions and fell to another 2026 low, with investors turning their attention to September inflation for clues on the path of interest rates. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slipped by 0.45 points or 0.01 percent to 5,629.03 on Friday, bringing its weekly decline to 196.94 points or 3.4 percent. The Philippine Statistics Authority is scheduled to release September infla