Philippines Business News

Donated 40 generator sets by Filipino businessmen arrive in Ukraine

MANILA, Philippines — European Union (EU) Ambassador to Manila Massimo Santoro expressed gratitude to Filipino businessmen for donating 40 generator sets to provide backup electricity to communities affected by Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. "Grateful to the Philippines business for standing with Ukraine. 40 generators will help sustain essential services amid Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure," Santoro said on Thurs

G6 Hospitality Strengthens Franchise Engagement Through Nationwide Town Halls

DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- G6 Hospitality, parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, has concluded a nationwide series of franchise owner town halls, bringing senior leadership together with more than 150 franchise owners across Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, California, Arizona and Oregon. The meetings took Vice Chairman Ankit Tandon, National Head of Brand Performance Anuj Ladha and regional leadership coast to coast to discuss business performance, share progress on

nsur.ai Launches AI Underwriting Assistant

Personal underwriting assistant exclusively for underwriters requires no core system replacement, no migration or integration, and is platform agnostic. AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nsur.ai, an insurance technology company delivering artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for underwriters, announces general availability of its AI Underwriting Assistant, built exclusively for property and casualty (P&C) underwriters to work alongside any platform or core system. Unlike traditi

WellBridge Surgical Named No. 988 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Following Significant Revenue Growth Over the Past Three Years, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellBridge Surgical today announced it has been ranked No. 988 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achie

IPS Introduces Switchboard Program Recertified to UL 891 Standard

Redefining How Customers Enable Certified Power Infrastructure Greenville, SC, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Power Services (IPS), North America’s leading provider of end-to-end electrical, mechanical, and power management solutions, today announced the launch of IPS ReCert™, a first-of-its-kind switchboard recertification program certified to UL 891. IPS ReCert™ expands the company’s portfolio of new and reconditioned UL 891 switchboards by giving electrical distribution equipmen

Tropic Names Co-Founder Justin Etkin CEO

Co-Founder David Campbell will remain Chairman of the Board, advising the company on go-to-market strategy and corporate initiatives. NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tropic, the intelligence layer for modern procurement and finance teams, today announced that Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Justin Etkin has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. As part of this planned executive succession, Co-Founder David Campbell will continue serving as Chairman of the Board

Minutes from Extraordinary General Meeting

Oslo, 13 August 2026 An Extraordinary General Meeting of Interoil Exploration and Production ASA was held in Oslo on 13 August 2026. The minutes from the meeting are attached. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements of section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Please direct any further questions to: ir@interoil.no Attachment EGM 13 August 2026 Minutes w appendices

Lynden Logistics receives 20th Quest for Quality Award

Freight forwarder scores #1 overall, best value Lynden Logistics Lynden Logistics is a full-service transportation and logistics provider. Anchorage, AK, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the fourth consecutive year, Lynden Logistics was voted the #1 airfreight forwarder in the annual Quest for Quality awards, including being rated the best value out of all companies. Lynden Logistics’ combined scores in performance, value, information technology, customer service, and equipment & operations

All Out Cooling & Heating Expands Customer Service Operations in Arizona’s East Valley

Family-owned HVAC company welcomes a returning team member and invests in technology designed to improve communication, scheduling, and access to service Chandler, Arizona, United States, August 13, 2026 -- All Out Cooling & Heating, a family-owned HVAC company serving Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and surrounding East Valley communities, is expanding its customer service operations through a key team addition and new technology investments designed to create a more seamless experience for homeowner

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Snuggle Me® Organic Introduces the Infant Lounger Wave, Featuring SnuggleCore™, the Brand's Most Advanced Comfort Innovation Yet

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Snuggle Me® Organic, the brand beloved by parents for its minimal, modern baby essentials, introduces the Infant Lounger Wave, its most considered expression yet of a belief that has guided Snuggle Me since day one: supporting a baby well means supporting the parent too. The Infant Lounger Wave brings a 2-in-1 design for supervised lounging and tummy time, together with the brand's new SnuggleCore™ Ergonomic Comfort System, using targeted ergonomic

Tiny Health Named No. 208 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Microbiome Innovator Recognized for 1,624% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tiny Health, the microbiome intelligence platform for precision health at every stage of life, today announced it has been ranked No. 208 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Among Biotech companies on this year's list, Tiny Health ranked fourth, with

Special Dividend Announcement

13 August 2026 HARGREAVE HALE AIM VCT PLC (the "Company”) Special Dividend Announcement The Board of the Company is pleased to announce a special dividend payment of 0.75 pence per Ordinary Share. The distribution will return to shareholders profits arising from the realisation of the Company’s investment into AnimalCare Group plc following its sale to CCP Paw 2 Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of funds managed or advised by Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP, earlier in the financial year. The

Bayport Management Ltd Unaudited Financial Statements June 2026

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Bayport Intermediate Holdco PLC Financial Statements June 2026

Bayport Intermediate Holdco PLC Financial Statements June 2026 Attachment Quarterly report IH PLC_June 2026

Matthew McConaughey on his sweet return to the big screen

LOS ANGELES — Matthew McConaughey had plenty of reasons to select "The Rivals of Amziah King," a honey-themed thriller set in the American Southwest, for his return to the big screen after more than five years away. "The joy, the soul, the humor, the music, the poetry, the mythology, original time, place, and space," the Oscar-winning actor told Agence France-Presse when asked why he had chosen the indie film for his comeback. Written and directed by Andrew Patterson, "The Rivals of Amziah

KAIYI X7 Hybrid: Efficient Power for Every Journey

YIBIN, China, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Launched globally in the first half of 2026, the KAIYI X7 Hybrid answers families' mobility needs. Combining efficient hybrid performance and extended range, it supports daily commuting and long-distance travel through KAIYI Super Hybrid technology. Five Intelligent Modes for Diverse Scenarios The system pairs a dedicated 1.5T hybrid engine with two electric motors. The engine delivers maximum power of 115 kW and maximum torque of 220 N·m; the driv

Nykredit Bank A/S to redeem Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes - Nykredit Bank A/S

To Nasdaq Copenhagen Euronext Dublin 13 August 2026 Nykredit Bank A/S to redeem Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes Nykredit Bank A/S has obtained approval from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority to redeem its DKK 600,000,000 Perpetual Non-cumulative Fixed to Floating Rate Additional Tier 1 Capital Notes (ISIN DK0030484464) in accordance with the terms of the Prospectus. The notes will be redeemed on the First Call Date on 8 September 2026 at the Outstanding Principal Amounts together with a

Aurora Intents Powers Cross-Chain Funding, Bridging, and Trading for Million-User Crypto Bank COCA

GIBRALTAR, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Intents, the cross-chain execution solution built by Aurora Labs, today announced a new integration inside COCA, a self-custodial banking app used by more than one million people across 75 countries. COCA brings crypto spending, saving, and rewards into a familiar financial experience, with card and banking infrastructure provided by Wirex. The app's users can now fund their accounts with supported assets they already hold across multiple block

Anthony Hopkins on his debut album: 'My first love is music'

NEW YORK — It may be hard to believe, but even Sir Anthony Hopkins doubts himself sometimes. “There’s a part of me which says, ‘you didn’t write that,’” he recalls of composing his debut album, “Life Is a Dream.” “What’s it called? Impostor syndrome.” Thankfully, it did not stop him from finishing the collection of 12 compositions he crafted over six decades. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, performed by the Philharmonia Orches

Chulalongkorn University Revives Rare Piphat Dukdamban Tradition to Preserve Thailand's Musical Heritage

BANGKOK, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For nearly four decades, Chulalongkorn University has led efforts to preserve piphat dukdamban, a rare Thai classical music ensemble known for its soft, mellow sound, ensuring that this unique musical tradition continues to be passed on to future generations through education, research, and public performance. Chulalongkorn University Revives Rare Piphat Dukdamban Tradition to Preserve Thailand’s Musical Heritage Presented annually on March 26 as part of th

HTX Ventures Examines Open USD: How Stablecoin Revenue and Rule-Setting Are Being Redistributed

APIA, Samoa, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, has released a new report titled Open Infrastructure, Closed Financial Rails: Open USD, Revenue Redistribution, and Participant Governance, examining the shifts underway in stablecoin revenue distribution, channel relationships, and governance following the June 30, 2026 unveiling of Open USD (OUSD). The report finds that while blockchain technology has established open, global, and programmable technical

Interview With Bifu CEO: From Exchange to Trading Network, With Financial Equality at Its Core

HONG KONG, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In an industry where exchanges compete on derivatives depth, listing speed and platform tokens, Bifu has chosen a different path. With financial equality as its foundation, the platform is upgrading from a single exchange into a trading network that connects multiple markets, asset classes and communities. In a recent interview, the CEO of Bifu explained the beliefs behind the move, the dual-engine architecture powering it, the brand renewal now underway,

Huong Viet Properties launches Palm River riverside apartment precinct

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 August 2026 - Huong Viet Properties has launched Palm River, a new riverside apartment precinct within Palm City in eastern Ho Chi Minh City, and announced strategic partners supporting its market development. Artist's impression of Palm City, featuring Palm River, a new riverside apartment precinct. Covering 30.6 hectares in Binh Trung Ward, Palm City is planned as a multifunctional township integrating residential, commercial, education,