Philippines Business News

iQIYI 2026 National Day Holiday Snapshot: Premium Titles Drive Daily Viewing Time Up Over 12%, Big Screens Lead with Nearly 60% Share

BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, has announced an increase in audience engagement across its ecosystem during the National Day holiday from October 1 to 7. Driven by a robust content slate and the rising popularity of multi-terminal viewing, average daily viewing time grew by more than 12% compared to the pre-holiday period. TV screens remained the primary viewing platform, accounting for nearly 60% of average daily viewing time. In-car

The Next Frontier in Industrial 3D Printing: How UnionTech Integrates AI into Manufacturing Workflows

From process engineers building bespoke "Process Agents" to seamlessly bridging customer demand with manufacturing execution, Quick AI is emerging as UnionTech's core platform for driving industrial AI applications. SHANGHAI, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When a 3D model of a complex part arrives on a process engineer's desk, the print job does not begin immediately. Is the material suitable? How should the part be oriented? Where are supports required? Which areas are prone to deformation? How

Quzhou commemorates 2,577th anniversary of Confucius' birth

QUZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn on the anniversary of Confucius' birth: A grand ceremony was held Monday in Quzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, to commemorate the 2,577th anniversary of the birth of Confucius. Held at the Southern Confucius Ancestral Temple, the event was hosted by the Quzhou municipal government. Since 2004, Quzhou has developed a contemporary approach to honoring Confucius, with participants wearing modern attire and bowing

First Patient Dosed in Phase III Perioperative Study of Cadonilimab (PD-1/CTLA-4) in Colon Cancer

HONG KONG, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso" or the "Company") announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase III clinical study (COMPASSION-40/AK104-313) evaluating cadonilimab, its first-in-class PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, as monotherapy in the neoadjuvant/adjuvant (perioperative) treatment of resectable microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer. This marks a significant new indication for cadonilimab b

Aguda resigns as DICT secretary amid Discord criticism, Ombudsman probe

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said on Saturday. Remulla spilled the beans during DZRH’s Executive Session, according to DZRH News. Malacañang had initially denied social media posts of Aguda's resignation that first surfaced on Oct. 6, 2026. The Palace has not issued a statement as of posting time. On Oct. 7, Palace Press Officer Clair

EJ Obiena urges better facilities to sustain Philippine sports' golden era

MANILA, Philippines — Olympian EJ Obiena believes Philippine sports are in their golden era, but access to quality facilities remains a major limiting factor for athletes. The two-time Asian Games gold medalist emphasized the critical need for better support during a recent Committee on Sports hearing. “I think sports in general, accessibility is the key. I think Philippine sports are in their golden age right now. We have so many world-class athletes, and I am just very proud that I

Sigenergy Unveils the Latest Energy Solutions at Malaysia’s IGEM 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy is making its third appearance at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM), showcasing its latest intelligent energy solutions and strengthening strategic partnerships across the Malaysian market. A key highlight of the event is the keynote presentation, "Sigenergy: Innovating with AI, Powering the Future Together,” which explores how AI-driven innovation is shaping the next generation o

Will ALECO reprivatization worsen Albay power woes?

Climate and energy groups claim that privatization will fail to resolve the power crisis and will instead compound the cooperative’s existing debt

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Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation Announces New Date for Meeting on Proposed Corporate Simplification

Votes received to date have been strongly in supportMeeting has been adjourned to October 29, 2026 Shareholders with questions or who require assistance voting should contact BIPC’s proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by calling 1-877-452-7184 (toll-free within North America) or 1-416-304-0211 (outside of North America), texting "INFO” to either number, or by emailing assistance@laurelhill.com BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Corpora

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LPA, ITCZ bring rains to Metro Manila, nearby areas

MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) are expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 5 a.m. forecast on Oct. 10, Pagasa located the LPA 410 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, at 3 a.m. Weather specialist Veronica C. Torres said the LPA had a very

Coastal Community Bank Invests in Workforce Housing Through Koz Development's PNW Attainable Workforce Housing Fund

Investment supports attainable housing for working individuals and families and helps leverage innovative public-private-philanthropic housing programs. EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Community Bank (the "Bank”, "Coastal”, "our”) announced its participation in Koz Development's PNW Attainable Workforce Housing Fund, a community development investment focused on expanding high-quality, environmentally responsible housing for working individuals and families across the P

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Brookfield Renewable Partners Announces New Date for Meeting on Proposed Corporate Simplification

Votes received to date have been overwhelmingly in supportMeeting has been adjourned to October 29, 2026 to meet approval requirementUnitholders with questions or who require assistance voting should contact BEP’s proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by calling 1-877-452-7184 (toll-free within North America) or 1-416-304-0211 (outside of North America), texting "INFO” to either number, or by emailing assistance@laurelhill.com. BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

KIXO9 Launches a New Digital-First Model for Online Gaming in South Asia

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online gaming platform KIXO9 has entered the South Asian Market, folding casino games, sports betting and a rewards program into a single digital landscape. The launch fits a wider pattern in the region. The digitalisation of products and services has become a leading focus in the iGaming industry. According to the company website, KIXO9 is owned and operated by Kahane Entertainment N.V., and licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board. Luke Mark

MindWave Innovations Signs 3 Client Network Agreements in 10 Days, Extending MindChain into Climate Finance, Sports Media and Insurance; Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US Provides Required NYSE American Disclosure

Agreements with AQUAE, Flash Sports & Media and BlockAssure share one model: MindWave builds and operates each network and receives an allocation of 20% of its credits or tokens MATAWAN, N.J., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN - MindWave Innovations Inc. USA ("MindWave"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. (NYSE American: APUS), signed three agreements between Sept. 24 and Oct. 4, 2026, to build and operate dedicated blockchain networks for clients in climate f

Orca Energy Group Provides Update on Songo Songo Licence, Operations, and the Proposed Transaction

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orca Energy Group Inc. ("Orca” or the "Company”) (TSX-V: ORC.A, ORC.B) provides an update regarding a proposed extension of the Songo Songo Development Licence (the "Licence”), related operational matters concerning PanAfrican Energy Tanzania Limited ("PAET”), and the Company’s previously announced proposed transaction (the "Proposed Transaction”) involving Taifa Gas Tanzania Limited and Amber Energy Investment L.L.C-FZ (the "Pur

OTP Bank Becomes First EU Financial Institution to Open a EUR 7 Billion EMTN Programme on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Rated AAA on the China national scale by Lianhe and recently ranked 398th on Forbes Global 2000, up from 1007th in 2022 · Milestone marked by a gong ceremony at the Connect Hall, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on 30 June 2026 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY and HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 30 June 2026 - OTP Bank Plc. ("OTP Bank" or "OTP"), the leading banking group in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), today marked the establishment of its EUR 7 billion Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programme on the St

Judge convicts 3 Mexicans in the killings of 2 Australian brothers and American friend on surf trip

ENSENADA, Mexico — A local judge on Friday found three Mexicans guilty of the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend in April 2024 in the Mexican state of Baja California. The trial for the triple homicide that shocked Mexico and drew international attention concluded Friday after Judge Raúl Hernández in the coastal city of Ensenada ruled that Jesús Gerardo García, alias “El Kekas,” Irineo Francisco “N,” and Á