Philippines Business News

Justin Sun Shares AI and Quantum Vision at TOKEN2049 Singapore and Blockworks DAS Asia

GENEVA, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in TOKEN2049 Singapore as Title Sponsor and in Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) Asia 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands. TRON Founder Justin Sun joined fireside discussions at both conferences, sharing his views on stablecoins, institutional adoption, AI-driven commerce, mac

Francoobla Music Issues Final Call for Broadcasters, Major Record Labels and Investors to Bring "AI vs. HI” Global Challenge to the World

AZZATE, Italy and VARESE, Italy, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francoobla Music today announced a final call for broadcasters, television networks, major record labels, and investors to take forward its "AI vs. HI” (Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence) format, a project designed to demonstrate the growth of artificial intelligence and highlight the importance of collaboration between AI and human creativity. After 10 years of intensive work developing the format, Franco Oblatore,

LigoLab Introduces AI-Assisted Voice Interface for Anatomic Pathology Workflows

GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LigoLab, a provider of laboratory information system (LIS) and laboratory revenue cycle management solutions, has introduced LigoLab Voice, an AI-assisted, hands-free interface integrated directly into its anatomic pathology LIS. The new capability enables voice-enabled documentation and workflow control, allowing pathologists and grossing technologists to use spoken commands for supported LIS functions without repeatedly switching between spec

BlackStone Roofing and Exteriors Reaches 70 Five-Star Google Reviews, Reinforcing Its Reputation as the Most Trusted Company for Roof Replacement Lexington KY

Lexington Roofing Company Blackstone Roofing and Exteriors Earns 20 More Five-Star Google Reviews Since July 23, 2026, Keeping an Unblemished 5.0 Average Across 70 Reviews Lexington, KENTUCKY, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackstone Roofing and Exteriors, a roofing company based in Lexington, Kentucky, has earned 70 five-star Google reviews and holds an unblemished 5.0 average across all of them. Blackstone Roofing and Exteriors offers Roof Replacement Lexington KY services alongside roof r

Trump strikes deal with Putin for Russian diesel in sharp reversal of US policy ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Trump said on social media on Friday that he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call in which he was expected to discuss a suspected case of plague in Russia. Instead, Trump announced that Russia will immediate

HBT Financial, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on October 26, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the "Company” or "HBT Financial”), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, today announced that it will issue its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Monday, October 26, 2026. A copy of the press release announcing the third quarter 2026 financial results and an investor presentation will be made available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.

Crypto News: Remittix Sets Its Final Presale Price at $0.46 as XRP Price Prediction Targets $12 and Cardano’s RealFi Expansion Revives the $1 ADA Dream

Remittix defines the final RTX pricing stage before its November debut as XRP and Cardano keep payments and real-world financial utility at the center of the crypto market. MAJURO, Marshall Islands, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remittix has set $0.46 as the final RTX presale price and planned minimum exchange launch price ahead of its scheduled November 24, 2026 market debut. RTX remains available at $0.23. The progression to $0.46 establishes a visible path as Remittix approaches its $36 m

Univest Securities, LLC Announces Closing of $12 Million Registered Direct Offering for its Client China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTC)

New York, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univest Securities, LLC ("Univest”), a member of FINRA and SIPC, and a full-service investment bank and securities broker-dealer firm based in New York, today announced the closing of a registered direct offering (the "Offering”) of $12 million for its client China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: SXTC) (the "Company"), a China-based innovative pharmaceutical company focusing on the research, development, manufacture, marketing and sales of traditiona

NexGold Reminds Warrant Holders of Upcoming Expiry

Not for Distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or Dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NexGold Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXG;OTCQX: NXGCF) ("NexGold” or the "Company”) reminds holders of its common share purchase warrants issued pursuant to the Company’s flow-through private placement completed on November 6, 2024 (the "Warrants”) that the Warrants will expire at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on Friday, November 6, 2026 (the "Expiry Date”). Each Warrant entitles th

Integra Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes

PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:IART) (the "Company”) today announced the pricing of $450,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.500% senior secured notes due 2033 (the "Notes”). The Notes will be general senior secured obligations of the Company and will be guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Company’s senior secured credit facilities. The sale of the Notes is expected

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U.S., Ukraine and EU officials hold Miami peace talks amid Russia diesel deal

Trump reaches Russian diesel supply deal as U.S. fuel prices surge

ASEAN trade expo to showcase regional crafts, enterprises

“Way of the Weave,” the central theme of the ASEAN Trade Expo 2026, will bring the cultures, craftsmanship and enterprises of ASEAN countries and Southeast Asia partners at the Okada Manila from Nov. 10 to 12, as one of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship flagship events.

Bargain hunting lifts PSEi from 11-month low

The local stock market bounced back amid bargain-hunting activities following Thursday’s sharp sell-off.

CIC makes 1st dividend remittance of P170 million

The Credit Information Corp. (CIC) made its first dividend remittance to the national government since its establishment in 2008, amounting to P169.64 million after posting record-high revenue last year, the Department of Finance (DOF) said.

Confidence in banking system intact – BSP

Confidence in the Philippine banking system remains intact, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said, citing banks’ strong fundamentals and safeguards meant to protect the integrity of the financial system.

Courage left the meeting room

I once heard someone describe a certain kind of executive this way: “He has very strong opinions.

Government raises P167.3 billion from retail bond sale

The Philippine government raised P167.25 billion from its latest Retail Treasury Bond (RTB) offering, which is expected to help finance its various projects.

Government ‘very confident’ of meeting renewable energy targets

The government remains bullish on meeting its renewable energy (RE) targets, banking on more competitive auctions to drive the rollout of clean power projects.

MPIC completes P12.4 billion Meralco deal

Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) now owns nearly half of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) after completing a P12.4-billion deal with Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Group.

Over 2,000 micro taxpayers seek tax abatement program

More than 2,000 micro taxpayers have sought from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) under its one-time tax abatement program, with availments accelerating in recent weeks.

PEZA sees record investment approvals this year

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects investment approvals to hit an all-time high this year, given four big-ticket projects in the pipeline.