Philippines Business News

Expands Business and First-Class Flights Network to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Sydney by introducing enhanced coverage for global destinations as part of its ongoing growth strategy.

Airtripmaker announces expanded business class and first class flight booking options from the United States to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Tokyo and Sydney. Germantown, Maryland, United States, October 18, 2026 -- Airtripmaker, an international flight booking platform, has strengthened its offerings for travelers seeking business class and first class flight tickets the USA, making premium long-haul travel more accessible, comfortable, and cost-effective. With rising demand for business class

Midterms: UBS assigns a 50% probability to a Democratic sweep

Stallion Power Gummies Releases 2026 Ingredient, Usage and Safety Details for Its Male Enhancement Formula in the US and Canada

Stallion Power Male Enhancement Gummies Combine Muira Puama, Maca Root, Horny Goat Weed, L-Arginine, Tribulus Terrestris, Catuaba, Ashwagandha, Green Tea Extract and Caffeine in a Once-Daily Gummy for Adult Men New York City, NY, USA, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stallion Power today released updated product information for Stallion Power Gummies, a once-daily male enhancement gummy developed for adult men who want a simple, pill-free way to support energy, stamina and overall male vitality

U-topia Launches Public Beta as Global Builders Gather for U-Hackathon

Financial technology company opens its app in more than 50 countries during FLOW Summit as 500-plus builders develop AI and Web3 products Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U-topia, a financial technology company building a self-custody app for everyday money movement, has opened its public beta in more than 50 countries. The company announced the launch at FLOW Summit 2026, held Oct. 15-16 at Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok, five years after U-topia was founded. More than 700 people a

Canton Fair Buyers Alliance Launched as the 140th Edition Opens

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 15, the Canton Fair Buyers Alliance was officially launched at the Canton Fair Complex, marking a significant milestone as the fair celebrates the 70th anniversary of its founding. More than 140 overseas buyers attended the launch ceremony, highlighting the fair's enduring role as a bridge connecting global commerce with China's export sector. Speaking at the ceremony, Luís Vilariça, CEO of Joinco, Import & Export, Ltd., discussed his co

Bureau of Customs sells four Maseratis for P7M

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has accepted offers totaling ₱7.05 million for four Maserati Levante luxury sports utility vehicles (SUVs), but the sale still needs the approval of the Department of Finance (DOF) before the transaction can be finalized. Fast Car Traders Corp. submitted offers for two 2021 Maserati Levante Modena units and two 2021 Maserati Levante GT Hybrid vehicles, the BOC said on Saturday. The two Modena SUVs drew offers of ₱1.594 million and ₱1.601 mi

Gwyneth Paltrow puts her own spin on Filipino tortang talong

MANILA, Philippines — Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has given the Filipino breakfast staple tortang talong her own twist, topping the eggplant-and-egg dish with garlicky turkey crumbles and serving it with banana ketchup from scratch. In an Instagram Reel, Paltrow showed herself preparing the familiar Filipino dish, from handling the roasted eggplant to adding the toppings that set her version apart from the traditional recipe. The finished dish featured a golden egg base topped with b

PAL's return to Saipan seen boosting tourism, Filipino travel

SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — The return of Philippine Airlines to Saipan is expected to benefit thousands of Filipinos living and working in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) while opening new tourism markets for the US territory, a local tourism official said. Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) board director Joe C. Guerrero said the Philippine flag carrier's return would do more than transport Filipino workers as its international network could help attract tourists from

Rockets' Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia spar on social media

PHOENIX — Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a spat on social media Saturday after Durant took issue with Ishbia's description of the 16-time All-Star's tenure with the Suns during a recent television interview. In an appearance on CNBC Sport, Ishbia said that he “threw money at the problem” when dealing for Durant in 2023 and that “bringing in super talented players like Kevin Durant doesn't necessarily lead to championships.&rdq

Fundora knocks out Hadribeaj to retain WBC superwelter crown

LAS VEGAS — Sebastian Fundora defeated Ermal Hadribeaj with a final-round knockout to retain his World Boxing Council super welterweight crown in Las Vegas on Saturday. The towering 6ft 6in (1.98m) Fundora used his height and reach advantages to dominate his Albanian opponent in an attritional 12-round contest. Fundora sealed victory just before the bell rang at the end of the 12th round, flooring Hadribeaj with a brutal left hand that sent his opponent sprawling. Earlier, Hadribeaj had ma

Some areas in Metro Manila, four provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works

MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday. In Quezon City, some parts of Brgy. Sta. Lucia in Novaliches will have no electricity on October 19-20 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. due to line reconstruction work along J. P. Rizal St. Some portions of Brgy. Apolonio Samson and Brgy. Balingasa in Balintawak will have power service interruptions on October 21-22 between

Clashes, fires and looting break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

PARIS — Violent clashes, fires and looting marred demonstrations across France on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of people marched against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools. About 400 people were arrested nationwide, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Nuñez said 110 marches drew about 550,000 people across the country. Organizers, including the CGT labor union and students' organizations, said about 800,000 demonstrators took to the streets. Nuñe

Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

ROME — Rioters clashed with police, looted stores and set property on fire in central Milan on Saturday, emptying Piazza del Duomo and a luxury shopping arcade when the area would usually be teeming with shoppers. The march against wars and rising living costs began peacefully. But masked protesters threw stones, paving blocks and other objects at riot police and set fire to barricades made from bar tables. Images of the aftermath showed a severely damaged carabinieri car. Police used wate

Inflation top public concern; 81% disapprove of Marcos’ handling of prices, survey shows

MANILA, Philippines — Inflation has emerged as the most urgent concern of Filipinos, with 71 percent calling on the Marcos administration to address rising prices immediately, while 81 percent disapprove of its performance in managing inflation, a Pulse Asia survey showed. The September 17 to 24 survey found that concern over inflation jumped 14 percentage points from 57 percent in July, making it the most widely cited national issue requiring immediate government action. Disapproval of th

Eala faces tough opening test in WTA Ningbo Open return

MANILA, Philippines — Filipina netter Alex Eala faces a tough challenge upon her return to action at the Ningbo Open, which kicks off at the Ningbo Yinzhou Tennis Center. Based on the official draw released by tournament organizers, Eala will first face France's Diane Parry in the opening round of the WTA 500 event. The match between Eala and Parry is scheduled for 12 noon on Monday. This is their first-ever meeting on the WTA Tour. Also looming in Eala's draw are potential matchups agains

Microsoft pulls out of UK data centre deal with Nscale, Telegraph reports

Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sector 76 times in a week, Zelenskiy says

China proposes export curbs on 12 key solar manufacturing technologies

'Champi' now a super typhoon

MANILA, Philippines — "Champi" has turned into a super typhoon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). "The typhoon with the international name Champi intensified and has become a super typhoon," Weather Specialist Aldczar Aurelio said in Filipino and English in the 5 a.m. weather update on Sunday. "It has no direct effect on our country today," Aurelio said. "Champi" was expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Tue

Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia exchange barbs over Durant’s Phoenix stint

PHOENIX — Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a spat on social media Saturday after Durant took issue with Ishbia's description of the 16-time All-Star's tenure with the Suns during a recent television interview. In an appearance on CNBC Sport, Ishbia said that he “threw money at the problem” when dealing for Durant in 2023 and that “bringing in super talented players like Kevin Durant doesn't necessarily lead to championships.&rdq

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WATCH: Pope Leo greets doctors on discharge four days after cancer surgery

Pope Leo greeted on Saturday (October 17) the medical staff and management of Rome's Gemelli Hospital, as he was leaving the building four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. His doctors had said earlier on Saturday that he was well enough to return home after they carried out the latest blood tests and chest imaging, and that he was able to perform normal daily activities independently. Leo appeared in good spirits as he left the hospital in video released by the Vatican. He shook ha

Washington Is Backing a $5 Billion Plan to Squeeze More Power Out of Old Wires. Elon Musk Is Skipping the Wires.

The Energy Department is putting $1.9 billion into upgrading power lines across 26 states. James Altucher says Musk’s answer to AI’s power problem doesn’t run through the grid at all. Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America is running short on power. So Washington is trying to squeeze more out of the power lines it already has. The Energy Department is putting $1.9 billion into 31 grid projects across 26 states. Add in what the companies are chipping in, and the total tops $5

Relocation sites for NSCR-affected families in Pampanga on track - DOTr

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has inspected relocation sites in Angeles City and the municipality of Mexico in Pampanga, where housing units are being built for families displaced by the ongoing construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez told The Manila Times that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the agency to ensure that project-affected residents are moved to decent relocation sites as the NSCR proje