Philippines Business News

[Vantage Point] How the Lopezes got, then lost CBK to the Aboitiz group

CBK's journey — from IMPSA to Japanese investors, then to the Lopezes, and now to the Aboitizes — is more than a succession of corporate transactions

Inflation eases for second straight month in June

LOWER transport and food prices led Philippine inflation to ease for a second straight month in June, although continued pass-through effects continued to drive core inflation faster, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Based on PSA data released on Tuesday, headline inflation slowed to 6.4% in June from 6.8% in May, but was still much […]

TSX futures edge higher as oil gains, gold dips amid renewed Mideast tensions

Pag-IBIG promo rates, higher loan ceiling help lower monthly payments amid higher lending rates

Heeding President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive to make homeownership more accessible to Filipino workers under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (Expanded 4PH), Pag-IBIG Fund continues to offer more affordable home financing options through its 3% subsidized rate for eligible socialized housing borrowers, ongoing promotional rates of 4.5% and 5.75% for low-cost […]

ManageEngine launches partner-developer marketplace in Southeast Asian markets

JAKARTA — ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management software division of Zoho Corp., has launched a partner-developer ecosystem called ManageEngine Marketplace in Southeast Asian markets to help companies in the region improve their systems by applying emerging technologies. “What we have done is we have made our platforms extremely flexible so you can customize by tweaking […]

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Inflation slows to 6.4% in June 2026

The country's overall inflation eased to 6.4% in June 2026 from 6.8% in May, according to the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Inflation eases to 6.4% in June 2026 as fuel, food prices cool

(1st UPDATE) Though lower domestic oil prices and cheaper major food items have pushed inflation down, average inflation for the first half of 2026 is at 4.8%, well above the government’s target range of 2% to 4%

List of banks, e-wallets that cut, waived InstaPay, PESONet transfer fees

Digital transfer fees are falling as banks and e-wallets adjust to new BSP pricing rules.

Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III Shareholders Approve Business Combination with General Fusion

General Fusion expected to become the first publicly traded, pure-play fusion company Combined company expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol "GFUZ” VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III ("Spring Valley” or "SVAC”) (NASDAQ: SVAC) today announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced business combination with General Fusion Inc. ("General Fusion” or the "Company”), a leader in the global race

Next Point Advises Multi-Location Physical Therapy Practice Through Successful Healthcare M&A Transaction

Healthcare M&A advisor emphasizes the importance of early coordination among M&A, tax, legal, and wealth advisory teams in achieving successful owner outcomes Jui Trivdi Jui Trivedi, Managing Partner, Next Point LLC BUFFALO, N.Y., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Next Point LLC served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Orthopedic & Balance Therapy Specialists ("OBTS”), a multi-location outpatient physical therapy practice, in its recently completed sale to a national rehabilitation platform. Terms

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Woven Woven Redefines Children's Sleep Wellness with Innovative Bead-Free Weighted Blankets

Children do not outgrow sleep problems; they grow into sleep habits.Woven Woven advocates for a comprehensive approach to children's sleep, emphasizing the crucial role of the sleep environment.SYDNEY, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As sleep wellness discussions predominantly target adults, Australian children's sensory wellness brand Woven Woven asserts that critical sleep habits are established during childhood. The brand advocates reevaluating children's sleep as a fundamental pillar of lifelon

Tineco's World #1 Floor Cleaner Range Up To 46% Off For Amazon Prime Day

SYDNEY, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Research will be key for Australians heading into Amazon Prime Day this year, hoping to grab a bargain to elevate their cleaning routine to achieve a hygienic home environment. With huge discounts on a range of stick, wet and dry and carpet cleaners, only discerning buyers will score the best value-for-money deals that deliver on time saving, deep cleaning and powerful performance to truly master faster, smarter deep cleaning at home to ultimately enjoy great

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for July 7–13, 2026

Here's the estimated new pump prices for July 7 to 13.

ESHRE 42nd Annual Meeting: Halving fertility treatment costs could more than double births, major global study shows

A landmark international study has found that halving patient out-of-pocket costs was associated with a 2.67-fold increase in births achieved through assisted reproductive technology (ART). LONDON, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), the study analysed ART registry, economic and demographic data from 22 countries and regions between 2021 and 2023, representing more than 95% of global ART activity,

Hach Launches Next-Generation DR4900 Spectrophotometer, Setting a New Industry Standard for Fast, Error-Free Water Analysis

LOVELAND, Colo., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hach unveils the DR4900 Spectrophotometer to meet laboratories' demand for accurate, efficient, and user-friendly water analysis. Built on Hach's legacy of trusted spectrophotometry technology since 1955, the DR4900 is a next-generation instrument engineered to empower lab professionals in municipal and industrial facilities to achieve precise results. The DR4900 maintains the trusted core of previous Hach models, while introducing a large 10-

Focusing on On-Chain-Native Prediction Markets: BM Wallet Launches Prediction Markets, Reimagining the Web3 User Experience

The launch debuts with a World Cup theme and an accompanying first-round rewards campaign. The feature also points to a larger ambition for BM Wallet: bringing scattered Web3 tools together into a single app that users truly control. New York, NY, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BM Wallet, a decentralized, self-custodial Web3 wallet, today launched its prediction markets feature. Without ever leaving the wallet, users can forecast the outcomes of a wide range of real-world events, with settlem

Idaho Copper Corporation Announces Closing of Offering

Boise, Idaho, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Copper Corporation ("Idaho Copper” and the "Company”) (NYSE American: COPR, COPR WS), a critical minerals developer advancing the flagship CuMo copper-molybdenum-silver project in Idaho, today announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock and warrants at a public offering price of $4.85 per share and accompanying warrant for gross proceeds of approximately $18,000,000, before deducting underwriting di

VITBIO Unveils the World's First AI Golf Training System Combining Full-Body Motion Capture and Plantar Pressure Analysis

TAIPEI, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports technology innovator VITBIO has announced the launch of OmniGmot AI Golfer, the world's first integrated golf biomechanics system to combine full-body AI motion capture with comprehensive plantar pressure analysis in a single wearable solution. Developed entirely with VITBIO's proprietary patented technologies, the system delivers laboratory-grade biomechanics insights directly on the golf course. VITBIO will exhibit at Tokyo Big Sight during SPORTEC 2

LGI Homes, Inc. Reports June and Second Quarter 2026 Home Closings and Announces Date for Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced it closed 496 homes in June 2026, including 29 currently or previously leased single-family rental homes. This represents an 8.5% increase compared to 457 homes closed in June 2025. Additionally, the Company closed 1,440 homes during the second quarter of 2026, including 75 currently or previously leased single-family rental homes. This represents an 8.8% increase compared to 1,323 homes closed

Leading Through Fire: Resilient Leadership for People, Planet, and the Future, published by Lumination Hive, Wins 2026 Nautilus Gold Award

The award-winning book offers a practical framework for leading with resilience, stewardship, and purpose in a rapidly changing world. Portland, OR, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading Through Fire: Resilient Leadership for People, Planet, and the Future, by Portland author and Chief Executive Officer Brenna Davis, has been recognized with a 2026 Nautilus Gold Award for Business & Leadership, earning Gold in the Small Press/Independent Press division. The Nautilus Book Awards recognize boo

Gene Solutions' SPOT-MAS 10 Places Asia-Led Cancer Screening Innovation in the Global Spotlight

A blood-based cancer screening technology developed in Asia is gaining international attention after real-world data from more than 84,145 individuals were presented at ASCO Breakthrough 2026 and highlighted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. For Gene Solutions, this milestone underscores the growing global relevance of Asia-led multi-cancer detection innovation. SINGAPORE, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions, a biotechnology company advancing genomic solutions for cancer dete

GameChange Energy awarded 380 MWp tracker order in Australia

SYDNEY, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChange Energy, a global provider of renewable energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that it has been selected to supply its Genius Tracker™ 1P Terrain Following system for the 380 MWp Lower Wonga Solar Farm in Australia. The project is being developed by Lightsource bp, with INTEC Energy Solutions as the EPC partner. GameChange Energy team with INTEC Located in Queensland, the project will deploy GameChange Energy's Genius Tracker™ 1P Terrain F