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GCash ties up with Mindanao’s biggest retailer
E-wallet giant GCash is expanding its payment reach in Mindanao by tying up with the island’s largest retailer, introducing scan-to-pay options and installment plans for payment flexibility.
Read more →Government eyes P101 billion from sale of big-ticket hydropower plants
The Marcos administration aims to raise P101.5 billion from privatization next year, primarily from the sale of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan hydroelectric power complex and the rehabilitation of the Agus-Pulangi hydropower assets, according to the Department of Finance.
Read more →HSBC sees corporate investment recovering in H2
Philippine companies could gradually revive investment spending in the second half as economic growth picks up and inflationary pressures ease, according to HSBC Philippines, after weaker revenues and higher costs squeezed corporate profitability earlier this year.
Read more →Our garbage and environmental problem
To be fair, the constant heavy rains over the past few days were the main cause of the flooding that has once again hit various parts of Mega Manila.
Read more →PSE expects robust capital raising in 2026
A robust capital raising pipeline is on the horizon for the Philippine Stock Exchange, with its full year 2026 target expected to be exceeded by about 20 percent.
Read more →PSEi notches higher on last-minute buying
The local stock market eked out a win yesterday amid some last-minute buying from investors.
Read more →‘Slow growth, high inflation pose challenge to poverty reduction’
Despite last year’s progress, weak growth and high inflation are complicating further poverty reduction efforts, making it harder to achieve the eight to nine percent poverty rate goal by 2028, according to economists.
Read more →SM Prime’s Premier Suites draw strong corporate demand
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is seeing strong corporate demand for its Premier Suites at the newly launched SM Seaside Cebu Arena.
Read more →SRA tightens imports of artificial sweeteners
The Philippines has tightened its importation policy on artificial sweeteners amid growing concerns from the sugar industry over their continued threat to local producers.
Read more →QC court grants Duterte camp's bid for oral arguments in grave threats case
MANILA, Philippines - The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QCRTC) has granted the motion filed by the legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte seeking oral arguments in the pending grave threats case against her. The QC-RTC’s Branch 98 set the hearing on August 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., during which the court will take up issues concerning jurisdiction and the defense's motion to quash. Records showed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the criminal information for grave threats aga
Read more →Kantiv Launches Workspaces and Image Intelligence, Bringing Visual Data Directly into AEC Proposal Workflows
New Capabilities Eliminate the Manual Pursuit Scramble by Uniting Proposal Data and Untagged Asset Libraries Into a Clean, Centralized, and Searchable System SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kantiv has officially launched Workspaces and Image Intelligence to connect proposal drafting and a firm's image library in one pursuit workflow. The two capabilities bring a firm's images, past proposals, and project history into one view, so architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) tea
Read more →Hostinger brings the full online journey into the agentic era with AI Builder
As AI is collapsing the boundaries of online creation, Hostinger brings building, running, and growing online into one agentic experience with AI Builder. Hostinger AI Builder Hostinger AI Builder Auksė Žirgulė Auksė Žirgulė, Vice President of Product at Hostinger VILNIUS, Lithuania, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hostinger is moving beyond AI-generated websites toward an agentic platform for building, running and growing online with AI Builder. It brings AI-led creation and visual control to
Read more →Memodyne Introduces a Transparent, Once-Daily Cognitive Support Formula
Memodyne provides information about its dietary supplement formula, including individual ingredients, serving instructions, and product labeling details. Ogden, UT, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Memodyne has established an online presence around a dietary supplement described by its manufacturer as a once-daily cognitive support formula. The product is presented in a 30-capsule bottle, with one capsule identified as the daily serving. Information published on the Memodyne website provides de
Read more →Questex’s Vibe Conference Announces 2027 Advisory Board of Beverage Industry Leaders
DALLAS, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Vibe Conference, the leading event for on-premise beverage executives, announces its 2027 Advisory Board, bringing together influential leaders from across the restaurant, hotel, cruise, airline and beverage sectors. For more than two decades, Vibe Conference has served as a gathering place for the on-premise beverage community to exchange ideas, build meaningful relationships and discover strategies that drive beverage program success. In 2027
Read more →NexusTek Launches New Private Equity Program to Bring Operational Discipline to Portfolio IT
The Private Equity Portfolio Program provides a standardized IT and cybersecurity framework to help protect portfolio value with improved visibility and reduced operational risk DENVER, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NexusTek, a leading provider of secure, scalable IT solutions, today introduced its Private Equity Portfolio Program, enabling private equity (PE) firms and operating partners to better manage IT and cybersecurity through a standardized framework spanning the investment lifecycle
Read more →2026 myCUmortgage Partner Conference has Credit Unions Cruising Into Mortgage Success
Industry experts to collaborate as they chart a course for growth, opportunity and smarter lending 2026 myCUmortgage Partner Conference Get ready for a mortgage adventure on the high seas - it’s time to grab your boarding pass and head to the gangway as myCU Cruise Lines prepares to launch the 2026 myCUmortgage Partner Conference: Cruising Into Mortgage Success - Chartering the Course for Growth, Opportunity & Smarter Lending. This forward-looking three-day cruise is scheduled for Monday-Wednesd
Read more →MLPerf Client v2.0 Expands AI PC Benchmarking with Image Generation and Agentic AI
New benchmark categories for generative AI and agentic workflows arrive alongside updated LLM tests, as the industry standard for measuring PC AI performance evolves SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MLCommons®, an open engineering consortium dedicated to improving machine learning performance and transparency, today announced the release of MLPerf® Client v2.0, the latest version of its industry-standard benchmark for evaluating AI performance on personal computers. MLPerf Client
Read more →Najm and Solera Join Forces to Shape the AI Enabled Future of Motor Claims in Saudi Arabia
Strategic partnership brings together Najm’s leadership in Saudi Arabia’s motor insurance ecosystem with Solera’s global technology, data and AI capabilities, creating a foundation for the next generation of claims and mobility across the Kingdom. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solera, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management and claims solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Najm, the national platform powering motor accident management across S
Read more →Baker Street Advisors Welcomes Lesley Bunim as Managing Director
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Street Advisors, a San Francisco-based independent registered investment advisor overseeing approximately $20 billion in client assets for more than 500 families, today announced that Lesley Bunim has joined the firm as a Managing Director. "As demand for independent, comprehensive wealth advice continues to grow, we've been intentional about adding experienced advisors who share our values and long-term approach to serving clients," said Ch
Read more →Tokyo's International Education Landscape Reaches a New Milestone as British-Style IB School Earns COBIS Accreditation and Safeguarding Beacon Status
TOKYO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malvern College Tokyo has achieved accreditation by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), marking a significant milestone in the school's development and reinforcing its commitment to international recognized standards. Malvern College Tokyo's expansive campus set within a lush natural environment In addition to achieving COBIS accreditation, the school has been awarded Beacon Status for Safeguarding. The COBIS accreditation report noted: "The
Read more →ENGWE Previews the Future of All-Terrain Riding with the Upcoming E26 3.0 Dual-Motor ATB
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- ENGWE is accelerating its U.S. market expansion with an expanded lineup of next-generation e-bikes, including the M20 3.0, L20 3.0, EP-2 3.0, and the recently launched L16, a long-range e-bike designed to provide a practical alternative for everyday transportation. Building on this momentum, ENGWE will officially introduce the E26 3.0, its first dual-motor all-terrain e-bike and the latest evolution of its flagship ATB platform, on September 2, marking a ma
Read more →LG Energy Solution Announces Start of Production at All-New Lansing Battery Plant
The Lansing facility will build battery cells for both energy storage systems and electric vehiclesAt full-scale production, the plant will employ 1,700 peopleLG Energy Solution's Lansing-made batteries will help customers meet U.S. domestic content requirements and reinforce Michigan's leadership in energy storage and automotive battery manufacturingLANSING, Mich., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution, the largest battery manufacturer in North America, announced the start of product
Read more →Back to the Project: August Is for Small Upgrades
As summer winds toward fall, the projects that have been waiting all year finally get their turn - and a handful of well‑chosen upgrades are usually all it takes to get them over the finish line. HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- By August, most Home Creators are not starting from scratch. The garage project that got pushed past spring is back on the table; the hedge has had another month to grow; and the basement is still damp. These are the small, recurring problems that quietly shape how
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