Philippines Business News

Financial inclusion at the community level: GCash lending arm Fuse supports MSME growth with accessible loans

The presence of sari-sari stores, carinderias, coffee shops, and laundromats in a neighborhood is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of Filipino communities, reflecting their determination to create opportunities, earn a living, and support their families through small businesses. MSMEs make up 99.6% of all registered businesses in the Philippines and employ about 63% of […]

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PAGASA monitoring two LPAs; monsoon rains to still drench Luzon, Visayas

Two low-pressure areas (LPAs) are being monitored, and both have a likelihood of developing into tropical cyclones, as the southwest monsoon continues to batter Luzon and Visayas, according to the state weather bureau on Tuesday. The LPA inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) was spotted 1,115 kilometers East of Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, […]

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Aug. 18-24

Here are the estimated new prices of local fuel products based on the latest price adjustments announced by Department of Energy.

Several Luzon areas, including Metro Manila, under Orange or Yellow rainfall alerts

ODIONGAN, Romblon — Three provinces are now under a Red rainfall warning alert while several Metro Manila cities are under Orange and Yellow warnings, according to the state weather bureau, Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) In its 5 a.m. rainfall warning, the Red warning is up in Batangas (Balayan, Tuy, Lian, Calatagan, Calaca, Lemery, Laurel, Agoncillo, Talisay, Tanauan, Malvar, Balete, Mataasnakahoy, Batangas City, San Jose, Lipa, Cuenc

Gray Announces Pricing of $750 Million of 7.500% Senior Secured First Lien Notes due 2034

ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. ("Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the pricing of its previously announced private offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 7.500% senior secured first lien notes due 2034 (the "Notes”). The Notes were priced at 100% of par. The offering of the Notes is expected to close on August 21, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Notes are being offered to (i) redeem a portion of Gray’s outstanding 10.500% senior se

PDIC lost P107B. Why is only P57B in the 2027 proposed budget — and not guaranteed?

The P57-billion figure may say more about the government’s tight fiscal limits than about what the state bank deposit insurer actually needs

TekniPlex Healthcare Showcases Locally Manufactured Extrusion Solutions for China’s Medical Device Market at Medtec China 2026

Company will highlight medical silicone pump tubing, Para-tubing solutions for ophthalmic applications, and PTA/PTCA precision interventional tubing technologies to support medical device innovation PTA PTCA Tubing Product Solution PTA PTCA Tubing Product Solution TekniPlex MedTech China 2026 Booth TekniPlex MedTech China 2026 Booth Wayne, PA, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TekniPlex Healthcare, a materials science-led partner for medical device manufacturers, will showcase its advanced mater

GAM Reinforces Commitment to Japan with Appointment of Norio Suzuki as President

Norio Suzuki Representative Director and President of GAM Japan Limited PRESS RELEASE: Tokyo/London, 18 August 2026 GAM Reinforces Commitment to Japan with Appointment of Norio Suzuki as President Suzuki brings more than 30 years of experience serving Japanese institutional investors and financial institutions GAM Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Norio Suzuki as Representative Director and President of GAM Japan Limited, effective 15 August 2026. Based in Tokyo, Mr Suzuki wi

H2O America Receives Regulatory Approval for Texas Subsidiary’s Acquisition of Quadvest

Transactions Expected to Close October 1, 2026 SAN JOSE, Calif. and MAGNOLIA, Texas, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H2O America (NASDAQ: HTO) today announced that its regulated Texas water and wastewater utility, The Texas Water Company, Inc. ("TWC”), along with its affiliate Texas Water Operation Services, LLC ("TWOS”), and Quadvest, a regulated investor-owned water and wastewater utility operating in the Houston metro area, have received the state and federal regulatory approvals needed to

HydroGraph Announces C$50 Million Bought Deal Public Offering of Units

THE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, CORRESPONDING BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENT TO THE DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SEDAR+ OR WILL BE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SEDAR+ WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, AS APPLICABLE NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. (CSE: HG) (OTCQB: HGRAF

Introducing Nearmap Labs: A Window into the Future of Property Intelligence

Public innovation hub provides early access to emerging Nearmap technologies, proprietary research, and technical breakthroughs shaping what's next for the industry. SYDNEY, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearmap, the leading global property intelligence company, today announced the launch of Nearmap Labs, a new public innovation hub giving customers, partners, developers, and industry leaders an early look at the technologies and research Nearmap is exploring to advance property intelligence. Ne

MemoHoney Details Supplement Facts Panel, Serving Directions and Label Information

Niacin, Calcium, L-Arginine, L-Arginine AKG, L-Citrulline HCl, L-Citrulline Malate and Beta Alanine Combine in a 30-Capsule Memory, Focus and Energy Formula Ogden, UT, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. MemoHoney is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, particularly if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or under medical care. MemoHoney h

Blue Jay Gold Announces Approval for Listing on the OTCQB® Venture Market in the United States

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Jay Gold Corp. (TSXV: JAY) (FSE: JAY) ("Blue Jay” or the "Company”), is pleased to announce that it has received approval from OTC Markets Group Inc. ("OTCQB”) for its common shares to be quoted on the OTCQB® Venture Market in the United States. Blue Jay’s common shares are expected to commence trading on the OTCQB under the symbol ("JAYGF”) effective August 18, 2026. "Listing on the OTCQB is the next step for Blue Jay,” comment

Pasig-Marikina River project helps protect residents from flooding

MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP) has helped prevent the river from overflowing and protect residents of Marikina and Pasig from severe flooding amid weeks of heavy rainfall, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said on Tuesday that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the agency to accelerate the construction of flood mitigation structures along the Marikina River in part

PNP to beef up intel, deployment as BARMM polls near

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. called for an intensified intelligence-gathering and real-time deployment adjustments as the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections nears this September. “We in the PNP, along with our partners in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Commission on Elections (Comelec), will continue to assess the security situation and conduct necessa

CORRECTION -- Carahsoft Strengthens Public Sector Cybersecurity Through Key Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Government Events in 2026

RESTON, Va., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced its cybersecurity highlights and initiatives, as well as its upcoming events portfolio for this year, reaffirming its commitment to delivering modern, efficient cybersecurity and Zero Trust solutions to the Public Sector. Carahsoft plays a significant role in driving cybersecurity and Zero Trust innovation across the Public Sector through a combination of indu

California Water Service Group Named One of "World’s Greenest Companies” by Newsweek

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the utility’s ongoing dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, Newsweek has named California Water Service Group (Group) (NYSE: CWT) one of the "World’s Greenest Companies.” This recognition follows Group’s inclusion on Newsweek’s "America’s Greenest Companies” list for the second time in October 2025. This year, Newsweek recognized the top 850 companies across 28 countries for their environmental sustainability perfor

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct. The agency is proposing to subsidize liability insurance for state and local officers who are trained and deputized to enforce federal immigration laws, according to a planning document published Friday. ICE’s partnerships with local departments have soared since President Donald Trump r

Eala and Auger-Aliassime, Svitolina-Monfils, Errani-Vavassori get US Open mixed doubles wild cards

NEW YORK — Rising women's star Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime, spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils, and two-time defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have been given wild cards into the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. The U.S. Tennis Association on Monday set 11 of the 16 teams that will be in the championship, with six teams qualifying directly because of their combined rankings and five being given wild cards. Topping the field is the team of No. 1-ranked Ar

SSS extends emergency loan program to members hit by tropical storm, ‘habagat’

MANILA, Philippines — The Social Security System (SSS) has announced that members affected by Tropical Storm ‘Maymay’ and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat,’ may now avail themselves of the existing Emergency Loan Program (ELP) to help ease the financial strain brought about by the calamities. SSS president and CEO Robert Joseph de Claro reaffirmed that the ELP remains open to qualified members nationwide, serving as a readily accessible life

CrossFields Interiors & Architecture Addresses Med Spa Design Requirements for Aesthetic Practices

Gainesville, Georgia, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gainesville, Georgia - August 17, 2026 - CrossFields Interiors & Architecture develops specialized design and architecture solutions for med spas and aesthetic practices. The firm focuses on environments that support non-invasive treatments while maintaining functional layouts and regulatory compliance. This work draws from its dedicated approach to facilities offering services such as laser hair removal, Botox and dermal filler injections,

DepEd honors Tacloban learner who died protecting classmates

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday posthumously honored a 15-year-old learner who died protecting his classmates during a June 22 shooting at San Jose National High School (SJNHS) in Tacloban City. Education Secretary Sonny Angara conferred the DepEd Heroes Award on Grade 10 learner Chris Lorenz Fabian and the SJNHS faculty and staff during the launch of the second year of the DepEd Heroes program in Makati City. Fabian held a classroom door shut when an as

Terra Innovatum Global Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Announces Webinar to Discuss Operational Progress

Timely filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 Reported $91.1 million of cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026 Continued execution across commercial development, licensing, supply-chain readiness and FOAK deployment planning NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Innovatum Global N.V. ("Terra Innovatum”, "Terra”, or the "Company”) (NASDAQ: NKLR), a developer of micro-modular nuclear reactors, today announced that it has reported financial result