Philippines Business News

More than 500 kids in sports highlight Olympic Day celebration

MANILA, Philippines — KIDS from three Tagaytay City schools engaging in sports activities highlighted the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) global celebration of the Olympic Day on Tuesday at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome. With POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino leading the annual celebration, the kids—more than 500 of them and all bouncing and frolicking inside the world-class velodrome—took part in boxing, basketball, football, baseball, taekwondo and w

Cone upbeat as Gilas gets more prep time

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone expects the national team to grind it out beginning with its coming training camp overseas this week. The national squad left Manila on Tuesday and flew to Brisbane, Australia to pitch camp and acclimatize itself from the expected cold weather as Gilas prepares for the tough battles against the New Zealand Tall Blacks on July 3, followed by the Boomers on July 6. The road games are part of the third and final window of the FIBA World Cup

MPBL: Abra turns back Quezon; Pasay, Basilan rout rivals

MANILA, Philippines — The Abra Solid North Weavers leaned on DJ Fenner to turn back the Quezon Huskers, 82-77, and extend their hot streak in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The 6-foot-6 Fenner delivered 31 points, marked by five triples, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to power the defending champion Weavers past their National Finals victims and move up in the race for playoff spots of the two-division, 28-team to

Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said Monday night. The Timberwolves are sending the 28th pick in Tuesday's draft to the Nets and will be receiving the No. 33 pick that will be made in the second round on Wednesday night, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal has not received

Alex Eala earns P700K after first round exit in Bad Homburg singles

MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala bagged €11,309 or more than P700,000 for her first round appearance in the WTA 500 Bad Homburg in Germany. Eala fell to Elise Mertens, 3-6, 3-6, in their round of 32 match early Tuesday in Manila. Eala could still pad her earnings in the doubles play with former world No. 1 Venus Williams. The Filipino-American pair faces the Aussie-American duo of Alexandra Osborne and Catherine Harrison on Wednesday.

Hong Kong unlocks new opportunities with Central Asia

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 June 2026 - Led by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, a high-level delegation visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (May 31 - June 5) is already paying dividends, forging fresh opportunities to deepen ties between Central Asia, Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The business delegation comprised over 70 representatives from Hong Kong and Mainland enterprises of various sectors. During the visit, 96 bilatera

Trident Intersects 1.32 g/t over 132.0m including 2.85 g/t over 40.3m from 22.0m Depth at its Preview SW Deposit, Located 2.5km Southeast of the Contact Lake Deposit, Confirming Both High-Grade and Bulk-Tonnage Potential of the La Ronge Gold Belt, Saskatchewan

Vancouver, BC, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Resources Corp. (TSXV: ROCK) (OTCQB: TRDTF) (Frankfurt: 6BP0) ("Trident” or the "Company”) is pleased to announce inaugural assay results from eleven diamond drill holes completed during the 2026 winter drill program at the Preview South West Deposit, part of the Company's Contact Lake Gold Project in northern Saskatchewan. Preview Southwest is a cornerstone asset and target area within Trident's emerging district-scale exploration strateg

VIVI Youth Launches Women’s Methylated Vitamin B Complex Featuring Bioactive B Vitamins

This new formula combines methylfolate, bioactive B12, active B6, and a full spectrum of B vitamins, designed to support energy metabolism, nervous system function, and healthy lifestyles of modern women NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VIVI Youth, a wellness brand dedicated to transparent, science-informed nutrition, today announced the launch of its new BioActive Vitamin B-Complex for Women, a comprehensive methylated B-vitamin formula designed to support women's everyday energy met

Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova banned four years for refusing drugs test

LONDON — Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test. Vondrousova did not submit a sample when notified by a doping control officer during an out-of-competition test attempt at her home in December 2025. The 26-year-old Czech, who won Wimbledon in 2023, claimed "months of physical and mental stress" affected her decision making, in addition to concerns for her safety. Writing on Instagram in April, Vondrousova s

Amflow launches the Amflow TL Carbon, an SUV e-bike fully loaded for all-terrain riding scenario

Powered by Avinox with full suspension co-developed with FOX, Amflow's new touring e-bike takes the brand beyond traditional eMTBs SHENZHEN, China, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amflow, the innovation-driven bike brand that pursues the ultimate fusion of technology and mechanics, today announces its first all-terrain, touring e-bike - the Amflow TL Carbon, powered by Avinox. The company's first venture outside the traditional eMTB category, the Amflow TL Carbon is an SUV e-bike fully equipped fo

Clarivate Releases 2025 Sustainability Report

New report highlights progress against goals and a decline in total carbon emissions LONDON, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress against its sustainability goals, including reduction of total reported greenhouse gas emissions by 24%. Clarivate partners with 45,000 organizations worldwide, including universities, research institutions, corpo

Narwal Rolls Out the Biggest Prime Day Offer Yet, With Record-Low Prices Across Full Lineup

The 2026 Flagship Narwal Flow 2 Debuts at Its Most Accessible Price Point Since Launch NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Narwal, a global leader in smart home cleaning, is unveiling its deepest Prime Day deals to date, running June 23 to June 26, with significant value opportunities across its full lineup of robot vacuums and wet-dry vacuums. The 2026 flagship, Narwal Flow 2, goes on sale for the first time since its April launch, dropping to its lowest price ever. 2026 Narwal Prime Day de

CATL Debuts World's First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Bringing Sodium Storage to Commercial Reality

MUNICH, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 22, 2026, CATL officially unveiled the TENER Sodium Energy Storage System, the world's first real-world validated sodium-ion energy storage solution in Munich, Germany. The solution has reached full commercial maturity across technology, production capacity, and supply chain readiness. Cumulative shipments are expected to reach 1 GWh by the end of 2026, with global deliveries to begin in June 2027. "CATL is committed to promoting energy independence

ANCEL Launches BS300 and BS400 Super Capacitor Jump Starters to Expand Its Super Starter Lineup

MARIETTA, Ga., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ANCEL , a globally renowned brand of intelligent automotive aftermarket equipment, has officially unveiled the ANCEL BS300 Super Starter and ANCEL BS400 Super Starter, expanding its BS Series of super capacitor jump starters for high-displacement SUVs, pickup trucks, and light commercial vehicles. ANCEL Super Starter lineup featuring BS200, BS300, and BS400 super capacitor jump starters The launch of these new products marks ANCEL's continuous investm

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Super typhoon still far from landmass; tropical depression outside PAR spotted

MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Cyclone Francisco has intensified into a super typhoon far away from the Luzon landmass, with Wind Signal 1 up over Batanes and the northern portion of Cagayan, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday. Weather specialist Veronica Torres of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said it is also closely monitoring another weather disturbance outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), which has de

$200 Billion in AI Debt Was Raised in a Single Year. A New Jim Rickards Presentation Asks Who’s Holding the Risk

The data-center build-out is being financed with record borrowing, much of it private. A former Treasury and Pentagon advisor traces where that risk ultimately lands. Baltimore, MD, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Behind the visible race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure sits another race that many investors never see: a borrowing boom measured in hundreds of billions of dollars. Financial researcher Jim Rickards argues that the most important question may not be how many data ce

The Health Institute Announces Heal Your Cells, a New Book by Dr. Josh Axe and Dr. Will Cole on Cellular Health and Healthy Aging

Inspired by personal loss and years of clinical practice, the forthcoming release explores how cellular function may influence energy, wellness, and long-term health. Nashville, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Health Institute today announced the upcoming release of Heal Your Cells: Reversing the Irreversible--A Proven Plan to Heal Faster, Reclaim Energy, and Unlock Longevity (September 8, 2026; Avery/Penguin Random House), a new book by functional medicine practitioners Dr. Josh Axe and D