Philippines Business News

Czechia rises from two down to beat Dominicans

MANILA, Philippines — CZECHIA came up with a strong finish in the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League, defeating the Dominican Republic, 17-25, 24-26, 25-18, 31-29, 15-10, on Sunday at the Philsports Arena. Monika Brancuska scored 28 on 23 attacks, three blocks and two aces as the Czechs ended a three-match losing streak in the event presented by the Philippine Sports Commission. Magdalena Jehlarova and Michaela Mlejnkova scored 14 each as Czechia notched their fo

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US downs Serbia to sweep matches in VNL Pasig leg

MANILA, Philippines — THE US hit a snag but found its stride to finish off Serbia, 25-22, 18-25, 25-16, 25-19, on Sunday and complete a sweep of its matches in the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League at the Philsports Arena. The second-set stumble was the Americans’ first of the week, breaking a streak of three straight-set victories in the event presented by the Philippine Sports Commission. The USA wound up with the most points from Pool Five action, earni

Alex Eala secures No. 29 seeding at Wimbledon

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time in her career, Alex Eala will enter a Grand Slam event as a seeded player—at her favorite tournament, Wimbledon. Based on the provisional list, Eala is seeded 29th due to her strong position in the WTA rankings. She is currently ranked No. 35 in the official list but is expected to rise to No. 30 when the updated rankings are released on Monday. Leading the seedings is world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka followed by Elena Rybakina, Iga Świątek, Jessic

Saudis seek to repeat Argentina World Cup 'miracle' against Spain

ATLANTA — Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Spain are under pressure to bounce back from a 0-0 draw against World Cup debutants Cape Verde, but face a Saudi side that themselves held Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in their opening game. Donis only took charge of the 2034 World Cup hosts in April after short-lived reigns for Roberto Mancini and Herve Renard. I

Global Times: Technology helps restore identities of unknown heroes

BEIJING, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Fudan University, a group of research teams has spent years using cutting-edge technology to restore the faces of China's fallen soldiers. After successfully reconstructing the appearances of 10 martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), they have now achieved another breakthrough: recreating the face of an unidentified Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier who sacrific

Marcos allocates P3B more for repatriation of OFWs

MANILA, Philippines —President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government’s repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the conflict in the Middle East. In a statement, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the additional funding will cover the entire repatriation process which includes pre-departure assistance, flights, and reintegration support for returning workers. “War or not, there ar

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Pinewoods hosts first-ever PGT, LPGT mountain test

MANILA, Philippines — The third leg of the Philippine Golf Tour couldn’t have found a more fitting title than the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge. For when the country’s leading pros and a talented wave of rising stars converge at Pinewoods Golf and Country Club in Baguio from June 30 to July 3, they won’t merely be battling one another. They will also be confronting the great unknown. Making its PGT debut, Pinewoods presents a fresh puzzle for every player in the field. No cou

Fifi Sharma hopes PH volleyball reaches world-class level

MANILA, Philippines — Fifi Sharma drew inspiration from the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) as she expressed hope for Philippine volleyball to one day compete consistently at a world-class level. The Akari Chargers middle blocker and national team standout, who skipped the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Nations Cup in Candon City last June, shared her aspirations after watching elite international teams up close. “That we get to experience playing like this &

DSWD’s guarantee letters accepted anew at Mercury Drug

MANILA, Philippines — At least 262 Mercury Drug branches nationwide will again accept guarantee letters (GLs) issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD) for medicines and medical supplies for the poor. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said that beginning on Monday, June 22, beneficiaries of its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program may once again use their GLs at the pharmacy store’s participating branches. Gatchalian said the resumption of the

In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor

WESTERLY, Rhode Island — When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift’s Watch Hill estate this week, it didn’t take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village — and the internet. Soon, fans were swapping theories online, photographers were staking out vantage points and residents found themselves fielding questions about a wedding that never was. Or at least, a wedding that seems yet to

Spanish judge orders prime minister's wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport

BARCELONA, Spain — A judge on Saturday ordered the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption, and to surrender her passport. Investigative judge Juan Carlos Peinado issued the ruling, arguing that Begoña Gómez represented a flight risk. In addition to surrendering her passport, she must also appear before a court every two weeks. A trial date hasn't been set. The decision touched off a heated political co

Alex Eala shifts focus to Bad Homburg Open

MANILA, Philippines — FRESH off Berlin, Alex Eala faces a new challenge in Bad Homburg. Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala encounters another tough test in her 2026 Bad Homburg Open campaign opener as she will go against her previous tormentor, Elise Mertens of Belgium, in the first round scheduled on Monday. The 21-year-old Eala needs to gather herself quickly as she just came from a semifinals exit in the 2026 Berlin Open, bowing to the Czech Republic’s Linda Noskova, 6-2, 6-4, la

Gilas set to play tuneup games vs NZ NBL teams

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is slated to play two tuneup games against two New Zealand professional squads Manawatu Jets and the Franklin Bulls late this month as part of its buildup for the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers final window. The Philippine team, set to fly to New Zealand this Tuesday, June 23, takes on the Jets on June 28 in the team’s Fly Palmy Arena in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region. Two days after, Gilas takes on the Bulls at the Franklin Pool and Leisure

Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Announces $10.29M Raised Fast While Whales Move Beyond Bitcoin and Quietly Stacking Presales

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pepeto announced today that its presale crossed $10.29 million as Bitcoin slipped to $63,650 and on-chain data shows the biggest wallets matching every BTC they bought across 2025 in just five months. Because Glassnode tracking shows large wallets absorbing steady supply across 2026 while retail keeps selling into every dip, and the wallets driving the pattern engineered prior accumulation right before each leg higher, while crypto n

BI nabs American on FBI’s most wanted list

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested and deported an American wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged role in a massive healthcare fraud scheme worth billions of dollars. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado identified the fugitive as Herbert Leon Kimble, 60, who is on the FBI's most wanted fraudsters list with a $150,000 reward on his head. Kimble was arrested on June 11 in Pasig City by agents of the BI’s

Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour Gallops into Tamar Park, Becoming New Community Landmark in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its successful debut at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Harmonious Horse International Exhibition Tour, organised by the DC Charity Foundation and presented by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, has moved to Tamar Park in Admiralty. An official opening ceremony was held on June 19, marking the start of the exhibition's second community stop. Centred on the equine sculptures created by renowned artist Simon Ma, the exhibition celebrat

BlueNexus Technologies Unveils AquaX Hub at SIWW 2026 -- AI Autonomous Operations Extended to Legacy Water Assets

SINGAPORE, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026, BlueNexus Technologies unveiled the global debut of AquaX Hub™ - a compact plug-and-play edge device that brings full AI-powered autonomous operation to standalone water equipment and legacy treatment plants. The launch drew sustained engagement from utilities, industrial operators and engineering firms. BlueNexus Technologies CEO Jack Zhang is introducing the AquaX Hub™ to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minist

Britain's King Charles to reveal personal tax bill —reports

LONDON,United Kingdom — King Charles III will reveal his personal tax bill in a bid to improve transparency, Buckingham Palace told UK media on Saturday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny. British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties on a voluntary basis for decades. They also have no obligation to disclose their tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced former prince Andrew have thrust the royal famil

Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Latest Update While the Bitcoin Price Prediction Targets $225,000 After BTC Holds $64,000

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, June 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pepeto presale just pushed past $10.28 million while Bitcoin sits at $64,200, and the pace of entries tells a story the rest of the crypto news cycle has not caught on to yet. Every holder who entered early is about to watch their position reprice the moment the Binance listing goes live, with three working products already running, 170% APY staking keeping holders locked in, and wallets that normally sit in nothing but Bitcoin a

Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants

SANT'ANGELO LODIGIANO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday exalted the first American saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today to care for migrants in need, as he visited her birthplace during a day trip to northern Italy. Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migrant crackdown, urged young people in particular to learn about Cabrini's life and service, once again confirming history's first U.S. pope as the heir to Pope Francis in prioritizing the p