Philippines Business News

Hypercharge Completes Acquisition of REVS Charging LLC

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hypercharge Networks Corp. (TSXV: HC; OTC: HCNWF; FSE: PB7) (the "Company” or "Hypercharge”), a leading EV charging operator, is pleased to announce, further to its news releases dated September 11 and September 28, 2026, that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of REVS Charging LLC ("REVS") (the "Transaction”) following receipt of the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson: No rush to raise rates again

Fed’s Logan says ’50 bps or more’ rate hikes needed to curb inflation

Live the Life You’ve Always Imagined — Landco’s Philippine Lifestyle Visa Makes It Permanent

Beachfront mornings in Calatagan, exclusive sunsets at Nasugbu and an active coastal lifestyle in Laiya. Through the Philippine…

Planters Products, Inc. to hold Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Oct. 20

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Bank lending growth reaches 3-month high

Bank lending growth accelerated to a three-month high in August as businesses continued to tap credit, offsetting a further slowdown in household borrowing.

Digital sovereignty

It is hardly surprising that the DICT is struggling to get foreign-based social media platforms to comply with local regulations. Perhaps, this should be a prime topic in the ASEAN summit this month to produce a regional stand.

ERC, NGCP end disputes over permit, regulatory fees

The Energy Regulatory Commission and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines have reached a compromise deal to resolve their longstanding disputes over permit and regulatory fees.

Factory activity contracts in September

Manufacturing activity in September slipped to negative territory for the first time in five months due to weak demand and increased competition from foreign rivals, according to S&P Global.

GCash IPO price set at P6.6/share

E-wallet giant GCash has priced its initial public offering at P6.6 per share, settling for a rate lower than initial expectations but would still set up the country’s largest market debut.

Government eyes retail dollar bond offer by year-end

The Bureau of the Treasury is considering a retail dollar bond offering before year-end as the government looks to tap domestic investors for its financing needs.

GSIS solar loans now available to pensioners

The Government Service Insurance System opens its solar energy loan to qualified pensioners, allowing them to borrow up to P500,000 for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems.

Looming worker strike to cut Philex’s Padcal mine output

Philex Mining Corp. expects reduced operations from its Padcal mine in Benguet, as a looming workers’ strike threatens to disrupt activities amid stalled collective bargaining talks.

Market falters anew, extends losing streak

The local stock market continued its struggles, declining for a fourth straight session with no positive catalyst to help buck the downtrend.

Meat importers oppose pork tariff hike

Meat importers have warned that pork prices could rise if the government imposes higher tariff on pork meat.

Megawide boosts 4PH with Cavite project

Engineering and infrastructure company Megawide Construction Corp. has advanced its commitment to support the government’s expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino program, with its Cavite project reaching the topping-off stage in just seven months.

PAL to resume Saipan flights

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is betting against rising airfares, as it is set to restore direct flights to Saipan, pinning its hopes that holiday travel would remain strong.

Philippines carbon emissions keep rising – CCC

Even as Filipino businesses become more operationally efficient, the country’s carbon emissions continue to rise, according to the Climate Change Commission.

Philippines Resorts closes Donatela Resort in Bohol

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy has permanently closed its Donatela Resort and Sanctuary in Bohol after losing the property to Land Bank of the Philippines.

Pryce exits pharma, focuses on gas business

Pryce Corp. is exiting the pharmaceutical business to sharpen its focus on core operations, including the importation and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas.

Shakey’s Pizza ushers in business transformation

Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc., one of the leading restaurant and kiosk chain groups in the Philippines, is making leadership changes as part of its ongoing business transformation to support its growth agenda.

Tubig Pilipinas eyes P1.8 billion from follow-on share offer

Listed water infrastructure and utility company Tubig Pilipinas Holdings Inc. is planning a fundraising initiative next year to finance its projects.

World University Rankings 2027

In my previous column, I asked the question “Are we losing our edge?”

SkinnyVIP Launches Real-Price Index Tracking Published GLP-1 Telehealth Pricing

New transparency resource verifies month-to-month pricing from 11 telehealth providers using each company's own published rates; updated monthly MIAMI, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkinnyVIP, a Miami-based telehealth practice, today announced the launch of its GLP-1 Telehealth Real-Price Index, a public pricing-transparency resource that tracks the published prices of compounded tirzepatide and brand-name GLP-1 programs offered through telehealth. The index systematically verifies pricing f