Philippines Business News

GCash to undergo system maintenance on Oct. 1-2

Bank transfers, cash-ins via InstaPay and payments via QRPH will be unavailable starting late Thursday night.

Fed’s Kashkari says more rate hikes needed but not sure about this month

Canada designates Pacific Link oil pipeline as project of national interest

Fed’s Jefferson sees no urgency for another rate increase

NGCP ends years-long fight over regulatory fees with ERC

The regulator did not disclose the total amount covered under its compromise agreement with the grid operator, how much of the fees had already been collected, and how much is left to collect

Benilde calls off classes, work amid security concern; DLSU-Dasma cleared by police

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde suspended classes and work as a precaution after an online message circulated about a possible security incident.

ERC, NGCP call truce in long-running battle over regulatory fees

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) have reached a compromise to end years of litigation over regulatory and permit fees.

Almost full house: PNB Makati Center hits 86% occupancy as RNDMD moves in

Property firm PNB Holdings Corp. has signed a lease agreement with creative agency RNDMD for space at its flagship office building in Makati, as it seeks to boost occupancy and recurring rental income.

Candelaria wins silver in Asian Games poomsae

MANILA, Philippines — Teenager Juliana Mykhail Candelaria finished with a silver medal in women's individual poomsae on Thursday afternoon in the 20th Asian Games at the Toyohashi Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. The 18-year-old Candelaria showed poise and grace in her routine, scoring 9.1300 points for a silver medal. South Korea's Haeun Jung scored 9.310 for the gold. Thitaree Kaewolanwasu completed the podium with 9.040 points.

Zealand Pharma announces Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide achieves up to 13.1% weight loss in new Phase III trial, alongside significant improvements in glycemic control in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes

Company announcement - No. 52 / 2026 Zealand Pharma announces Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide achieves up to 13.1% weight loss in new Phase III trial, alongside significant improvements in glycemic control in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes In the SYNCHRONIZE-2 trial, which met its co-primary endpoints, participants achieved significant body weight reduction of up to 13.1% versus 3.1% in the placebo arm, after 76 weeks of treatment with survodutide in people with type 2 diabetes, a po

Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide achieves up to 13.1% weight loss in new Phase III trial, alongside significant improvements in glycemic control in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes

Ingelheim, Germany Illustrative photo In the SYNCHRONIZE-2 trial, which met its co-primary endpoints, participants achieved significant body weight reduction of up to 13.1% versus 3.1% in the placebo arm, after 76 weeks of treatment with survodutide in people with type 2 diabetes, a population in which weight loss is typically more challenging.1Detailed results from the Phase III trial indicate survodutide improves key markers of cardiometabolic health, including a reduction of up to 1.21% in Hb

DaltonTx, the decision engine for drug discovery, launches advanced AI-powered antibody discovery platform

New capabilities enable researchers to analyse, characterise and prioritise antibody candidates at scale Integrated AI models and workflows support better informed decisions about which antibodies to progress experimentally LONDON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DaltonTx, the decision engine for drug discovery, today announced the launch of advanced antibody discovery capabilities within the Dalton platform. The platform brings together antibody design, structure prediction and validation too

Numab Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Rajesh Chopra as Chief Scientific Officer to Advance its Proprietary Multispecific Antibody Pipeline

Appointment brings extensive experience spanning drug discovery, translational medicine, clinical development and scientific leadership HORGEN, Switzerland, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Numab Therapeutics ("Numab”), a biotechnology company advancing a proprietary pipeline of multispecific antibodies in immunology and oncology, today announced the appointment of Rajesh Chopra, M.D., PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer. Numab has pioneered a differentiated approach to multispecific antibody engi

Atrogi announces positive human data for ATR-258, its first-in-class, oral therapy designed to improve muscle function and body composition

In the 8-week study, ATR-258 was well-tolerated and associated with an approximately 13% mean improvement in lower extremity muscle power in combination with a beneficial effect on body composition, with an increase in lean muscle mass and a reduction in fat massData provide first human proof-of-mechanism and support Atrogi’s planned Phase 2 trial expected to initiate in 2027 STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atrogi AB, a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering novel GPCR pa

CROSSVOLUTION Is Coming: OMODA X to Make Its Global Debut on October 20, Opening Up New Possibilities for Crossover

WUHU, China, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The appeal of Crossover has always been its limitless potential. There are no fixed answers and no predetermined boundaries. It brings together qualities once thought to belong to different worlds, allowing familiar forms to take on an entirely new edge. Crossover | Always Opening Up What Comes Next As a global expert in the Crossover , OMODA has never stopped reimagining what crossover means. From the OMODA 5, which emphasizes sportiness and a futu

NTC keeps pressure on Smart, Globe, DITO ; another network check coming in two weeks

The National Telecommunications Commission tested the networks of Smart Communications, Globe Telecom and DITO Telecommunity in parts of Metro Manila on Thursday, stepping up scrutiny of the country’s three major mobile operators after issuing show-cause orders over poor service.

Megawide tops off two towers in Cavite socialized housing project

Megawide Construction Corp., through its subsidiary Megawide Dreamrise Residences, Inc. (MDRI), on Thursday completed the structural framework of…

Inseego Completes Acquisition of Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access Business

Transaction expected to approximately double Inseego’s revenue and expand its global footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas SAN DIEGO, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inseego Corp. (NASDAQ: INSG) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) business, first announced on April 30, 2026. The acquisition is expected to approximately double Inseego’s revenue and position the company as a global wireless broadband leader.

homecoin.com is Proud to Announce the Expansion of its $199 Flat Fee MLS Listing Service to Kentucky

homecoin.com is Proud to Announce the Expansion of its $199 Flat Fee MLS Listing Service to Kentucky homecoin.com is Proud to Announce the Expansion of its $199 Flat Fee MLS Listing Service to Kentucky San Diego, CA, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- homecoin has expanded its flat fee MLS listing service to Kentucky, bringing its service to 40 states. Kentucky homeowners can now access the same flat fee listing service that homecoin offers in other states. $199 Flat Fee MLS Listing With homecoin

CallTower Transforms Its Global Communications Platform Through Acquisition of Momentum Telecom’s Voice and Collaboration Business

Transaction adds more than 3,500 customers and over 250 employees while expanding products, leadership, and expertise to accelerate global growth SALT LAKE CITY and ATLANTA, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CallTower, a global leader in cloud communications, customer experience, and managed services, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets associated with Momentum Telecom’s ("Momentum”) cloud voice and collaboration business, including its customer relationships. The tra

SkinHealth Systems Expands SkinStylus® SteriLock® MicroSystem to Europe

Professional microneedling and nano-needling device launches in UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain and Portugal The SkinStylus® SteriLock® MicroSystem The SkinStylus® SteriLock® MicroSystem, a professional microneedling and nano-needling device, is now available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain and Portugal. LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkinHealth Systems (Nasdaq: SKIN), home to flagship brand Hydrafacial™, today announced the European expansion of the SkinSty

StoneX and Cotlook to Launch New OTC Cotton Derivatives

The new suite of OTC derivatives will help cotton market participants manage basis risk associated with non-US cotton exports NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoneX Markets LLC ("SXM"), a subsidiary of StoneX Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SNEX), has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Cotlook to launch a new suite of OTC cotton derivatives, designed to help market participants manage risk in an increasingly globalised cotton market. The first product developed under the partners

Offentliggørelse af prospekt, Investeringsforeningen Wealth Invest

Hermed offentliggøres et ajourført prospekt for Secure Spectrum-afdelingerne i Investeringsforeningen Wealth Invest. Prospektet er blevet ajourført som følge af en ændring i honorarstrukturen for porteføljeforvaltningshonoraret for så vidt angår afdeling Janus H High Yield Obligationer. Prospektet er vedhæftet denne meddelelse og kan ligeledes tilgås via Foreningens hjemmeside. For eventuelle spørgsmål kontakt Michael Frisch, direktør i foreningens investeringsforvaltningsselskab, på telefon 33

Boskalis awarded contract for inter-array cable installation at Zeevonk Offshore Wind Farm Phase 1

Boskalis vessel installing cables offshore Boskalis BOKA Ocean installing cables offshore Papendrecht, 01 October 2026 Boskalis has been awarded a contract by Zeevonk, the joint venture between Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, for the transport and offshore installation of the inter-array cable system for phase 1 of the Zeevonk Offshore Wind Farm in the Dutch North Sea. The contract represents a value that is considered to be sizable(1). The contract scope includes the transpor