Philippines Business News

[Ask the Tax Whiz] Why is the BIR auditing your business?

What should I do if an audit notice arrives—and will 'settling' with the examiner prevent another audit?

Tropical Storm Surigae enters PAR, brings rain over parts of Mindanao — PAGASA

Tropical Storm Surigae (international name), which is likely to intensify into a typhoon, has entered the Philippine Area…

Canada retail sales slide in July, raising fresh concerns over consumer strength

ArenaPlus data shows user support for Alex Eala peaked against toughest US Open opponent

Alex Eala’s latest US Open run may have ended in the third round, but ArenaPlus sportsbook data revealed…

Philippines looking to raise at least P30 billion from new RTB offering

By Aaron Michael C. Sy, Reporter The government is looking to raise at least P30 billion from its…

Drought, dry spell likely to hit 85 provinces until March 2027 amid El Niño — PAGASA

Up to 85 provinces across the country are expected to be affected by dry conditions, dry spell, and…

US drafted a memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions. It was never released

WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM — In early September, US officials in Jerusalem and Washington prepared a draft statement attributed to Secretary…

Trump plans grand spectacle for Xi as US says trade truce extended

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day…

Barclays flags French election as a potential risk for euro

AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful

UNITED NATIONS — The world’s leading artificial intelligence companies warned the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday of…

Trump-Xi summit ahead; bond market selloff in focus - what’s moving markets

Delhi Sees Surge in Study Table, Bedside Table and Centre Table Rentals in 2026 as ₹12,500-₹36,000 Furnishing Costs Drive Adoption of Flexible Models Including Rentomojo

Monthly plans with 48 to 72 hour delivery, free repairs and free relocation within and outside Delhi are turning small furniture from a sunk cost into a line item for the city's high-churn rental households. From the Klismos wooden study table to the Moonwood bedside table, Rentomojo's Delhi catalogue offers design choice across all three tables on tenures from three to 36 months. Delhi Study Table, Bedside Table and Centre Table Rentals Rise in 2026 With study tables from ₹79 a month and bedsid

Granite Credit Union and Rancho Markets Invite Community to Grand Opening Celebration in American Fork

Grand Opening Marks Granite Credit Union's 14th Branch, Second Utah County Location, and Fifth In-Store Branch Partnership with Rancho Markets AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Granite Credit Union and Rancho Markets invite the community to a free grand opening celebration on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 702 East State Street in American Fork. The event celebrates the opening of Granite Credit Union's newest branch location, representing the credi

Japanese 10-yr bond yields soar to 30-yr high amid bets on more rate hikes

Medallion Bank Announces Pricing of Series G Preferred Stock Offering

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medallion Bank (Nasdaq: MBNKO), an FDIC-insured bank providing consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, and home improvements, along with loan origination services to fintech strategic partners, announced today that it has priced a public offering of 2,200,000 additional shares of its Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series G, par value $1.00 per share, with a liquidation amount of $25 per share

US attacks on ICC come from 'misunderstanding' — prosecutor

THE HAGUE — Attacks by the administration of US President Donald Trump on the International Criminal Court stem from Washington's misunderstanding of the court's activities, its interim chief prosecutor has told AFP. In an exclusive interview, his first since taking over as the court's top prosecutor, Mame Mandiaye Niang also said the ICC was already preparing technical alternatives in the event of future US sanctions against the institution. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has vowed to

EPAS Responds to Withdrawal of Jeffrey Anderson’s ICAO Council Nomination

Experienced Pilots Advancing Safety calls for continued focus on aviation experience, safety, and U.S. representation at the International Civil Aviation Organization WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experienced Pilots Advancing Safety (EPAS) issued a statement following the withdrawal of Jeffrey Anderson’s nomination to represent the United States on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) with the rank of ambassador. The White House formally with

Hanmi Bank Named to Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2026

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC, or "Hanmi”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hanmi Bank (the "Bank”), today announced its inclusion in the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2026, recognizing the Bank's strong financial performance and operating fundamentals. Only 25 institutions nationwide earned recognition in the 2026 class. This is the second time that Hanmi Bank has been recognized in the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars. Piper Sandler

BlackRock® Canada Announces Final September Cash Distributions for the iShares® Premium Money Market ETF

TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the final September 2026 cash distributions for the iShares Premium Money Market ETF. Unitholders of record on September 24, 2026 will receive cash distributions payable on September 29, 2026. Details regarding the final "per unit” distribution amounts are as follows: Fund NameFund Ticker Cash Distribution

GoldHaven Closes Additional Tranche of Flow-Through Financing Bringing Total Flow-Through Proceeds to $3.0 Million

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: GHVNF) (FSE: 4QS) (the "Company” or "GoldHaven”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a further tranche of its previously announced non-brokered flow-through financing (the "Flow-Through Offering”) through the issuance of 4,206,906 flow-through common shares (the "FT Shares”) at a price of $0.265 per FT Share for aggregate proceeds of $1,114,830. With the completion of this tranche,

DoST-Pagasa expects very strong El Niño that could reach mid-2027

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DoST-Pagasa) said the strong El Niño was expected to turn very strong and last until the middle of next year. In a Sept. 23 statement, the DoST-Pagasa said that a strong El Niño was active in the Tropical Pacific. "According to climate models and expert evaluations, the phenomenon is expected to intensify into a Very Strong El Niñ

This year's El Niño-driven heat could cause nearly half a million more deaths, group says

BENGALURU, India — This year's powerful El Niño and the record global heat it's driving, along with severe droughts, wildfires and shrinking water supplies, could lead to nearly half a million more deaths worldwide by the end of February, according to a research report released Wednesday. The grim warning by the University of Chicago-based Climate Impact Lab says that as many as 451,000 more heat-related deaths between June and the end of February could be attributed to El Ni&ntilde

OceanaGold President and CEO to Retire in Q2 2027

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanaGold Corporation (TSX: OGC) (NYSE: OGC) ("OceanaGold" or the "Company") announces that Gerard Bond, President and Chief Executive Officer, has advised the Board of Directors of his intention to retire in April 2027 after a successful five years of leading OceanaGold. Gerard Bond, President and CEO of OceanaGold, said "Leading OceanaGold has been a privilege and the best and most enjoyable role of my career. Through the efforts of many across th

Families describe grief as Canadian seller linked to suicides worldwide faces sentencing

TORONTO — Families of people who died after buying lethal products from a Canadian online seller investigated in connection with more than 100 deaths worldwide described lives shattered by grief Wednesday as he faced sentencing for aiding 14 suicides. Kenneth Law, a former chef from Mississauga, Ontario, pleaded guilty in May to 14 counts of counseling or aiding suicide involving people ages 16 to 36. He sent about 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries, and prosecutors say 79 deaths in