Philippines Business News

Tsingke Customer Quality Audit Highlights Manufacturing Systems and Quality Controls

BEIJING, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As synthetic biology expands into new applications, standardized manufacturing processes, reliable production data, and robust quality management systems are becoming increasingly important. Tsingke recently hosted an on-site customer quality audit conducted by Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. at its Chengdu manufacturing facility. The audit focused on four key areas: raw material traceability, equipment lifecycle management, computerized s

Constellation Re Bermuda, Ltd. completes inaugural transaction, receives 'A' rating from Fitch Ratings

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellation Re announced today the successful completion of the inaugural reinsurance transaction for Constellation Re Bermuda, Ltd. (CRBL), its Bermuda-domiciled licensed reinsurer. The strategic intercompany reinsurance transaction involves term and universal life insurance and disability income products. The transaction expands Constellation Re's reinsurance capabilities and operational footprint in Bermuda. Concurrent with the inaugural tran

Fast-Growing DTC Brand POPVIL Launches ColorSoft™ Activewear Collection

Bringing Its Signature Bold, Color-Forward Swimwear Aesthetic into Workouts and Weekends SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- POPVIL, a swimwear-led women's apparel brand known for bold color blocking and playful contrast, today announced the launch of ColorSoft™, an activewear collection that extends the brand's signature color-led design language into movement and everyday life. Throughout the 2026 swimwear season, POPVIL consistently ranked among the top five swimwear brands by sales volum

Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit Held Successfully, Highlighting Secure, Resilient IP Networks as the Foundation for AI-Era New Growth

VIENNA, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Global Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2026, the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit was successfully held. Centered around the theme "Security and Resilience for Networks, Smart New Growth for Carriers," GSMA Intelligence interpreted its newly released cybersecurity white paper globally for the first time. ITU-T SG13 joined hands with WBBA to launch a joint initiative, calling on global carriers to build a secure and resilient network foundation w

Pollo AI Launches Pollo Recast to Recreate Any Video With Custom Characters, Products, and Scenes

SINGAPORE, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pollo AI today announced the launch of Pollo Recast, a new video recreation tool that lets creators, marketers, and brands rebuild a video they already love around their own characters, products, or worlds, while keeping the original motion, pacing, and camera work recognizable. Unlike motion transfer, style transfer, or face swap tools that only change one layer of a video, Pollo Recast recreates an entire clip. The source video defines the performance,

Dowinx Brings Everyday Comfort Home With the Cozy Nest 66B18A

As Dowinx expands beyond gaming chairs, its approach puts people, their spaces and daily routines first. HONG KONG and LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dowinx is bringing its focus on comfort into more spaces at home. Building on its gaming chair roots, the brand is gradually expanding into home seating, with the Cozy Nest 66B18A reflecting a softer, more versatile approach to everyday living. Dowinx Cozy Nest 66B18A The direction starts with a familiar idea: one chair can be part of m

Introducing CutBay: The AI Video Agent Transforming Video Creation with Chat-Based Workflows

HONG KONG, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PearlMountain Limited is pleased to announce the launch of CutBay, an AI video agent designed to turn ideas, documents, links and media assets into finished videos through a conversational workflow. Instead of requiring users to begin with a blank timeline, CutBay starts with the message they want to communicate and the materials they already have. Introducing CutBay: The AI Video Agent Transforming Video Creation with Chat-Based Workflows At its core, th

As Personal AI Agents Take Off, DeepLumen Helps Merchants Turn AI into a New Sales Channel

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agentic Page has now been installed by nearly 2,000 Shopify merchants as AI-driven product discovery increasingly translates into attributable sales. The rapid rise of personal AI agents is beginning to change how consumers shop. Meta's recently launched Muse is one of the clearest examples of this shift. Muse is designed to take action on behalf of users and can make purchases with user approval. Meta has also expanded Muse's commerce connections, in

Popular Actor Zhang Linghe Lands on Taobao for Global Double 11

Taobao Partners with Zhang Linghe to Bring Cross-Border Users Six Refreshed Shopping Experiences BANGKOK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taobao Tmall World ("Taobao") today announced a collaboration with popular actor Zhang Linghe, premiering its latest brand film across major online platforms worldwide. The launch is accompanied by an outdoor advertising campaign at prominent city landmarks, featuring large-format video and print billboards, themed subway trains and glasses-free 3D displays. Beg

Podcasters slammed for mocking Kris' son

MANILA, Philippines — Autism Society Philippines (ASP) on Wednesday rebuked the hosts of the podcast “Machong Chismisan” (Macho Talk), after an episode showed them laughing at the disability of Josh Aquino, who is the son of TV personality Kris Aquino. Aquino, who was born with autism, was mocked on the podcast for being “useless”. The episode has since been removed. “Making fun of persons with disabilities for views, laughs, or viral engagement is not automat

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Fitch Affirms Ageas’s Insurer Financial Strength Rating at ‘AA-’; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed ageas SA/NV's Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating at 'AA-'. ageas SA/NV is the ultimate holding company of the Ageas Group (Ageas). Fitch has also affirmed AG Insurance SA and Ageas Insurance Limited's IFS Ratings at 'AA-'. The Outlooks are Stable. The ratings reflect Ageas's strong company profile, capitalisation and financial performance. Ageas is a Belgian rooted listed international insurance Group with a heritage spanning 200 years. It offers Retail and Busine

DEME wins contract for wind turbine installation at the Zeevonk offshore wind farm

DEME has signed a sizable contract for the transportation and installation of 69 wind turbines at the Zeevonk offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. The wind turbines for phase 1 of the wind farm will be installed by DEME’s next-generation jack-up offshore transport and installation vessel, Norse Energi. This latest award follows the substantial foundation installation contract secured by DEME for Zeevonk in July 2026, giving the company a key role in this offshore wind project. The Zeevonk offs

WasabiCard and Lotus Tech Explored Enterprise-Driven Stablecoin Payment Use Cases During TOKEN2049 Singapore

Dr. Daxue Wang, CFO of Lotus Tech, discussed customer-led innovation, payment security, and the conditions needed for wider stablecoin adoption at WasabiCard’s Funds Flow side event SINGAPORE, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WasabiCard, a stablecoin-powered global payment infrastructure provider, and Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech”), a leading global intelligent and luxury mobility provider, shared key insights during Stablecoin & Payments: Funds Flow, a TOKEN2049 Singapore side event host

Sapreme Therapeutics announces oral presentation of new preclinical data on lead Duchenne muscular dystrophy candidate SPM-2551 at OTS 2026

SPM-2551 demonstrated robust and durable pharmacological activity following a single low-dose administration in preclinical Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) modelsData support Sapreme's proprietary SPT platform, designed to overcome endosomal entrapment and enable intracellular delivery of RNA therapeutics"We believe these data are unprecedented in the field, showing superior efficacy after only a single, low dose, beyond any of the existing data of marketed therapies and programs currently in

One monitor for all gamer's needs. AGON provides a tailored experience with triple refresh rate CQ32G4Z

Creating a solution for gamers that need a premium quality 32" for all their entertainment experiences, from immersive high-res visuals to the fastest of motion, triple refresh rate technology in one monitor is here with the CQ32G4Z LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's technology choices are complex and overwhelming with options. The essential component next to the PC itself, the screen, is no exception. AOC Monitor is cutting through the noise with a premium monitor with features

Chung-Ang University brings DeepL Language AI into translator education

Students gain hands-on experience with Language AI and the workflows shaping the future of translation SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepL, a global leader in Language AI, today announced that Chung-Ang University has integrated DeepL Pro into the Advanced Interpretation & Translation Program (AITP) at its Graduate School of International Studies, giving students hand-on experience with the AI technologies increasingly shaping professional translation. The university is the f

XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile

UAF registration strengthens compliance footing in Latin America SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTransfer, a leading global B2B cross-border trade payment platform, announced that XTransfer Chile SpA has completed registration with Chile's Unidad de Análisis Financiero (UAF), marking a key milestone in its Latin America expansion. XTransfer Launches Cross-border Payment Service in Chile. The registration strengthens XTransfer's local compliance foundation in Chile and supports it

NX South Asia & Oceania to Sponsor "SJ60" Flagship Event Commemorating 60th Anniversary of Establishment of Japan-Singapore Diplomatic Relations

- Helping Promote Exchanges and Further Development of Friendly Relations between Two Countries - TOKYO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter "NX South Asia & Oceania"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., will sponsor the "SJ60 Musubi Singapore-Japan Festival 2026" to be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on November 28-29 as a flagship event of the SJ60 initiative commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of dip

Agentic AI and Network Security Take Center Stage at Software Mind's Telco Days 2026 With Telefónica, Amdocs and IBM

Free online conference on November 6, available on demand, features a ROCCO survey of 300+ telecom leaders, AI-driven SMS fraud and a keynote by physicist Andrzej Dragan KRAKÓW, Poland, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telecom operators are experimenting with AI. Turning experiments into measurable results is far harder. Telco Days 2026, a free online conference hosted by Software Mind on November 6, is built around closing that gap under the theme "Roadmap to Agentic AI and Safer Networks," with s

AITO Builds the Foundation for Global Growth Through Product Excellence and Market Recognition

PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AITO, a high-end intelligent luxury mobility brand under SERES Group, showcased the engineering, intelligent technology and manufacturing capabilities behind its "Intelligence Redefining Luxury" philosophy at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Building on its achievements in product development and customer experience, AITO announced plans to enter the European market in the autumn of 2027. The SERES MF Platform integrates key technologies that underpin AITO’s intell

NueCell Bio Joins CIRM's Industry Resource Partner Program to Support California's Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Innovators

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NueCell Bio, a translational development partner that helps advance cell therapies from scientific discovery to GMP readiness, announced today it has joined the Industry Resource Partnership (IRP) Program of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), a state agency. The designation, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations, makes NueCell Bio a resource for CIRM-funded researchers and companies advancin

Beyond 3D Printing: xTool Partners with MIT Museum, Fab Foundation, and MIT CBA to Redefine the Future of Rapid Prototyping

xTool President Jessie Liu presents "Rapid Prototyping: Beyond 3D Printing," highlighting next-generation laser and UV printing platforms while showcasing groundbreaking multidisciplinary research from the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA). CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- xTool, a global leader in desktop digital fabrication solutions, partnered with the MIT Museum, the Fab Foundation, and the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) to host a landmark technology talk titled "Rapid

Cathay FHC Enters "Agent First" Phase: 2026 Cathay Technology Conference Draws Nearly 7,000 Registrants, Unveils "AI Digital Colleague" Pilots, and Focuses on Autonomous Finance, Stablecoins and Responsible AI

Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai Joins Fireside Chat, Maps Strategy for the Next Decade in the AI Era TAIPEI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathay Financial Holdings (Cathay FHC) recently hosted its 2026 Cathay Technology Conference, one of Taiwan's flagship fintech events, as the company marked the 10th anniversary of its digital transformation. Cathay FHC Vice Chairman Joseph Tsai participated in a fireside chat, reflecting on a decade of transformation and outlining the Group's strategic roadmap for