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Go Negosyo brings Trabaho at Negosyo program to La Union

Hundreds of entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners and job seekers braved inclement weather to attend Go Negosyo’s Trabaho at Negosyo event at SM City La Union on September 12.

ThriveCart Academy Adds Personalized Homepages, Custom Domains, and Course Bundles

ThriveCart ThriveCart NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThriveCart Academy announces new features that connect learning, community, and commerce to help creators strengthen their brand, increase engagement, and generate more revenue from existing audiences. ThriveCart, the all-in-one creator commerce, course, and community platform used by more than 75,000 businesses worldwide and with over 13 million student enrollments, today announced new enhancements to ThriveCart Academy, a l

Neuro Launches Energy & Focus Sour Mints in Three Bold Flavors

Neuro Neuro Las Vegas, NV, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The permanent U.S. lineup brings Neuro’s signature Energy & Focus formula to Sour Apple, Sour Citrus and Sour Berry, with 40mg of natural caffeine, 60mg of L-theanine and zero sugar per mint. Neuro, the functional wellness brand known for its portable gum and mint formats, today announced the U.S. launch of Neuro Energy & Focus Sour Mints, a permanent extension of its Energy & Focus line that pairs the brand’s established functional f

Amid a Changing Global Landscape, Countries Seek Investment Opportunities at CIFIT

Click to learn more: https://youtube.com/shorts/gZ3xQzfZhoo?si=hCiDYS9P0_P32ve7 XIAMEN, China, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hong Kong Commercial Daily: The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) was held in Xiamen, Fujian, China, from September 8 to 11. This year, it attracted more than 1,200 registered delegations from government agencies and business and industrial enterprises from 129 countries and regions and 30 international organizations. Forty-eight

Bolts guard CJ Cansino engaged to longtime partner Aliana Dolina

MANILA, Philippines — Meralco Bolts guard CJ Cansino is officially engaged to his longtime partner, content creator Aliana Dolina. The 26-year-old PBA player shared the milestone on social media, posting photos of the romantic proposal where the couple wore matching white outfits. High school sweethearts since their student-athlete days at the University of Santo Tomas, Cansino and Dolina have been together for nine years.

At the Venice Film Festival, grappling with the state of the world and crying with Oasis

VENICE, Italy — The Venice Film Festival was lighter on blockbuster Hollywood fare this year, but that might have been a good thing in the end: There were more important things to talk about. As the 83rd edition winds down, here are some of our biggest takeaways. Musk was everywhere (in the movies) Before Alex Gibney's nearly four-hour documentary "Musk" even premiered, billionaire Elon Musk had already made several appearances on screen at the festival, two of which were in montages. Dann

Unfinished business: Elreen Ando aims to surpass previous Asian Games bronze

MANILA, Philippines — Olympic weightlifter Elreen Ando is embracing the challenge as she aims to upgrade her previous bronze medal finish at the upcoming 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Shrugging off the pressure, the 27-year-old decorated athlete expressed excitement for her return to the continental stage. "I am very excited because I am hoping for another medal at the Asian Games," Ando said in Filipino. "I am eager to win another medal and hopefully improve from my previous br

SM Hotels strengthens its gastronomy tourism platform through Conrad Manila’s Filipinas

Conrad Manila’s all female chef-led culinary experience brings regional flavors, Filipino heritage, and contemporary craftsmanship to the table Philippine cuisine is more than a collection of dishes. It is a reflection of the country’s diverse regions, traditions, communities, and stories. Building on its commitment to champion Philippine culinary heritage, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) […]

BOC, AISL and WSC address key maritime concerns in draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC), the Association of International Shipping Lines Inc. (AISL), and the World Shipping Council (WSC) held a dialogue conference Sept. 10 on the Draft 2026 Joint Administrative Order (JAO) to promote practical policies for Philippine trade. AISL organized the event, bringing together senior BOC officials, Department of Finance representative Verlin Entena, WSC leaders, and executives from major shipping lines, including MSC, Maersk, CMA CG

New Crypto: Pepeto Announces $10.96M Raised While Ethereum Price Prediction Climbs to $40,000

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethereum based crypto Pepeto announced its newest presale update, and the numbers are getting huge: more than $10.96 million raised, with the current stage filling faster than any stage before it. Growth like that is never luck, it is thousands of buyers reaching the same decision at the same time. The team is building a full movement in crypto rather than one more token, the kind of project holders treat as their own and defend lik

Pham Nhat Vuong And Pham Thu Huong Transition Leadership Roles At VinFast And GSM

HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 September 2026 - VinFast and GSM today officially announced new leadership appointments, succeeding Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong and Ms. Pham Thu Huong in senior global leadership roles. Accordingly, Mr. Pham Nhat Quan Anh, currently Chairman of VinFast Global, will concurrently assume the position of CEO of VinFast Global, succeeding Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong, while also taking on the roles of Chairman and CEO of VinFast Vietnam. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Tuan will assume t

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

FOREST CITY — The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation's largest commodities, soybeans and corn. The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment. Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Sept. 4, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupted the wor

Avaricio holds nerve at Summit Point to capture LPGT crown in thrilling finish

MANILA, Philippines — What began as a high-stakes duel quickly turned into a runaway, a back-nine grind, and ultimately a nerve-wracking, one-stroke escape for Chanelle Avaricio at the ICTSI Summit Point Championship. Avaricio absorbed an early push from Apple Fudolin before unleashing a decisive front-nine birdie run to take command of the field. However, she was forced to dig deep on the final hole to hold off a furious late charge from Yvon Bisera and secure another Ladies Philippine Go

Alex Eala channeling Audrey Hepburn as she debuts at New York Fashion Week alongside Natalia Bryant

MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala made the most of her first-ever New York Fashion Week, sharing a memorable moment with Natalia Bryant, model and daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The pair were photographed together at the debut of Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer collection. Eala channelled timeless elegance in a chic black dress reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn, while Bryant opted for a sophisticated, all-beige ensemble. "This is my first fashion week.

Already an accomplished athlete, Carlos Yulo looks to pay it forward to grassroots

MANILA, Philippines —Carlos Yulo, the country's first-ever double Olympic gold medalist, said he looks forward to paying it forward to the grassroots where he also came from. In an interview with broadcast journalist Karen Davila posted on YouTube Friday, Yulo said a facility to help develop young gymnasts is already under construction. "I won’t be an athlete forever. I can’t do this until I’m in my 50s, so I really wanted to—actually, we’re building a gym. It

VST ECS strengthens enterprise portfolio, expands cybersecurity offerings through partnership with Akamai

VST ECS Phils. Inc., the country's leading ICT distributor, is expanding its enterprise technology portfolio through a new partnership with Akamai Technologies, the cloud and security company that powers and protects businesses online. The appointment strengthens VST ECS’s portfolio with advanced cybersecurity and cloud capabilities, giving its channel partners and customers broader access to enterprise-grade digital protection solutions. As organizations across the Philippines become incr

Duterte seeks consolidation of SC petitions on immunity from suit

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to consolidate her two pending petitions concerning her immunity from suit, arguing that both cases raise the same constitutional questions. In a motion for consolidation dated Sept. 10, 2026, a copy of which was obtained by The Manila Times and filed by her counsels Clifford Chua and Paul Lawrence Lim, Duterte said that both cases involved the interpretation of Section 2, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution, whi

Lady Gaga spotted with newborn after welcoming first child with Michael Polansky

MANILA, Philippines — Lady Gaga’s new role as a mother gives new meaning to her long-running “Mother Monster” nickname. The singer was spotted with her newborn baby for the first time just hours after reports confirmed that she and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, had welcomed their first child. Gaga, 40, was photographed carrying the infant close to her chest during a low-key outing in Northern California with Polansky, 42. The images, exclusively obtained by Page Si

Pax Silica operated 'within legal measures'—US State Department

MANILA, Philippines—The United States Department maintained that the Pax Silica initiative, a 4,000-acre semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) hub set to be built in New Clark City, would operate “within legal requirements.” In a virtual press briefing, Ambassador Heather Variava, senior advisor in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs of the US State Department told The Manila Times that American investments in the country would prioritize high legal st

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz incident repatriated

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of two Filipino seafarers who died in an incident involving the MT SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz were repatriated to the Philippines on Thursday night, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said. In a post early Friday, OWWA said it and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) received and assisted in the repatriation. OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan personally joined the reception and processing of the remains and expressed condolence

US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rebounded Friday and regained much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt. An update on inflation across the United States that came in close to economists' expectations, even if prices are still rising too quickly for everyone's liking, also helped calm the market. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and snapped a four-day losing streak, its longest since June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 509 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composi