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MPIF, Alaminos launch mangrove rehab project
METRO Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF), the social development arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., partnered with the Alaminos City government to restore a storm-damaged portion of the 8.17-hectare Bued Mangrove Eco-Park. MPIF President Melody M. del Rosario and Alaminos City Mayor Arth Bryan C. Celeste formalized the partnership under a memorandum of agreement (MoA), launching […]
Read more →P31B earmarked for 65,000 teaching posts next year
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said P31.2 billion has been allocated under the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP) to fill 64,530 vacant teaching positions in public schools. The DBM said there were 31,614 vacant teaching positions when the 2026 budget was filed, while it approved the creation of 32,916 additional teaching positions […]
Read more →Schools told to integrate indigenous knowledge, practices
A LAWMAKER on Thursday urged schools across the country to integrate indigenous knowledge and practices into their curricula to help preserve cultural traditions and ensure their transmission to younger generations. In a statement, Party-list Rep. Menchie B. Bernos, vice-chairperson of the House Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples, cited the integration of traditional […]
Read more →ADB to extend financing for UPLIFT subsidy, aid program
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) could extend part of its P1.75-billion loan that filled the budget gaps arising from the government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Program. “It’s a totally new facility specifically to address the budget gaps that have resulted from the Middle East crisis and the UPLIFT program of […]
Read more →US to support NAIA modernization, aiming for TSA-level security norms
THE US has signed on to provide technical assistance for the modernization of security at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said. In a statement, the USTDA said it signed an agreement with the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) to improve security screening infrastructure at NAIA. The USTDA […]
Read more →Manulife IM sees weak peso dampening sentiment
MANULIFE Investment Management and Trust Corp. (Manulife IM) expects the peso’s weakness to weigh on investor sentiment for companies earning revenue in the domestic currency. “Investors tend to react negatively to peso weakness because it affects both market returns and underlying fundamentals of companies. Falling share prices can be compounded by FX (foreign exchange) losses, […]
Read more →India singled out as potential ASEAN food-security partner
STRONGER COOPERATION between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India has the potential to address food security concerns affecting both sides, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said. Mr. Laurel issued the statement while attending the ninth ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry in New Delhi, where ministers and senior officials […]
Read more →Palm oil expansion seen reducing imports, supplying RE feedstock
AN EXPANSION in palm oil plantations will reduce import dependence and supply feedstock for clean energy projects, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. told a House of Representatives budget hearing this week that the government needs to fund an increase in palm oil production, noting that imports currently […]
Read more →29 co-ops sign power deals with AboitizPower, SMGP, First Gen
TWENTY-NINE electric cooperatives (ECs) in Luzon and the Visayas signed power supply deals with generators belonging to the Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower), San Miguel Global Power Holding Corp. (SMGP) and First Gen groups, according to the National Electrification Administration (NEA). In a statement on Thursday, the NEA said the Luzon and Visayas Electric Cooperatives Aggregation […]
Read more →Completion of conversion of A shares to B shares in accordance with the articles of association and information on adjusted number of voting rights and share capital
Company announcement for ROCKWOOL A/S Release no. 23 - 2026 to Nasdaq Copenhagen 10 September 2026 Completion of conversion of A shares to B shares in accordance with the articles of association and information on adjusted number of voting rights and share capital ROCKWOOL A/S has today completed the conversion of 451,329 A shares to a corresponding number of B shares (each having a nominal value of DKK 1). The conversion is effected in accordance with article 6 of the articles of association an
Read more →UKey Releases Open-Source Firmware for the Core 26 Hardware Wallet
Firmware version 1.5.0 is available on GitHub with developer setup instructions and a contribution process HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UKey has released the source code for firmware version 1.5.0 of its UKey Core 26 hardware wallet. The release is part of the company’s work to open its hardware wallet firmware to public examination and developer contributions. The source code is available in the firmware-core repository under bestyourwallet, UKey’s GitHub organization. Develope
Read more →SATO invests in the future resilience of its home buildings
SATO Corporation, Press release, 10 September 2026 at 10:30 am Improving energy efficiency has become an increasingly important priority for residential property investors following the energy market turbulence of recent years. Where and how the energy used in buildings is generated also plays a key role in their future resilience. SATO has strengthened its energy self-sufficiency by investing in solar power and geothermal heating. World Green Building Week, taking place this week, highlights th
Read more →Scenic Biotech Appoints Renowned Neurology Drug Development Leader Dr. Judith Walker as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Walker joins to lead Scenic's transition into clinical development and shape its clinical strategy Lead program SC6177 is advancing toward the clinic with a first-in-class approach to restoring lysosomal function, a key driver of multiple neurodegenerative diseases AMSTERDAM, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scenic Biotech ("Scenic” or "the Company”), a neurometabolic company whose function-first genomics engine has identified a first-in-class therapy to restore lysosomal function, a core
Read more →Teitur Trophics announces successful results from Phase I clinical trial of first-in-class Parkinson’s disease peptide TT-P34
Study shows TT-P34 is safe and well tolerated in healthy volunteers and patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD), with pharmacokinetics confirming robust CNS exposureEarly biomarker signals are consistent with pathway modulation in the brainTeitur is planning to start a Phase II clinical trial of TT-P34 in PD in 2027 AARHUS, Denmark, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teitur Trophics ("Teitur”), a biotechnology company developing novel neuroprotective peptides for neurodegenerative dis
Read more →AS Tallink Grupp Managers' Transcations - Elise Nassar
Person subject to the notification requirement Name: Nassar, Elise Position: Member of the Management Board Issuer: AS Tallink Grupp LEI: 529900QRMWAKKR3L9W75 Notification type: Initial Notification Transaction date: 09.09.2026 Place of transaction: OTC Instrument type: Share ISIN: EE3100004466 Nature of the transaction: exercise of a stock option (X) linked to stock option program Transaction details: (1): Volume: 60,000; Unit price: 0.47 EUR Aggregated transactions: (1): Volume: 60,000; Volume
Read more →AS Tallink Grupp Managers’ Transactions - Elise Nassar
Person subject to the notification requirement Name: Nassar, Elise Position: Member of the Management Board Issuer: AS Tallink Grupp LEI: 529900QRMWAKKR3L9W75 Notification type: Initial Notification Transaction date: 09.09.2026 Place of transaction: OTC Instrument type: Share ISIN: EE3100004466 Nature of the transaction: exercise of a stock option (X) linked to stock option program Transaction details: (1): Volume: 60,000; Unit price: 0.47 EUR Aggregated transactions: (1): Volume: 60,000; Volume
Read more →APPS brings Arthaland’s green building expertise to M3 Corporate Center
ARTHALAND Prestige Property Solutions Inc. (APPS) is demonstrating how sustainability expertise developed within Arthaland can be applied beyond its own portfolio to help advance greener buildings across the industry. APPS served as a sustainability consultant to MGOC Holdings Inc.’s M3 Corporate Center in Bonifacio Global City, which achieved EDGE certification with 20 percent energy savings, 44 percent water savings and 55 percent embodied energy savings in materials against Excellence i
Read more →Singapore says Iran-backed militia commander sought to enter city-state
SINGAPORE — A commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who allegedly plotted attacks against Jewish targets in Europe, Canada and the United States tried to enter Singapore on multiple occasions, the city-state's security agency said Thursday. Singapore said it would not have allowed Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi to enter the country, but warned the case highlighted how conflicts in the Middle East could raise terrorism risks in Southeast Asia. In an annual terrorism threat assessme
Read more →Order fiber WiFi like food delivery: GFiber Prepaid expands WiFi-on-demand via GrabMart to Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao
Getting fiber internet at home can now be as easy as ordering food delivery. Globe AT HOME and Grab are expanding the country’s first order-and-install WiFi-on-demand model to more customers across Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao. Following its initial rollout in Pasig, GFiber Prepaid on GrabMart is now available in more cities, allowing households to […]
Read more →Mount Fuji ends hiking season with landslide, two rescues
TOKYO, Japan — A landslide struck a car park on Japan's Mount Fuji, with the final day of the volcano's summer climbing season on Thursday marred by downpours and dense mist. Three vehicles belonging to people working on the mountain were partially buried Wednesday, as powerful gusts and torrential rain battered the popular hiking destination, a local official told AFP. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred in a parking lot at one of the 3,776-metre (12,388-foot) volcan
Read more →Global Construction Technology, Local Expertise | RIB Software Partners with Teamservices in Belgium
RIB Software, a global provider of digital solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, has announced a new partnership with Belgian construction technology specialist Teamservices. Together, the companies aim to support the local delivery and adoption of RIB 4.0 in Belgium. The partnership will be spotlighted at Digital Construction Day, taking place on October 13, 2026, at Brussels Gate. RIB Software x TeamServices.jpg RIB Software x TeamServices.jpg Brussels, Belgiu
Read more →Metro Cebu resumes face-to-face classes as air quality improves
CEBU CITY — After days of online learning, Metro Cebu saw a reprieve Thursday as haze conditions eased and schools resumed face-to-face classes across Cebu City. The Environmental Management Bureau Central Visayas (EMB-7) recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 98 at its Metro Cebu monitoring station as of 11 a.m. on Sept. 10, placing air quality under the “fair” classification. The reading was a sharp improvement from the AQI of 252 recorded on Sept. 3, when Metro Cebu reached
Read more →Family Offices Are Rethinking How They Choose a Jurisdiction, TMF Group Data Shows
Just 31% now cite staying close to their investments as the top reason for their base - political and economic stability rank almost as high SINGAPORE and HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealthy families and family offices are considering a broader range of factors when choosing where to manage their wealth, according to new research by TMF Group, a leading provider of global business administration and corporate services. Just 31% of family offices cite staying close to their investme
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