Philippines Business News

Novo Holdings invests in ForYou Medical to support global growth in advanced wound care manufacturing

SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Holdings, a leading global healthcare and life sciences investor, today announced a strategic minority investment in Huizhou ForYou Medical Devices Co., Ltd. ("ForYou Medical"), a China-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in advanced wound care products. GL Capital, one of China's leading healthcare-focused private equity firms, will remain the company's majority shareholder. The investment reflects Novo Hol

IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub at ETH Zurich, Anchored by Switzerland's First IBM Quantum Computer

In an extension of ongoing collaboration, IBM and Lockheed Martin plan to initiate research projects with select Swiss academic institutions. The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre at ETH Zurich will host an IBM Quantum System Two, expanding access across Swiss institutions to fuel the country's quantum ecosystem, research and workforce education. ZURICH, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), through an offset agreement with armasuisse, Switzerland's F

SUNLU and INSLOGIC Launch FilaDC i10 Filament Dehumidifying Cabinet for Long-Term Filament Storage

The new FilaDC i10 combines active dehumidification, 10-spool storage, low energy consumption and quiet operation to help maintain a stable, low-humidity environment for filament storage. FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNLU and INSLOGIC are introducing the FilaDC i10 Filament Dehumidifying Cabinet, a new long-term storage solution designed to help 3D printing users protect filament from moisture between prints. Physical Adsorption + Smart Cycling The i10 uses a molecular sie

Taiyo Holdings Launches Next-generation Semiconductor-packaging Material "FPIM Series," Achieving Its First Three-layer RDL Formation with 700-nm CD on 12-inch Wafers

- Paper Presented at IEEE ESTC 2026, International Conference on Semiconductor- and Electronic Device-packaging Technologies and Related Materials - TOKYO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. (Securities code: 4626; hereinafter "Taiyo Holdings"), based in Tokyo, presented a paper on September 10, 2026, at the 11th IEEE Electronics System-Integration Technology Conference (IEEE ESTC 2026), held in Helsinki, Finland, on the "FPIM Series" (hereinafter the "Material"), a next-gen

Special Coverage of the 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections

Comelec chief calls for peaceful, credible BARMM elections MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia called on voters, candidates and political parties to help ensure that the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections are free, orderly, honest, peaceful and credible. [Read more] OPINION: BARMM voter but not optimistic I AM ready to vote on Monday, Sept. 14, but I am not optimistic of a peaceful election.

Introducing Hyceon: A Fully Integrated Pan-European Data Centre Design, Engineering and Advisory Group

TTSP HWP and MCA Architects combine to create a unified organisation serving hyperscalers, cloud providers, colocation operators, and digital infrastructure investors across Europe. FRANKFURT, Germany and DUBLIN, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hyceon, a pan-European group specialising in data centre design and engineering services, today announces its official launch as the newly rebranded and unified entity of TTSP HWP and MCA Architects. Marking the completion of the merger announced in De

Caplin launches end-to-end white-label digital asset solution for institutional trading desks

Gives sell-side firms hosted multi-asset trading infrastructure out of the box with deployment in as little as 12 weeks. London, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Caplin Systems [Caplin], a leader in web trading solutions for institutional capital markets, today announced the launch of its hosted, end-to-end white-label digital asset solution. Designed for OTC desks, brokers, traditional finance firms and crypto market makers facing lengthy custom development or manual workflow bottlenecks, the

Midea champions innovation and industry excellence, earns multiple Quill awards

This commitment was recently recognized at the recent 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, where Midea received three awards for its milestone dealer and installer technician engagement initiatives, namely “Together Future Ready: 2025 AC Specialist Convention” and “Midea Club.”

SM Harrison Plaza opening by end-2027 with entire floor for Gen Z

Harrison Plaza's new look will be taking cues from a Gen Z-focused SM concept in China packed with streetwear, one-off cafés, a DJ booth, space for TikTok creators, and even a skate park

ECB raises interest rates as Mideast conflict drives inflation worries

28 engineering students complete Meralco Power Academy internship program

Twenty-eight (28) engineering students have completed their on-the-job training with the Meralco Power Academy (MPA) that equipped and empowered them with hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and valuable industry insights as they move toward becoming the next generation of energy professionals. During a graduation ceremony held in Pasig City, the energy education unit of Manuel V. […]

Saudi Arabia’s crude output falls to lowest level since 1990 - report

Philippines sees 35% jump in FDI net inflows in June

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter Foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows to the Philippines jumped by 35% year on year in June, even as they fell to a two-month low, central bank data showed. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) released on Thursday showed FDI net inflows climbed by 35.1% to $447 […]

Saan aabot ang Pag-IBIG mo? SMDC, Pag-IBIG Fund MOU brings homeownership closer to Filipinos

The SMDC × Pag-IBIG Fund MOU brings together selected Pag-IBIG-accredited SMDC projects, buyer education, and planned homebuyer programs for Filipino workers here and abroad.

Houthis close in on stranglehold over key Bab al-Mandeb Strait - Reuters

Southwest monsoon hits Zambales with intense rainfall, affects whole country

The southwest monsoon may bring intense rainfall in Zambales and drench almost the entire country in the next 24 hours, posing a risk of flooding and landslides, especially in high-risk areas, according to the state weather bureau on Thursday. Rainfall in Zambales may range between 100 to 200 millimeters (mm), potentially causing numerous flooding events […]

Ten new National Artists named

MALACAÑANG Palace has recognized 10 new National Artists for 2026, honoring artists in such varied fields as theater lighting, architecture, music, and couture. The list was transmitted by the Palace to the Cultural Center of the Philippines which administers the award, on Sept. 2. The official proclamation has yet to be released. President Ferdinand Marcos, […]

[Vantage Point] Villar Land: Follow the P1.3-trillion paper trail

The documents I have in possession establish the acquisition, revaluation, and recognition of enormous accounting gains. They also establish that Villar Land subsequently carried an extraordinary stock-market valuation.

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'Negative na': Small Manila businesses cut staff, take loans over steep garbage fees

One to two trash bags a day, P60,000 garbage bill: Manila businesses are crying foul over new garbage fees.

Trump promises $5,000 dividend to every U.S. adult if GOP wins midterms

Philippine banks’ NPL ratio hits 2-month high in July

THE PHILIPPINE BANKING sector’s nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio worsened in July as elevated inflation and higher borrowing costs drove up bad debts, preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed.

Visayas, Mindanao spot power prices reach record highs near P20/kWh

ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS in the Visayas and Mindanao could face higher bills this month after spot market prices in both grids surged to record highs of nearly P20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

AI boom may reshape Philippine energy, water plans

THE GOVERNMENT may need to revise its long-term energy and water development plans to account for the growing resource needs of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) said.