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UAB "Atsinaujinančios energetikos investicijos” issue of EUR 1,060,206.93 of series 1, tranche 2 bonds intended for retail investors
On 8 September 2026 UAB "Atsinaujinančios energetikos investicijos” (hereinafter, the "Company”) has successfully finished the EUR 1,060,206.93 Bonds first series, second tranche issue at 9% yield, under its EUR 25 million unsecured fixed-interest note programme, the base prospectus of which was approved by the Bank of Lithuania on 18 May 2026 (hereinafter, the "Bonds”). The proceeds from the Bond issue will be used to refinance the existing bonds (LT0000134439 and LT0000135840). The issued Bond
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Mark Cuban Foundation and Perficient Bring Free AI Bootcamp to Houston Teens
Applications Close September 30 HOUSTON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mark Cuban Foundation, in partnership with Perficient, the global AI and technology consulting firm, will host a no-cost Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for high school students in Houston this fall. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 and will take place over three consecutive Saturdays - October 31, November 7, and November 14. Meals, transportation assistance, and technology will be provided at no cost
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KIC Realty Announces Merger with AI Technology Company Brewpilot
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KIC Realty Inc. ("KIC Realty"), a Canadian independent real estate brokerage, is pleased to announce its merger with Brewpilot Inc. ("Brewpilot"), an artificial intelligence and technology company. The merger brings together KIC Realty's real estate operations and national agent network with Brewpilot's technology and AI development capabilities. The combined company will focus on building proprietary technology designed specifically around th
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62% of communicators say meaningful engagement includes employee action, but only 8% connect the data
New research from Interact and Ragan Communications identifies an "action-to-decision gap” between the outcomes internal communications teams want to influence and what their current data can prove 62% of communicators say meaningful engagement includes employee action, but only 8% connect the data New 2026 research from Interact and Ragan Communications identifies an "action-to-decision gap” between the outcomes internal communications teams want to influence and what their current data can pro
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Bolloré : Bluebus: Envisaged discontinuation of e-bus production | Blue Solutions: Fourth-generation battery strategy refocus plan
PRESS RELEASE Puteaux (France), September 8, 2026 Bluebus: Envisaged discontinuation of e-bus production Blue Solutions: Fourth-generation battery strategy refocus plan Bolloré SE today informed Bluebus employees of an envisaged plan to permanently discontinue the production of its electric buses. A transaction involving the acquisition of certain Bluebus assets by a European industrial player is currently under consideration. A project aimed at evolving Blue Solutions’ strategy for its next gen
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J.P. Morgan Structured Products B.V. 2026 Interim Financial Statements
J.P. Morgan Structured Products B.V. 2026 Interim Financial Statements Attachment 2026 - JPMSP BV (Interim) - FINAL VERSION
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NCR board approves fresh P60 wage increase amid Wage Order 27 dispute
THE Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) approved a P60 daily wage increase on Sept. 7, even as the implementation of an earlier P60 tranche under Wage Order No. 27 remains tied up in a legal dispute.
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Pacquiao returns to gov’t as anti-poverty point man
FORMER SENATOR and boxing champ Emmanuel “Manny” D. Pacquiao, Sr. has returned to government service after President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. appointed him secretary and lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Mr. Marcos administered Mr. Pacquiao’s oath of office at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday. The position carries the rank of a Cabinet […]
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DILG seeks Romualdez custody, transfer to PNP hospital
THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will ask the Sandiganbayan to place former Speaker and incumbent Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez under formal custody and transfer him to the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital in Camp Crame following his arrest in a P7.4-billion plunder case involving flood control projects. “We […]
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Senate court to weigh Duterte vote threshold
THE Senate impeachment court will hear oral arguments on the voting threshold for convicting Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio as the House of Representatives prosecution panel dropped its remaining 15 witnesses on Tuesday, shortening her impeachment trial.
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Teodoro slams China over SCS
PHILIPPINE Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. on Tuesday denounced China after he received a note in the middle of an international forum reiterating Beijing’s refusal to acknowledge the 2016 South China Sea (SCS) arbitral ruling. In a video posted on the Department of National Defense’s Facebook page, Mr. Teodoro read aloud a note handed […]
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Bill postponing youth, village polls gets final House nod
THE House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a proposal to postpone the 2026 youth and village polls to 2028 and extend term of office to five years. With 211 affirmative votes, 13 negative and one abstention, the chamber passed House Bill No. 10971, amending Republic Act No. 12232 by postponing […]
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Agri losses from bad weather hit P4B
AGRICULTURAL damage caused by Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng, and Pilandok, as well as the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) reached P4.38 billion, according to final estimates by the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) disaster unit. In a bulletin released on Tuesday, the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center said that thorough assessment by the department’s […]
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San Simon lanes on NLEX now open
NLEX CORP., operator of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), announced that all lanes at the San Simon Interchange and Tulaoc are now open after flood mitigation measures restored access previously blocked by flooding. “NLEX remains committed to working closely with its partners to help ensure the safety and accessibility of not just its motorists, but […]
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House clears 25-year franchise for Newsounds Broadcasting
THE House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill renewing Newsounds Broadcasting Network, Inc. for 25 years on third and final reading. With a vote of 214 yes, zero against, and two abstentions, the chamber passed House Bill No. 10208, granting the broadcast firm continued authority to construct, install, establish, and operate commercial radio and […]
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DMW repatriates 14 seafarers after Hormuz attack
THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said 14 Filipino seafarers who survived the attacks in the Strait of Hormuz are set to arrive in Manila on Tuesday evening. In a livestreamed press briefing on Tuesday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac said the 14 Filipino seafarers working at a Saudi-flagged vessel are expected to […]
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Ten-year plan launched to improve ASEAN Heritage Parks
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) launched a ten-year strategic roadmap to improve the management, protection, and conservation of natural parks across member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), known as ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs). The framework, named the AHP Regional Action Plan […]
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SSS LoanLite now available on UnionDigital app
THE SOCIAL Security System’s (SSS) LoanLite is now available on the mobile app of UnionDigital Bank, Inc. (UD) as the state pension fund expands the distribution of its micro loan program. “Qualified members can now apply through the UnionDigital Bank mobile application, making access to short-term financial assistance more convenient and secure,” SSS President and […]
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Over 24M Filipinos used national ID to set up GCash
OVER 24 million Filipinos used Philippine Identification System ID or the national ID to open accounts in e-wallet platform GCash, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. “Bringing national ID and GCash registration services directly to barangays helps remove barriers to access, providing unbanked families with a trusted means of identification and easier access to essential […]
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BI arrests four Chinese nationals in Muntinlupa cyber fraud raid
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested four Chinese nationals allegedly involved in cyber fraud during an operation targeting suspected Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)-related activities in Muntinlupa City. The operation, conducted on Sept. 4, followed intelligence monitoring of reports on continuing POGO-related activities on Montillano Street in Alabang, BI said in a statement on Tuesday. […]
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AMLC to forfeit 10 drug-linked bank accounts
THE Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a court order authorizing the forfeiture of 10 bank accounts previously used in illegal drug trafficking operations, the financial intelligence unit said. In a statement on Tuesday, the AMLC said the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) issued the order on Aug. 24, allowing them to forfeit the bank […]
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Higher honoraria for election workers sought
A LAWMAKER on Tuesday pushed for higher honoraria for teachers and other election workers, saying their compensation should reflect the long hours and difficult conditions they face during elections. In a statement, Party-list Rep. Antonio L. Tinio pressed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to formally commit to increasing the honoraria of election workers during the […]
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Growing cash aid reliance questioned
SOCIAL Welfare Secretary Rexlon T. Gatchalian on Tuesday defended the government’s expanding cash assistance programs, saying the increase in subsidies’ budget reflects the need to protect vulnerable families from economic and other shocks rather than a failure of its poverty alleviation strategy. Mr. Gatchalian made the remarks during a House of Representatives Appropriations Committee hearing […]
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