Philippines Business News

GCash debuts on stock market with record P60.9-B IPO

The homegrown e-wallet giant now holds the title of the largest initial public offering in Philippine history, beating the more than P55 billion set by Monde Nissin in 2021

Netflix to report; OpenAI’s reported fundraising plans - what’s moving markets

Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new $45 billion AI cloud deal, source says

NSCALE is in talks to sell AI computing power to Claude maker Anthropic in a new deal that…

US, Cuba trade barbs at UN ahead of sanctions vote

UNITED NATIONS — The United States and Cuba traded accusations at the United Nations on Monday after US…

Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gasoline…

Killing of former anti-graft prosecutor a grim milestone in Guatemala’s political violence

GUATEMALA CITY – The assassination at the weekend of anti-graft lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa, who made powerful…

Super Typhoon Champi to bring rain over three areas — PAGASA

The trough of Super Typhoon Champi (international name) is expected to bring rain over three areas, posing a…

SM Supermalls’ commitment to water stewardship and disaster resilience amid El Niño

With the El Niño phenomenon posing risks of prolonged dry spells and water shortages, water remains a critical…

Renewal by Andersen of Western Washington Reaches 1,810 Google Reviews, Cementing Its Reputation as the Most Trusted Company for Window Replacement in Tacoma, WA

Window Replacement Company Review Count Has Climbed Past 1,800 in Recent Weeks, a Pace Homeowners Researching Window Replacement Tacoma Can Track Directly on Google Tacoma, WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Renewal by Andersen of Western Washington has reached 1,810 Google reviews, continuing a steady run of new customer feedback that has carried the branch past the 1,800-review mark in recent weeks. For homeowners comparing Window Replacement Tacoma companies, the detail that matter

Alkane Drilling Confirms and Extends Gold-Antimony Mineral System at Nagambie, Victoria

PERTH, Western Australia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alkane Resources Limited (ASX: ALK; TSX: ALK; OTCQX: ALKRY) (‘Alkane’) is pleased to announce the initial exploration results from an earn-in period in which Alkane has agreed to initially spend a total of $12.5M on exploration and evaluation activities to earn a 60% interest in the Nagambie property over three years, with the right to move to 80% with further expenditure.1 Program Summary Drilling commenced at Nagambie in June 2026 tar

Republic Claims Associates, Public Adjuster in Manhattan NY, Secures Licenses in Five New Jurisdictions, Reinforcing Its Position as a Trusted Firm for Homeowners and Businesses

Led by 43-year industry veteran Frank Rivela, SPPA, the Staten Island-founded firm now represents residential and commercial policyholders in Washington, D.C., Delaware, Vermont, Maryland, and Florida. Manhattan, NY, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Republic Claims Associates, a public adjuster in Manhattan NY, has secured public adjuster licenses in Washington, D.C., Delaware, Vermont, Maryland, and Florida. The new licenses allow Republic Claims Associates to represent homeowners and business

Remote Heart Monitoring at KFSH Reduces Heart Failure Admissions by 46%

KFSH Virtual Care Remote Patient Follow-Up A KFSH physician follows up with a patient remotely RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has reduced hospital admissions for decompensated heart failure by 46.4% among patients fitted with an implantable pulmonary artery pressure sensor, according to a center analysis of 130 recipients who completed six months of follow-up, compared with the same patients’ experience before im

KFSH Cuts Emergency Department Boarding Time by 75% Through AI-Enabled Patient Flow System

KFSH Patient Flow and Capacity Command Centre KFSH's Patient Flow and Capacity Command Centre in Riyadh RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has reduced median Emergency Department boarding time at its Riyadh hospital by 75%, from more than 13 hours in 2023 to 3.2 hours by mid-2025, following a hospital-wide transformation of patient flow supported by artificial intelligence and real-time operational data. The improvem

FireSwarm Solutions Recognized Globally Among Cleantech Group’s 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch for Wildfire Technology Innovation

Canadian company recognized for technology that automates and swarms ultra-heavy-lift drones for wildfire response SQUAMISH, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FireSwarm Solutions, a Canadian company that develops dual-use technology to automate drones for fire suppression and critical logistics, has been named to Cleantech Group's 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch. The annual list spotlights the early-stage companies best positioned to shape the next wave of cleantech innovation. Sele

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization Trade Resumption - HRNY

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trading resumes in: Company: Bighorn Metals Corp. CSE Symbol: HRNY All Issues: Yes Resumption (ET): 8:00 am 10/20/2026 CIRO can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly- listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. CIRO is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity ma

Japan launches bold mission to bring home samples from mysterious Martian moons

A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world’s space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger and closer of Mars’ two pint-sized moons. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which is leading the bold sampling effort, launched the spacecraft before dawn from the country's main spaceport

LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia makes 76ers east’s betting favorite

LAS VEGAS — LeBron James might have shifted the power in the Eastern Conference — and perhaps the NBA in general — when he ended eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Philadelphia. The 76ers are consensus favorites — from 8-1 to 9-1 odds — in the East to win it all, even ahead of the defending champion New York Knicks. “I’m a Sixers fan, so I was very thrilled about it myself,” BetMGM Sportsbook trader Christian Cipollini said of K

Brunswick Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

METTAWA, Ill., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend METTAWA, Ill., October 19, 2026 -- The Board of Directors of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.44 per share. The dividend will be payable on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Tuesday November 24, 2026. About Brunswick Corporation: Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is a global leader in marine recreation, deliverin

GBank Financial Holdings Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Quarterly Earnings Call Scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th, at 2:00 P.M., Pacific Time

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GBank Financial Holdings Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: GBFH), the parent company for GBank (the "Bank"), today announced it plans to release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at approximately 1:05 p.m. PST, and will host its quarterly earnings call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PST. Interested parties can participate remotely via Internet connectivity. There will be no physical location for attendan

GCC Announces Settlement and Payment in Connection With Favorable Arbitral Award

CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: GCC*; the "Company”), a leading producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced today that, following the favorable arbitral award obtained on November 5, 2025, the Company entered into a settlement agreement and received a gross payment of US$71.5 million. The arbitration proceeding arose in connection with GCC’s sale, in 2011, of its equity interest in SOBOCE, S.A. to Consorcio Cementero d

Patagonia Gold Announces Filing of the Technical Report for the Calcatreu Gold-Silver Project Preliminary Economic Assessment

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patagonia Gold Corp. ("Patagonia” or the "Company”) (TSXV: PGDC) announces that it has filed an independent technical report entitled "Calcatreu Project, Rio Negro Province, Argentina, Preliminary Economic Assessment, NI 43-101 Technical Report”, dated October 2, 2026, and having an effective date of January 14, 2026 (the "Technical Report”) for its flagship Calcatreu Gold-Silver Project ("Calcatreu”), located in Río Negro Province,

Pharmacore secures funding to improve medication regimen reviews in long-term care

Free trials open to consultant pharmacists as the team prepares for ASCP 2026. Irvine, CA, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pharmacore today announced it has secured funding to expand adoption of its clinical decision support software for medication regimen reviews (MRRs) in long-term care. The investment will support product expansion and onboarding for consultant pharmacists and pharmacy groups, with a focus on reducing repetitive work and creating more time for clinical judgment and resident

Logicalis US CEO Jon Groves Named CRN’s 2026 ‘Best Solution Provider CEO of the Year’

Troy, Michigan, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groves recognized for leadership focused on customer business outcomes across AI, security and infrastructure transformation Logicalis US, the leading global technology service provider, today announced that Logicalis US CEO Jon Groves has been named Best Solution Provider CEO of the Year in the second annual CRN Best of the Channel Awards. CRN is a brand of The Channel Company. The recognition honors Groves’ leadership in positioning Logicalis U

Trump says ready to meet with Putin and Xi in China

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump indicated Monday he is ready to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping in China next month, saying any summit would focus on denuclearization but could also include the Ukraine war. Trump also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy -- whose country has been fighting off a Russian invasion since 2022 -- saying it was "time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine." The Kremlin said earlier that the Russ