Philippines Business News

'Act before it's too late': Tokyo residents fight for more trees

TOKYO, Japan — One sweltering day in Tokyo, Kaoru Morimoto told friends she wasn't sure she could endure another summer in her neighborhood, where tree cover and the crucial shade it provides is dwindling. As Japan experiences ever more frequent extreme heat, tree cover that can help lower temperatures is shrinking rather than growing in Tokyo, bucking a trend among many major world capitals. Morimoto wants that to change. Last year she launched a campaign urging officials to set a canopy

iSpring Kicks Off Prime Big Deal Days Savings Early with Water Filtration Deals Starting October 1

Cumming, Georgia, United States, October 4, 2026 -- iSpring Water Systems has announced its participation in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, taking place from October 1 through October 7, 2026. During the event, selected iSpring water filtration systems will be featured on Amazon, spanning under-sink reverse osmosis systems, countertop water dispensers, tankless RO systems, and whole-house filtration. As homeowners look for more flexible ways to improve water quality, filtration needs vary by househ

Sumatra rhino pregnancies nurse hope for endangered species' future

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos have fallen pregnant at an Indonesian sanctuary, boosting hopes for the survival of one of the world's rarest and most threatened mammals, the government said on Sunday. Ratu, a female Sumatran rhino at the Way Kambas National Park on Sumatra island, has been pregnant with her fourth calf for 238 days -- nearly half the gestation period. Ratu means "queen" in Indonesian. Ratu's daughter, Delilah, is more than 250 days into a pr

SodaFit Drops Introduces Soda Fit Multi-Ingredient liquid Dietary Supplement for Metabolism and Digestive Support

Information about SodaFit, including its multi-ingredient formulation, metabolism and digestive wellness positioning, and responsible supplement use. Wilmington, DE, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SodaFit has announced the introduction of Soda Fit, a multi-ingredient dietary supplement positioned for adults interested in metabolism and digestive wellness as part of a broader approach to nutrition and everyday health. Official Website: https://soda-fit.store/ The product joins the dietary supp

GROWNSY Kicks Off Prime Big Deal Days With One Idea: ONE DAY EARLIER. ONE DAY EASIER.

NEW YORK, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GROWNSY, a baby care innovator trusted by more than 3 million households worldwide, today announced its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lineup under the campaign theme "ONE DAY EARLIER. ONE DAY EASIER.” Amazon has confirmed the fall shopping event, often called October Prime Day, for October 6-7, 2026. THE IDEA: ONE DAY EARLIER. ONE DAY EASIER. Most shopping events invite parents to ask whether something is worth buying. GROWNSY’s campaign asks a simpler qu

ASUS Googlebook 14 Now Available for Purchase in the United States

Designed for Gemini Intelligence, the ASUS Googlebook 14 empowers users to work, create, and collaborate anywhere with an ultraportable design, personalized AI assistance, and access to desktop-class apps Fremont, CA, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS Googlebook 14 KEY POINTS · Featherweight powerhouse: Weighing just 2.18lbs with a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 performance · Refined sensory experience: 14" 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker au

Space Foundation names retired Air Force space commander Kevin "Morty” Mortensen Chief Mission Officer and NASA veteran Meredith McKay to lead government relations

Kevin Mortensen Space Foundation, Executive Vice President and Chief Mission Officer Meredith McKay Space Foundation, Senior Vice President of International and Government Affairs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space Foundation today named Kevin "Morty” Mortensen, a retired Air Force space commander and BAE Systems leader, as executive vice president and chief mission officer, and Meredith McKay, a two-decade NASA veteran, as senior vice president of international and

ASUS Googlebook 14 Now Available for Purchase in Canada

Designed for Gemini Intelligence, ASUS Googlebook 14 empowers users to work, create, and collaborate anywhere with an ultraportable design, personalized AI assistance, and access to desktop-class apps KEY POINTS Featherweight powerhouse: Weighing just 0.99kg with a durable Nano Ceramic magnesium-aluminum chassis and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 performanceRefined sensory experience: 14" 3K OLED touchscreen, six-speaker audio, and a six-sensor haptic touchpad deliver a premium experience for produ

Tesla. SpaceX. Starlink. James Altucher Says the Experts Called All Three Dead, and They're Doing It Again

A look at why this top tech expert believes today's skepticism is the most familiar signal in Musk's career. Baltimore, MD, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every time Elon Musk has been most doubted, tech analyst James Altucher argues, he has been closest to a breakthrough. In a new presentation released through Altucher's Investment Network, Altucher walks through a long trail of confident predictions that Musk's biggest ventures were destined to fail, predictions that aged badly, and makes t

Dr Maye Musk, author, supermodel, and dietitian, speaks at the Prudential Leadership Forum

Shares perspectives on leadership, resilience and legacy with nearly 1,000 customers, young professionals, and aspiring leaders HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 4 October 2026 - Prudential Hong Kong Limited ("Prudential") welcomed Dr Maye Musk, a globally renowned author, supermodel and dietitian, to the Prudential Leadership Forum, titled Beyond Success: The Blueprint for Leadership, Resilience and Legacy, held on 3 October 2026. (From left) Lawrence Lam, Chief Executive Officer, Prude

Gatchalian eyes year-end removal of power system-loss charges

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday he will push for the removal of system-loss charges from consumers’ electricity bills before the end of the year, even as the Senate faces a crowded schedule dominated by the 2027 national budget. Gatchalian said the measure is in plenary and has undergone hearings and technical working group discussions on its potential impact on distribution utilities and electric cooperatives. “We will try our best before

Silva unanimously outpoints Cong to claim the UFC women’s flyweight championship

SALT LAKE CITY — Natalia Silva unanimously outpointed Wang Cong to claim the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship Saturday night at UFC 332. Silva (21-5-1) extended her winning streak to 15 bouts after largely dominating Wang (10-2) over five rounds. “This is incredible for me,” Silva said. “I have worked hard for this moment and now I am the new (champion) and I am so so so happy.” Silva went from challenger to favorite in the title bout after Valentina

vivo V80 Lite launches in PH with 10000mAh battery at P24,999

GLOBAL technology company vivo has officially launched the vivo V80 Lite in the Philippines, bringing its 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, and high-brightness display to consumers looking for a smartphone that can keep up with demanding workdays and everything that comes after. The V80 Lite starts at P24,999 and available for pre-order from Oct. 4 to 16, 2026. The Guinness World Record holder vivo V80 Lite is designed for young Filipino professionals whose days

Rybakina loses in China Open second round while Zverev wins to face Djokovic

BEIJING — No. 1-ranked Elena Rybakina was ousted from the China Open by No. 118 Alina Charaeva of Armenia in the second round on Saturday. Charaeva held her head in her hands in disbelief after winning 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. "I was just trying to stay really hard mentally and keep believing that at some point I could turn it around again to my side. And I guess I just never stopped believing,” said Charaeva, only the ninth woman outside the top 100 to beat a No. 1. Rybakina had seven double

Work and live life to the fullest with the newest vivo V80 Lite

HAVING a phone run out of power in the middle of a busy workday or while running errands can be one of the nightmares a young professional could have. The hassle of carrying a power bank or searching for an available outlet can disrupt your routine. This is exactly the kind of challenge the new vivo V80 Lite is made to address. This latest model comes with a 10,000-milliampere-hour (mAh) BlueVolt Battery — an upgrade over its predecessor, the vivo V60 Lite, which typically holds a battery

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Govt eyes nationwide expansion of solar-powered irrigation

MANILA, Philippines — The govt plans to expand solar-powered irrigation systems as part of efforts to cut farming costs, strengthen food security and modernize the country’s irrigation network, acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Sunday. Recto said the Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation Program (SPIP), administered by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), is being expanded to 10,000 sites nationwide by 2030. NIA operates 4,036 SPIP sites in 43 provinces, including 2,147 in

Ejercito seeks to double social pension for indigent seniors to P2,000

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. JV Ejercito is seeking to double the monthly social pension for indigent senior citizens from P1,000 to P2,000, citing rising costs of food, medicines, health care and other basic necessities. Ejercito filed Senate Bill 2522, which seeks to amend Republic Act 11916, the law governing the social pension program for indigent senior citizens. “With the continuing rise in the prices of food, medicines, utilities, transportation, and health care, P1,000 a month

Bartunkova stuns Sabalenka in China Open

BEIJING — Aryna Sabalenka was swatted aside in straight sets by 34th-ranked Nikola Bartunkova in the third round of the China Open on Sunday, leaving the event without its top two seeds. Czech player Bartunkova, 20, sent down four aces to beat the former world number one 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 35 minutes. "I focused on myself, to be calm," Bartunkova said. "She's a legend... so I'm really happy that I won the match," she said of the four-time Grand Slam champion. Bartunkova next faces Au

June Announces Pet Grooming Software to Simplify Booking and Client Communication

June is announcing its pet grooming software with a focus on easier daily operations, easier-to-reach support, and a subscription price that stays the same for as long as a shop stays subscribed. Burlington, Ontario, Canada, October 4, 2026 -- June, software for independent grooming shops in the United States and Canada, is committing to keep each shop's subscription price the same for as long as the shop stays subscribed. The commitment applies to the price a shop starts with, and June is month

WentRogue Announces Public Experiment On Rogue AI Claims

A digital tree and public record will document agent activity alongside self-reported permission statements. The November 15 experiment introduces a format for following those declarations over time, against a background of recent disclosures about AI agent oversight. Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, October 4, 2026 -- WentRogue has announced November 15, 2026, at 00:00 UTC as the scheduled start of its public experiment on AI agent spending and permission. The project will pair a digital tree

Blokees Debuts 90+ New Products at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026

SHANGHAI, Oct. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 3 to 4, Assembly Character Toys Brand Blokees exhibited at Wonder Festival Shanghai 2026, featuring nearly 500 products across its two core categories, Blokees Model Kits and BLOKEES WHEELS. More than 90 new products made their debut, highlighting Blokees' continued expansion across product categories, IPs and consumer segments. The Blokees Model Kits portfolio covers hero collecting, model kit collecting, animal-themed products and fashion-ori

Eala and her peers are in the ‘danger zone’

I was not at all surprised that Alex Eala lost to Tatiana Prozorova at Singapore, and to Wang Xiyu at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. I simply applied “Murphy’s Law” that states: "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." And it did. Twice. While Eala was basking in the limelight and made to carry a big weight of the game on her shoulders at the WTA loved it, Prozorova was getting ready to upset her. And the Russian’s preparation may have included studying the numerous re

Mountains and History Draw Holiday Tourists to Henan's Qi County

HEBI, China, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tourists to Qi County this National Day holiday are touring mountain scenery and sites tied to China's ancient past. The county, part of Hebi in central China's Henan province, has combined natural landscapes with performances at different attractions across the area. Qi County was known in ancient times as Zhaoge. It served as a capital during the late Shang Dynasty, which ruled more than 3,000 years ago, and later as the capital of the State of We