Philippines Business News

Zelenskyy claims US holding up interceptor missiles for Ukraine

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said Washington was deliberately delaying deliveries of interceptor missiles to Ukraine, deepening a public rift with US counterpart Donald Trump. The remarks came as Kyiv questions US support in its war with Russia, accusing Washington of helping Moscow by failing to warn it of incoming missile strikes and hobbling Ukraine's military response through changes to the Starshield system it uses for communications. The US denies making a

Golden Globe Foundation Gathers Grantees at Los Angeles City College to Strengthen the Future of Storytelling and Local Journalism

"Deepening Connections: Power of the Collective” convenes filmmakers, journalists, educators and nonprofit leaders for conversations on storytelling, AI and nonprofit resilience Golden Globe Foundation Mixer Golden Globe Foundation board members, staff, organizers, panelists, and students at the Annual Grantee Mixer, held at Los Angeles City College on October 17, 2026. Photo: Golden Globe Foundation. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 140 representatives from Golden Globe

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces Agreement to Acquire Mineral and Royalty Interests

DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (the "Partnership”) announces today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire mineral and royalty interests. On October 16, 2026, the Partnership entered into a non-taxable contribution and exchange agreement with an unrelated third party to acquire mineral and royalty interests totaling approximately 4,300 net royalty acres located in three counties across the Williston Basin in North Dakota. Cash received by the contrib

Leo International Precision Health AG: Mr Leo Wang, Disposal

Leo International Precision Health AG: Mr Leo Wang, Disposal Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them, 19. Oct 2026 / 23:55 CET/CEST, transmitted by GlobeNewswire. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. 1. Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated a) Name Title Mr First name Leo Last name Wang 2. Reason for the notif

Are Philippines companies overselling sustainability?

Sustainability has become one of the most enthusiastically promoted commitments in Philippine business.

BOP deficit swells to $3.14 billion in September

The Philippines’ balance of payments deficit swelled to $3.14 billion in September, the largest monthly shortfall since January 2025, as the country’s external position continued to be weighed down by a trade gap and foreign portfolio outflows.

DA starts probe on safeguard measures for imported pork

The Department of Agriculture has launched an investigation on preliminary safeguard measures on imported pork to determine whether higher tariffs or import restrictions are needed to protect the local industry.

GoTyme raises 2026 customer target to 12.5 million

GoTyme Bank has raised its year-end customer target to 12.5 million as faster account openings and expanding lending activities fuel the digital lender’s growth, keeping it on track to turn profitable in 2027.

Half of cyberattacks in Philippines used AI – study

Almost half of digital attacks in the Philippines have depended on artificial intelligence, causing headaches to businesses struggling to keep up with new automation tools.

HEADLINES: DFA dresses down China’s envoy Jing | October 20, 2026

Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer — your Trusted Building Partner. BANNER: DFA dresses down China’s envoy Jing FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Monday summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to express the Philippines’ strong objection to his public statement which conveyed &ldquo

India back in the mix as railways financier

India is back in the mix as a potential backer of the Philippines in reviving the Bicol Express and in building Mindanao’s first railway that would require a combined P257 billion in funding.

Jollibee eyes Hong Kong listing of international unit

Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is eyeing to proceed with the listing of international business in Hong Kong by the second half of next year.

JTI names new GM, steps up fight vs illicit tobacco trade

Tobacco company JTI Philippines has welcomed Alan Jackson as its new general manager, who will lead the firm’s push for further growth and fight against illicit trade.

MORE Power named grand winner at Asia CEO Awards 2026

MORE Electric and Power Corp., the electric distribution utility serving Iloilo City, has been named Grand Winner of the Apex Company of the Year category at the Asia CEO Awards 2026, held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Newport City, Pasay.

Nephroplus Philippines brings kidney health awareness and prevention to indigenous community in Oriental Mindoro

To mark its milestone of crossing 50 dialysis clinics in the Philippines, NephroPlus Philippines brought its commitment to healthcare beyond the walls of its clinics through a kidney health medical mission for the Mangyan Indigenous Community in Sitio Lagonglong, Barangay Water, Baco, Oriental Mindoro.

Rice tariff collection hits P16 billion in 9 months

Rice tariff collection from January to September this year rose by a fifth on an annual basis to nearly P16 billion, driven by higher imported volume and a weaker peso.

Salmon secures P8.8 billion to boost Philippines operations

Financial technology firm Salmon Group has secured $140 million (about P8.8 billion) in additional financing to expand its lending operations and introduce new loan products across the Philippines.

Stocks rise despite record-low peso

The local stock market sustained its momentum from last week, advancing for a third consecutive session as optimism on the market debut of GCash overcame concerns over a weakening peso, which sank to a fresh record low of 63.09.

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UK government commits $1.6 billion for climate financing

State-run British International Investment has pledged to mobilize $1.6 billion (about P100.9 billion) in climate financing for the Philippines and other developing Southeast Asian economies.

What shopping teaches us about wasteful motion

If you have a wife, daughter or girlfriend, you know the amount of patience you need when you accompany them in a shopping adventure.

What’s the best move for listed companies?

Major listed companies continue to bet on a comeback rather than an exit amid market undervaluation, choosing instead to put their cash where their confidence is through share buybacks.

What’s the best movefor listed companies?

Major listed companies continue to bet on a comeback rather than an exit amid market undervaluation, choosing instead to put their cash where their confidence is through share buybacks.

Tomorrow.Mobility 2026 will gather over 240 international experts in its conferences

BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobility thinker Lukas Neckermann, Spain's Secretary General for Innovation Teresa Riesgo and Axel Volkery, from the European Commission's DG MOVE, will be among the headline speakers at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), to be held from 3-5 November at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue. Co-organised by Fira de Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union