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The Manila Times joins Ecomex 2026 as official media partner

THE Manila Times, the country’s and Asia’s oldest English daily, joins the E-Commerce Expo (Ecomex) Philippines 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Taguig City, on Nov. 20 and 21, 2026 as an official media partner. Through this event, The Manila Times brings its audience closer to the latest stories, insights and opportunities shaping the Philippine e-commerce and digital business ecosystem. Powered by Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME), Ecomex gathers entrepreneurs, online s

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LB Pharmaceuticals Presents New Preclinical Data Supporting LB-102’s Bimodal Mechanism of Action and Highlights Ongoing Late-Stage Clinical Development Programs at the 39th ECNP Congress

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LB Pharmaceuticals Inc ("LB Pharmaceuticals” or the "Company”) (Nasdaq: LBRX), a neuromedicines company dedicated to developing and commercializing high-impact therapies that address the multiple dimensions of underserved brain disorders, today announced the presentation of four posters at the 39th European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) Congress, taking place in Munich, Germany from October 10-13, 2026. The posters highlight new preclinical

Tivaro Shares a Guide to Choosing a Lightweight Folding Electric Wheelchair

Compare everyday fit and transport needs across portable electric wheelchair designs, battery options and home support LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tivaro is sharing a practical guide to choosing a lightweight electric wheelchair or electric folding wheelchair for daily routines. The guide connects selected models with transport, battery and seating priorities, while outlining when walking support or home transfer equipment deserves separate consideration. The starting point is

Corza Medical Launches Expanded Blink Single-Use Custom Packs and First-of-Its-Kind Microsurgical Knife Manufacturing Process

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corza Medical, a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of its expanded Blink Single-Use Custom Packs offering and a first-of-its-kind automated manufacturing process for Sharpoint® microsurgical knives at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2026 Annual Meeting taking place October 10 - 12 in New Orleans. These new ophthalmic advancements represent Corza Medical's continued investments to bring together grea

With power bills already high, Meralco wins approval to raise own fees after 15 years

After its first rate review in 15 years, Meralco has won regulatory approval to raise its distribution charges even after already posting a record P51.13 billion in profits in 2025

Jiangxi China-Africa Gen-Z Youth Entrepreneurship Competition Concludes Successfully

NANCHANG, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC): On the afternoon of September 29, the Award Ceremony & Entrepreneurship Forum of the Jiangxi China-Africa Gen-Z Youth Entrepreneurship Competition took place in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. From Ideas to Action, From Jiangxi to Africa: Jiangxi China-Africa Gen-Z Youth Entrepreneurship Competition Holds Award Ceremony At the event, two outstanding projects, "The Bamboo Bridges China-Afri

Global Partners and Young leaders Gather in Jiangxi to Discuss the Future

NANCHANG, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center(JXICC): On September 22, the opening ceremony of the 2026 Dialogue with Jiangxi: Global Partners and Youth Leaders from International Friendship Cities was held in Nanchang, China's Jiangxi Province. More than 100 international partners, youth leaders from international friendship cities, and young representatives from Jiangxi gathered for dialogue and exchanges on trade and economic cooperati

Dance drama 'Odes to Heroes' concludes Malaysia run in Kuala Lumpur

BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn: Yingge Resonates with Heritage · Dancing Together The large-scale Chinese dance drama "Odes to Heroes," created and performed by Guangzhou Song and Dance Theatre, was staged three times at the Grand Theatre of the Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre in Kuala Lumpur from September 25 to 26, concluding its Malaysia run. As a key event of the "2026 Guangzhou Culture Week," the production combines Lingnan intangible cultural he

Saudi conferences to proceed despite deadly Riyadh airport attacks, Reuters report

Lady Bulldogs rout Lady Chiefs for 3rd straight win in SSL Unity Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Five-peat-seeking National University swept Arellano University, 25-12, 25-16, 25-14, for a third straight win in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Unity Cup on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The Lady Bulldogs survived a tough challenge early in the second set before cruising the rest of the way to remain unbeaten in Pool A of the league’s centerpiece competition, backed by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner

Best Equipment Financing Companies For Established Small And Mid-Sized Businesses In 2026

Garden City, United States, October 10, 2026 -- Choosing an equipment financing company in the United States in 2026 means deciding between a funding marketplace, an equipment specialist and a banking relationship. This guide ranks options for established small and mid-sized businesses with at least one year of operations, $25,000 or more in monthly deposits and credit scores around 550–639 that want several financing paths considered through one application. United Capital Source ranks first fo

Digital.Marketing Launches Redesigned Website and Introduces AI-Enabled Marketing Operating System

New website reflects the agency's evolution toward AI-powered marketing, combining strategy, automation, analytics, and full-stack digital marketing services into a unified operating model. Orlando, Florida, United States, October 10, 2026 -- Digital.Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in AI marketing automation, search engine optimization (SEO), paid media, content marketing, digital public relations, and AI search, today announced the launch of its redesigned websit

SEO Services For Luxury Home Builders And Custom Construction Firms In 2026

Anoka, United States, October 9, 2026 -- Choosing SEO services for luxury home builders and custom construction firms in the United States in 2026 means deciding how much marketing infrastructure to buy alongside search visibility. This guide ranks options for owner-led builders that want local visibility, clear content and reputation support while retaining month-to-month flexibility. Floodlight SEO ranks first for that narrower buyer, rather than for a construction company seeking a complete s

17 Filipino seafarers return home after Strait of Hormuz attacks

MANILA, Philippines — Seventeen Filipino seafarers returned to Manila after their vessels were damaged by unidentiied projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Oct. 9, 2026, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Saturday. The group consisted of 16 crew members of the M/V Kazimah III and one crew member of the M/V Sinbad. They arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 aboard Emirates flight EK 334 and Etihad Airways flight EY 446. DMW Officer-in-Charge Augusto San Die

Cebu City landslide kills 3 family members, mother survives

CEBU CITY — A landslide buried a family of four inside their home in Sitio Kandarong Riverside, Barangay Pulangbato, on Friday, Oct. 9, killing two children and their 60-year-old grandmother while the mother survived. Rescue teams from the barangay, the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Bureau of Fire Protection in Cebu City spent nearly six hours retrieving the victims as persistent rain and unstable soil hampered operations. The fatalities were identified as

Marcos declares special non-working days in Sorsogon, Negros Oriental towns

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared special non-working days in Pamplona, Negros Oriental, and Pilar, Sorsogon. Marcos issued the respective proclamations for residents to fully participate in the festivities. On Oct. 12, 2026, Pamplona, Negros Oriental will celebrate the Kasulad Festival, declaring the day a special non-working day for locals under Proclamation 1476. Meanwhile, Oct. 12 was also declared a special non-working day in Pilar, Sorsogon for the celebra

Dexterous Robotic Hands, Smart Agriculture and More: Young Innovators Take on New Challenges in Leaders In Future Tech+

BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As industries continue to evolve and new technologies emerge, more young people are bringing their ideas to the real world and driving innovation. Since its launch, Leaders In Future Tech+ has visited 10 cities across China and held 15 selection events, narrowing down nearly 500 project applications to 100 teams with an average age of just 28. Now gathered in Nanjing, these young innovators are exploring ways to turn new technologies into business opportuni

iQIYI 2026 National Day Holiday Snapshot: Premium Titles Drive Daily Viewing Time Up Over 12%, Big Screens Lead with Nearly 60% Share

BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, has announced an increase in audience engagement across its ecosystem during the National Day holiday from October 1 to 7. Driven by a robust content slate and the rising popularity of multi-terminal viewing, average daily viewing time grew by more than 12% compared to the pre-holiday period. TV screens remained the primary viewing platform, accounting for nearly 60% of average daily viewing time. In-car

The Next Frontier in Industrial 3D Printing: How UnionTech Integrates AI into Manufacturing Workflows

From process engineers building bespoke "Process Agents" to seamlessly bridging customer demand with manufacturing execution, Quick AI is emerging as UnionTech's core platform for driving industrial AI applications. SHANGHAI, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When a 3D model of a complex part arrives on a process engineer's desk, the print job does not begin immediately. Is the material suitable? How should the part be oriented? Where are supports required? Which areas are prone to deformation? How

Quzhou commemorates 2,577th anniversary of Confucius' birth

QUZHOU, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn on the anniversary of Confucius' birth: A grand ceremony was held Monday in Quzhou, eastern China's Zhejiang province, to commemorate the 2,577th anniversary of the birth of Confucius. Held at the Southern Confucius Ancestral Temple, the event was hosted by the Quzhou municipal government. Since 2004, Quzhou has developed a contemporary approach to honoring Confucius, with participants wearing modern attire and bowing

First Patient Dosed in Phase III Perioperative Study of Cadonilimab (PD-1/CTLA-4) in Colon Cancer

HONG KONG, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso" or the "Company") announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase III clinical study (COMPASSION-40/AK104-313) evaluating cadonilimab, its first-in-class PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, as monotherapy in the neoadjuvant/adjuvant (perioperative) treatment of resectable microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) colon cancer. This marks a significant new indication for cadonilimab b

Aguda resigns as DICT secretary amid Discord criticism, Ombudsman probe

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Henry Aguda has resigned, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said on Saturday. Remulla spilled the beans during DZRH’s Executive Session, according to DZRH News. Malacañang had initially denied social media posts of Aguda's resignation that first surfaced on Oct. 6, 2026. The Palace has not issued a statement as of posting time. On Oct. 7, Palace Press Officer Clair

EJ Obiena urges better facilities to sustain Philippine sports' golden era

MANILA, Philippines — Olympian EJ Obiena believes Philippine sports are in their golden era, but access to quality facilities remains a major limiting factor for athletes. The two-time Asian Games gold medalist emphasized the critical need for better support during a recent Committee on Sports hearing. “I think sports in general, accessibility is the key. I think Philippine sports are in their golden age right now. We have so many world-class athletes, and I am just very proud that I