Philippines Business News

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

Sigenergy Unveils the Latest Energy Solutions at Malaysia’s IGEM 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sigenergy is making its third appearance at the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM), showcasing its latest intelligent energy solutions and strengthening strategic partnerships across the Malaysian market. A key highlight of the event is the keynote presentation, "Sigenergy: Innovating with AI, Powering the Future Together,” which explores how AI-driven innovation is shaping the next generation o

Will ALECO reprivatization worsen Albay power woes?

Climate and energy groups claim that privatization will fail to resolve the power crisis and will instead compound the cooperative’s existing debt

EU presidency proposes 8% cut to its 2028-2034 budget to €1.6 trillion

Thailand prepares to host IMF-World Bank meetings with 15,000 delegates

European automakers gain breathing room from EU-China hybrid car deal

Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia kills seven as war intensifies

[Vantage Point] Landbank’s P182-million belated retreat

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Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation Announces New Date for Meeting on Proposed Corporate Simplification

Votes received to date have been strongly in supportMeeting has been adjourned to October 29, 2026 Shareholders with questions or who require assistance voting should contact BIPC’s proxy solicitation agent, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, by calling 1-877-452-7184 (toll-free within North America) or 1-416-304-0211 (outside of North America), texting "INFO” to either number, or by emailing assistance@laurelhill.com BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Corpora

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LPA, ITCZ bring rains to Metro Manila, nearby areas

MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) are expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 5 a.m. forecast on Oct. 10, Pagasa located the LPA 410 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, at 3 a.m. Weather specialist Veronica C. Torres said the LPA had a very

Coastal Community Bank Invests in Workforce Housing Through Koz Development's PNW Attainable Workforce Housing Fund

Investment supports attainable housing for working individuals and families and helps leverage innovative public-private-philanthropic housing programs. EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Community Bank (the "Bank”, "Coastal”, "our”) announced its participation in Koz Development's PNW Attainable Workforce Housing Fund, a community development investment focused on expanding high-quality, environmentally responsible housing for working individuals and families across the P

China creates 10.52 million jobs, plans new AI and services employment measures