Philippines Business News

BI chief says CAISS still under review, no final decision yet

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed Civil Aviation and Immigration Security Services (CAISS) project remains under evaluation, with no final decision reached, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said on Saturday. Viado said that it was the same matter which he clarified during the Senate budget deliberations in response to a query from Senate Committee on Finance chair JV Ejercito regarding the project's status. Affirming the agency's support for modernizing the count

DMW must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Mary Jane — Cacdac

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is preparing comprehensive reintegration assistance for Mary Jane Veloso following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s grant of an absolute pardon, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac said. “Our instructions are clear: the DMW must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Mary Jane, her children, and her parents as they rebuild their lives,” Cacdac said in a statement issued late Friday. Cacdac ordered a DMW team to coo

Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week. The waterway is key to the world's energy supply and is now central to the conflict between the US and Iran, which is at a stalemate after nearly seven months. "I reject their proposal," Trump told reporters outside the White House. "They want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they're losin

A day of national remembrance in Azerbaijan

SEPTEMBER 27 holds a profound place in Azerbaijan’s national memory as Remembrance Day, dedicated to honoring those who sacrificed their lives for the country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Observed annually since 2020, the day also commemorates the beginning of the 44-day Patriotic War, a defining event in Azerbaijan’s modern history. On September 27, 2020, following a large-scale military attack by Armenia on Azerbaijani military positions and civilian

Art on the Waterfront: The 4th Beijing International Canal Arts Fest Kicks Off in Tongzhou

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Beijing International Canal Arts Fest is a signature event for cultural and artistic exchange between China and other canal countries, and for integrating culture with tourism. Since its launch in 2018, it has been held four editions. On September 24, 2026, the 4th Beijing International Canal Arts Fest grandly opened along the Grand Canal in Tongzhou. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the event is dedicated to preserving the Grand Cana

Palace defends Senate authority amid Duterte camp’s impeachment criticism

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro reacted to the Duterte camp’s criticisms that the ruling on the impeachment threshold violated the Constitution. In a statement on Saturday, Castro said the Senate has its own mandate, and among its jurisdiction is conducting the impeachment trial. “This will be the real scenario...our Constitution will be rendered futile if the Filipino people begin to defend acts of corruption of their nefarious political idols, or if t

VigorHorse Gummies Introduces Vigor Horse Multi-Ingredient Dietary Supplement Formulated for Energy and Stamina Support

VigorHorse new botanical supplement combines multiple plant extracts, L-arginine and a small amount of caffeine in a once-daily gummy format Ogden, UT, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VigorHorse has announced the introduction of VigorHorse, a multi-ingredient dietary supplement formulated to support energy, stamina and general male vitality through a combination of botanical ingredients and L-arginine. Official Website: https://vigor-horse.shop/ The product is presented as a once-daily gummy

SMF Capital Launches as the UK's Specialist Recruiter for FCA Senior Manager Function Appointments

SMF Capital has launched as a specialist recruitment practice for Senior Manager Function (SMF) appointments at FCA and PRA-regulated firms. London, England, United Kingdom, September 26, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- UK, 26 September 2026: SMF Capital has launched at smfcapital.co.uk as a specialist recruitment practice for Senior Manager Function (SMF) appointments at FCA and PRA-regulated firms. It is the fifth practice in the network founded by Adrian Lawrence FCA, alongside FD Capital, Exec Capi

Antistatic, High Strength, and High Heat Resistance: eSUN PC-ESD Unlocks High-Performance Industrial Applications

SHENZHEN, China, September 26, 2026 -- As 3D printing gradually moves from rapid prototyping to functional manufacturing, material requirements continue to increase. In addition to functions such as antistatic performance, printed parts must also have sufficient mechanical strength, heat resistance, and dimensional stability to truly meet the long-term use requirements of industrial scenarios. As a high-performance material in eSUN’s antistatic series, PC-ESD will further meet the needs of deman

Yan’an Apple Price Index Debuts in Shanghai: Unlocking Fair, Quality-Based Fruit Pricing

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The latest operational results of the Xinhua China (Yan’an) Apple Price Index were officially unveiled at the 2026 Xinhua Index Autumn Harvest Launch and Agricultural Strategy Summit, a high-profile industry event held in Shanghai on September 19. Tailored for Yan’an’s characteristic apple industry, the index is built on real, verified transaction records sourced directly from local primary producing areas. It continuously tracks and analyzes dynamic p

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Lanier Recovery Center launches virtual IOP for adults across Georgia

Joint Commission-accredited outpatient program in Suwanee expands access to structured addiction treatment for people who can't attend in person Suwanee, GA, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lanier Recovery Center, a Joint Commission-accredited addiction treatment provider serving the greater Atlanta area, now offers a virtual intensive outpatient program (virtual IOP) for adults in Georgia. The program delivers the same clinical structure as Lanier's in-person IOP through a secure telehealth

QUORRA X5 Makes Its Global Debut at REHACARE International 2026 in Germany

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 September 2026 - QUORRA X5, a micro-mobility robot, has made its global debut at REHACARE International 2026 - International Trade Fair for Rehabilitation and Care, which opened in Düsseldorf, Germany on 23 September and runs until 26 September. As the world's leading trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care, REHACARE serves as a key international platform for industry exchange and product showcase. QUORRA is a global physic

Sixthfin Financial Close Management Software Supports UK Internal Control Evidence for Provision 29 and ECCTA Failure-to-Prevent-Fraud Across 38 ERP Systems in 2026

Financial close governance is moving beyond performing controls toward demonstrating that they operated, with audit trails, documentation management and control evidence rising up the agenda for UK boards, finance teams, internal control and internal audit functions. 2026 is the first year in which Provision 29 evidence must be built, and the first full year of the ECCTA failure-to-prevent-fraud offence, making close governance, control frameworks and the regulatory impact on financial close aut

Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited Announces Nasdaq Hearings Panel Delisting Decision

Singapore, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Platinum Analytics Cayman Limited (the "Company” or "PLTS”), a software developer specializing in the provision of FX trading software development solutions, data analytics solutions and technology development solutions to financial institutions with a strategic focus on serving Asia and other emergent markets, today announced that on September 21, 2026, it received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that the N

Jumper to Launch JUMP Token Sale on Legion as it Spins Out to Build the Super-App for Onchain Finance

With more than $40 billion in lifetime volume and over 100,000 monthly active users, Jumper is entering its next phase of growth as an independent company ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jumper, one of the leading consumer applications for moving and trading assets onchain, today announced plans for its first JUMP token sale through Legion as it becomes an independent company. Jumper has processed more than $40 billion in lifetime volume, serves over 100,000

Veloso longs for mother’s adobo after years away from home

MANILA, Philippines — After spending nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia and almost two years in a Philippine prison, Mary Jane Veloso is finally home with her family, with her mother’s cooking among the simple things she had longed for. Veloso was released from the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. granted her an absolute pardon. According to Veloso’s mother, Celia, her daughter had told the family that

China, US to open AI 'communication channel' after summit

WASHINGTON — China and the United States agreed to set up a "communication channel" for artificial intelligence incidents, both sides said, after a Washington summit short on breakthroughs. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed matters ranging from AI and trade to the stalled war in Iran, and confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the United States. Xi's visit to Washington was marked more by pomp than substance, but the W

Bangkok flooding disrupts traffic, forces evacuations

BANGKOK — Incessant rain hammered several areas of Thailand’s capital on Saturday, disrupting traffic and forcing thousands to evacuate, as authorities declared the city a disaster area. Thailand’s Meteorological Department warned that the deluge, which has been pouring since Thursday afternoon, would continue in most parts of the country through Sunday. Accumulated rainfall in many areas of Bangkok since Thursday exceeded 30 centimeters (11.8 inches), officials said. Floodwate

Maintur Furniture Shines at Reviving Craft London Exhibition with Dragon and Phoenix Harmony Jiaoyi-style Thrones

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported that the 2026 "Reviving Craft - Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Design" exhibition ("Reviving Craft"), organised by Sun Media Group, is being held at Somerset House in London from 16 to 27 September 2026. According to Haiwainet, under the theme "Reflection of the Mind" and drawing on the traditional Chinese philosophical foundations of Confucianis

Compass Nova Scotia Opens 13 New Co-op Homes Through Innovative Redevelopment

Digby, Nova Scotia, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There are 13 new affordable co-operative homes in Shelburne and Digby Counties following the completion of Compass Nova Scotia Co-operative Homes redevelopment projects. These innovative projects have transformed a former municipal building in Shelburne and a former elementary school in Digby County into vibrant co-operative housing communities. The developments include Heritage Hall Neighbourhood in Shelburne and Barton School Neighbourhood

Fan-Inspired and Brocade-Clad: BOSIDENG Marks Its 50th Anniversary with the Xi Collection at the Reviving Craft London Exhibition

BEIJING, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haiwainet, the website of the overseas edition of the People's Daily, today reported that BOSIDENG is honoured to participate in Reviving Craft - Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Design, an exhibition hosted by Sun Media Group, which runs from 16 to 27 September at Somerset House, London. According to Haiwainet, at the opening ceremony, guests cutting the ribbon included: YANG Lan, Chairperson of Sun Media Group and Co-curator of t

MADD Canada Unveils New Roadside Memorial Sign in Warman Honouring Sophie Schnurr Killed in Impaired Driving Crash

WARMAN, Saskatchewan, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada will unveil a new roadside memorial sign today in memory of Sophie Schnurr, who was tragically killed in an impaired driving crash in Warman, Saskatchewan. The sign has been installed west of the intersection of Highway 305 and Highway 11, near the crash scene where Sophie died. On December 21, 2018, the Schnurr family was driving on Highway 305 toward Warman, when the mother’s truck was broadsided as they tried to avoid an imp

KNKA Introduces the 2500 Pet Air Purifier With Powerful Air Intake for Pet Homes

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KNKA today introduced the KNKA 2500 Pet Air Purifier， a pet-focused air-cleaning product inspired by the company’s experience caring for five stray cats and designed around the realities of homes shared with cats and dogs. At the center of the product is a straightforward design priority: Powerful Air Intake comes first. Instead of positioning every function as equally important, KNKA designed the 2500 around the challenge pet owners encounter ever