Philippines Business News

Junior Altas win 5 straight in NCAA

University of Perpetual Help defeated San Beda, 72-60, for its fifth straight victory in the NCAA Season 102 juniors basketball tournament at the FilOil Centre in San Juan City, on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. Team captain Louie Rosales, who hails from General Trias City in Cavite, scored a game high 21 points to lead the Junior Altas to their fifth victory in six games, tied with the Emilio Aguinaldo College Brigadiers on top of Group B. Arkin Cristobal added 15 points, 5 boards and 2 steals while S

DepEd denies solicitation claims over government contracts

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday denied solicitation allegations after receiving reports that its officials allegedly authorized…

QAIX.org opens Global Membership, launching an executive alliance across Quantum, AI & finance

Manhattan-headquartered alliance launches memberships from $1,800, giving companies, innovators and technology leaders access to a global community, New York executive infrastructure, investors, industry forums and market visibility. NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QAIX, the Quantum Computing & AI Alliance hosted by XDC Tech US, Inc., announced the opening of its global membership program, inviting companies, founders, technology leaders, researchers, investors and institutions to pa

Finance Day 2026: Leipzig wird erneut zum Treffpunkt für Wachstumskapital in den Life Sciences

Investoren, Unternehmer und Finanzierungsexperten diskutieren am 22. Oktober in der BIO CITY LEIPZIG über die Zukunft der Life-Sciences-Finanzierung Leipzig, 08. Oktober 2026 - Wie gelingt die Finanzierung von Innovationen in Biotechnologie, Medizintechnik, Diagnostik, Digital Health und Bioökonomie? Welche Kapitalquellen stehen jungen Unternehmen und wachstumsstarken Scale-ups zur Verfügung? Und welche Bedeutung kann der Kapitalmarkt für die nächste Wachstumsphase spielen? Antworten auf diese F

Media OutReach Newswire Founder & CEO Jennifer Kok Named Top Nominee in the Woman Entrepreneur Category for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Malaysia

Recognition in the Woman Entrepreneur category honours a 17-year journey building Asia Pacific’s first global newswire - and the first founded by a woman - giving Asian brands a voice on the world stage KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 October 2026 - Jennifer Kok, Founder and CEO of Media OutReach Newswire, has been named one of 12 Top Nominees for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 Malaysia awards, in the Woman Entrepreneur category. This year's programme, the 25th in Malaysi

24X National Exchange Plans to Expand Warrant Performance Incentive Program

The changes are designed to enhance liquidity and volume during extended hours trading once 24X launches 23/5 operations in December STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 24X National Exchange LLC ("24X" or the "Exchange"), the first national securities exchange approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to offer 23-hour weekday trading of U.S. equities, has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to expand its warrant performance incentive program (the "Program")

Toku to Deploy its AI-powered Customer Experience Platform on Core42 Sovereign Enabled Public Cloud in the UAE

Toku's proven model for Singapore's public sector will run on Core42 Sovereign Enabled Public Cloud, the platform behind the Abu Dhabi Government's sovereign enabled cloud system SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Toku Ltd. (SGX: TKU) ("Toku" or the "Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a Singapore-headquartered AI-powered customer experience (CX) platform, today announced that its UAE subsidiary, Toku Technology L.L.C., has entered into an agreement with Core42, a G4

LG ELECTRONICS BRINGS INTEGRATED NEXT-GENERATION VEHICLE SOLUTIONS TO GENESIS GV90

Integrated Suite of Six Advanced Solutions Elevates Display, Infotainment, Entertainment and Connectivity for a More Seamless, Immersive In-Cabin Experience News Summary LG Electronics is bringing a suite of six advanced in-cabin solutions to the GV90, Genesis' first full-size flagship SUV, spanning display, infotainment, content and connectivity to support a more seamless and premium in-car experience.LG's variable popup display system - the first of its kind in a Genesis model - and integrated

CyberDSA Sets 19 - 21 October 2027 Return as Industry Participation Builds at Fourth Edition

CyberDSA moves towards its milestone fifth edition following three days of high-level government, industry and international engagement, as NACSA launches the My Cyber Hero Portal. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA) will return to the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur from 19 - 21 October 2027, following the conclusion of its fourth edition today. Watch the CyberDSA 2026 Video The

Fibocom and Grid-OS Accelerate IoT Deployment at Scale in India at IMC 2026

NEW DELHI, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fibocom, a leading global provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, is collaborating with India-based IoT ODM Grid-OS to advance smart payment and vehicle tracking applications in India. At IMC 2026, Grid-OS is showcasing a Payment Soundbox powered by Fibocom's LE270 LTE Cat 1 bis module, alongside two 4G Vehicle Trackers based on Fibocom's LE250 series LTE Cat 1 bis modules. Grid-OS IoT Devices Powered by Fibocom Wireless Modules India'

BORICA and OpenWay Win PAY360 Award for Bulgaria's Euro Payments Transformation

The Best Partnership Initiative award recognizes BORICA and OpenWay for their contribution to Bulgaria's payments transformation and successful euro transition. LONDON, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BORICA AD and OpenWay have won the Best Partnership Initiative Award at the PAY360 Awards 2026 for their work together on Bulgaria's payment infrastructure and the country's successful transition to the euro. BORICA and OpenWay receive the Best Partnership Initiative Award at the PAY360 Awards 2026 in

Schouw & Co. hosts Capital Markets Day and announces long-term EBITDA ambitions

Today, Schouw & Co. hosts a Capital Markets Day in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Capital Markets Day will focus, among other things, on the continued strength of the conglomerate model following the successful IPO of BioMar in May 2026, as well as the group's views on capital allocation and priorities in the coming years. At the Capital Markets Day, Schouw & Co. will disclose selected elements of its "Expand 2030” strategy plan, including an ambition to deliver continued organic growth and consolidat

IMMIX raises $3.5 million to make global stablecoin payments easier to exchange across currencies

Crane Venture Partners, BTSE and Portfolio Ventures back the London-based trading firm, whose technology has processed more than $25 billion in customer trading volume LONDON, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMMIX, a trading firm that helps payment companies exchange stablecoins between currencies, today announced $3.5 million in funding from Crane Venture Partners, BTSE and Portfolio Ventures. IMMIX is focused particularly on currencies beyond the US dollar, where exchanging stablecoins can b

HI-VIEW ACQUIRES ADDITIONAL CONTIGUOUS MINERAL TENURES TO ITS JUNKERS PROPERTY IN THE TOODOGGONE MINING DISTRICT, BRITISH COLUMBIA

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HI-VIEW RESOURCES INC. ("Hi-View” or the "Company”) (CSE: GXLD; OTCQB: GXLDF; FSE: B630) announces that it has acquired additional contiguous claims to its Junker Property in the Toodoggone Gold & Copper District of northern British Columbia. R Nick Horsley, Chief Executive Officer of Hi-View, commented: "Junkers is now seven claims and 3,473 hectares, and the additions bring the Junkers showing onto the property. This acquisition gi

Getfluence and OtterlyAI partner to turn AI Search Visibility Into editorial action

OtterlyAI reveals which sources influence AI answers. Getfluence helps brands publish where it matters. The partnership helps marketing teams optimize for AI Search faster. Vienna, Austria, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getfluence and OtterlyAI, based in France and Austria respectively, today announced a partnership designed to help brands strengthen their visibility in AI-generated answers. OtterlyAI tracks how brands appear across AI search engines. Getfluence turns those insights into tar

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married

LOS ANGELES — Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025. The two met and became a couple while filming “Nymphomaniac: Vol. II” in 2012, and married in 2016. They had previously split and said they were divorcing in 2018, but remained legally married, reunited in 2020 an

UKey Launches Core 26 Hardware Wallet and Seed Backup Series

New product line combines on-device transaction approval with offline recovery options HONG KONG, Oct. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UKeytoday announced the official launch of UKey Core 26, its touchscreen hardware wallet, alongside the UKey Seed recovery product line. The products went on sale on Sept. 28, 2026, through the UKey online store. Customers can visit the store for product details, pricing, and regional shipping information. The launch includes UKey Core 26, UKey Seed Card, UKey Seed

FLS signs DKK 360 million order to supply its market-leading crushing and grinding technologies to a copper mine expansion project in Chile

PRESS RELEASE FLSmidth & Co. A/S 8 October 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark Leading mineral processing technology and service provider, FLSmidth (FLS), has received a DKK 360 million order to supply long-lead crushing and grinding technologies to a copper expansion project in Northern Chile. Under the scope of the agreement, FLS will deliver the world’s largest gyratory crusher: a 1,600 x 3,300 TSUV equipped with a 1,500 kW motor and a self-aligning main shaft assembly, as well as one 40 ft x 29 ft SAG

US suspends Microsoft, Adobe, others from green card program, cites abuse

El Niño will intensify, then peak in December — UN

GENEVA — El Niño will intensify even more before peaking in December, the United Nations said Thursday, warning it could be among the strongest witnessed since at least 1950. The naturally occurring weather phenomenon is set to bring higher temperatures to much of the planet, the UN's weather and climate agency said, with its impact compounding the effects of man-made climate change. "El Niño will continue to intensify ahead of its forecast peak in December," the World Meteor

TikTok gave teens, children placebo safety feature in experiment, New York alleges

TIKTOK ran an experiment on thousands of users who tried to turn on a safety feature on the…

Inflation, infrastructure freeze seen to hamper property development

Rising living costs, a sharp drop in public works spending, and slowing economic growth continue to drag on property development.

‘Floating’ money: Did the Dutertes use manager’s checks to hide wealth off bank balances?

'Repeatedly issuing and cancelling manager’s checks around year-end could therefore raise red flags of reverse window dressing, making bank balances appear smaller without actually reducing wealth,' says global tax policy expert Mon Abrea

Meralco joins global leaders at UN Private Sector Forum to advance clean, just, and secure energy future

Manuel V. Pangilinan‑led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) joined 100 global leaders at the 2026 United Nations Private Sector…