Philippines Business News

Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate

JERUSALEM— Israel's president on Saturday pardoned the combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, a case that divided the country a decade ago. Elor Azaria's conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his 18-month sentence drew enormous attention in Israel, where military service is compulsory for most Jewish men. In his first interview after his release, Azaria said that

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak

BUNIA, Congo — Congo on Saturday began vaccinating healthcare staff against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history as they are “particularly exposed and deeply involved in the response,” the provincial governor said. Health workers and other front-line workers in the Ebola response are being prioritized to receive the Ervebo vaccine that was effective in past Ebola outbreaks caused by a different, more common type of virus. Clini

A state funeral in Hong Kong honors Tung Chee-hwa, the city's first post-colonial leader

HONG KONG — A state funeral was held Sunday for Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, who led the city through the initial years of its transition from British rule after it was returned to China in 1997. Chinese officials and Hong Kong political leaders attended the service, only the third state funeral in the former British colony since the 1997 handover. Tung, a shipping magnate who was the city's chief executive from 1997 to 2005, died Sept. 8 at the age of 89. He grap

Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens concert

PHILADELPHIA — Ed Sheeran opened a concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Sheeran began the concert alone on stage with no opener, but was joined by other musicians later in the show. Sheeran said he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics. But he said the attacks in Israel of Oct. 7, 20

Olight Unveils ArkTac Series and New ArkPro Ultra Colorway at O-Fan Day 2026

HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Olight, a global innovator in portable lighting, unveiled the ArkTac Series at O-Fan Day 2026, bringing ArkPro's signature flat-body, multi-source design to tactical lighting for the first time. The company also introduced Amber Orange for ArkPro Ultra, alongside several new portable-lighting products. Launching during National Preparedness Month, the new releases reflect Olight's focus on helping users stay prepared, from fast response to everyday readine

Today's Weather, 5 A.M. | Sept. 20, 2026

Pagasa forecasts fair weather over much of Luzon, isolated rains

MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast fair weather in a large part of Luzon on Sunday and isolated rainshowers. Pagasa Weather Specialist Aldczar Aurelio said in the 5 a.m. Public Weather Forecast that a weak southwest monsoon was affecting the western part of south Luzon. "We expect that the southwest monsoon will affect or continue to affect mostly the western section of southern Luzon and of the Visayas to

Silly Nice and stupidDOPE Launch "THE RECORD,” a Cannabis Justice Editorial Campaign Built to Move From Screens to the Streets of New York City

New York cannabis brand Silly Nice and independent media platform stupidDOPE are using data, journalism and provocative public-facing creative to confront the continuing human consequences of cannabis prohibition. THE RECORD: Cannabis Became Legal. The History Didn’t Disappear. A first look at THE RECORD, a cannabis justice awareness campaign from Silly Nice and stupidDOPE built around verified arrest data, sentencing statistics, and the lasting consequences of prohibition. The campaign is desig

Ed Sheeran set for first live performance since Macklemore cut

PHILADELPHIA — Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday — possibly solo — after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. It remains to be seen how Sheeran will handle the performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field given the departure of his opening acts and supporting band. Sheeran has performed much of his Loop Tour concerts solo, but he had been joined for severa

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 87 of America Stewarded by the Trump Administration

AI, Assange, Greenland, Hugs, and Scientific Journalism Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 87of the Trump 2.0 Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/09/18/week-87-of-america-stewarded-by-the-trump-administration/ This article pro

Insta360 Opens First Flagship Store Outside Asia In New York's Times Square Amid Global Retail Expansion

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Insta360 officially opened its first flagship retail store outside of Asia on Saturday, September 19, 2026, occupying a prime location at 1515 Broadway in New York's Times Square. The store opening marks a major milestone in the global imaging brand's international expansion, underscoring its maturity, scale, and long-term commitment to supporting the U.S. market. Insta360 officially opens the door of its first U.S. flagship store to welcome customers. Th

DepEd to probe ‘true crime community’ link to Banga shooting suspect

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) will investigate the possible influence of a “true crime community” on the student involved in the school shooting in Banga, South Cotabato, Education Secretary Sonny Angara said Saturday. “That is really what we want to investigate because we are not familiar with that,” Angara said in Filipino during an ambush interview. Angara said DepEd would seek assistance from the Department of Information and Communic

Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch riot police dispersed several hundred far-right protesters in The Hague on Saturday after violence erupted and local authorities banned a planned march in the city against immigration and asylum policies. Police officers made several arrests after some protesters started throwing fireworks and other projectiles at them. Justice Minister David van Weel called on X for an “extremely firm” response to what he described as “disgusting scenes&rdq

BI fast-tracks body-worn cameras amid NAIA trafficking probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is fast-tracking the rollout of body-worn cameras with voice-recording capabilities for all immigration officers assigned to airports as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency and oversight of immigration operations. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said Saturday that the project is already in its implementation phase, with all airport-based immigration officers expected to be equipped with the devices by the end of

Qatar Foundation - Wilton Park Dialogue Calls for Global Action to Drive Social Development Through Sport

Three-day UK dialogue emphasizes female empowerment, inclusion, and systemic reform across the Global South. WEST SUSSEX, England, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- International leaders spanning government, policy, development, and sport convened at Wilton Park for a three-day dialogue hosted with Qatar Foundation (QF), calling for a global coalition to turn sport's potential to support social development into practical action. o Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of

Crypto News: New Crypto Pepeto Announces Full Platform Completion While Solana Price Prediction Targets $1,000

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pepeto has announced the completion of its full trading platform, a zero-fee exchange, an AI contract scanner, and a bridge spanning three chains, finished and verified ahead of the token's first listing, and that is the crypto news moving this corner of the market today. Interest is measurable rather than claimed: wallets are arriving twice as fast as a month ago, funding stages keep completing hours ahead of their own deadlines, a

CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds

WASHINGTON — The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump's vow to deny CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the presidential mansion as punishment for reporting what he calls "fake news." The three news outlets denounced the ban as a violation of the US constitution and vowed to keep reporting on the US government. They are expected to take the bans to court to regain access to the White House, fighting back as Trump expands his battle against mainstream news outlets that he

Garin: 5-year barangay terms could save P30B, pave way for SK review

MANILA, Philippines — Extending the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years could save the government about P30 billion in election costs while giving Congress time to review the youth council system, Deputy Speaker Janette Garin said Saturday. Garin said the House had adopted Senate Bill No. 2387, which sets a five-year term for barangay and SK officials and moves the next elections to November 2028. The House adopted the Senate-approved measure on Sept. 16

Crypto News: Remittix Less Than $65K Away From $32M Launch Reveal as XRP Price Prediction Targets Powerful Recovery

Remittix closes in on the funding milestone linked to its official RTX launch-date announcement as XRP rebounds from recent market weakness. MAJURO, Marshall Islands, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remittix is approaching the $32 million presale milestone that its roadmap says will trigger the official RTX launch-date reveal. The project’s live website currently displays $4,064,121.96 remaining to its $36 million hard cap, implying approximately $31,935,878 raised and a gap of about $64,122

Asian Games boxing draw set as Marcial status up in air

MANILA, Philippines – The timing could hardly be more complicated. The boxing draw for the 2026 Asian Games will be held today, just hours after Eumir Marcial's bout against Omar Huerta in Temecula, California. The result and Marcial's physical condition after the fight will determine whether the Tokyo 2021 Olympic bronze medalist can fly to Japan and compete in the 80kg division starting Sept. 23. "Mahirap umasa. Very stressful umasa," said Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippin

Duren's $190 Million Gamble

The standoff between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons has become one of the NBA's most interesting business stories because the disagreement is both massive and oddly narrow. Detroit reportedly has a five-year offer worth about $190 million on the table. Duren wants at least $200 million and is considering playing the season on his $9.6 million qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027. The gap is roughly $10 million — a fortune in real life, but a relatively small d

Eala to face either Costoulas or Prozorova in Singapore Open

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sensation Alex Eala will face either Belgian Sofia Costoulas or Russian Tatiana Prozorova to open her campaign in the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open at The Kallang. The tournament draw on Saturday revealed this potential clash. Armed with a first-round bye as the No. 3 seed, Eala will face the winner between Costoulas and Prozorova in their first-round clash. Costoulas and Prozorova will likely battle each other on Monday.

Lucinn Announces Mission to Improve Water Quality in Every Shower

New York, USA, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lucinn has announced a new focus on improving the quality of water used in everyday shower routines, positioning filtered shower water as an important consideration for consumers focused on hair, skin, and personal wellness. Through its Lucinn Pro Filtered Shower Head water filtration brand is making shower water filtration a simple, accessible upgrade for households across the United States. As consumers increasingly examine the products and ing

Sugar & Spice For Couples App Launches on iPhone

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sugar & Spice for Couples, an intimate couples game that originated as the driving force behind New York Times bestseller J.D. Barker's psychological thriller "Behind a Closed Door" (published domestically by Hampton Creek Press), has launched on the Apple App Store. The app marks the first time the game that captivated readers of the international bestselling novel is available for real-world play-blurring the line between Barker's fiction and realit