Philippines Business News

Iraq’s proposed 2027 budget assumes $58 oil price

China’s independent refiners swtich to Iraqi crude as US blocks Iran supplies

[Vantage Point] Inside the addictive architecture of the AI microdrama

Microdramas introduce an ingenious twist to the familiar psychology of the infinite scroll: monetize the cliffhanger.

Vitol CEO says current Middle East flows enough to prevent $200/barrel scenario

Saudi-aligned forces recapture areas near strategic strait from Houthis - reports

Philippine inflation jumps to 7.2% in September 2026

The Philippine Statistics Agency reported on Tuesday, October 6 that the country’s headline inflation rate had risen sharply compared to August’s 6.1% record.

Shell CEO says Middle East oil flows reach 80% of prewar levels

Is a second, stickier inflation wave taking shape?

There is also the elephant in the room: the looming 'super' El Niño.

PNP awards Unilab for expanding access to Police Health Care

The award acknowledged the company’s steadfast support for the PNP’s health initiatives.

World Bank still sees Philippine growth slowing to 3.7% this year

By Justine Irish D. Tabile, Senior Reporter Philippine economic growth is expected to slow to 3.7% this year,…

German robot startup RobCo hits $1 billion valuation, CEO moves to US

AMSTERDAM — German robotics company RobCo reached a valuation of $1 billion on Monday, it said, adding that…

Wikipedia operator says OpenAI’s rogue agents possibly tied to data service disruption in May

WASHINGTON — The Wikimedia Foundation, which operates online encyclopedia Wikipedia, said heavy traffic from OpenAI’s rogue agents was…

Philippine inflation sizzles to over three-year high in September

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter PHILIPPINE INFLATION sharply accelerated to its fastest pace in over three years in…

TECNO CAMON SLIM 5G Launches in the Philippines, Showcasing 6.39mm Ultra-Slim Design on a Fashion Runway

TECNO Mobile has launched the new CAMON SLIM 5G in the Philippines, introducing its new ultra-slim imaging flagship…

PEZA approves over P80 billion worth of investments in September

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has approved P80.68 billion worth…

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for October 6-12

Diesel prices down; kerosene, gasoline up this week.

Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague institute lab worker dies

MOSCOW — A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed…

Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans

MANILA — Southeast Asian energy ministers meeting in Manila this week face the prospect of a prolonged Middle…

Yemeni government forces drive Houthis from Bab el-Mandeb Strait

SAUDI-BACKED Yemeni government forces staged a lightning advance on Monday to retake the coast around the Bab el-Mandeb…

ITCZ keeps rains over Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan — PAGASA

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is still expected to bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan, raising the…

Inflation soars to 7.2% as food, fuel prices climb in September 2026

The latest surge in inflation marks the end of a disinflation trend that brought the rate down for four straight months from the 7.2% also recorded in April

U.S. 10-year yield hits highest level since 2002 ahead of $39 billion auction

ECB’s Lane flags AI investment boom as global factor behind rising yields

TokBoostly Introduces Guide to TikTok Voice Comments and Comment Engagement

TokBoostly Introduces Guide to TikTok Voice Comments and Comment Engagement TokBoostly London, UK, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TokBoostly has introduced a new guide covering TikTok’s latest comment updates, with particular attention to new comment features and Voice Comments. The guide examines TikTok’s expanded comment functionality, recording process, availability requirements, privacy considerations, and potential effects on comment engagement. TikTok announced a series of comment updat