Philippines Business News

Chinese Embassy rejects claims of teachers leaving PH over ‘hostile’ climate

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila has rejected claims that Chinese-language teachers were leaving the Philippines because of what it described as a hostile atmosphere and alleged attacks against educational exchanges between the two countries. Chinese Embassy spokesman Li Lingpeng said Beijing “firmly reject[s] the baseless accusations” and “strongly denounce[s]” what it called malicious smear campaigns against China-Philippines educational and peo

Manila-bound flight disrupted after passenger's bomb joke

MANILA, Philippines — A careless joke disrupted a Manila-bound flight on Oct. 1, 2026 during boarding at the Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban. The Philippine National Police - Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) reported that a cabin crew member asked a male passenger if he had a power bank in his bag. The passenger replied, "Wala naman, pero bomba, joke. (Nothing really, only a bomb, joke)." The comment alarmed nearby passengers, prompting immediate action from Avsegroup personnel.

Caitlin Clark won’t team with Nelly Korda in LPGA pro-am event

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not play with Nelly Korda at the LPGA pro-am this year. Read about her absence from The Annika golf tournament.

Congress urged to pass ‘true’ anti-political dynasty law

MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan City District 2 Rep. Edgar Erice urged his colleagues to enact a genuine anti-political dynasty law, saying they must comply with the Constitution and heed the Supreme Court's finding that their 39-year failure to do so constituted grave abuse of discretion. Interviewed by The Manila Times via Viber, Erice said that he also delivered a privilege speech late last week wherein he criticized the Congress for keeping Filipinos to wait for nearly four decades to f

No apology but King Charles will not shy away from slavery issue during Caribbean tour, Buckingham Palace says

King Charles will address the slavery issue on his Caribbean tour before CHOGM, though Buckingham Palace rules out a formal apology or reparations.

CIFIT: From Promoting Cross-Strait Economic and Trade Exchanges to Deepening Cooperation and Delivering Tangible Results

Xia men, China, October 3, 2026 -- The 26th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) concluded successfully at the Xiamen International Expo Center. Focusing on the development of the Demonstration Zone for Integrated Development across the Taiwan Strait, this year’s CIFIT leveraged its role as a national-level platform for two-way investment promotion. Co-hosted by the Association of Economy and Trade Across Taiwan Straits, the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises on the

Gold rush gone rogue: 75% of Colombia’s river mining is illegal

Illegal gold mining accounts for 75% of Colombia gold mining. UN report reveals how Colombia illegal mining funds criminal groups.

$10B family fortune, $500K NFL fine: 49ers owner Jed York suspended after prostitution case

49ers owner Jed York suspended six games and fined $500,000 by the NFL after a prostitution-related case. Get the latest details.

Open the gates, watch what happens: Chinese cars grab 10% of Argentina market

Argentina opened the door to thousands of tariff-free electric and hybrid cars.

Robbery suspect on the run stopped at NAIA 3 before flight to CDO

MANILA, Philippines — The Aviation Security Group (Avsegroup) arrested a robbery-holdup suspect at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on Oct. 2, 2026, police reported on Saturday. The suspect was attempting to board a flight to Cagayan de Oro when police operatives intercepted him, according to the Avsegroup. The arrest followed intelligence shared by the Regional Intelligence Division, the Special Operations Group 3, and the Bulacan Police Provincial Office regarding

Eumir Marcial echoes same sentiments in Carlo Paalam’s silver

MANILA, Philippines — Two-time Olympic medalist Carlo Paalam’s loss in the 2026 Asian Games gold-medal match hit close to home for Olympic boxer Eumir Marcial, who had suffered the same fate. Paalam had the chance to end the country’s 16-year gold medal drought, but he suffered a split-decision loss to Japan’s rising star Rui Yamaguchi, 3-2, in the men’s 52-kilogram (kg) division on Friday at the Nishio Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan. In the 2022 Hangzhou Games (held in

Alex Enriquez cops silver in Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines — Alexandria Luz Enriquez fell short in her gold medal bid after bowing to Orapa Senatham of Thailand in a highly contested bout in the women’s under-63 kilogram clash finals on Saturday at the Aichi Budokan in Aichi, Japan. Despite a 0 score card, the Thai won over the Filipina as she scored an advantage for a near-pass or near-sweep. Senatham almost held Enriquez down, but she rolled over and scrambled out before getting a point. In jiu-jitsu, the player should

BOC seizes P6.7M worth of misdeclared shipment at Port of Subic

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Customs authorities at the Port of Subic intercepted on Friday a shipment containing P6.669 million worth of frozen chicken meat from Hong Kong that had been misdeclared as cooked tofu. The operation was part of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) intensified campaign against agricultural smuggling and customs fraud. The BOC said the shipment declaration indicated that the 40-foot container van contained cooked tofu. However, it was flagged for inspection following inte

Geno Launches PassGo, Unveiling Malaysia’s Most Comprehensive Rewards Club for Car Owners

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PassGo, Malaysia’s first rewards club built around the car ownership journey, officially launches today. With PassGo, eligible car owners can earn PassGo Points ("Points”) through driving and daily quests. Points can be redeemed for vehicle servicing, EV charging, car accessories, dining vouchers and more. A Rewards Club Built Around Car Ownership PassGo is an automotive lifestyle rewards club developed by Geno Group, designed to connect

Canal Heritage and Folk Performances Draw Holiday Tourists to Henan's Liyang City

HEBI, China, Oct. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tourists looking to slow down during China's National Day holiday are finding plenty to explore in Xun County, where performances, canal history and local food fill the streets of the Liyang City Cultural Tourism Area. The county, part of Hebi in central China's Henan province, has long been shaped by canal transport. It is home to heritage associated with the Grand Canal, the historic waterway that connected northern and southern China, as well as

Victoria Beckham presents sheer dresses and oversized suits for spring/summer 2027

Victoria Beckham unveiled slinky dresses, wide-legged trousers and roomy handbags in her spring/summer 2027 show at Paris Fashion Week on Friday.

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North Korea test-fires ballistic missile as tensions grow over border mine blasts

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said, extending a recent run of weapons tests during heightened tensions between the rivals over border land mine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile launched from the North’s eastern coastal Wonsan area flew more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) and that South Korean and U.S. militaries were analyzi

Property Management of Chulalongkorn University Shapes a Sustainable District Through Shared Value and Innovation

BANGKOK, Oct. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A thriving district is more than the buildings and businesses within it-it is a place where people, communities, and opportunities can grow together. For more than four decades, Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) has embraced this philosophy by transforming the Siam Square and Suan Luang-Sam Yan areas into dynamic districts where commerce, learning, community, and public life intersect. Its commitment to sustainable development and stakeh

PEA Powers Thailand's Sustainable Energy Future Through a Brand Built on Trust, Innovation, and Meaningful Impact

BANGKOK, Oct. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A trusted brand is built through every interaction, from the reliability of essential services to the way an organization responds when communities need it most. For the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), this principle has shaped a brand that extends beyond electricity distribution to represent trust, innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to improving everyday life. This distinctive approach has earned PEA the Inspirational Brand category recogn

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[Vantage Point] GCash at P6.60: Did investors finally get their price?

Millions of Filipinos already trust GCash to move their money. The IPO asks whether they should trust it with their investment capital.