Philippines Business News

Alex Eala channeling Audrey Hepburn as she debuts at New York Fashion Week alongside Natalia Bryant

MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala made the most of her first-ever New York Fashion Week, sharing a memorable moment with Natalia Bryant, model and daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. The pair were photographed together at the debut of Michael Kors’ Spring/Summer collection. Eala channelled timeless elegance in a chic black dress reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn, while Bryant opted for a sophisticated, all-beige ensemble. "This is my first fashion week.

Already an accomplished athlete, Carlos Yulo looks to pay it forward to grassroots

MANILA, Philippines —Carlos Yulo, the country's first-ever double Olympic gold medalist, said he looks forward to paying it forward to the grassroots where he also came from. In an interview with broadcast journalist Karen Davila posted on YouTube Friday, Yulo said a facility to help develop young gymnasts is already under construction. "I won’t be an athlete forever. I can’t do this until I’m in my 50s, so I really wanted to—actually, we’re building a gym. It

VST ECS strengthens enterprise portfolio, expands cybersecurity offerings through partnership with Akamai

VST ECS Phils. Inc., the country's leading ICT distributor, is expanding its enterprise technology portfolio through a new partnership with Akamai Technologies, the cloud and security company that powers and protects businesses online. The appointment strengthens VST ECS’s portfolio with advanced cybersecurity and cloud capabilities, giving its channel partners and customers broader access to enterprise-grade digital protection solutions. As organizations across the Philippines become incr

Duterte seeks consolidation of SC petitions on immunity from suit

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to consolidate her two pending petitions concerning her immunity from suit, arguing that both cases raise the same constitutional questions. In a motion for consolidation dated Sept. 10, 2026, a copy of which was obtained by The Manila Times and filed by her counsels Clifford Chua and Paul Lawrence Lim, Duterte said that both cases involved the interpretation of Section 2, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution, whi

Lady Gaga spotted with newborn after welcoming first child with Michael Polansky

MANILA, Philippines — Lady Gaga’s new role as a mother gives new meaning to her long-running “Mother Monster” nickname. The singer was spotted with her newborn baby for the first time just hours after reports confirmed that she and her fiancé, Michael Polansky, had welcomed their first child. Gaga, 40, was photographed carrying the infant close to her chest during a low-key outing in Northern California with Polansky, 42. The images, exclusively obtained by Page Si

Pax Silica operated 'within legal measures'—US State Department

MANILA, Philippines—The United States Department maintained that the Pax Silica initiative, a 4,000-acre semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) hub set to be built in New Clark City, would operate “within legal requirements.” In a virtual press briefing, Ambassador Heather Variava, senior advisor in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs of the US State Department told The Manila Times that American investments in the country would prioritize high legal st

Remains of 2 Filipino seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz incident repatriated

MANILA, Philippines — The remains of two Filipino seafarers who died in an incident involving the MT SIDR in the Strait of Hormuz were repatriated to the Philippines on Thursday night, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said. In a post early Friday, OWWA said it and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) received and assisted in the repatriation. OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan personally joined the reception and processing of the remains and expressed condolence

US stocks jump after oil prices ease and an inflation update comes in near expectations

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks rebounded Friday and regained much of their losses for the week after oil prices eased off their recent spurt. An update on inflation across the United States that came in close to economists' expectations, even if prices are still rising too quickly for everyone's liking, also helped calm the market. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and snapped a four-day losing streak, its longest since June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 509 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composi

CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11

Several dozen presidential briefing documents declassified Friday, the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people and upended American national security. The documents illustrate security analysts' tracking of bin Laden's movements and support system, as well as concerns about possible threats to U.S. targets. They also detail officials' understandi

FDA Approves Isembyld (apitegromab-mstn), the First and Only Muscle-Targeted Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Marking a New Milestone in SMA Treatment

FDA Approves Isembyld (apitegromab-mstn), the First and Only Muscle-Targeted Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Marking a New Milestone in SMA Treatment The Muscular Dystrophy Association marks a milestone for the SMA community with the FDA approval of Isembyld (apitegromab-mstn) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the first and only muscle-targeted therapy for SMA. Photo of MDA Ambassador, Dash at MDA Summer Camp in 2025. New York, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Muscular Dystrophy Asso

Afognak Commercial Group Invests in Weaver Bros., Doyle’s Fuel Service, and Doyle Transport

Investment in family-owned Alaska trucking and logistics leader expands Afognak Native Corporation’s commercial portfolio ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Afognak Commercial Group, LLC (ACG), a subsidiary of Afognak Native Corporation, has acquired a majority interest in the parent company of Weaver Bros., LLC; Doyle’s Fuel Service, LLC; and Doyle Transport LLC; an Alaska-based family of trucking, fuel, and logistics companies serving customers statewide. As a result of this

Furnished Quarters Recognized as the Best Corporate Housing Provider in Manhattan

Industry Comparison Showcases Furnished Quarters’ Experience, Service, and Guest Care New York City, NY, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Furnished Quarters has been recognized as Best Overall for Corporate Housing in Manhattan in a 2026 comparison by Trustburn. The review compared five providers based on factors including Manhattan presence, corporate housing experience, furnished residential living, service and support, third-party credibility, and buyer fit. For Furnished Quarters, Manhatta

Furnished Quarters Named Best Corporate Housing Provider in Brooklyn

Industry Ranking Highlights Furnished Quarters’ Commitment to Service, Comfort, and Guest Care New York City, NY, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Furnished Quarters has been named Best Overall for Corporate Housing in Brooklyn in a 2026 ranking by Trustburn. The comparison looked at five providers and considered factors such as corporate housing experience, local offerings, service, credibility, and how well each provider serves different types of stays. Trustburn ranked Furnished Quarters fi

The GLP-1 Boom Is Bypassing Latino Patients; Bilingual Telehealth Clinic Sol y Vida Launches to Change That

- Latino-founded, LegitScript-certified clinic opens for Hispanic Heritage Month with licensed clinicians, published prices and care in Spanish - "recetado, no comprado” - Sol y Vida Clinic The GLP-1 Boom Is Bypassing Latino Patients; Bilingual Telehealth Clinic Sol y Vida Launches to Change That LOS ANGELES, CA, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sol y Vida Clinic (solyvidaclinic.com), a Latino-founded bilingual telehealth clinic, launched nationwide today as the biggest shift in metabolic medi

Pan Global Engages Adelaide Capital for Investor Relations Advisory

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pan Global Resources Inc. ("Pan Global" or the "Company") (TSXV: PGZ; OTCQB: PGZFF; FRA: 2EU) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an investor relations agreement (the "Agreement") with Adelaide Capital Markets Inc. ("Adelaide"), a leading investor relations and capital markets advisory firm, to provide investor relations and consulting services to the Company. Pursuant to the Agreement, Adelaide has been engaged to provi

EverCommerce Announces an Increase and Extension of its Share Repurchase Program

DENVER, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EverCommerce Inc. (NASDAQ: EVCM), a company dedicated to simplifying operations and empowering growth for service SMBs, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $25 million increase to its previously approved $300 million share repurchase program bringing the total approved authorization to $325 million through December 31, 2027. Repurchases under the program may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices

Maxim Power Corp. Announces TSX Acceptance of Normal Course Issuer Bid

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Power Corp. ("MAXIM" or the "Corporation") (TSX: MXG) announced today that it has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") to proceed with a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). Under the NCIB, the Corporation may purchase for cancellation up to 3,173,127 common shares of the Corporation (the "Shares"). As at September 2, 2026, MAXIM had 63,462,546 Shares issued and outstanding. As such, the NCIB represents approximately 5

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces the Execution of Bank Credit Facilities Totaling Ps. 8,000 Million

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) ("the Company” or "GAP”) announces that it has entered into credit facilities with several financial institutions for an aggregate amount of Ps. 8,000 million. The funds will be drawn down gradually and will be used primarily to pay long-term debt certificates maturing in September and October 2026, as well as to finance capital expenditures included in the Master Develo

Train derails in northwest France, 44 injured, one seriously

PARIS — A train carrying nearly 200 passengers derailed in northwest France on Friday, injuring 44 people, one of them seriously, officials said. The train was running between the Normandy cities of Rouen and Caen, Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said on X. It derailed around 7:45 pm (1745 GMT), local authorities said in a statement, and a mass-casualty response plan had been activated. Rouen prosecutor Sebastien Gallois said 44 people were injured including one woman evacuated "in a c

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Capital Power and Alpine Canada Launch a Partnership to Fuel the Future of Canadian Winter Sport

Anchor private-sector sponsorship helping turn Canada’s ‘Playground to Podium’ vision into action Capital Power proposes a sponsorship of $5 million in the first year of its planned partnership with Alpine Canada, followed by up to $20 million of additional support over a proposed five-year term.The Government of Canada applauds this private-sector investment and is also announcing $2.77 million in supplemental funding for Alpine Canada building on their support to date and bringing Alpine Canad

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Ready to Help Heart Teams Meet the Next Era of TAVR as CMS Finalizes Expanded Medicare Coverage

Every Scan. One Plan. One Platform. With Medicare coverage now finalized for asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis, cvi42 gives TAVR programs the automated planning, standardized reporting, and single-platform efficiency needed to scale safely and sustainably CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), a global leader in AI-driven cardiovascular imaging software, today welcomed the final decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Servi

Eastern International Ltd. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern International Ltd. ("Eastern International” or the "Company”) (NASDAQ: ELOG), a provider of domestic and cross-border professional logistic services and construction services including project logistic, general logistic and new energy infrastructure construction, today announced that, on September 10, 2026, the Company received a letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, because the closing bid price for

ArrowMark Financial Corp. Announces Q2 Results and Special Distribution of $0.10 and Monthly Cash Distribution of $0.15 per Share for September 2026

DENVER, Sept. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ArrowMark Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: BANX) ("ArrowMark Financial" or the "Company"), an SEC registered closed-end management investment company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash distribution of $0.10 per share generated from excess income, and a regular monthly cash distribution of $0.15 per share for September 2026. The total distribution of $0.15 per share will be payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of r