All coverage of Philippines, ranked by recency.
Hypercharge Completes Acquisition of REVS Charging LLC The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it had sent invitations to Vice President Sara Duterte, former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and other individuals whom former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. linked to his “cash delivery” allegations. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said invitations were sent to their respective addresses Thursday. These
PharmaCorp Closes Two Previously Announced Acquisitions and Provides Acquisition Pipeline Update The Manila Times
IBM Elects Frank Baker to its Board of Directors The Manila Times
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Urdaneta City in Pangasinan has declared alternate work arrangements (work from home) on Friday (Oct. 2) for all teachers in the city in observance of the Family Day and National Teachers Day 2026. Executive Order No 23 issued on Thursday (Oct. 1) by Mayor Julius Parayno says since Monday next week (Oct.
onsemi and Synaptics Announce Revised Merger Agreement The Manila Times
Nutriband Marks Five Years on Nasdaq - CEO Letter to Shareholders The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — Former Davao City information officer Jeffrey Tupas dismissed the allegations linking him to Vice President Sara Duterte’s suitcases of cash that former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. claimed he delivered in his sworn affidavit. In his sworn statement submitted to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) dated Sept. 30, Tupas said that
Coloplast A/S - Trading in Coloplast shares by board members, executives or associated persons The Manila Times
Coloplast A/S - Major shareholder announcement The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The confidentiality provision of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) became a point of contention in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ahead of the scheduled testimony of Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Ronell Buenaventura. The court tackled the issue after lead defense counsel Atty. Sheila Sison requested that Buenaventura’s appearan...
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Naujan in Oriental Mindoro has tightened measures to prevent the entry and spread of African swine fever (ASF), including a temporary ban on the entry of live pigs for various purposes, according to its information office on Thursday. The measures are contained in Municipal Executive Order
BAYAMBANG, Pangasinan – This central Pangasinan town has temporarily banned the entry and exit of live pigs and fresh and frozen pork to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). Executive Order No. 156 was issued after an emergency meeting on Thursday, after isolated ASF cases were detected in six barangays in the town.
KORONADAL CITY — Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, were suspended Thursday afternoon following a magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck off the municipality. Mayor Myrna Kapina ordered the suspension through Executive Order No. 040, citing possible structural damage, falling objects, aftershocks, and other earthquake-related hazards that could put
Update at 5:40 P.M. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial ended early on Thursday due to concerns raised by her defense team, including the confidentiality of documents submitted by a prosecution witness. Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Executive Director Atty. Ronel Buenaventura was scheduled to testify for the prosecution on Thursday in connection
MANILA, Philippines — The air quality in some parts of Metro Manila remained “unhealthy for sensitive groups” levels on Thursday, Oct. 1, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. The DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) said that high PM2.5 levels, which refer to fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers or less in diameter,were
Corporate governance at the local level The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday said it summoned 19 ride-hailing platform providers after they allegedly failed to implement the required fare adjustments. According to the LTFRB, it issued a show-cause order to at least 19 Transport Network Companies (TNCs) for failing to implement the approved fare increase,
Hammond Power Solutions Appoints Gervais Jacques to its Board of Directors The Manila Times
LUCENA CITY — Police in Dasmariñas City at Cavite have dismissed as false a viral social media report claiming that a mass shooting at a local university on Thursday (October 1) left one person dead. “The reported alleged mass shooting incident was thoroughly verified and investigated by the investigation section of this station,” the Dasmariñas
H2O America Completes Texas Subsidiary’s Acquisition of Quadvest The Manila Times
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing to raise the minimum unimpaired paid-up capital requirement for broker-dealers as it moves to update capitalization rules that have been in place for more than two decades. Under the draft rules, the minimum unimpaired paid-up capital would be raised to P120 million and would generally apply to all broker-dealers, whether exchange tradin...
THE PHILIPPINES’ national carbon intensity continues to rise, according to the Climate Change Commission (CCC). Speaking before corporate executives at the Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026, CCC Secretary Robert E.A. Borje said the country’s fossil carbon dioxide has increased by 25% since 2021. “At the national level, the absolute emissions trajectory still moves, however, in the opposite di...
MANILA, Philippines — The No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) will be reimplemented in the City of Manila, Muntinlupa, City, Parañaque City, Quezon City, San Juan City and Valenzuela City starting Monday, October 5. READ: SC lifts TRO, dismisses 3 petitions vs NCAP Under the reimplementation, the standardized fines will apply under cities covered by the
ILIGAN CITY — The provincial government of Lanao del Sur has extended the four-day workweek schedule for its workforce in keeping with the government’s energy austerity measures amid high fuel prices. Under Executive Order No. 019, Series of 2026, offices and agencies under the provincial government will continue the four-day workweek scheme, from Monday to
CallTower Transforms Its Global Communications Platform Through Acquisition of Momentum Telecom’s Voice and Collaboration Business The Manila Times
KPN announces changes to Board of Management and Supervisory Board The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — Several of the country’s largest telecommunications companies have rallied behind the three mobile network operators slapped with P100,000 daily fines over “poor” mobile broadband service, raising concerns over how the government imposed the penalties. In a statement on Wednesday, the Philippine Chamber of Telecommunication Operators (PCTO) expressed “grave concern” over t...
MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila recorded “very unhealthy” air quality levels on Wednesday because of the lingering transboundary haze that may be connected to ongoing fires in Indonesia. According to the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), high PM2.5 levels—which refer to fine particulate matter
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has signed an order institutionalizing an online system monitoring public spending as part of the government’s bid to use blockchain and other emerging technologies to promote transparency. This comes as a measure seeking to expand citizen access to government expenditure data is still stalled in Congress. The President signed Executive
Kobe Digital Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary as CEO Juan E. Galvan Launches Clarity Architect Coaching Program The Manila Times
US judge accepts Paramount's Warner Bros. buyout settlement The Manila Times
TTM Technologies, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Epiq Solutions, Enhancing TTM’s Strategic A&D Portfolio The Manila Times
FormFactor Announces Participation in 18th Annual CEO Investor Summit 2026 The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — Environmental and religious groups, as well as various organizations in Marinduque, are seeking help from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for the release of the $100 million rehabilitation fund from Marcopper mine disaster settlement. This is in relation to the 2025 settlement agreement entered into by the people of
MANILA, Philippines — Former police officer Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. underwent a lie detector test at the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday. This is in connection with his affidavit wherein he said he delivered suitcases of cash to Vice President Sara Duterte, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte. He
MANILA, Philippines — The appointments of Vince Dizon and Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez as acting secretaries of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), respectively, have been extended, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed on Wednesday. “We’ve extended the appointment of Sec. Dizon and Sec. Banoy at the appropriate time. The
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage increases in Calabarzon and Central Luzon are next in line for deliberations by their respective wage boards, Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Acting Secretary Francis Tolentino said Wednesday. “Ito pong napipinto na, malapit-lapit na, nag-uusap na, ang alam ko po eh hinog na hinog na ay yung Calabarzon. Hindi
MANILA, Philippines — Atty. Levito Baligod, legal counsel for the 18 “maleta boys,” said National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag is the one who needs to take a lie detector test. Baligod made this statement when asked about the NBI chief’s remark that the bureau also asked the “maleta boys”—who implicated various government
Apple’s new CEO eyes overhaul The Manila Times
THE Lopez group will continue to determine ABS-CBN Corp.’s strategic direction following shareholder approval of a P6-billion equity infusion that will bring in a new major investor, the company said. “Lopez, Inc. together with its stockholders, Crème, Mantes and Presta, and together with ABS-CBN will continue to determine ABS-CBN’s strategic direction. The new major investor will be consulted ...
CENTURY PROPERTIES Group, Inc. (CPG) has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its merger with PHirst Park Homes, Inc. (PHirst), with CPG as the surviving entity. In a statement on Wednesday, CPG said PHirst will cease to exist as a separate juridical entity once the merger takes effect. Its assets, properties, rights, and interests will be transferred to CPG, w...
RENEWABLE ENERGY developer ACEN Corp. has signed another agreement with Dutch investor Diamond India Renewables One B.V. (DIRO) involving a stake of up to 49% in a new solar project in India. In a regulatory filing on Wednesday, ACEN said it signed a securities subscription and purchase agreement and a shareholders’ agreement for the acquisition of up to 49% of Ijya Five Renewables Pte. Ltd. Ij...
THE Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has raised due process and testing-standard concerns over fines imposed by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on major telecommunications companies (telcos) for alleged mobile internet service deficiencies in Metro Manila. In a statement on Wednesday, PCTO said operators were fined before they were given what the group ...
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing to replace the existing multi-document reporting requirements for foundations with three standardized forms covering their operations, governance, programs, projects, and use of funds. The proposed change forms part of draft omnibus rules released on Sept. 29 that would consolidate registration, reporting, and continuing compliance requi...
Telcos question NTC fines, seek due process The Manila Times
Regarding media reports concerning our principal shareholder The Manila Times
[Updated Sept. 30, 2026, 6:33 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has dismissed three petitions challenging the Senate Impeachment Court’s interpretation of the two-thirds vote required to convict Vice President Sara Duterte. Voting unanimously, with acting Chief Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen presiding, the high court said the petitions filed separately by former Executive Secretary
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, who has been out of the country since August, should clear his name following allegations linking him to cash deliveries to members of the Duterte family. On Thursday, National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag told Inquirer that Velasco left for Nagoya, Japan,
MANILA, Philippines — The 18 “maleta boys” who implicated various government officials, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in an alleged “cash delivery” scheme were also asked to undergo lie detector tests when they appeared before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in March as part of the investigation into their joint affidavit, NBI Director Melvin
Eureka Ergonomic Launches Zen & Magma Series, Introducing Two New Approaches to the Modern Executive Workspace manilatimes.net
Kinetics Expands Fleet with Acquisition of Vessel for Conversion into New FSRU manilatimes.net
Claim: A P50-million fine will be imposed on individual Filipinos for improper use of social media, specifically Facebook. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple posts are circulating online that a supposed P50-million fine will be imposed on users who will “not use Facebook properly,” as translated from Filipino. Among the posts Rappler found on Facebook, the one with the highest eng...
The United Transportation Coalition Philippines, Inc. (UTCPI) expresses its gratitude to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for taking decisive action to approve and implement the necessary fare adjustment for Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) drivers and other public transport sectors. UTCPI emphasizes that the LTFRB’s positive ruling comes as a vital lifel...
Velasco dared to face investigation into alleged cash deliveries manilatimes.net
MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife have been out of the country for days since Aug. 30, or days before his former security aide linked them to alleged cash deliveries, worth more than P3 billion, that he made to members of the Duterte family. National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin
On October 30, elected members of the Bangsamoro Parliament, including sectoral representatives, will choose the region’s chief minister — the head of the regional government that will lead its executive branch. The process represents a vital step in the formation of the primary authority in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) that took decades of peace negotiations befo...
Wallbridge Mining Announces Voting Results from Special Meeting of Shareholders The Manila Times
Verizon Elects Charles Phillips to its Board of Directors The Manila Times
Priority Income Fund Announces 12.4% Annualized Total Cash Distribution Rate (on Net Asset Value) with Common Shareholder Distributions for September 2026 The Manila Times
