Bohol-Panglao, Laguindingan airports handle over 1M travelers
Aboitiz InfraCapital Airports (AIC) kicked off 2026 with strong passenger growth, as its Laguindingan and Bohol-Panglao gateways handled more than one million domestic travelers in the first quarter, reflecting sustained demand for regional air travel and tourism across the country.
Jollibee Group expands inclusive hiring with Taguig City
The Jollibee Group has broadened its employment program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through a new agreement with the Taguig City Government. Sixteen company-owned outlets—covering Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwich, and Burger King—will join, with each store set to hire two seniors and one PWD.
SM Retail earns top daya privacy honors from NPC
SM Retail, the retail arm of the SM Group, has received the NPC Seal of Registration Compliance Excellence Award from the National Privacy Commission (NPC) at the recent National Data Privacy Conference in Parañaque City. The award recognizes organizations that consistently display their NPC registration seal across all operations and digital platforms to demonstrate transparency and accountability.
JCRA reaffirms Ayala Corporation’s A- rating with stable outlook
The Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has reaffirmed Ayala Corporation’s A- long-term foreign currency issuer rating, keeping its outlook stable. The decision reflects confidence in the company’s wide-ranging business portfolio, consistent earnings performance, and careful financial management.
PH, India push closer to trade deal
The Philippines and India have taken another step toward a possible free trade agreement, using a high-level bilateral trade meeting to advance discussions on deeper economic integration and broaden cooperation in sectors ranging from renewable energy to artificial intelligence.
