Aboitiz opens Tokyo office, courts Japanese manufacturers
Aboitiz Economic Estates (AEE) has planted its flag in central Tokyo, opening a dedicated Japan Office to tighten ties with Japanese manufacturers and smooth the path for those expanding or scaling operations in the Philippines.
Batangas hospital opens access to world’s most advanced cancer radiation therapy
Cancer patients in Southern Luzon can now access one of the most advanced cancer treatments globally, as Mary Mediatrix Medical Center partners with Singapore’s Mt. Elizabeth Hospital to provide Proton Beam Therapy (PBT).
NAIA sets passenger record, shows stronger operations
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) posted its busiest month on record in January 2026, handling 4.96 million passengers, according to its private operator, New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC). The figure surpassed the previous high of 4.86 million in December 2025 and reflected continued growth after a strong holiday travel season.
Within-target inflation keeps door open for more rate cuts, says Metrobank
Inflation in the Philippines started 2026 firmly within the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target, keeping the door open for further interest rate cuts, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.
Sweden to help Manila modernize bus system
The Philippines is partnering with Sweden to modernize its urban bus system, aiming to make public transport safer, more efficient, and commuter-friendly. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently signed a grant agreement with Sweden’s development finance institution, Swedfund, to support the initiative.
