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Airlines warn of higher ticket prices as fuel costs surge

Domestic airlines expect airfares to rise in the coming months as the conflict in the Middle East drives up jet fuel prices and disrupts flight operations.

Maynilad nears completion of mega water and wastewater projects

Maynilad Water Services Inc. said several major water and wastewater infrastructure projects in its West Zone concession area are nearing completion, a development expected to improve water reliability, system resilience, and environmental protection for customers across Metro Manila and Cavite.

Cebu steals spotlight in Netflix’s K-drama ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

Cebu’s turquoise waters and sun-kissed shores are enjoying a starring role in the global streaming spotlight, thanks to the new Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand, now charming viewers worldwide on Netflix.

New program gives IT-BPM workforce tools to build savings and credit history

The IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and digital financial platform Maya have launched a program to improve financial access for nearly 1.9 million digital Filipino workers. The initiative aims to provide savings tools and responsibly structured credit products, such as credit cards, to qualified employees in the IT-BPM sector.

ASEAN digital pact poised to boost trade

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) is gearing up to transform Southeast Asia’s digital landscape. Targeted for signing in Manila this November on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit, the pact signals a major leap in regional economic integration.

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Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay opens new Boracay hub

Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay has opened at Station 0, adding a new inland tourism and entertainment destination to the island’s world-famous beach attractions.

BIR digital tracker targets faster taxpayer services nationwide

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is testing a digital document tracking system designed to cut processing delays, reduce misplaced records and strengthen accountability as the tax agency pushes to make taxpayer services faster and more efficient.

CAMPI sees EVs to cop 30% of auto sales by end 2026

Electrified vehicles could account for as much as 30 percent of Philippine automotive sales by yearend, underscoring the rapid shift toward alternative powertrains even as the broader vehicle market is expected to contract.

APECO targets 1-GW renewable power project Aurora

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is targeting up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in Casiguran, Aurora, as it seeks to build the power infrastructure needed to attract manufacturers and accelerate industrialization in the province.
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