Cebu Pacific to launch direct Manila–Riyadh flights in March 2026
Cebu Pacific announced on Tuesday it will start direct flights between Manila and Riyadh on March 1, 2026, giving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia a more affordable and convenient way to travel home.
PH seen to miss 2025 growth targets — World Bank
The economy is expected to grow more slowly this year than previously hoped, according to a new World Bank assessment bared Tuesday.
McDonald’s opens Green & Good store in Cebu
World famous fast food chain, McDonald’s, marked its 44th year in the Philippines with the opening of a new Green and Good store at Il Corso Cebu recently, reinforcing the food company’s twin push for sustainability and inclusive employment.
PEZA Investments soar to P207B, up 3% On Year
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has cleared a major milestone, approving investments worth P207.577 billion from January to November, surpassing last year’s P201.55 billion tally. The approvals cover 281 new and expansion projects, marking a 2.99-percent increase in investment value and an 18-percent jump in project count from 239 in 2024.
First Balfour marks 56th year With record football cup
First Balfour Inc., the Lopez Group’s construction and engineering arm, celebrated its 56th anniversary with the 6th First Balfour Football Cup, drawing a record 18 teams—nearly triple the number from its inaugural 2019 tournament.
