Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) said its first-half 2026 performance reflected the continued expansion of its toll-road network in the Philippines and Indonesia, contributions from overseas investments and new road sections coming into service even as domestic traffic softened by one (1) percent during the period.
Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has partnered with online travel platform Trip.com to boost Cebu’s standing as a key travel hub, bringing more flight choices, easier booking and exclusive discounts to domestic and international commuters.
International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s Mexican unit has secured authorization to handle deeper-draft vessels, giving its terminal at the Port of Manzanillo an edge in accommodating the world’s largest container ships.
A consortium led by Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-Water) has secured original proponent status for a proposed P14.8-billion water supply and wastewater management project in New Clark City, moving the long-term utility project into the next stage of the public-private partnership process.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” T. Cuna called on all local government units to follow Bayawan City’s example, proving proper landfill design and solid waste management are fully achievable under Republic Act 9003.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has launched enforcement proceedings against the country’s three major mobile network operators, imposing daily fines of P100,000 each over persistently poor mobile broadband performance in parts of Metro Manila.
Indonesia ranks among Duolingo’s five fastest-growing global markets by daily active user growth, reflecting huge national demand for language learning. CEO Luis von Ahn confirmed this during talks with Indonesian creator Raditya Dika at Duolingo’s New York office, saying “We’re very interested in the Indonesian market” and highlighting plans to expand English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other language courses for local users.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is exploring a 24-hour satellite office at the FedEx Philippines Gateway in Clark as it seeks to speed up export processing and reduce regulatory bottlenecks for time-sensitive shipments.