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    Direct flights from India set to double Indian tourist arrivals this year, DOT confirms

    Direct flights from India to the Philippines, offered by carriers such as Philippine Airlines, are expected to double the number of Indian visitors to 200,000 this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Tuesday.

    Figaro Group brews strong Q4 gains

    Figaro Coffee Group Inc. ended 2025 with solid fourth quarter results, delivering double digit growth in earnings as store expansion and a favorable product mix offset weaker same store sales.

    Meralco eyes Semirara coal mining rights as DOE prepares auction

    The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is considering joining the Department of Energy’s (DOE) planned auction for the rights to operate the Semirara Island coal resource in Antique.

    Bataan resident feedback sought in P500-M poultry farm project

    Residents of Abucay in Bataan will get a first look at a proposed P500-million poultry farm as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through the Environmental Management Bureau, opens a public scoping on February 24, 2026.

    Full digitalization seen restoring trust in tax system

    Tax reform advocate Mon Abrea is pressing for full digitization and structural overhaul to rebuild confidence in the Philippine tax system, arguing that credible reform is key to unlocking investment.

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    LBC At 75: Delivering beyond borders

    Seventy-five years after a modest start in Manila, LBC Express is marking a milestone that mirrors the evolution of Filipino commerce and migration itself.

    Ayala Land profit jumps 38% on ATC sale

    Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) reported a 38 percent increase in net income to P39.1 billion in 2025, up from P28.23 billion a year earlier, largely driven by gains from the sale of Alabang Town Center (ATC) and steady expansion of its leasing and hospitality businesses.

    Jollibee subsidiary acquires Korea’s leading hot pot chain

    Jollibee Foods Corporation’s subsidiary, Jolli‑K Co., Ltd., will fully acquire All Day Fresh Co., Ltd., the operator of South Korea’s top hot pot brand, Shabu All Day, in a deal valued at around US$87 million.

    Lender reports higher gains in customer satisfaction

    Security Bank reported higher customer satisfaction in 2025 after streamlining key services and expanding digital options.
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