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2GO Travel suspends Manila Port operations amid Tropical Storm Opong

2GO Travel announced Thursday the temporary suspension of all voyages, pier operations, and ticketing services at Manila ports as a precautionary response to Tropical Storm Opong.

United upgrades Guam fleet with 737 MAX 8s

United Airlines announced Thursday it will replace its entire Guam-based Boeing 737-800 fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for February 2026. The move is part of the airline’s broader strategy of modernizing its fleet and enhancing customer experience across its Pacific operations.

Japan calls for stronger maritime law compliance at UN meeting

Japan's Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi underscored the critical importance of upholding international maritime law during the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting titled “Reinforcing Maritime Cooperation to Achieve a Secure and Stable Maritime Domain”, held in New York on September 24. The meeting, hosted by the Philippines and co-organized with Japan and other like-minded nations, gathered foreign ministers from across the globe to discuss growing maritime challenges and the need for coordinated international responses.

PH-Korea tourism ties boosted under familiarization trip

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Korea, hosted a familiarization trip from August 17 to 23, 2025, spotlighting Palawan and Cebu as top destinations for South Korean tourists.

Megaworld reinvests P2.21B in MREIT projects

Megaworld Corp., the property arm of billionaire Andrew Tan, announced it will reinvest P2.21 billion into township development projects under its real estate investment trust (REIT) vehicle, MREIT Inc. The move follows the sale of 168.6 million MREIT common shares, averaging P13.28 per share, which generated the reinvestment proceeds.

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ADB warns Philippine farms, infrastructure face rising coastal flood risks

The Philippines faces mounting risks to agricultural production, infrastructure and economic activity as coastal flooding intensifies, underscoring the need to integrate climate resilience into development planning and investment decisions, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Asia–Pacific Climate Report 2026.

Vivant Foundation upgrades La Union schools, expands library

Vivant Foundation Inc. (VFI), together with Vivant Energy Corporation and its subsidiary 1590 Energy Corporation, has upgraded electrical systems in three public elementary schools and provided library packages to 14 schools in Bauang South District, La Union, as part of efforts to improve learning environments and support literacy.

JPMorganChase earns two awards for workplace inclusion

JPMorganChase has received two major distinctions at the 2026 Bahaghari Awards organized by Philippine Financial and Inter-Industry PRIDE (PFIP), highlighting its efforts to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion, employee engagement and workplace diversity in the Philippines.

Philippines to advance low-carbon cement across ASEAN

The Philippines will promote low-carbon cement production, alternative fuels and energy-efficient technologies across Southeast Asia as it assumes the presidency of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for 2026–2028, balancing environmental goals with the industry’s competitiveness.
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