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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced plans to develop two railway systems in the Visayas—the Samar-Leyte Railway and the Panay Railway—as part of efforts to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.

Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with Billease, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform in the Philippines, to offer more flexible and affordable payment options for its customers. The collaboration aims to support greater financial and digital inclusion by enabling Smart, TNT, and Smart Bro Home WiFi users to access services through easy installment plans.

AirAsia Philippines is set to reopen five key routes from its Cebu hub starting 15 November 2025, aiming to tap into the region’s surging tourism market and strengthen both domestic and international connectivity.

Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo City, effectively doubling internet speeds and slashing latency for subscribers.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the country’s oldest business institution, successfully hosted a special forum featuring Her Excellency Yuliia Fediv, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Philippines, at its historic headquarters in Intramuros.