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    Lufthansa Technik plans major Clark MRO expansion

    Lufthansa Technik is planning a USD400-million expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility at Clark, a move expected to further strengthen the Philippines’ position as an emerging aviation services hub in Asia, according to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.

    Maynilad, K-Water pitch P15B New Clark City water project

    Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Korean state-owned firm K-Water have filed a P15-billion unsolicited proposal to develop and operate the water supply system for New Clark City, according to Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and CEO Joshua Bingcang.

    FedEx deepens commitment to Clark logistics hub

    Federal Express is investing USD240 million to expand its hub at the Clark Aviation Complex, while the Bases Conversion and Development Authority is allocating P7 billion for supporting airside infrastructure, underscoring Clark’s growing role as a key logistics gateway in Southeast Asia.

    Debt climbs, but structure cushions FX risk

    The national government closed 2025 with outstanding debt of P17.17 trillion, up P1.66 trillion from end-2024, driven by fresh borrowings to finance development priorities and the drag from a weaker peso.

    DOTr plans runway upgrades, night flights to help cut domestic air travel costs

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is moving to extend regional and provincial airport runways to help lower domestic airfares, especially to popular tourist destinations such as Siargao.

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    President Marcos centralizes economic power within Malacanang

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a significant shake-up of Malacañang’s economic and investment oversight, abolishing the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) and folding its functions into the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES).

    Airbus and Singapore complete first HTeaming flight trials

    Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have successfully completed flight trials of a new crewed-uncrewed teaming capability at a Singapore airbase.

    Highlands Prime puts French flair in Tagaytay living

    The Highlands Prime, Inc., the leisure residential arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc., has completed Provence, a new residential enclave tucked within Tagaytay Midlands along Lakeside Fairways Drive in Talisay, Batangas.

    MCIA soars as Cebu travel takes off 

    Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) didn’t just ease into 2026—it rocketed out of the gate.
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