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The Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to start nonstop flights from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December 2026, pending approval from the Indian government.

The return of indigenous Malampaya natural gas to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan Power Plant in Batangas is expected to slash electricity generation charges by about 36 centavos per kilowatt-hour, offering much-needed relief to consumers while cutting foreign fuel dependence.

At the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association Convention, Globe presented connectivity as a fundamental component of modern housing rather than an auxiliary service.

Residential property prices across the country experienced a significant cooling period in the second quarter of 2026, registering their slowest year-on-year growth rate since tracking began in 2019, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). While property values in the National Capital Region continued to expand, this upward momentum was dragged down by a widespread price drop in regions outside the capital. The downturn, the BSP noted, was most pronounced in regions beyond Greater Manila, marking the first time overall prices outside the capital region have contracted on an annual basis and signaling a clear shift in the country's housing dynamics.

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is taking full ownership of its Brazilian logistics unit iTracker Logistica Inteligente, acquiring the remaining 30 percent stake in a move that expands its control of the intermodal business serving the Port of Rio de Janeiro.