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UPS opens $80-M Clark air hub, creates 600 jobs

United Parcel Service (UPS) opened its USD80-million international air hub at Clark International Airport in Pampanga on Thursday, October 15, boosting the Philippines’ cargo capacity as the government seeks to reduce logistics costs and attract more investment.

DA seeks wider toll operator support as MPTC reinstates agri transport rebate program

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is calling on more tollway operators to join its agricultural transport rebate program, building on the early participation of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) as the government moves to cushion farmers and consumers from rising fuel costs and help stabilize food prices.

Resilient cables need stronger gov’t-industry ties

The PLDT Group is calling for deeper partnership between the government and private sector to make the country’s subsea cable network stronger and more reliable.

NLEX-C5 Northlink segment 96% done, opening soon

NLEX Corporation reports the 2-kilometer section linking Mindanao Avenue and Quirino Highway is now 96 percent complete, putting the project on track to open soon.

Solar power lights up new learning paths for Benguet students

Students at Piminggan Elementary School in Tuba, Benguet now experience lessons far beyond textbooks and blackboards, following the installation of reliable solar power that has opened digital learning opportunities in their remote mountain community.

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BIR September collection hits P203.58B, up 11%

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said tax collection in September reached P203.58 billion, an 11 percent increase from the P183.53 billion generated in the same month last year.

BSP, global partners hold 6th International Research Fair in Cebu

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), together with the Reinventing Bretton Woods Committee, staged the 6th International Research Fair on October 6–7, 2026, bringing together top experts and policymakers from around the world to tackle key issues shaping today’s evolving economic landscape.

PCC imposes record ₱1.76-B fine on onion cartel

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has imposed a record P1.76-billion fine on six onion trading businesses and their responsible officers for alleged anti-competitive conduct, with possible criminal prosecution to follow subject to evaluation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Taway wins new term to advance ₱30-B APECO investments

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) chief executive Gil G. Taway IV has secured another three-year term, with the agency under pressure to turn its P30-billion investment pipeline into operating projects, new jobs and infrastructure in Aurora province.
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