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Philippine cement makers are banking on a pickup in government infrastructure spending to stabilize demand at about 34 million tons this year, as the industry grapples with excess capacity, high energy costs, and a weaker peso.

Travel experts often say the best trip moments are the unplanned ones — happy detours, new activities or unexpected finds that never made the original itinerary. Now Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are encouraging Filipino travelers to embrace that spirit with their joint “We Don’t Wait for Fun” and “SG Sige G!” campaign.

NLEX Corporation held the inauguration of a new stretch of the NLEX‑C5 Northlink project on Thursday, timed before the big holiday traffic buildup for Undas.

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) saw its net income plunge 85 percent to P2.17 billion in January to September 2026, as a steep decline in electronic gaming revenues and higher statutory remittances squeezed its earnings.