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The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pressing the government for deeper power sector reforms, arguing that lowering electricity costs will require more than trimming system loss charges and should include tougher enforcement, performance-based regulation, and stronger energy efficiency measures.

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) has launched the Early Childhood Dashboard, a digital platform co-developed with Ayala Corporation’s AC Analytics team to provide accessible data for improving early childhood outcomes across the Philippines.

Alex Eala and Venus Williams, for a brief moment early Friday in Manila, looked like they might have another doubles trick up their sleeves.

Cebu Pacific is expanding its international network this fourth quarter with five new and restored direct routes to China, Vietnam, and Japan, boosting connectivity ahead of the busy holiday travel period. The Gokongwei-led airline will roll out services from Cebu, Clark, and Manila starting late October through November, alongside a promotional seat sale with one-way base fares starting at just P1, excluding fees and surcharges.

AirAsia Philippines has kept its rank as the world’s most on-time low-cost airline for July, according to the latest report from global aviation data firm OAG. The carrier recorded an on-time performance rate of 94.42 percent, placing first among 46 monitored low-cost airlines worldwide. It also took second place in OAG’s All Airlines category for carriers running over 1,500 flights that month, outperforming many full-service airlines alongside its budget peers.