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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is stepping up its war against smuggling, forging a stronger alliance with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to go beyond confiscating illegal goods and target the syndicates and financiers behind illicit trade operations.

With the 2028 presidential election still two years away, the latest Pulse Asia survey suggests that what once looked like a one-sided race may be shaping into a far more competitive contest.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. expects its 2026 revenue to grow 8 to 10 percent, driven by more residential and enterprise subscribers and plans to build one million new fiber ports. At its annual stockholders’ meeting, president Mary Grace Uy reported the firm earned ₱44.8 billion in 2025, up 10.2 percent year-on-year. In the first quarter of 2026, revenue rose 3.7 percent to ₱11.2 billion while net income reached ₱3.02 billion, with profit margins staying among the industry’s strongest despite growth falling slightly short of targets.

Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, has received its second Airbus A350-1000, continuing its fleet modernization program.

Four major industry players—Ayala Corporation, Globe Telecom, Mitsubishi Corp., and KDDI Corp.—have partnered to develop the country’s first Intelligent City, with Makati Central Business District chosen as the pilot site.