Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has partnered with online travel platform Trip.com to boost Cebu’s standing as a key travel hub, bringing more flight choices, easier booking and exclusive discounts to domestic and international commuters.
International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s Mexican unit has secured authorization to handle deeper-draft vessels, giving its terminal at the Port of Manzanillo an edge in accommodating the world’s largest container ships.
A consortium led by Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-Water) has secured original proponent status for a proposed P14.8-billion water supply and wastewater management project in New Clark City, moving the long-term utility project into the next stage of the public-private partnership process.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Juan Miguel “Mitch” T. Cuna called on all local government units to follow Bayawan City’s example, proving proper landfill design and solid waste management are fully achievable under Republic Act 9003.
The Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF) and University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) have formalized a partnership to combine research, innovation and agricultural expertise in support of smallholder farmers. Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the two institutions will collaborate on farmer training, knowledge sharing, technology transfer and capacity building to lift productivity, strengthen farm enterprises and advance sustainable practices nationwide.
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. is deploying temporary flood barriers, siphoning trucks and additional pumps along NLEX in Tulaoc, San Simon, Pampanga, after severe flooding caused hours-long traffic. Concrete barriers will cover about 300 meters in each direction to limit water entering the expressway. MPTC said pumping alone cannot clear the highway while surrounding areas remain flooded. The company also plans to further elevate the Tulaoc roadway once the bridge is raised, while coordinating with government agencies on longer-term flood-control solutions.
Major local fuel firms will roll back prices starting Tuesday, September 1, with diesel and kerosene falling by more than ₱3 per liter after two consecutive weeks of increases.
The Bureau of Customs is preparing Subic Bay International Airport as a potential alternative gateway for e-commerce shipments, opening another route for time-sensitive cargo and expanding Subic’s role in the country’s logistics network.
SB Equities Inc., the research and brokerage arm of Security Bank Corp., has lowered its income projections for property developer Ayala Land Inc. after the firm raised its outlook for operating expenses.