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    NNIC’s first year at NAIA: Smoother flights, smarter tech

    One year after taking over operations of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is set to roll out a new facial recognition system powered by Collins Aerospace, allowing passengers to check in, drop bags, clear security, and board using only their face.

    Unilever powers PH sites with 100% geothermal energy

    Unilever Philippines has renewed its partnership with First Gen Corp., the country’s leading renewable energy (RE) producer, to power seven of its production and distribution sites with approximately 10 megawatts of geothermal energy.

    P20 rice reaches 57K transport workers

    The Marcos Jr. administration has expanded its flagship affordable rice initiative to the transport sector, with over 57,000 public transport workers now set to benefit from P20 per kilo rice under the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” program.

    Barbell approach advised as inflation rises

    Manulife Investment Management is advising investors to adopt a barbell investment strategy in response to the unexpected uptick in the country's inflation rate in August. The strategy, aimed at navigating an increasingly uncertain interest rate environment, involves allocating capital to short-term bonds to benefit from immediate policy rate adjustments, while selectively adding long-term bond exposure if inflation expectations remain anchored.

    New Lung Center of Excellence opens in Taguig

    Ayala-led Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) has announced a strategic partnership with global biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca to establish the Lung Center of Excellence and a dedicated Lung Nodule Clinic at its flagship facility in Arca South, Taguig.

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    Andrew Tan’s Travellers targets 2026 for new resort builds

    Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the gaming and leisure company controlled by tycoon Andrew Tan, announced it will begin construction of two major gaming facilities in Mactan, Cebu and Boracay Island, Aklan by next year, with a combined investment of $700 million.

    IT modernization gains momentum, but cyber gaps persist

    A new global study by research and advisory firm IDC, sponsored by Rocket Software, shows that IT modernization has become a top priority for nearly two-thirds of enterprise executives.

    DOTr mandates weekly public transport use for officials

    Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has issued a directive requiring all Department of Transportation (DOTr) officials to commute to the office at least once a week. This policy aims to deepen officials’ understanding of the daily challenges faced by commuters and to inform more effective public transport policies.

    Jollibee marks country’s first well-known trademark

    The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has officially declared Jollibee’s iconic Mascot and Stacked Logo as the country’s first-ever Well-Known Marks (WKM) under its newly established administrative process. The recognition, conferred on August 10, 2025, marks a significant legal and commercial milestone for the homegrown brand.
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