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    PAL tops Asia-Pacific on-time performance for 2025

    Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been named the most on-time airline in the Asia-Pacific region for 2025, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.

    BPI selling P5 billion social bonds, plans subsidiary merger

    Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) will offer P5 billion worth of peso-denominated fixed-rate social bonds later this month, with an option to increase the amount depending on investor demand.

    Electric taxis take charge quietly

    In a city defined by traffic jams, fuel price shocks, and marathon commutes, Metro Manila’s transport problem rarely lacks bold ideas—only workable ones.

    Christmas travel boom powers local tourism

    Domestic tourism across the Philippines delivered a strong year-end boost as millions of Filipinos hit the road during the Christmas long break, reinforcing local travel as a critical growth engine for the tourism industry.

    BDO named most valuable brand; ranks among top ASEAN banking brands

    BDO has been named the Philippines’ most valuable brand and is the only Philippine bank included in the top 10 most valuable banking brands in ASEAN, according to Brand Finance, a global brand valuation consultancy.

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    APECO building Northern Aurora tourism corridor

    Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport (APECO) is rolling out a P220-million infrastructure blitz to turn Northern Aurora’s Dinalungan–Casiguran–Dilasag (DiCaDi) corridor from postcard potential into an investable tourism gateway. 

    Bank lending and money supply continue to grow in November 

    Bank lending continued to expand in November, reflecting steady access to credit for businesses and households and supporting overall economic activity.

    GSIS explores broker-led stock loan program to boost market participation

    The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is studying a Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) proposal to allow pension fund members to access stock loans and other financial products, signaling potential support for initiatives that could expand retirement investment options and strengthen the local stock market.

    Competition rules transform public transport market 

    The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are teaming up to shake up public transport.
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