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Emirates air freight service expansion to benefit Manila as well

Emirates SkyCargo looks to double its capacity and expand its freighter network to help fuel economic activity in many parts of the world, including the Philippines. 

Telco cable theft drops 60 percent with boosted LGU cooperation

Globe Telecom Inc. has strengthened its partnership with local government units and law enforcement authorities in areas with the highest incidence of cable theft to protect customers and ensure undisrupted internet connectivity. 

Bank lending still growing but at slower pace in August

Bank lending continued to expand in August but at a slower rate of 7.2 percent, significantly less than lending growth averaging 7.7 percent in July, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Wednesday, citing preliminary data.

AirAsia cancels flights to Taiwan

AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday announced the cancellation of flights under the Manila-Kaohsiung-Manila route as cancelled on 5 October due to Typhoon Jenny (international name Koinu). 

New bill on Bulacan Airport through House in November

The chairman of the House of Representatives’ ways and means committee expects a new bill providing incentives to San Miguel Corp.’s Bulacan Airport City...

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Meralco strengthens earthquake readiness via full-scale drills

When the ground shakes, readiness cannot remain on paper. For Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), preparedness means putting plans, people, technology, and partnerships through their paces—before a real emergency does.

Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum

The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

SMPC rightsizes workforce; seawater inflows curb Acacia mine operations

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) is adjusting its workforce as persistent and rising seawater ingress restricts activity at its Acacia mine, with flows now overwhelming existing pumping capacity.

Blu Girls’ Asian Games medal wait continues

The Philippine Blu Girls will have to wait a little longer for their first Asian Games softball medal after Chinese Taipei turned Saturday's bronze-medal match into a three-inning rout.
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