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UAE ramps up flights to Manila

The governments of the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to amend their air service agreement (ASA) as demand ramps up.

LRT-1 deploys more trains preparatory to Christmas rush

Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the operator of LRT Line 1, said it will deploy more trains starting the first day of October this year to cater to more passengers ahead of the Christmas holiday rush.  

Fernando Zobel elected as board member of Ayala Corp. 

Fernando Zobel de Ayala was elected Thursday as board director of Ayala Corp. and completed his return to the conglomerate following a medical leave last year. 

Jollibee opens first drive-thru outlet in Singapore

Jollibee Foods Corp. on Thursday said its flagship brand in Singapore opened its first drive-thru location at the Caltex Jurong Spring station. 

Cebu Pacific plans near-term all-Boeing or all-Airbus aircraft order

Cebu Air Inc. on Thursday bared plans to order narrow body aircraft  from US aircraft manufacturer Boeing as part of its risk management options and to "diversify risk" in the wake of issues arising from Pratt and Whitney (P&W) engines.

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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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