Gov’t pushes airport privatization with greater vigor
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is advancing plans to privatize at least six airports across the country, primarily to improve public service delivery rather than raise government revenue, according to Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.
PAL Holdings unveils major fleet upgrade to meet travel surge
PAL Holdings Inc. (PHI), operator of Philippine Airlines (PAL), announced on Thursday a major fleet modernization plan to meet rising travel demand and reinforce its position as the country's flag carrier.
Filipinos want VP Duterte to set aside politics, face impeachment trial
With the midterm elections behind her, an overwhelming majority of Filipinos expect Vice President Sara Duterte to rise above politics, prioritize urgent national concerns,...
BOC turns over 2,954 Balikbayan boxes to DMW for distribution to OFW families
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Port of Davao turned over 2,954 abandoned balikbayan boxes to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for distribution to their intended recipients -- the families of Overseas Filipino Workers.
These boxes, originally sent by OFWs to their loved ones, were left unclaimed after being mishandled and abandoned by unscrupulous freight forwarders. Their distribution to their intended recipients follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to the BOC to ensure its services remain people-centered and responsive to the needs of Filipino families.
InLife grows net income, premiums in 2024 surge
Insular Life (InLife), the country's first and largest Filipino-owned life insurer, reported improved financial results for 2024, driven by increased insurance revenues and robust sales performance, according to president and CEO Raul Antonio E. Littaua.
