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Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has fast-tracked the construction of the Manila-Laguna segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to expedite key infrastructure projects. Demolition of old Philippine National Railways (PNR) stations from Sta. Mesa in Manila to Cabuyao, Laguna is being conducted simultaneously to accelerate viaduct construction.

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced on Thursday that it will increase its domestic flight operations starting October, in preparation for the anticipated surge in travel demand during the peak season. The airline will operate 1,154 domestic flights weekly, marking a 7 percent increase in flights and adding over 14,000 seats to its network out of Manila.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Thursday welcomed a report by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) affirming the resilience and soundness of the Philippine financial system—an assessment that carries important implications for businesses, households, and the broader economy.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Hub has welcomed over 6,000 visitors since opening its doors to the public in May 2025. Located at the BSP Head Office along Roxas Boulevard in Manila, the Hub serves as a centralized venue for the BSP’s public-facing services.

Southeast Asia’s leading digital finance platform Atome and the country's top digital bank Maya Bank have signed a ₱2.75 billion (approx. US$48 million) loan channeling agreement aimed at expanding access to credit for millions of underserved Filipinos.