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    DOTr launches bids for Visayas railway studies

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced plans to develop two railway systems in the Visayas—the Samar-Leyte Railway and the Panay Railway—as part of efforts to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.

    Smart offers BNPL options via Billease

    Smart Communications, Inc. has partnered with Billease, a leading Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform in the Philippines, to offer more flexible and affordable payment options for its customers. The collaboration aims to support greater financial and digital inclusion by enabling Smart, TNT, and Smart Bro Home WiFi users to access services through easy installment plans.

    AirAsia revives Cebu flights amid tourism surge

    AirAsia Philippines is set to reopen five key routes from its Cebu hub starting 15 November 2025, aiming to tap into the region’s surging tourism market and strengthen both domestic and international connectivity.

    Smart doubles network speed in Iloilo with 5G standalone launch

    Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo City, effectively doubling internet speeds and slashing latency for subscribers.

    CCPI hosts Ukrainian Ambassador in forum on resilience, partnership, and global cooperation

    The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the country’s oldest business institution, successfully hosted a special forum featuring Her Excellency Yuliia Fediv, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Philippines, at its historic headquarters in Intramuros.

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    Whoscall rolls out community-driven scam protection

    Gogolook, a global trust tech company, unveiled a revamped version of its anti-scam app Whoscall on Thursday, targeting the growing incidence of scams in the Philippines. The update introduces AI-driven scam protection and a “growth-driven anti-scam community” that incentivizes users to report fraudulent activity.

    RFM projects higher 2025 income despite floods

    Food and beverage firm RFM Corp. projects improved income for 2025 on the back of higher product sales and softer commodity prices, despite logistics challenges caused by recent flooding in the third quarter.

    BPI targets gig economy with new insurance plan

    The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), in partnership with BPI MS Insurance, has launched BPI Freelancer, a personal accident insurance product specifically designed for freelancers, consultants, digital nomads, and self-employed professionals. The service reflects BPI’s growing focus on inclusive financial solutions for non-traditional workers who typically lack access to formal employment benefits.

    Lopez accelerates NSCR construction

    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.
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