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PAL expands Japan, Australia fights for holiday travel sure

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up flights to Japan and Australia ahead of the winter, Christmas, and New Year travel season, expecting strong demand from holidaymakers, overseas Filipinos, and business travelers while boosting cargo capacity on key international routes.

Korean investments set to power Luzon Economic Corridor growth 

South Korean investments in semiconductors, shipbuilding, rail infrastructure, and energy are poised to accelerate the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), strengthening the Philippines' manufacturing base and reinforcing its role in regional supply chains.

Chowking doubles down on value as consumers tighten spending 

As Filipino households become more cautious with everyday spending, Chowking is sharpening its value-for-money strategy, betting that affordable, satisfying meals will remain a key draw for consumers navigating higher living costs.

Saudia jet host parked PAL plane

A Saudia Airlines Boeing 787 struck a parked Philippine Airlines (PAL) Airbus A320 while maneuvering at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport late Tuesday, damaging both aircraft and forcing the cancellation of the Saudia flight to Jeddah. The incident occurred at around 11:38 p.m. when the Saudia jet's left wingtip hit the rudder of the PAL aircraft parked at Bay 25. No injuries were reported, and PAL said its aircraft had no passengers or crew on board. The airline withdrew the aircraft from service pending inspection as aviation authorities investigate the cause of the ground collision. (Marjohara Tucay)

Grab expands EV charging to accelerate cleaner urban transport

Grab Philippines is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem through new partnerships with ACMobility and EVOxCharge, giving electric taxi and transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers wider access to charging stations as the company pushes to make cleaner transport more practical and affordable.

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Eala makes TIME100 Next list after tennis rise

Alex Eala has added another shiny line to an already crowded résumé, earning a spot on TIME100 Next 2026 as the only tennis player among the magazine’s list of rising figures shaping the future.

ERC, NGCP settlement ends years of fee dispute; freed funds to benefit public

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) have signed a compromise agreement that resolves years of legal battles over regulatory fees, clearing the way for additional public funding. Signed Thursday at the ERC headquarters in Pasig, the pact settles long-running disputes over permit fees and annual supervision and regulation charges, with both sides agreeing to set aside their differing positions on the matter.

DA: 250K MT frozen fish imports with new incentives

The Department of Agriculture has issued supplemental guidelines for importing up to 250,000 metric tons of frozen fish and aquatic products to keep supplies steady during the lean fishing season.

Eala out of Asian Games tennis finals; keeps bronze

Alex Eala’s Asian Games gold-medal dream began Thursday like a script written for a Filipino tennis fairy tale. It ended instead with a familiar piece of hardware.
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