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Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is stepping up investments in its 320-hectare Lio Estate in El Nido, Palawan, betting that the next wave of tourism growth will be driven less by short vacations and more by long-stay living, remote work and integrated island communities.

Global commercial real estate markets are entering a period of recovery and rebalancing, backed by steady capital flows and new opportunities driven by changing work habits and global supply chain adjustments, according to insights shared by Colliers executives at the recent 56th WTCA Global Business Forum in Philadelphia.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai starting October 2, 2026, reopening a vital air route connecting the Philippines to one of the Middle East’s top commercial and travel centers. Initially, four weekly flights will be offered, with plans to move to daily operations as demand and conditions permit.

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. confirmed on Monday that its commercial arrangement with SKY Cable Corp. remains fully in place, putting to rest reports suggesting the partnership was set to end. In its statement, Converge assured customers that the existing agreement continues without disruption, with both firms committed to delivering consistent broadband and digital connectivity across the country.

GCash's sustainability platform GForest and climate technology developer Wovoka Philippines have launched a five-year initiative to plant more than one million native trees and mangroves, tapping digital finance to accelerate ecosystem restoration while creating green jobs in climate-vulnerable communities.