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    DOTr targets 2026 mompletion of España–Quezon Ave Busway feasibility study

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that the feasibility study for the proposed busway connecting España Boulevard and Quezon Avenue is set to be completed by 2026, marking a key step in the broad government effort to modernize urban transit infrastructure.

    MPTC prioritizes debt, key projects ahead of IPO

    Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is prioritizing debt servicing and the completion of strategic tollway projects in Southern Luzon as it prepares for its planned initial public offering (IPO), the company announced.

    SEC probes Villar land asset transfers over regulatory concerns

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a fact-finding investigation into the asset transfers and property valuation surge involving Golden MV Holdings Inc., recently renamed Villar Land Holdings Corp., following the suspension of its shares from trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

    Retail fuel prices set to drop Tuesday

    Retail fuel prices are poised for a notable rollback starting Tuesday, helping ease financial pressure on transport operators, businesses, and consumers.

    Globe surpasses FCF target ahead of schedule

    Globe Telecom announced it achieved positive free cash flow (FCF) before dividends in the first half of 2025, ahead of its end-2025 target.

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    Foreign currency reserves rise, helping buffer peso weakness

    The country’s gross international reserves increased to US$112.5 billion as of end-January 2026, based on preliminary Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data, providing a strong external buffer at a time when the local currency has shown some weakness against the US dollar.

    Off-dock returns pitch targets Manila port jam

    A proposal to move empty containers off-dock could relieve pressure at the Manila International Container Port, with the United Port Users Confederation of the Philippines urging the Bureau of Customs to redirect haulers to private depots.

    PH, US pact pushes shift from raw ore exports to minerals processing

    The Philippine government has signed an agreement with the United States aimed at developing the country’s critical minerals and rare earths sector, a move seen as key to transforming the Philippines into a regional minerals processing hub.

    PH–Australia deal smooths seafarer mobility, trade

    Australia and the Philippines have reinforced maritime cooperation by reaffirming the mutual recognition of seafarer certificates, a move expected to ease administrative barriers and improve shipping efficiency between the two nations, the Australian Embassy in Manila said.
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