The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) officially broke ground on a new passenger terminal building (PTB) for Siargao Airport, aiming to enhance travel convenience and support the island's growing tourism sector.
Smart Communications Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., is mounting a bid to reclaim its former lead in the domestic mobile market with the launch of KiQ, a fully app-based mobile brand tailored for Gen Z users.
EastWest Bank has entered a partnership with the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) as the exclusive credit card partner of the 36th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), further strengthening its role in supporting the country’s tourism and travel sectors.
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) and its subsidiaries earned top regional recognition from the ASEAN Capital Markets Forum (ACMF), solidifying the conglomerate’s leadership in corporate governance and sustainable business practices.
PHINMA Corp. saw a slight increase in consolidated revenues, reaching P10.82 billion for the first half of 2025, driven mainly by earnings from its education unit.
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.
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.
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.
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.