Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will bring back seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo starting November 23, 2026, for the winter 2026 travel season. The service will run three times weekly until March 26, 2027, marking a key expansion of the carrier’s operations and connectivity between the Philippines and Japan.
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is weighing the issuance of blue bonds as part of its growing focus on sustainable finance, signaling rising investor interest in water-related initiatives.
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has completed and handed over two bridge projects worth nearly P200 million in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, enabling safer travel and faster transport of farm goods for local communities.
Aurora Province is set to become the Philippines’ “Gateway to the Pacific” after the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) joined forces with the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines to accelerate key infrastructure projects.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recorded a 170 percent jump in first-quarter 2026 net income, reaching P43.6 billion from P16.1 billion in the same period last year. Total assets rose to nearly P2 trillion as of March 31, up from P1.96 trillion at the end of 2025.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is ramping up efforts to strengthen data protection and govern emerging technologies, unveiling plans to expand its regional presence and deepen oversight of artificial intelligence as it marked its 10th anniversary during National Data Privacy Awareness Week 2026.
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday (DA) said that the construction of major farm‑to‑market roads (FMR) under its program is set to begin by August this year, with bidding activities scheduled from June to July. In a briefing in Quezon City, DA assistant secretary and spokesperson Arnel de Mesa, who also chairs the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for large FMR projects, said preparations are already underway, including a pre‑procurement conference scheduled soon.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 for Energy Development Corporation’s proposed P25-billion expansion and upgrade of the Southern Negros Geothermal Project steam field in Valencia, Negros Oriental.
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is encouraging Filipinos to trade the country’s sweltering temperatures and unpredictable weather for a crisp winter holiday in Sydney through its new “Coolest Summer Ever” campaign.