PAL to resume Manila-Sapporo flights in November, expanding Japan network and trade links
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.
BPI considers Blue Bonds to fund water projects
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.
DAR turns over P200M bridges in Nueva Ecija, benefits over 3,500 residents
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.
Casiguran port, airport projects to fast-track growth
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.
GSIS 1Q 2026 net income surges 170%, assets hit nearly P2 trillion
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.
