AirAsia X orders150 Airbus A220 jets in $19 billion deal
AirAsia has signed a deal with Airbus to buy 150 A220-300 aircraft in an agreement valued at about $19 billion at list prices. The airline also has the option to increase the order to 300 aircraft in the future, making it the largest single firm order globally for the A220 model.
ASEAN to address Middle East crisis spillover
ASEAN leaders are expected to issue a unified statement on the Middle East at the 40th ASEAN Summit tomorrow, outlining both a regional position and a framework for addressing future crises, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said.
Toyota Tamaraw wins DOTr certification as modern PUV
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has officially granted the “Modern PUV Class 1” certification to the Toyota Tamaraw, a milestone in the Philippines’ public utility vehicle modernization program, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) president Masando Hashimoto announced.
URC 1Q profits slip 2% despite strong sales growth
Universal Robina Corp. reported a 2 percent drop in net income for the first quarter to P3.97 billion from P4.05 billion a year earlier, despite higher sales driven by strong demand across its food businesses.
EastWest loan and deposit growth drive strong Q1 results
EastWest Banking Corporation reported a net income of P1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, supported by growth in its core banking businesses despite challenging economic and geopolitical conditions.
