Transport & Communications
PAL to open Manila–Palau route in March next year
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it will begin twice-weekly flights between Manila and Palau (Koror) starting March 29, 2026. The new route expands PAL’s reach in the Pacific and gives travelers easier access to Palau’s well-known diving spots, lagoons, and coral reefs.
PAL adds new aircraft to expand domestic flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has received the first of five new Airbus A320 planes to strengthen its domestic network.
Globe launches region’s first telco partnership with Huawei unit
Globe At Home has become the first telecom provider in the Asia-Pacific region to partner with FusionSolar, aiming to bring AI-driven, clean-energy home systems to Filipino households. FusionSolar, already used in more than 3.9 million homes worldwide, offers an integrated solar solution for generating, storing, and managing power.
Boeing shares soar on positive cash-flow projection
Boeing shares rocketed higher Tuesday after the finance chief of the aircraft manufacturer predicted a return to positive free cash flow next year, injecting optimism into a stock battered by delays and production snags.
Grab rolls out measures handling holiday ride-hailing surge
Grab Philippines is rolling out partnerships and new services to handle a sharp rise in holiday demand, as heavy traffic continues to slow down ride-hailing trips.
