Transport & Communications
PPA posts strong gains as port activity surges
State-run Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a 51 percent jump in net income to P10.67 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, fueled by higher vessel and cargo traffic, dollar-denominated tariffs, and stronger regulatory income.
Filipinos brace for AI-driven fraud wave in holiday mobile shopping
As Filipino shoppers head into the busiest mobile shopping season of the year, new research from Appdome’s fifth annual Consumer Expectations of Mobile App Security Report shows rising anxiety over synthetic fraud, identity theft, and AI-driven scams.
DPWH speeds up Mindanao road projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project (IGCMRSP) following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to tighten coordination with local governments and ensure timely, accountable implementation.
GFiber Prepaid surpasses 700K users
Globe’s GFiber Prepaid service has crossed 700,000 users, marking strong double-digit growth from the previous quarter. The milestone highlights a growing shift in how Filipino households choose home broadband—preferring flexible, no-lockup options over traditional monthly plans.
PAL relaunches Manila–Sapporo winter flights
Philippine Airlines has resumed its seasonal nonstop service between Manila and Sapporo, operating from November 24, 2025 to March 27, 2026. The route, flown every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a 168-seater Airbus A321neo, aims to capture strong winter travel demand between the Philippines and Japan.
