FedEx has appointed logistics veteran Garrick Thompson as its new managing director for the Philippines, bringing back an executive with nearly two decades of experience at the global courier and logistics company.
Philippine exporters stand to benefit from faster access to the Australian market after Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) introduced a new dedicated freighter service that shortens delivery times and strengthens regional supply chain connectivity.
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has relocated its Manila gateway and FedEx Worldwide Service Center (WSC) closer to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to improve shipping access and strengthen logistics connectivity for businesses and travelers.
FedEx Philippines has moved to formalize plans to expand its gateway facility at Clark, Pampanga, framing the project as a strategic response to surging trade and e-commerce flows across Southeast Asia.
Federal Express is investing USD240 million to expand its hub at the Clark Aviation Complex, while the Bases Conversion and Development Authority is allocating P7 billion for supporting airside infrastructure, underscoring Clark’s growing role as a key logistics gateway in Southeast Asia.
GMA Network Inc. has filed a request with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to push back the scheduled analog television shutdown, saying key rules for a government support program meant to protect households are still not in place.
Philippine business and labor groups are urging the government to reduce the country’s exposure to China by diversifying suppliers, expanding trade links and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity, warning that diplomatic friction can quickly become an economic problem.
The Department of Transportation has deployed three extra train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 starting Monday to boost capacity and ease crowding as Metro Manila braces for heavier holiday‑season commuter traffic.
The Department of Tourism is tapping the drawing power of BINI and actor Alden Richards to promote Philippine destinations, linking pop culture with regional diplomacy, heritage and cycling tourism.