Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has strengthened its standing among Asia-Pacific airports, earning a second consecutive recognition for passenger experience as its private operator pursues investments in infrastructure, technology, connectivity and sustainability.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are moving P71.52 million worth of farm-to-market road projects in Concepcion, Tarlac to the bidding stage, strengthening transport links between farming communities and markets.

The Philippines will adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology as part of a push to modernize the country’s digital payments system, starting with faster government aid disbursements through Land Bank of the Philippines and potentially extending to cross-border payments.