Economy
Overseas Filipino remittances hit 3-month bottom in August
Oct 16, 2026

Overseas Filipino remittances hit 3-month bottom in August

MANILA, Philippines — Money sent home by Filipinos overseas hit a three-month low in August, as remittance growth remained modest amid geopolitical risks facing migrant workers abroad. Latest data fro...

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Domestic flyers lift Cebu Pacific in lean September
Oct 16, 2026

Domestic flyers lift Cebu Pacific in lean September

MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific managed to grow its passenger traffic in the traditionally lean month of September, thanks to its larger domestic network, which delivered enough growth to offset a ...

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UPS launches $80-m hub at Clark International Airport
Oct 16, 2026

UPS launches $80-m hub at Clark International Airport

CLARK, Pampanga—United Parcel Service Co. (UPS) has brought its $80-million in a new hub at Clark International Airport as it continues to strengthen its logistics network across Asia Pacific. The glo...

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Philex Mining settles with labor union on CBA dispute
Oct 16, 2026

Philex Mining settles with labor union on CBA dispute

MANILA, Philippines — Philex Mining Corp. has resolved a labor dispute with union workers at its Padcal mine site in Benguet, ending a days-long strike over a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Th...

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Leaders should stress-test the core business before the market does
Oct 16, 2026

Leaders should stress-test the core business before the market does

MANILA, Philippines — When business leaders discuss strategic risk, they usually focus on what is new: the startup investment, cross-border acquisition, digital transformation or multibillion-peso cap...

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Cebu’s tourism boom goes off the beaten path
Oct 16, 2026

Cebu’s tourism boom goes off the beaten path

MANILA, Philippines — Major investments are pushing Cebu’s tourism and commercial activity beyond its familiar and better-known tourism districts, giving travelers more reasons to stay in areas that b...

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BIZ BUZZ: ‘Sec. Turo’ out to reclaim old throne
Oct 16, 2026

BIZ BUZZ: ‘Sec. Turo’ out to reclaim old throne

MANILA, Philippines — There seems to be no end in sight to the changes in the Cabinet, even as the Marcos administration approaches the end of its term. This week alone saw Dave Gomez replaced by Lino...

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BOC sets up office for domestic stakeholder affairs
Oct 16, 2026

BOC sets up office for domestic stakeholder affairs

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is tightening its oversight of engagements with government agencies, business groups, and other stakeholders through a new office that coordinates par...

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Shenzhen Airlines moves to expand PH presence
Oct 16, 2026

Shenzhen Airlines moves to expand PH presence

MANILA, Philippines — Shenzhen Airlines is seeking regulatory approval to expand its operations in the Philippines, as China’s fifth-largest airline looks to capitalize on growing travel demand betwee...

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DA seeks tollway help for farmers, consumers
Oct 16, 2026

DA seeks tollway help for farmers, consumers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking more support from tollway operators for an initiative to ease the impact of rising fuel costs on the farm sector and Filipino consum...

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