AirAsia Philippines is starting 2026 with a major travel incentive, offering up to 27 percent off All Seats, All Flights across its domestic and international network.
As 2026 begins, public-private partnerships (PPPs) stand at a critical juncture. In many jurisdictions, including the Philippines, PPPs are no longer evaluated solely by the kilometers of roads built, classrooms delivered, or facilities constructed.
The EDSA Busway, used by about 170,000 passengers daily or over 60 million commuters a year, has fully reopened its exclusive inner lane from Roxas Boulevard to Orense after rehabilitation works were completed on schedule.
CEBU CITY— A looming power crisis in Cebu is threatening its economic growth as early as 2026, according to two private sector groups, raising alarm over the province’s ability to sustain its rapid expansion.
A broad coalition of church leaders, business figures, academics, and civil society groups has urged President Marcos to veto and conditionally implement large portions of the 2026 national budget, warning that more than P633 billion worth of line items remain vulnerable to corruption and political patronage.
Manila Water Co. Inc. maintained full adherence to government wastewater discharge standards across all its sewage treatment plants, posting 100 percent percent compliance in November 2025 and consistently exceeding the 95 percent regulatory target.
The Social Security System (SSS) is targeting a first-half 2026 pilot rollout of its proposed micro-loan program to expand access to safe and affordable short-term credit for its members.