The flag carrier placed 186th among 500 companies overall with a score of 78.13, ahead of Air New Zealand, Japan Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
The recognition comes as PAL marks its 85th year and prepares for a major expansion of its long-haul fleet.
Employee feedback drives the ranking
The regional list was based on employee satisfaction surveys conducted from 2024 to 2026.Rather than comparing revenue, profit or passenger service, the study measured how workers viewed their employers.
PAL was among 18 Philippine companies included in the ranking, alongside Unilab, Ayala Corp., San Miguel Corp. and other major employers.
PAL prepares for long-haul expansion
The airline recently placed a firm order for nine additional Airbus A350-1000 jets, which will bring its fleet of the widebody aircraft to 18.
The agreement includes purchase rights for five more aircraft, with deliveries expected to begin in 2034.
PAL plans to use the expanded fleet to support long-haul services to cities including New York, Toronto, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
The order also extends PAL’s partnership with Airbus, which began in 1978 and now supplies 65 of its 86 aircraft, while Rolls-Royce will provide the Trent XWB-97 engines.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
