The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) officially rolled out the GSIS-PGEA Speakers’ Bureau last may 7 and 8 to “educate members of their GSIS benefits and serve as a platform to address their concerns.” The maiden capacity-building activity themed “Totoo Tayo: PGEA x GSIS, Laban sa Fake News” was designed to equip PGEA’s …

Additional and upgraded electronic gates will be installed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to hasten immigration processing of passengers. Transportation Secretary Dizon said adopting next generation e-gates is part of the government’s effort to improve the travel experience, in compliance to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize the convenience and safety of passengers. Secretary Dizon said the …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) formally terminated the contract for building the Unified Grand Central Station that links LRT 1 and MRT 3 after prolonged delays in construction. DOTr sent a Notice of Termination of their contract with the consortium of BF Corporation and Foresight Development and Surveying Company (BFC-FDSC). “Now that we have terminated the contract with BF Corp. …

A couple of world-class beaches in the Philippines – Entalula in Palawan and Bon Bon in Romblon – improved their rankings in the “World’s 50 Best Beaches” list. Entalula Beach rose to No. 2 from No. 4 last year. Entalula Beach was only topped by Italy’s Cala Goloritze, which was only No. 19 in the 2024 edition of the list. …

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed agreements with Neste and World Energy to acquire Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates respectively, supporting its decarbonization program while gaining further valuable insights into the pathways, standards, and certification systems in the renewable fuel landscape. With the SAF acquisition from Neste, a renewable fuel producer, SIA Group earns 1,000 tonnes of …

Expedia Group said that reduced travel demand in the United States has led to decreased revenues in the first quarter of 2025. Bank of America said credit card transactions showed spending on flights and lodging kept falling last month. The two reports add to growing indications that the US travel and tourism industry may see its first slowdown since the …

New campaign highlights the real reasons Filipino families keep coming back to Landers If there’s anything one should know about Landers, it’s that it has never settled at being just another superstore. Just ask any of its loyal members and they’ll tell you – Landers is always about giving more. Whether it’s the unbeatable savings, the world-class selections of products, …

Autobot Offroad Philippines, the premier modification, accessories and maintenance shop for 4×4, off-road, and overlanding vehicles in the country, brought their quality automotive aftermarket transformation nearer to their valued customers in North and Central Luzon with the inauguration of their latest high-tech branch in Nueva Ecija. Autobot Offroad PH proudly adopted a unique and inspiring motto for their latest workshop …

Digital bank Maya has unveiled Paleng-Kita, a new lending initiative aimed at providing market vendors and public transport drivers with easier access to credit through digital transactions. Announced Friday, the program allows micro-entrepreneurs to tap into collateral-free credit by consistently using QR Ph and the Maya app for their daily payment needs. By linking cashless transactions with loan eligibility, Paleng-Kita …

The National Development Company (NDC) has officially concluded a long-standing land transaction with the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), receiving the final tranche of payment for a 1.3-hectare portion of its Pandacan property that was utilized for the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 (MMSS3) project. In a statement released last week, NDC said the second and final payment was completed on …