The  Shari’ah Supervisory Board (SSB) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has released the guidelines on the submission of requests for Shari’ah opinions of the SSB. The SSB issues opinions on Islamic banking transactions and products issued by financial institutions and other stakeholders in the BARMM, and when requested by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), financial …

BYD Cars Philippines and ACMobility teamed up to accelerate Cebu’s transition to electric mobility with the arrival of the BYD Tech Tour at the SM Seaside City Cebu and the activation of new ACMobility electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) at 16 locations around the island province. These mark a significant expansion in Cebu and the broader Visayas region. With BYD …

Security personnel at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have been instructed not to touch passports during terminal entry and for security verification following the incident of slightly damaged passport allegedly due to tampering. NAIA management said its security staff are now mandated to reduce “unnecessary contact” with passengers’ travel documents. “Passengers will simply be asked to show their valid ID …

The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) will open by the first quarter of 2026 the public bidding for the construction of a P8.5-billion food hub that is expected to open the first phase in 2027. CIAC corporate planning manager Melissa Feliciano, on the sidelines of the Philippines Logistics Summit 2025, said they are finalizing the engineering design and bidding documents …

Government is willing to support Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) through possible lease options to convince the world leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider to stay in Manila. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon will be talking with LTP, one of the biggest locators at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), to resolve lease concerns after NAIA’s operator, New NAIA Infrastructure …

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said the newly-completed Port Operations Building (POB) under the Balingoan Port Expansion Project in Misamis Oriental will improve the tourism landscape and mobility in Northern Mindanao. The Port of Balingoan – located 84 kilometers from Cagayan de Oro – serves as a vital transport and economic connector between Northern Mindanao and the islands of Camiguin and …

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) said it is on track to commence partial operations of the initial segment of the P874-billion North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project by 2028. PNR general manager Deovanni Miranda said construction of the NSCR’s first segment, from Malolos to Tutuban, is in its advanced stages. He expects the operations of the Malolos to West Valenzuela to …

An integrated transport plan should include active transport options (walking and cycling), along with first-mile, last-mile connectivity solutions, to create a seamless and efficient network for commuters, according to transport experts. “Investment in rail is important, but it is not the sole solution to our mobility issues; it needs to be matched by equal investment and attention to supporting active and …

Global automotive brand Omoda and Jaecoo Motor opened its largest local dealership and showroom in partnership with Semicon Motors Trading Inc. located at the Semicon Corporate building along Marcos Highway, Pasig City which will house the Omoda C5, Omoda E5, and Jaecoo EJ6, virtual car tours, and a premium customer lounge. A booming central business district and prime commercial area, …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) participated in the Silakbo (Sikad-Lakad-Takbo) Fun Run 2025 held recently at the South Evozone, Nuvali in Santa Rosa, Laguna which was organized by Save Silang-Santa Rosa River Foundation, Inc. (S3R2) in collaboration with the city government of Santa Rosa dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and awareness.  The objective of SILAKBO Fun Run is to raise …