New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) will start activating new biometric immigration eGates at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in phases starting December, as part of ongoing efforts to improve passenger processing. The eGates — powered by Amadeus, a global travel-technology provider, and to be operated by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) — form part of an automated border-control system using …

By Tracy Cabrera  Aiming for sustainable growth and global competitiveness, the Danish Embassy in Manila, together with the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and Department of Transportation (DOTr), will  spearhead an initiative to revitalize the local shipbuilding and ship repair (SBSR) industry. Marina Administrator Sonia Malaluan said the partnership with Denmark signals a new era of growth …

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) continued its support for local healthcare services with the turnover of 11 new Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) to local government units (LGUs) and institutions on Thursday, November 20, at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City. The latest batch of beneficiaries includes the municipalities of Pandi (Bulacan), Barbaza (Antique), Ipil (Zamboanga Sibugay), Lubao …

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), in collaboration with Manila Water Philippine Ventures subsidiaries Cebu Water and Tagum Water, together with Tagum Water District, Metro Cebu Water District, and Better with Water, continues to champion its mission of expanding access to water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and promoting environmental sustainability in Cebu Province and Davao del Norte. In Cebu, MWF and Cebu Water …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) underscored the importance of direct member feedback in shaping institutional reforms as it gathered hundreds of stakeholders for the 2025 GSIS NCR Stakeholders’ Dialogue at the VS Hotel and Convention Center in Quezon City. “We are here to listen so we can better understand how to make your transactions with GSIS easier and more convenient,” …

Seven properties of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) are being considered for possible privatization, according to TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid. is open to fully privatizating seven of its properties, among which is the once-popular Paoay Golf Course and Mt. Data Hotel. Lapid said, “For the properties that we own, that are titled to us, we …

ATPI – global leader in marine travel and logistics – confirmed that the Philippines remains top source of seafarers for international maritime operations. This admission came after the global maritime industry decided to adapt major operational shifts such as tighter crew rotations and increased group movements  Alongside the heightened emphasis on safe, timely crew rotations, the industry’s worldwide growth is …

Philippine Airlines (PAL) obtained a 12-year loan to be able to acquire new jet engines, the airline’s first export credit agency (ECA) financing in more than a decade after the airline grappled with a major post-pandemic restructuring due to enormous debt. The loan, arranged through ECA financing by Citi and UK Export Finance (UKEF), will used for the purchase of …

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Opening of the recent Dubai Air Show was marked by the announcement of Emirates (state-owned UAE carrier) ordering 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, as the carrier looks to expand its fleet arising from record earnings and mounting demand for flights through the East-West travel hub. Emirates valued the deal with Boeing and GE Engines at $38 …

The King of RIOT 2025 blasts off with several exciting rigs fighting for prestige and glory over several days of rigorous off-road actions from Nov. 27-30 in Abucay, Bataan. The four-day event, according to organizer Eddie Alvarado, will actually kick-off this Tuesday (Nov.25) with the arrival of various competitors coming different parts of the country. The next day, Alvarado said …