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                    [Title] => Duty Free Philippine bets on airport upgrade for next growth phase
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Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is opening a new chapter in its modernization drive by strengthening its presence inside the country’s international airports as part of its long-term growth strategy.

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The cost of fleet modernization remains unaffordable for most jeepney operators and cooperatives as subsidies cover only a small share of vehicle costs, forcing operators to shoulder expenses, according to a report by Green Finance Institute (GFI).

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Here is my list, the first six are international, the last four are national news and developments.

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Gipakita na sa Cebu Normal University ang conceptual design sa Information and Communication Technology development ug student smart hub sa Smart Hub Campus niini diin gisugdan na ang construction niadtong Hulyo 22, 2025.

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Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. said the effects of the newly launched Discipline Zone in Banilad-Talamban (Ban-Tal), including a revised traffic scheme, are already being felt—particularly in the form of reduced travel time.

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The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program continues with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) strengthening government support for transport cooperatives to help them meet financial obligations.

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                    [Title] => Duty Free Philippine bets on airport upgrade for next growth phase
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Duty Free Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is opening a new chapter in its modernization drive by strengthening its presence inside the country’s international airports as part of its long-term growth strategy.

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The cost of fleet modernization remains unaffordable for most jeepney operators and cooperatives as subsidies cover only a small share of vehicle costs, forcing operators to shoulder expenses, according to a report by Green Finance Institute (GFI).

[DatePublished] => 2025-12-29 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808493 [AuthorName] => Marco Luis Beech [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/12/28/14_2025-12-28_18-50-21526_thumbnail.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2495104 [Title] => Top 10 developments in coal, nuclear and grid modernization in 2025 [Summary] =>

Here is my list, the first six are international, the last four are national news and developments.

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Gipakita na sa Cebu Normal University ang conceptual design sa Information and Communication Technology development ug student smart hub sa Smart Hub Campus niini diin gisugdan na ang construction niadtong Hulyo 22, 2025.

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Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. said the effects of the newly launched Discipline Zone in Banilad-Talamban (Ban-Tal), including a revised traffic scheme, are already being felt—particularly in the form of reduced travel time.

[DatePublished] => 2025-07-15 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1804829 [AuthorName] => Caecent No-ot Magsumbol [SectionName] => Cebu News [SectionUrl] => cebu-news [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2448825 [Title] => DOTr still helping with PUV modernization [Summary] =>

The Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program continues with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) strengthening government support for transport cooperatives to help them meet financial obligations.

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