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    Initial 5-station LRT – 1 extension line operational in 15 months

    The Light Rail Manila Corp. said the initial phase of the nearly 12-kilometer LRT Cavite Extension is scheduled to begin commercial operations 15 months...

    PLDT, Smart remain on full alert as ‘Mawar’ nears PAR

    PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have accelerated their preparation of mission-critical equipment and teams as super typhoon ‘Mawar’ nears the...

    Telco focuses on existing fiber inventory and builds in 1Q only 220 new cell towers

    Leading digital solutions platform Globe said it has built 220 new cell towers and upgraded over 3,000 mobile sites to LTE in the first...

    Japan extends 17.4-billion-yen loan to rehabilitate MRT-3

    Japan has extended a 17.4-bilion-yen loan package, nearly P7 billion in local currency, allowing the Philippines to rehabilitate MRT-3. The package represents the second phase...

    FPH completes acquisition of Ph unit of health care provider Medical Services of America

    Lopez-led First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH), one of the country’s biggest conglomerates, has completed its acquisition of The Medical Services of America (Philippines) Inc....

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    NLEX speeds up Marilao Overpass Repairs

    NLEX Corp. announced on Friday accelerated repair works at the Marilao Overpass Bridge that sustained damage caused by an overheight container truck, significantly affecting traffic flow in the area.

    No fare hike yet: LTFRB awaits study before making decision

    The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ruled out on Friday any fare rate increase for public utility vehicles (PUVs), offering reassurance to commuters amid rising fuel prices.

    Security Bank wins SME, investment banking honors at 29th FinanceAsia Awards

    Security Bank Corp. and Security Bank Capital earned top honors at the 29th FinanceAsia Awards, reinforcing the group’s corporate and commercial banking leadership in the Philippines.

    DOTr hikes student train discount to 50% until 2028

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has increased the student fare discount on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 from 20 percent to 50 percent, effective starting today, Friday. The move, announced by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon at LRT-2 Antipolo Station, follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ease students' transportation costs for the school year.
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