DOTr to integrate Rush PH app for real-time rail updates
In a move signaling greater digital transformation in public transportation, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has announced the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) full support for the integration of Rush PH, a commuter-driven, web-based application that provides real-time train arrival data across Metro Manila’s rail network.
DA orders disposal of 500 tons of smuggled, rotten veggies
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ordered the disposal of over 500 metric tons of misdeclared and smuggled vegetables, following tests that showed the onions and carrots were free from microbiological and harmful contaminants but found severely deteriorated.
“No new tax, just fairer rules”
The Department of Finance (DOF) has debunked misinformation surrounding the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act or CMEPA, clarifying that the law does not impose a new tax, but rather standardizes existing rates to correct long standing inequities in the tax system.
Rice prices may help temper inflation despite surge in other food costs
Rice prices may continue to ease inflationary pressure this July, even as the cost of other key food items rises with the onset of the rainy season, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Globe plugs in to Asia’s AI-ready subsea superhighway
Globe Telecom has joined the Asia United Gateway East (AUG East) submarine cable consortium, a strategic move aimed at enhancing East Asia’s high-capacity digital infrastructure amid surging demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive technologies.
