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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has terminated its contract with the BFC-FDSC Consortium—comprising BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co.—due to excessive delays in the construction of the Unified Grand Central Station, also known as the Common Station.

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) had been rated the most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific for April 2025, according to London-based aviation analytics firm Cirium. The airline posted an on-time performance (OTP) of 86.07 percent, outperforming the regional average of only 81.01 percent and outpacing all North American carriers in the same period.

Alleged continued inaction by port authorities in Eastern Visayas have sent transport and trade and commerce authorities in Region 8 looking for solutions to the chaos created by the closure of the San Juanico Bridge to vehicular traffic exceeding three tons.

GT Capital Holdings, Inc., the Ty Group’s listed investment holding company, reported a consolidated net income of Ph9.14 billion for the first quarter, a 29 percent increase from the same period last year. The growth was largely driven by the strong performances of its core banking and automotive businesses.

The recently signed Republic Act 12199, also known as the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Systems Act, marks a pivotal step toward inclusive early childhood support in the Philippines, especially for children with disabilities.