Work starts on FTI Station, critical segment of PH’s largest railway project
The joint venture of Leighton Asia and First Balfour has begun construction on a vital component of the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR), the country’s largest railway project.
Globe report 18% drop in fiber cut incidents in H1 2025
Globe Telecom reported an 18 percent decrease in total fiber cut incidents in the first half of 2025, citing strengthened network resiliency measures, tighter security protocols, and deeper collaboration with communities and local government units (LGUs).
Privatization path for MRT-3 set for 2027 review
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to finalize by 2027 the bidding mode for the privatization of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3)’s operations and maintenance (O&M) contract.
DA designates Batanes as organic farming province
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has officially declared Batanes as an “Organic Farming Practitioner Province,” a designation that is expected to enhance local livelihoods and position the province as a leading agro-tourism destination.
PH Leads ASEAN in climate loss and damage response
The Philippines underscored its leadership in climate resilience efforts as it hosted the ASEAN Policy Dialogue on Loss and Damage, with key national agencies highlighting data-driven and institutional strategies to address the growing impacts of climate change.
