DOTr targets final subway contracts by November
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is targeting October or November 2025 to award the three remaining contract packages of the P488.5-billion Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), according to Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez.
DPWH halts bidding for local projects amid corruption probe
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday ordered a nationwide suspension of all ongoing bidding for locally funded flood control and infrastructure projects, citing widespread corruption concerns within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to “clean house” and prevent further misuse of public funds.
DA bracing for criticisms ahead of NFA auction
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. is steeling himself for a political firestorm—and a social media onslaught—as the National Food Authority (NFA) prepares to auction off up to 60,000 metric tons of aging rice stocks.
PAL flight returns to Manila following mid-air pressurization Issue
A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Japan returned to Manila on Tuesday morning after experiencing a pressurization issue in-flight, the carrier confirmed.
Globe’s Cruz champions ethical, scalable AI
At the AWS Cloud Day Philippines 2025, Globe Telecom’s chief technology officer Carlo Malana Cruz stressed the urgent need for visionary leadership to navigate the challenges of Generative AI (GenAI).
