Transport & Logistics
GMR anchors wider PH aviation push beyond Sangley investment
India’s GMR Group is positioning the proposed Sangley Point International Airport as a major new Philippine investment, with the project expected to draw more than P150 billion in direct capital as the company expands its aviation and logistics footprint nationwide.
PayJoy, Kservico expand smartphone financing beyond cities
PayJoy Philippines is expanding its smartphone financing reach through a partnership with appliance and electronics retailer Kservico, using nearly 170 stores across Metro Manila and Luzon to bring device financing closer to consumers outside major urban centers.
DOTr rolls out monthly financial aid to PUV operators
Starting this September, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is providing targeted financial assistance to transport cooperatives and corporations struggling with monthly loan payments, to keep modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) running and protect workers’ livelihoods.
New 8-car EMU trainset delivered for North-South Commuter Railway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the arrival of a new eight-car electric multiple unit (EMU) trainset built for the Malolos-Tutuban segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR). This marks the fourth trainset secured for the project.
Grab tightens halal food verification in Davao pilot
Grab Philippines is tightening halal food verification on its platform through a pilot partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos Region XI, seeking to make certified halal options easier to identify for consumers in Davao City.
