Transport & Logistics
DOTr targets NSCR partial operations starting 2027; full north-south line by 2033
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will open sections of the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in stages, with the first 27 kilometers and seven stations set to begin operations by the end of 2027. This initial phase runs from Malolos to Malanday in Valenzuela City.
DOTr asks Congress to restore P12.8-B LRT-2 budget for new trains
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is urging lawmakers to reinstate the P12.8-billion allocation meant to buy new train sets for Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2, after the fund was dropped from the 2027 budget proposal submitted to Congress.
Artico Cold Chain earns dual ISO Certifications nationwide
Artico Cold Chain, the cold storage brand of AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC), secured two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications in September 2026, strengthening its commitment to service quality, operational efficiency and environmental responsibility across its Philippine network.
LTFRB denies accreditation for GrabBike, Dingdong RiderKo over compliance failures
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has denied the accreditation application of motorcycle taxi platforms GrabBike and Dingdong RiderKo, citing their failure to meet key regulatory hurdles following the end of their pilot operations.
Gov’t seeks funds for more LRT-2 trains; alternative bus service proposed to ease commuter woes
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) are actively looking for funding to buy additional trainsets for LRT Line 2, a key move aimed at cutting down long lines that have formed at stations as passenger numbers keep growing. Right now, only eight trainsets are running on the line—one is having its Train Operating Control Panel upgraded, while another remains under repair—creating a gap between what commuters need and what the system can provide.
