Transport & Communications
PLDT, Smart step up fight vs cable theft with barangay partnerships
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications are strengthening efforts to stop cable and equipment theft by working more closely with barangays, local governments, police, and communities across the country.
Meralco, EVAP charge up Philippines’ electric shift
The Manila Electric Co., the country’s largest power distribution better known as Meralco, and the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) are ramping up efforts to accelerate electric vehicle adoption, reaffirming a partnership seen as critical to building a sustainable transport future.
Jan-Nov auto sales dip, December rally fuels optimism
Philippine vehicle sales slipped 1 percent in the first 11 months of 2025, but industry leaders are betting on a strong December finish to push the market closer to record territory.
Filipinos face scams almost daily, study shows
Filipinos are encountering scam attempts nearly every day, according to a new nationwide study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). The survey found that the average Filipino comes across a scam every two days, and six out of ten people were targeted successfully at least once in the past year.
PAL launches first nonstop Cebu–Guam flights
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched the first nonstop flights between Cebu and Guam, directly connecting Central Visayas to the US territory in the western Pacific.
