Transport & Communications
Globe boosts digital infrastructure as gov’t pushes Digital Philippines agenda
Globe reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, highlighting major gains in digital infrastructure and services as the government accelerates its Digital Philippines program.
First A330 touchdown supercharges Bohol Airport
Bohol–Panglao International Airport (BPIA) hit a breakthrough moment with the first-ever landing of an Airbus A330 on November 16–a 459-seat Cebu Pacific wide-body now flying daily between Manila and Tagbilaran.
Megaworld begins phasing in e-bus in deal with Meralco’s Movem
Movem Electric, Inc., the electric mobility subsidiary of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has partnered with Megaworld to electrify the property developer’s Citylink bus fleet across several of its townships.
Cebu Pacific traffic dips in October on capacity shift
Cebu Pacific, budget carrier brand of listed Cebu Air Inc., the airline unit of the Gokongwei Group, flew 2.1 million passengers in October, down 1 percent from the same month in 2024, as the airline continued to juggle capacity constraints, supply chain issues, and weather disruptions ahead of the peak travel period.
MPTC faces gigantic debt load, eyes private placements to stay on track
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), operator of major expressways in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam, is confronting what its leadership calls a “gigantic debt burden” as it looks to raise fresh funds to pay down what could reach up to ₱200 billion in obligations.
