Transport & Logistics
More MRT‑3 trains roll out ahead of holiday rush; EDSA Busway upgrades also underway
The Department of Transportation has deployed three extra train sets for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 starting Monday to boost capacity and ease crowding as Metro Manila braces for heavier holiday‑season commuter traffic.
MARINA suspends safety certificates after separate Cagayan, Bohol sea incidents
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has ordered the immediate suspension of safety certificates for two vessels following separate maritime incidents off Cagayan and Bohol last 31 October 2026, a move signalling tighter sea‑safety checks for passengers and sea travellers nationwide.
Globe expands green fleet, surpasses early emissions targets
Globe has grown its hybrid and electric vehicle pool to 570 units as of August 2026, part of broader energy‑efficiency moves to advance its net‑zero goals.
PAL deploys flagship A350‑1000 for daily Manila‑San Francisco flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has assigned its top‑of‑the‑line Airbus A350‑1000 to its daily non‑stop services linking Manila and San Francisco, bringing the carrier’s latest long‑haul travel experience to the U.S. West Coast year‑round just ahead of the peak holiday travel period.
Transport group urges closer DOTr‑DPWH coordination for commuter‑centered road and transit plans
Transport advocacy group AltMobility PH is calling for sustained collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works and Highways, saying better alignment of policies and infrastructure is key to fixing long‑standing gaps in the country’s public transport network.
