Transport & Logistics

The Bank of the Philippine Islands has partnered with ride-hailing platform Green GSM to make eco-friendly commuting easier and more accessible for Filipino commuters.

ACMobility and Shell Pilipinas Corp. are accelerating the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with eight new fast-charging hubs at Shell Mobility stations, expanding the country’s charging network and making long-distance electric travel more practical for Filipino motorists.

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to begin public consultations on pending requests for higher public transport fares, following recent rises in oil prices.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has entered into a deal with Rolls-Royce to supply 18 units of Trent XWB-97 engines for nine additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with provisions to cover up to five more planes should PAL exercise its existing purchase rights. Alongside the engine supply agreement, the two parties also signed a separate deal for Rolls-Royce’s TotalCare service, which will manage the full health monitoring and maintenance requirements of the expanded fleet.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken another major step in modernizing its fleet after signing a memorandum of understanding with Airbus at the Farnborough International Airshow to acquire up to 14 A350-1000 aircraft.