Transport & Logistics
Lopez lifts PUV fare adjustment freeze; new rates start September 28
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has officially ended the moratorium on public utility vehicle fare adjustments, acting on the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s recommendation to restore rate changes put on hold last March. The new fares take effect this coming Monday, September 28, responding to sustained high fuel costs that have strained the sector.
PAL to launch nonstop Manila-Delhi, Manila-Mumbai flights this December
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to start nonstop flights from Manila to Delhi and Mumbai in December 2026, pending approval from the Indian government.
DHL Express raising Philippine shipping rates by 5.9% starting January
DHL Express is hiking its shipping rates in the Philippines by an average of 5.9 percent starting January 1, 2027, passing on rising global operational pressures to local businesses engaged in international trade.
Cebu Pacific seeks more Singapore flight rights to boost travel access
Cebu Pacific is asking Philippine aviation regulators for additional flight entitlements to Singapore, responding to rising travel demand between the two nations.
Dizon: Hybrid flood control with foreign expertise to target local needs
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing for a mix of engineered and nature-based solutions, backed by international know-how, to better tackle flooding across the country.
