Transport & Logistics
RENTAPASADA lowers entry barriers to ride-hailing drivers
As ride-hailing demand continues to expand across the Philippines, the biggest obstacle for many aspiring drivers remains the steep upfront cost of acquiring a vehicle.
PAL to restart nonstop Manila-Dubai flights this October
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai starting October 2, 2026, reopening a vital air route connecting the Philippines to one of the Middle East’s top commercial and travel centers. Initially, four weekly flights will be offered, with plans to move to daily operations as demand and conditions permit.
Mitsubishi partners with government to deepen PH investment
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) is strengthening ties with key government agencies as it moves to streamline vehicle imports and lay the groundwork for future investments, including the local production of hybrid electric vehicles.
DOTr, Cebu launch first local-led transport subsidy program
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Provincial Government of Cebu have teamed up to introduce the Tabang Pangbyahe Program — the country’s first service contracting initiative led by a local government unit.
Port users back clampdown on shipping fees
The country's largest port users' group has backed the Bureau of Customs' (BOC) proposal to regulate domestic charges imposed by foreign shipping lines, lending industry support to a long-running push to curb logistics costs that weigh on Philippine trade.
