Transport & Communications
P300M budget eyed to clear runway obstruction at Bicol airport
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to set aside P200 million to P300 million to relocate National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission lines that are preventing full use of the Bicol International Airport (BIA) runway.
NTC exceeds revenue target, boosts funds for public services
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said it exceeded its revenue target for 2025, collecting P9.33 billion last year—well above its goal of P6.62 billion. This is about 41 percent higher than expected and reflects stronger enforcement of rules, improved collection systems, and the continued growth of the telecommunications sector.
Pact signed keeping Metro Manila connected during major disasters
Globe Telecom Inc. and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have signed an agreement to make sure communication services stay up and running in Metro Manila even during large-scale disasters, including a worst-case earthquake.
Toyota incentives shrink beside taxes, export muscle
Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) has tapped P2.9 billion in tax payment credits under the government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) program, but the incentives pale beside the scale of the carmaker’s taxes paid and export footprint, according to government and industry data.
DICT sets high bar for cybersecurity testing with new accreditation framework
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has launched a new framework that sets strict national standards for who can test the cybersecurity systems of government agencies and key institutions.
