Transport & Logistics
Gov’t orders cut in airport fees to help lower air travel costs
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to reduce Passenger Service Charges (PSC) and airport navigation fees in airports operated by the agency.
Grab, MOVE IT launch fuel relief for drivers
Ride-hailing giant Grab and motorcycle taxi platform MOVE IT have rolled out an emergency support program for drivers as surging fuel prices threaten the earnings of thousands of transport workers across the Philippines.
Batangas port project to finish first phase by 2028
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) on Friday said construction of the US$800-million South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in Batangas is underway, with the first phase expected to be completed by 2028.
Honda hits breaks on EVs, faces JPY2.5T losses
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said Thursday, March 11, it is scrapping three planned electric vehicle models for North America in a dramatic strategy reset that could saddle the Japanese automaker with losses of up to JPU2.5 trillion (around USD16–billion).
DOTr cracks down on steep hikes in shipping rates
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has warned domestic shipping lines against imposing steep passenger fare hikes, signaling tighter oversight from regulators led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
