Transport & Communications
BI Tightens Anti-Trafficking Measures Amid Surge in Travel
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is intensifying the campaign against human trafficking, warning of increasingly deceptive schemes targeting outbound Filipino travelers. Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said that 2025 will mark a year of modernization for the agency, including upgraded screening technology, streamlined processes, and strengthened legal frameworks to enhance border security and protect Filipinos.
DOTr cancels Common Station contract over long delays
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has terminated its contract with the BFC-FDSC Consortium—comprising BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co.—due to excessive delays in the construction of the Unified Grand Central Station, also known as the Common Station.
PAL named Asia-Pacific’s most punctual airline for April 2025
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) had been rated the most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific for April 2025, according to London-based aviation analytics firm Cirium. The airline posted an on-time performance (OTP) of 86.07 percent, outperforming the regional average of only 81.01 percent and outpacing all North American carriers in the same period.
Converge posts strong 1Q results, eyes expansion with strategic tech partnerships
Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. reported an 18.3 percent surge in net income for the first quarter of 2025, signaling strong momentum across both its residential and enterprise segments.
DICT allays fears over duplicated election data, assures integrity of 2025 poll results
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday assured the public that reported variance in transmission data ahead of the 2025 midterm elections are under thorough technical review and do not compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
