Transport & Communications

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has fast-tracked the construction of the Manila-Laguna segment of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to expedite key infrastructure projects. Demolition of old Philippine National Railways (PNR) stations from Sta. Mesa in Manila to Cabuyao, Laguna is being conducted simultaneously to accelerate viaduct construction.

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced on Thursday that it will increase its domestic flight operations starting October, in preparation for the anticipated surge in travel demand during the peak season. The airline will operate 1,154 domestic flights weekly, marking a 7 percent increase in flights and adding over 14,000 seats to its network out of Manila.

PLDT Global Corp., the international arm of the PLDT Group, has partnered with BBIX, Inc., a leading Internet Exchange (IX) provider in Asia, to launch a remote peering service in the Philippines. The initiative aims to enhance global connectivity and position the country as a strategic digital hub in the region.

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to launch a new Cebu-Calbayog route starting October 26, with four weekly flights, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen Cebu as a key regional aviation hub.

Globe GFiber Prepaid has emerged as the country’s leading prepaid fiber service, posting a 37 percent growth in Q2 2025. With its affordable, contract-free, and reloadable setup, the service has captured the mass market, reinforcing Globe’s dominance in the fixed broadband space.