Transport & Communications
AirAsia Philippines to launch Vietnam flights in March
AirAsia Philippines will expand its Southeast Asian network with new flights from Manila to Hanoi and Da Nang starting March 20, 2026.
DOTr awards $12-M contract to Japanese-Korean joint venture
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has awarded a $11.98-million contract to a joint venture of South Korean firm Dohwa Engineering Co. Ltd. and Japan’s Nippon Koei Co. Ltd. to prepare a master plan for the country’s railway system.
Mitsubishi seeks to fast-track CARS claims
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) said it will work closely with government agencies to ensure the swift processing and release of its incentives under the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s veto of the program’s proposed 2026 budget allocation.
Globe sets up battery hubs to keep network running during typhoons
Globe Telecom Inc. is deploying battery charging hubs in typhoon-prone areas of South Luzon and Bicol to help keep mobile and internet services running during power outages.
DOTr nears completion of land acquisition for major rail projects
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it has secured 90.76 percent of the needed land and properties for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) as of December 2025.
