Transport & Communications
AirAsia revives Cebu flights amid tourism surge
AirAsia Philippines is set to reopen five key routes from its Cebu hub starting 15 November 2025, aiming to tap into the region’s surging tourism market and strengthen both domestic and international connectivity.
Smart doubles network speed in Iloilo with 5G standalone launch
Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo City, effectively doubling internet speeds and slashing latency for subscribers.
DICT targets Tier 1 status in global cybersecurity index
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is intensifying efforts to elevate the Philippines to Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), a benchmark developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that assesses national cybersecurity frameworks across five key pillars: Legal, Technical, Organizational, Capacity Development, and Cooperation.
French firms eye role in NSCR operations
French rail operators and international firms have expressed keen interest in bidding for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the country's North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) program, signaling the project's growing corporate and commercial appeal, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
DOTr, DBM launch citizen-led infra monitoring
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) have signed an agreement to enhance the monitoring and evaluation of major transport infrastructure projects through citizen participation and digital technology.
