Transport & Communications
PAL temporarily halts Middle East flights amid regional unrest
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced the temporary suspension of several Middle East-bound flights due to escalating geopolitical unrest and consequent airspace restrictions in the region.
Gov’t readies fuel subsidy for PUVs amid Middle East oil shock
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced Tuesday its readiness to roll out fuel subsidies for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators, in response to sharp oil price hikes triggered by unrest in the Middle East.
Gov’t, Grab, Megaworld launch drone delivery pilot in Metro Manila
Grab Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and property giant Megaworld Corp., has launched a pilot program to test drone-powered commercial deliveries in the Philippines. The initiative aims to evaluate how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can improve urban logistics, especially in traffic-congested cities like Metro Manila.
QC poised for economic boost as railway projects near completion
Real estate consultancy Prime Philippines projects Quezon City to be the biggest beneficiary of Metro Manila’s upcoming railway expansions, underscoring significant economic and policy implications for the city’s growth.
Bridge hits spark urgent review of truck clearance rules
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has raised concerns over the increasing number of trucks hitting bridges across major highways, citing outdated vertical clearances as a persistent and nationwide issue.
