Transport & Communications
DICT targets 8M new digital jobs by 2028
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to drive inclusive digital growth, announced plans to create eight million new jobs in the digital sector by 2028. This initiative is part of the administration’s broader vision of a “Digital-First Economy,” aiming to make digital opportunities accessible to all Filipinos, including those in remote and underserved communities.
Gov’t steps up support amid PUV amortization woes
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is ramping up assistance for transport cooperatives that have modernized their public utility vehicle (PUV) fleets, emphasizing continued support for those struggling with bank amortization. This develops following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure that financial issues do not derail the PUV modernization program.
DPWH launches real-time infra oversight app
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is streamlining infrastructure oversight with its new Fortified Operations and Maintenance Geospatial Survey (OMGS) mobile application—an innovation hailed for its policy impact on public infrastructure management.
Minor van incident at NAIA spurs safety measures review
A minor vehicular incident involving a Toyota Hi-Ace Super Grandia at NAIA Terminal 2 last Friday has prompted The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) to expand safety improvements across the airport complex, despite no reported injuries or damage.
DPWH pushing San Juanico Bridge load boost to 12 tons in 6 mos
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) aims to increase the current 3-ton load limit at the San Juanico Bridge to as much as 12 tons in as quickly as six months to help arrest the transport mayhem that has forced Samar authorities to declare a state of emergency in the province.
