Transport & Communications
NAIA to roll out new e-gates before Christmas to ease immigration processing
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Friday that electronic gates (e-gates) will soon be installed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to expedite immigration processing and improve the overall travel experience for passengers.
Construction of CLLEX Phase I nears completion, full operation targeted by July 2025
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) Phase I is on track to begin full operations by July 2025, marking a major milestone in the government’s “Build Better More” infrastructure agenda and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Bagong Pilipinas vision.
GCash, PSA launch one-stop mobile ID and finance hubs
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has partnered with GCash, the mobile wallet service operated by G-Xchange, Inc., to integrate National ID registration with digital financial services—an initiative aimed at advancing financial inclusion in underserved areas.
Eastern Communications, UK NGO bring free internet to remote PH schools
Telecommunications firm Eastern Communications has partnered with UK-based non-profit unconnected.org to deliver free internet connectivity to ten geographically isolated and disadvantaged area (GIDA) schools across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—a strategic move underscoring the commercial sector’s growing role in digital inclusion.
DOTr reopens PUV consolidation in major transport policy shift
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has revived its consolidation program for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers, marking a key policy shift in the often-disrupted Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP).
