Transport & Communications
CAB downgrades fuel surcharges for April as jet fuel prices decline
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has announced a reduction in fuel surcharges for both passenger and cargo flights for April, citing a drop in jet fuel prices. Effective 1 through 30 April, the surcharge for domestic and international flights will be downgraded from Level 5 to Level 4.
Globe unit seeks wide adoption of Open RAN tech in PH
Globe Business, the ICT arm of Globe Telecom, has teamed up with the Asia Open RAN Academy (AORA) to fast-track the adoption of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology in the Philippines.
PLDT strengthens text messaging integrity with Infobip as partner
PLDT Enterprise, the corporate arm of PLDT, has teamed up with global cloud communications provider Infobip to bolster SMS security for its subscribers.
MRT3 chief removed after escalator malfunction, triggering security overhaul
Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT3) general manager Oscar Bongon has been removed from his position following an 8 March escalator malfunction at the Taft Avenue Station that injured at least 10 passengers.
PITX projects serving landmark 200M passengers by mid-year
The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), the country's leading intermodal landport, is projected to surpass the 200 million passenger mark by the second quarter of 2025. This milestone underscores the terminal’s dominant position within the transportation infrastructure, with a steady increase in passenger traffic year after year.
