Transport & Communications
PH renews MRT-3 deal with Sumitomo ahead of system privatization push
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will extend its maintenance contract with Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. for the MRT-3, signaling continuity in operations ahead of the planned privatization of the system's operations and maintenance (O&M).
DITO, Skyro tie-up brings instant loans to mobile users
Financial technology firm Skyro has joined forces with telecom operator DITO Telecommunity in offering cash loans directly through the DITO app.
Cebu Pacific expands pilot training with New A330neo simulator in Clark
Cebu Pacific has announced an expansion of its partnership with CAE, baring plans to install a new Airbus A330neo full-flight simulator (FFS) at their joint aviation training center in Clark by December 2026.
DOTr eyes España–Quezon Ave busway by 2026
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is planning to establish a new busway route linking España and Quezon Avenue, with implementation eyed by 2026. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon highlighted the corridor’s viability and necessity during the EJAP Infrastructure Forum, stating, “The most viable and most needed one is España to Quezon Ave... that is very viable and that is wide enough.”
PAL Cargo taps e-commerce boom with end-to-end logistics
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is significantly expanding its cargo operations to drive the country's e-commerce growth and deliver end-to-end logistics solutions across domestic and international markets. The move highlights PAL’s growing focus on commercial freight as a strategic business pillar.
