Transport & Logistics
DOTr defers vehicle purchase, redirects P50M for unit facilities
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered the deferment of a ₱50 million vehicle procurement plan for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Central Office, reallocating the funds instead to enhance facilities at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).
Work starts on FTI Station, critical segment of PH’s largest railway project
The joint venture of Leighton Asia and First Balfour has begun construction on a vital component of the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR), the country’s largest railway project.
Globe report 18% drop in fiber cut incidents in H1 2025
Globe Telecom reported an 18 percent decrease in total fiber cut incidents in the first half of 2025, citing strengthened network resiliency measures, tighter security protocols, and deeper collaboration with communities and local government units (LGUs).
Privatization path for MRT-3 set for 2027 review
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to finalize by 2027 the bidding mode for the privatization of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3)’s operations and maintenance (O&M) contract.
Smarter deliveries take center stage as holiday rush begins
As the holiday delivery surge begins, industry leaders are pushing for smarter, safer parcel handling to protect consumers amid booming e-commerce activity and rising complaints.
