Transport & Communications
Abusive Bohol LTO personnel get the ax, trigger policy review
In a swift response to an incident in Panglao, Bohol, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday announced the dismissal of five Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel involved in manhandling a rider on Friday.
Fuel surcharge adjustments fail to dampen air traffic surge in 2024
The country's domestic air passenger traffic hit a record high of 32.1 million in 2024, the highest figure since 2015, according to data released by the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). The 10.98 percent increase from 28.96 million passengers in 2023 signals a robust recovery and growth in the aviation sector, underscoring the nation's economic rebound.
MPIC rules out resubmitting MRT3 proposal due fare hike delays
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has decided against resubmitting its unsolicited bid to rehabilitate, operate, and maintain the MRT3 system, citing the lack of government support for fare increases. MPIC chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan explained the absence of approved tariffs makes it unlikely for the business to move forward with the proposal, saying the current situation is “difficult.”
Globe urges stricter SIM registration with validated ID database for enhanced security
Globe Telecom is reinforcing its commitment to the SIM Registration Act (RA 11934), emphasizing the need for a validated database to combat SIM card-related crimes.
MPTC pauses merger nego with SMC amid debt cut plans
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has announced a temporary pause in its merger negotiations with San Miguel Corp. (SMC), citing the company’s ongoing efforts to raise equity capital to reduce its debts.
