Transport & Communications
Telco equipment thieves ran rampant in 2024
In a concerted effort to tackle the growing issue of network equipment theft, PLDT Inc., in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, local government officials, and community stakeholders, has successfully arrested nearly 2,500 cable thieves over the past three years. This includes a significant 1,000 arrests made in 2024 alone.
Kaspersky bares cyber attack campaign targeting APAC industrial organizations
Kaspersky's ICS CERT team, its analytics unit, has uncovered a sophisticated cyber attack campaign, codenamed SalmonSlalom, targeting industrial organizations and government agencies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Shake-up at DOTr: New chief requests courtesy resignations
A significant leadership shift is taking place at the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as newly appointed secretary Vince Dizon has requested the resignation of top officials at the agency.
Transport chief Dizon delays EDSA Busway privatization
In a strategic shift, newly appointed transportation secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday announced a delay in the privatization of the EDSA Busway system’s operations and maintenance (O&M), pushing back the process to prioritize the rehabilitation of the system’s stations.
SMC backs DOTR review of cashless tolling policy
SMC Infrastructure on Monday expressed support for the Department of Transportation's (DOTR) decision to reassess the implementation of cashless toll collection across expressways. Acknowledging the new leadership's need to evaluate the policy, the company emphasized the importance of a seamless transition to cashless systems to improve the toll experience for motorists.
