Transport & Logistics

PAL Holdings Inc. (PHI), operator of Philippine Airlines (PAL), announced on Thursday a major fleet modernization plan to meet rising travel demand and reinforce its position as the country's flag carrier.

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) announced the upcoming turnover of Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) in June 2025, highlighting a P4.53-billion facility upgrade that is expected to significantly enhance Bohol’s tourism and commercial capacity. Under a 30-year concession, AIC will implement infrastructure enhancements including expanded terminal capacity, modern aviation systems, and upgraded airside and landside facilities.

Cebu Pacific, the country's largest carrier, has entered a landmark wet-lease agreement with Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal, signaling a broader strategic collaboration between the two fast-growing low-cost airlines. Announced at a joint press conference in Manila, the deal will see Cebu Pacific lease two Airbus A320s to flyadeal for the Saudi summer travel surge, while a reciprocal wet-lease arrangement during Southeast Asia’s winter peak is under consideration.

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has expressed its readiness to open the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road toll-free to the public in support of easing traffic during the major EDSA rehabilitation project scheduled to start next month.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) announced sweeping reforms for the Private Express and/or Messengerial Delivery Service (PEMEDES) sector aimed at improving rider welfare and enhancing service accountability across the growing delivery industry.