Transport & Logistics
Telco stakeholders warn of national security risks in proposed bill
The Philippine Association of Private Telecommunications Companies (PAPTELCO) has echoed the Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) in raising red flags over the national security and regulatory risks posed by Senate Bill No. 2699, also known as the Konektadong Pinoy bill.
ICTSI sees minimal impact from Trump tariffs, warns of risk to Mexico terminal
The International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) anticipates limited impact from U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime, citing the company’s diversified global footprint, though it flagged its Manzanillo terminal in Mexico as a potential area of concern.
DOTr revokes license in viral bus incident, suspends hundreds in crackdown vs unsafe drivers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Office (LTO), has revoked the driver’s license of Mark Louie A. Burgos, an ELS Bus Co. driver caught on video over-speeding en route to La Union, as part of a broader regulatory crackdown on unsafe and undisciplined drivers.
SMC, KORAIL ink O&M deal for MRT-7, marking key milestone in rail project
San Miguel Corporation’s infrastructure arm has signed a pivotal operations and maintenance (O&M) services agreement with Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) for the MRT-7 project, reinforcing the transition from construction to full operations and signaling a step forward in Philippine mass transport development.
NAIA reports 12.7% surge in Holy Week travelers to 1.17M
Passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rose sharply during the 2025 Holy Week period, with over 1.17 million travelers recorded from 13 to 20 April — a 12.7 percent increase from the same period last year, according to New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC).
