Transport & Communications
LRT-1 fare hike decision looms: commuters to see impact in 30 days
Commuters on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) could soon face higher fares, with the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Rail Regulatory Unit (RRU) set to announce a decision on the Light Rail Manila Corp (LRMC) fare hike petition within the next 30 days.
AirAsia PH launches promo to boost domestic and international travel
AirAsia Philippines is making travel more accessible for Filipinos in 2025, with a major 25 percent discount on all seats and flights. With seven...
Commuters face higher LRT fares as LRMC files for 10.25% hike
The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) has filed a petition with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for a 10.25% fare increase on the Light Rail Transit Line 1, a move that could significantly impact daily commuters. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday to review the proposed hike.
Salceda files bill to restore ABS-CBN broadcast franchise
Bicol Rep. Joey Salceda on Tuesday filed a bill seeking to grant a new franchise to ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines' largest broadcast network whose legislated operating permit expired in May 2020.
BOC Unveils 2025 Priorities: Digitalization, Revenue, Trade Facilitation
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is setting its sights on a transformative 2025, anchored in its Five-Point Priority Program (5-PPP), which aims to drive efficiency, boost revenues, and safeguard trade.
