Transport & Communications

Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless subsidiary of PLDT Inc., is intensifying its 5G deployment across the country, reallocating network resources from its legacy 3G infrastructure to bolster 5G capacity where demand is highest.

What began as a simple desire to enjoy good coffee turned into a thriving local hub for students, freelancers, and neighborhood regulars. At the heart of it is Christine Sibal, co-founder of 153 Coffee Co., whose story highlights the growing importance of digital infrastructure and community-driven enterprise in empowering local businesses.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed three major revetment and flood control projects in Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, and Masbate, aimed at protecting coastal and riverside communities from flooding.

Globe Telecom has committed to providing connectivity for Valenzuela City’s emerging ICT Hub as part of the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Digital Bayanihan initiative—a nationwide effort aimed at bridging the digital divide and creating eight million jobs by 2028.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported a 13.65 percent increase in revenue reaching ₱14.85 billion in the first half of 2025, up from ₱12.91 billion during the same period last year. This highlights the agency’s pivotal role in supporting Philippine trade, tourism, and national infrastructure development.