Transport & Communications
PAL resumes direct flights between Cebu and Osaka, strengthening regional connectivity
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has resumed its popular direct flights between Cebu and Osaka, marking a key milestone for both the airline and the region.
Tollways brace for holiday traffic surge, offer toll-free hours for motorists
With the holiday season fast approaching, tollways operators are gearing up for a significant uptick in traffic, predicting a 10 to 15 percent increase in vehicle volume across major expressways.
PLDT pushes for government-telco partnership to bridge digital divide
PLDT Inc. chairman and CEO, Manuel V. Pangilinan, emphasized the critical need for a robust partnership between the government and telecom providers to help close the digital divide and connect so-called geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).
NAIA preps for record holiday rush with boosted operations
The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in passenger traffic at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), with passenger numbers expected to hit 2.296 million from December 20 to January 3, marking a 10.95 percent increase from last year. The peak period is projected to surpass even the busy Undas season in terms of volume.
LTFRB greenlights new motorcycle taxi firms
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved four new motorcycle taxi (MT) companies to operate exclusively in Central Luzon and CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon).
