Transport & Logistics
MPIC rules out resubmitting MRT3 proposal due fare hike delays
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has decided against resubmitting its unsolicited bid to rehabilitate, operate, and maintain the MRT3 system, citing the lack of government support for fare increases. MPIC chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan explained the absence of approved tariffs makes it unlikely for the business to move forward with the proposal, saying the current situation is “difficult.”
Globe urges stricter SIM registration with validated ID database for enhanced security
Globe Telecom is reinforcing its commitment to the SIM Registration Act (RA 11934), emphasizing the need for a validated database to combat SIM card-related crimes.
MPTC pauses merger nego with SMC amid debt cut plans
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) has announced a temporary pause in its merger negotiations with San Miguel Corp. (SMC), citing the company’s ongoing efforts to raise equity capital to reduce its debts.
Globe Telecom’s 5G expansion reinforces leadership and empowerment in the digital economy
Globe Telecom Inc. is setting a new benchmark in the Philippine telecommunications sector with the launch of 587 new 5G sites across the country. The investment is designed to meet the growing demand for high-speed mobile services and enhance Globe’s leadership in the industry.
Grab PH onboards Ateneo for driver training and safety standards
Grab Philippines and its motorcycle taxi partner MOVE IT, has collaborated with the Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services to overhaul the ride-hailing industry’s driver assessment, onboarding, and training processes.
