Transport & Logistics
Red tape, talent shortage—not rival—test Philippines’ IT-BPM
The Philippine information technology–business process management (IT-BPM) industry is not losing sleep over global rivals. Its bigger headaches are closer to home: the ease of doing business and a persistent shortage of employable talent.
Auto industry eyes elusive half-million sales mark
After a largely flat 2025, the Philippine automotive industry is gearing up for a long-awaited breakthrough, with vehicle sales projected to finally surpass the 500,000-unit mark this year, according to the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI).
Government grounds shipping fleet after sea tragedy
The government has ordered all passenger ships of Aleson Shipping Lines to stop operating following a deadly sea accident that killed at least 18 people and left 10 others missing.
Isuzu tightens grip on Philippine trucks market
Isuzu Philippines Corporation extended its dominance of the local commercial vehicle industry, securing its position as the country’s number one truck brand for the 26th straight year in 2025, based on joint industry data from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines and the Truck Manufacturers Association.
PAL weathers storm as winter bites
A powerful winter storm that swept across the US and Canada over the weekend forced thousands of flight cancellations, including several services operated by flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), testing the resilience of its long-haul network and its preparedness for seasonal shocks.
