Transport & Communications
AMLC freezes assets of DPWH officials, contractors linked to ‘ghost projects’
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has issued freeze orders on the assets and bank accounts of multiple Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials and private contractors allegedly involved in fraudulent or “ghost” infrastructure projects, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon.
PAL tops Asia-Pacific for on-time performance in August
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been named the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region for August 2025, achieving an on-time performance (OTP) rating of 89.37 percent, according to global aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Grab faces new oversight in driver incentives
Grab Philippines has signed a new agreement with the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to extend the regulatory review of its driver incentive program by another year, underscoring ongoing corporate oversight following its 2018 acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia operations.
Ex-DPWH officials face criminal charges for using fake license
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has filed criminal charges against two former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials for allegedly using falsified driver’s license.
Gov’t lifts suspension on infra bidding
Public Works Secretary Vince B. Dizon has lifted the suspension on bidding for government infrastructure projects, citing the urgent need to avoid delays in the rollout of critical national infrastructure. The resumption, however, comes with stringent new transparency and accountability measures.
