Transport & Communications
Student lane, fare cuts in metro rail lines
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched dedicated lanes for students at all MRT-3 and LRT-2 stations. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the daily travel experience for students who are now entitled to a 50 percent fare discount on rail lines.
PAL expands Manila-Seattle flights to Boost PH-US links
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will increase its Manila-Seattle service to five weekly flights starting 25 November 2025, up from the current three, as part of its strategic push to strengthen air connectivity between the Philippines and the United States.
Grab PH donates e-bikes in support of active transport push
Grab Philippines has partnered with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and donated pedal-assist bicycles and helmets to 20 individuals as part of the agency’s Active Transport Program, underscoring a joint commitment to sustainable mobility and road safety.
Toyota taps Second ELV Dismantling Facility Under Global Sustainability Drive
Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has officially named Standard Insurance Co., Inc. as the second model End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility in the Philippines under the global “Toyota Global 100 Dismantlers Project.”
WoWFi rollout fuels DITO’s broadband push
DITO Telecommunity Corp. is aiming to hit 2 million high-speed wireless broadband subscribers by 2026 on the back of the commercial rollout of its new fixed wireless access (FWA) service, DITO Home WoWFi. This underscores the company’s ambition to expand digital inclusion through next-generation connectivity.
