Transport & Logistics
DICT targets 50% cut in PH internet costs by 2028
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to reduce broadband internet costs in the Philippines by up to 50 percent over the next three years, DICT Secretary Henry R. Aguda told journalists at the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines or EJAP Infrastructure Forum.
Lexmark taps PLDT iGate for global connectivity boost
PLDT Enterprise has entered a strategic partnership with Lexmark Research and Development Corp. to deliver robust digital infrastructure solutions, underscoring a significant corporate alignment aimed at enhancing global operational efficiency and collaboration.
PNR reopens Binahan Bridge, restores key south Luzon rail link
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) has completed the restoration of the Binahan Bridge in Ragay, Camarines Sur, nearly two months after Typhoon Kristine caused extensive damage. The bridge's repair is a key milestone in the broader effort to rehabilitate and expand rail services across Southern Luzon.
ADB decision on NSCR North loan expected by December
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is seen to complete the assessment and approval of the financing package for the construction of the north section of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) around December, based on ground plans by the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
PPA allocates ₱400M for Samar port expansion
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has earmarked ₱400 million to modernize and expand the Amandayehan Port in Basey, Samar, positioning it as a strategic alternative route amid transport constraints triggered by new restrictions on the San Juanico Bridge.
