Transport & Logistics

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced plans to develop two railway systems in the Visayas—the Samar-Leyte Railway and the Panay Railway—as part of efforts to enhance regional connectivity and economic growth.

AirAsia Philippines is set to reopen five key routes from its Cebu hub starting 15 November 2025, aiming to tap into the region’s surging tourism market and strengthen both domestic and international connectivity.

Smart Communications, Inc., the wireless arm of PLDT Inc., has officially launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network in Iloilo City, effectively doubling internet speeds and slashing latency for subscribers.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is intensifying efforts to elevate the Philippines to Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), a benchmark developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that assesses national cybersecurity frameworks across five key pillars: Legal, Technical, Organizational, Capacity Development, and Cooperation.

French rail operators and international firms have expressed keen interest in bidding for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the country's North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) program, signaling the project's growing corporate and commercial appeal, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).