Transport & Communications
DPWH speeds up Mindanao road projects
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the Improving Growth Corridors in Mindanao Road Sector Project (IGCMRSP) following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to tighten coordination with local governments and ensure timely, accountable implementation.
GFiber Prepaid surpasses 700K users
Globe’s GFiber Prepaid service has crossed 700,000 users, marking strong double-digit growth from the previous quarter. The milestone highlights a growing shift in how Filipino households choose home broadband—preferring flexible, no-lockup options over traditional monthly plans.
PAL relaunches Manila–Sapporo winter flights
Philippine Airlines has resumed its seasonal nonstop service between Manila and Sapporo, operating from November 24, 2025 to March 27, 2026. The route, flown every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a 168-seater Airbus A321neo, aims to capture strong winter travel demand between the Philippines and Japan.
DOTr begins property acquisition for long-awaited Mindanao Railway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun acquiring properties for the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), marking a major step toward the long-delayed construction of the region’s first railway system.
Ayala units deploying hybrid vehicles by year end in major fleet shift
Globe Telecom has partnered with AC Mobility to introduce 20 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) into its field service fleet by the end of 2025, marking the first phase of a broader plan to decarbonize its operations.
