Transport & Communications
Gov’t, Grab, Megaworld launch drone delivery pilot in Metro Manila
Grab Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and property giant Megaworld Corp., has launched a pilot program to test drone-powered commercial deliveries in the Philippines. The initiative aims to evaluate how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can improve urban logistics, especially in traffic-congested cities like Metro Manila.
QC poised for economic boost as railway projects near completion
Real estate consultancy Prime Philippines projects Quezon City to be the biggest beneficiary of Metro Manila’s upcoming railway expansions, underscoring significant economic and policy implications for the city’s growth.
Bridge hits spark urgent review of truck clearance rules
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has raised concerns over the increasing number of trucks hitting bridges across major highways, citing outdated vertical clearances as a persistent and nationwide issue.
PAL to receive first Airbus A350-1000 in 4Q as fleet renewal begins
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Monday confirmed that the first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will arrive in the fourth quarter this year, marking the start of its fleet renewal and long-haul growth strategy for the flag carrier.
PLDT pilots LEO satellites, expands AI-ready network
The PLDT Group is significantly increasing its infrastructure investments in support of the government's target to close the country's connectivity gap by 2028, in keeping with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) under Secretary Ivan John Uy.
