Transport & Communications
Converge expands Bicol presence with new hubs in Albay, Sorsogon
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has strengthened its regional presence in the Bicol region by opening two new business centers in Tabaco City, Albay and Irosin, Sorsogon.
Cebu Pacific adds more flights ahead of holiday rush
Cebu Pacific is ramping up its international operations ahead of the Christmas travel surge, announcing increased flight frequencies to four major destinations: Bangkok, Da Nang, Sapporo, and Melbourne.
Fuel costs, not tariffs, keep 2GO on edge, says SM Investments chief
Rising fuel prices, not global trade tensions or tariff-related supply disruptions, are the primary concern for multimodal transport and logistics firm 2GO, according to SM Investments Corp. president and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio.
PLDT reports sharp decline in cable theft
PLDT Inc. announced a 43 percent drop in cable theft and vandalism-related incidents in 1H 2025 compared to the same period last year, along with a 36 percent reduction in apprehended suspects. The telco attributed the decline to enhanced security strategies, including preemptive theft deterrence and tighter coordination with law enforcement, local governments, and national agencies such as the CICC and NTSC.
DOTr targets 2026 mompletion of España–Quezon Ave Busway feasibility study
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that the feasibility study for the proposed busway connecting España Boulevard and Quezon Avenue is set to be completed by 2026, marking a key step in the broad government effort to modernize urban transit infrastructure.
