Transport & Communications
Cebu Pacific fuels growth in Cebu, carries 5.6M passengers in 2024
Cebu Pacific (CEB) achieved a significant milestone on Monday, announcing that it flew over 5.6 million passengers to and from Cebu in 2024. This accounted for nearly 50 percent of total passenger traffic at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which recorded 11.3 million passengers for the year.
Globe, GoTyme Bank forge data sharing pact vs combat cybercrime
Telecom giant Globe and digital lender GoTyme Bank have signed a pivotal data sharing agreement (DSA) aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and curbing financial fraud. The partnership will enable Globe and GoTyme to exchange critical information, such as mobile numbers linked to fraudulent activities, to expedite fraud investigations and protect consumers and businesses.
DOTr confirms EDSA Busway will remain, plans improvement with privatization
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed on Friday that the EDSA Busway will remain dedicated to buses and will not be opened to private vehicles. In a radio interview, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista emphasized that the busway, which serves thousands of commuters daily, will not be removed but will undergo improvements through privatization of its operations and management (O&M).
Fuel subsidy program to benefit over 1M PUV drivers, tricycle riders, and delivery service workers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced that the fuel subsidy program benefiting public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, tricycle operators, and delivery service riders should be completed by the second quarter this year. The initiative aims to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on over one million workers in the transportation sector.
Clark International Airport building country’s tallest air traffic control tower
The Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) announced Friday that the construction of the country’s tallest Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower is on track to be completed by the second quarter of 2025.
