Transport & Communications
Telcos petition for fair play under Konektadong Pinoy Act
Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. and industry group Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) have called for a review of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act (KPA), urging lawmakers to ensure a fair and secure competitive environment.
DITO CME capital deficit widens amid network rollout
DITO CME Holdings Corp., the telecommunications venture of Davao-based businessman Dennis Uy, said its capital deficiency widened to P78.04 billion at the end of March from P73.39 billion at the end of 2024 as losses continue to mount.
DICT targets 8M new digital jobs by 2028
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday, in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to drive inclusive digital growth, announced plans to create eight million new jobs in the digital sector by 2028. This initiative is part of the administration’s broader vision of a “Digital-First Economy,” aiming to make digital opportunities accessible to all Filipinos, including those in remote and underserved communities.
Gov’t steps up support amid PUV amortization woes
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is ramping up assistance for transport cooperatives that have modernized their public utility vehicle (PUV) fleets, emphasizing continued support for those struggling with bank amortization. This develops following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure that financial issues do not derail the PUV modernization program.
DPWH launches real-time infra oversight app
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is streamlining infrastructure oversight with its new Fortified Operations and Maintenance Geospatial Survey (OMGS) mobile application—an innovation hailed for its policy impact on public infrastructure management.
