Transport & Communications
Globe expands high-speed internet in BASULTA
Globe Telecom is strengthening digital access in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi through a major network upgrade led by a new 48-core, 175-km submarine cable linking Zamboanga, Isabela City, and Sulu.
PAL flies Manila–Puerto Princesa route on widebody jets starting Dec. 17
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) will begin using a larger Airbus A330-300 on its Manila–Puerto Princesa flights starting December 17, to boost travel to Palawan’s capital with more seats and upgraded comfort.
Toyota rolls out battery EV for Philippine main stream market
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has officially switched on its full-electric era with the December 11 rollout of the all-new bZ4X, the company’s first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) under the Toyota brand—and the clearest signal yet that the country’s No. 1 automaker is ready to push EVs into the Filipino mainstream.
South Africa taps ICTSI in upgrading Durban container terminal
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has signed a 25-year partnership with South Africa’s state-owned Transnet to run and upgrade Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, the country’s busiest container facility.
Rising fraud threats spotlight digital safety in PH
The Philippines is at a crossroads with online scams continuing to rise even as breakthroughs in 5G, AI, and other emerging technologies accelerate.
