Transport & Communications

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon expressed strong optimism that the long-delayed Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) will be fully operational for passengers by 2027, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to fast-track infrastructure projects. The completion is expected to bring substantial relief to commuters and transform urban mobility in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

The ASEAN+ markets are outpacing Asia Pacific (AP) peers in hybrid infrastructure adoption for AI workloads, with 68 percent of organizations favoring on-premise or hybrid setups, according to Lenovo’s latest CIO Playbook 2025: It’s Time for AI-nomics, developed in partnership with IDC. The uptake, the study finds, reflects the region’s drive for secure, low-latency AI operations, particularly in fast-digitizing economies like the Philippines.

The Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO), representing the country’s top telcos, has urged Malacañang to closely review the recently ratified Konektadong Pinoy Act before presidential approval, citing serious concerns over national security, regulatory imbalance, and long-term industry stability.

In celebration of Philippine Independence Day, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has rolled out a limited-time “Super Seat Fest” promo, offering one-way base fares for as low as P12 to select domestic and international destinations. The promotional seat sale runs from 11 to 15 June, giving travelers a chance to plan their holidays and summer escapes well ahead of time.

Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) has decided to abandon its planned sale of a 20 percent stake in Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC), signaling a strategic shift toward alternative capital-raising efforts to manage its debt load.