Transport & Communications

Jetstar Asia (3K) has announced it will wind down operations and permanently cease flights by 31 July 2025, citing unsustainable cost pressures and intense regional competition.

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), under the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has imposed a 30-day suspension on 15 Florida Bus Co. buses after their drivers were caught racing on the National Highway in Cagayan on June 8, 2025—a dangerous act that went viral on the internet. 

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 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.

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.