The government has embarked on infrastructure development, including digitalization and enhancing internet connectivity, to further boost tourism and gain back grounds lost during the pandemic.
"We express our utmost support to all operators and drivers who have embraced the full implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) but the deadline stays," Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday anticipates signing the P171-billion concession agreement with the winning bidder to rehabilitate, optimize and maintain the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) around mid-March next year.
Cebu Pacific transported more than 258 metric tons of humanitarian cargo in 2023 in support of government relief efforts in communities around the country struck by calamities and disasters.