Transport & Logistics
DOTr plans runway upgrades, night flights to help cut domestic air travel costs
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is moving to extend regional and provincial airport runways to help lower domestic airfares, especially to popular tourist destinations such as Siargao.
VinFast picks Philippines to kickstart global scooter drive
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast has chosen the Philippines as the first pillar of its global electric scooter expansion, putting the country at the center of its broader push for green mobility across Southeast Asia.
Tokyo and Manila exchange notes on MRT-3 rehabilitation loan
Japan and the Philippines on Wednesday formalized an agreement to support the rehabilitation of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) in Metro Manila.
Marcos OKs five-year registration for brand new vehicles
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a policy extending the initial registration period for brand new cars and motorcycles to five years, up from the current three years.
Globe profits hold firm in 2025 as data, GCash drive growth
Globe Telecom closed 2025 with solid earnings despite heavier depreciation and financing costs, underscoring how scale, data-led growth and digital finance continue to anchor profitability even as margins faced pressure.
