Transport & Logistics
LTFRB chief reinstated with full Malacanang backing
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reinstated the head of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), who was involved in alleged corruption at the agency.
Depreciation, non-operating expense drag Globe Telecom 9-month income lower
Globe Telecom Inc. reported net income dropping 27 percent in the first nine months ascribed to higher depreciation expense and increased non-operating charges.
More, not fewer motorcycle taxis are needed – UMTC
A transport group has slammed the proposal of a lawmaker to halt the operations of Move It, a local motorcycle taxi operator, as this could affect the lives of some 6,500 families.
Open internet policy ideal when content reaches all users
Policymakers must clearly identify the public interest at stake and assess the government’s enforcement capacity to identify the most suitable regulatory approach and instrument should the Philippines adopt net neutrality regulations, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) discussion paper.
It’s time to limit how often we can travel abroad – ‘carbon passports’ may be the answer
The summer of 2023 has been very significant for the travel industry. By the end of July, international tourist arrivals globally reached 84 percent of pre-pandemic levels. In some European countries, such as France, Denmark and Ireland, tourism demand even surpassed its pre-pandemic level.
