Transport & Logistics
PAL to end turboprop flights at NAIA starting March 2026
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will stop all turboprop flights to and from Manila starting March 29, 2026, as part of a government-mandated move to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
NSCR Extension hits key construction milestones, promising faster and cheaper commutes
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reached two major milestones in the North–South Commuter Railway Extension (NSCR-Ex), signaling faster progress for one of the country’s biggest transport projects.
P300M budget eyed to clear runway obstruction at Bicol airport
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to set aside P200 million to P300 million to relocate National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) transmission lines that are preventing full use of the Bicol International Airport (BIA) runway.
NTC exceeds revenue target, boosts funds for public services
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said it exceeded its revenue target for 2025, collecting P9.33 billion last year—well above its goal of P6.62 billion. This is about 41 percent higher than expected and reflects stronger enforcement of rules, improved collection systems, and the continued growth of the telecommunications sector.
Pact signed keeping Metro Manila connected during major disasters
Globe Telecom Inc. and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have signed an agreement to make sure communication services stay up and running in Metro Manila even during large-scale disasters, including a worst-case earthquake.
