Transport & Communications
DOTr cancels Common Station contract over long delays
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has terminated its contract with the BFC-FDSC Consortium—comprising BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co.—due to excessive delays in the construction of the Unified Grand Central Station, also known as the Common Station.
PAL named Asia-Pacific’s most punctual airline for April 2025
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) had been rated the most punctual airline in Asia-Pacific for April 2025, according to London-based aviation analytics firm Cirium. The airline posted an on-time performance (OTP) of 86.07 percent, outperforming the regional average of only 81.01 percent and outpacing all North American carriers in the same period.
Converge posts strong 1Q results, eyes expansion with strategic tech partnerships
Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. reported an 18.3 percent surge in net income for the first quarter of 2025, signaling strong momentum across both its residential and enterprise segments.
DICT allays fears over duplicated election data, assures integrity of 2025 poll results
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday assured the public that reported variance in transmission data ahead of the 2025 midterm elections are under thorough technical review and do not compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
Smoke at NAIA T1 traced to power bank, incident quickly contained —NNIC
The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) confirms that on Monday, 12 May 2025, a smoke incident occurred at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, which was promptly addressed with no injuries or damage to airport facilities.
