Transport & Communications
NAIA holds first full-scale crash drill under new private operator
The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the private group now managing the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), will carry out its first full-scale crash rescue drill on Friday, October 17.
Gov’t shifts to commuter-focused road safety policy
The government is changing its road safety approach to prioritize commuters over cars, Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez announced on Wednesday.
Globe renews push for anti-piracy site-blocking law
Telecom giant Globe is urging lawmakers to pass a site-blocking law to combat online piracy, following the recent Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines’ (IPOPHL) request for internet providers to block illegal streaming websites.
Online-only vehicle payment under fire
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to ensure that Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVICs) offer multiple payment options—including cash—for motor vehicle registration transactions, following public complaints over a mandatory P65 convenience fee for online payments.
Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rises 2.6% in September amid strong demand, increased capacity
Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported a 2.6 percent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic to 1.8 million in September 2025, driven by higher capacity and sustained demand across its network.
