Transport & Logistics
PPA braces for 1.93‑million Undas port passengers, launches upgrades and booking aid
The Philippine Ports Authority is gearing up for a projected rise in sea travelers this Undas season, with facility improvements, free shuttles and an online booking system in place to keep port trips safe and convenient.
NLEX opens new C5 Northlink section ahead of Undas travel rush
NLEX Corporation held the inauguration of a new stretch of the NLEX‑C5 Northlink project on Thursday, timed before the big holiday traffic buildup for Undas.
NorthPort adds hybrid cranes, targets port upgrades by 2027
NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) domestic cargo operation at the Port of Manila, has deployed four new hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes as it upgrades terminal infrastructure to handle cargo more efficiently and reduce emissions.
Senate launches RISE panel, pledges reforms to cut business costs
The Senate is preparing reforms to lower electricity and logistics costs, speed up government approvals, and crack down on illicit trade as it seeks to revive Philippine industry and reverse manufacturing’s shrinking contribution to the economy.
LRMC opens 24‑hour park‑and‑ride at LRT‑1 Dr. Santos Station to boost rail commuter shift
The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1, has launched a round‑the‑clock parking facility at Dr. Santos Station in Parañaque City, a key commuter incentive designed to encourage motorists to switch from private cars to public rail transport.
