Transport & Communications
DPWH halts bidding for local projects amid corruption probe
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday ordered a nationwide suspension of all ongoing bidding for locally funded flood control and infrastructure projects, citing widespread corruption concerns within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to “clean house” and prevent further misuse of public funds.
PAL flight returns to Manila following mid-air pressurization Issue
A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Japan returned to Manila on Tuesday morning after experiencing a pressurization issue in-flight, the carrier confirmed.
Globe’s Cruz champions ethical, scalable AI
At the AWS Cloud Day Philippines 2025, Globe Telecom’s chief technology officer Carlo Malana Cruz stressed the urgent need for visionary leadership to navigate the challenges of Generative AI (GenAI).
Beware of lookalike scam sites, Smart warns customers
Smart Communications is warning customers to stay alert against scam text messages that use deceptive links made to look like legitimate Smart URLs. The telco said on Wednesday it never uses shortened or altered links in its official communications, and only operates through its full domain: https://smart.com.ph.
Dizon commits to 60-day DPWH reorganization
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon reaffirmed his commitment to complete the agency’s reorganization within 60 days, despite acknowledging the process as "very difficult but absolutely necessary," during a media briefing at the DPWH headquarters.
