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    Transport & Communications

    Globe, gov’t agencies unite to prevent fiber cuts in CDO

    Globe has bolstered its collaboration with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the local government of Cagayan de Oro to curb fiber cuts resulting from roadworks—an issue that caused 54 disruptions in 2024, the highest in Northern Mindanao.

    Japan-backed Davao Tunnel marks milestone in Philippine infrastructure

    Officials from Japan and the Philippines marked on Monday the successful connection of one of the twin tunnels of the Davao City Bypass project — the longest mountain tunnel in the country at 2.3 kilometers.

    Bridge upgrades to boost commuter safety, ease in Metro Manila

    A major infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving commuter safety and reducing traffic disruption is set to begin as JFE Engineering Corp. and First Balfour Inc. join forces for a ₱7.7-billion seismic strengthening project on two of Metro Manila’s oldest and busiest bridges.

    DOTr orders airlines to ensure proper passport checks, protect passenger rights

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has directed all domestic and international airlines operating in the Philippines to exercise greater responsibility in passport checks, emphasizing that the authority to inspect travel documents must not be abused.

    Telco stakeholders warn of national security risks in proposed bill

    The Philippine Association of Private Telecommunications Companies (PAPTELCO) has echoed the Philippine Chamber of Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) in raising red flags over the national security and regulatory risks posed by Senate Bill No. 2699, also known as the Konektadong Pinoy bill.

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