Transport & Logistics
PAL relaunches Manila–Sapporo winter flights
Philippine Airlines has resumed its seasonal nonstop service between Manila and Sapporo, operating from November 24, 2025 to March 27, 2026. The route, flown every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on a 168-seater Airbus A321neo, aims to capture strong winter travel demand between the Philippines and Japan.
DOTr begins property acquisition for long-awaited Mindanao Railway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun acquiring properties for the Mindanao Railway Project (MRP), marking a major step toward the long-delayed construction of the region’s first railway system.
Ayala units deploying hybrid vehicles by year end in major fleet shift
Globe Telecom has partnered with AC Mobility to introduce 20 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) into its field service fleet by the end of 2025, marking the first phase of a broader plan to decarbonize its operations.
Davao River Bridge nears completion
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday that the China-funded Davao River Bridge is nearly complete and is expected to be finished by the end of November, helping reduce traffic congestion in Davao City's eastern and western coastal areas.
Gov’t eyes year-end settlement of LRT-1 debt
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista Lopez said the government will pay an initial ₱1 billion in undisputed obligations to Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) by year-end, following reports that the LRT-1 operator’s major shareholder, Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), is reassessing its stake.
