Transport & Communications
GCash launches ‘Tap to Pay’ for contactless global payments
Philippine fintech firm GCash has launched Tap to Pay, a new contactless payment feature that allows users to make transactions by simply tapping their NFC-enabled Android phones on Mastercard-accepting terminals worldwide.
Cebu Pacific adds direct Cebu–El Nido Flights, expands domestic reach
Cebu Pacific will launch daily direct flights between Cebu and El Nido beginning 26 October, further strengthening its domestic network and enhancing inter-island connectivity in the Philippines.
Globe raises alarm over Konektadong Pinoy Act’s security, regulatory gaps
Globe Telecom has expressed serious concerns over the recently enacted Konektadong Pinoy Act, which lapsed into law on August 24 without the President's signature.
MRT-3 adds longer Dalian Train to ease rush hour crowds
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Tuesday the deployment of a four-car Dalian train on the MRT-3 line for the first time, following the successful safety checks of another train car.
EV vans power Monde Nissin’s sustainable bread delivery
Monde Nissin Corp. has launched Monde Fresh Express, a last-mile delivery initiative that uses electric vans to distribute its bread products. This shift to EV-powered logistics aims to lower carbon emissions, reduce noise pollution, and enhance delivery frequency in dense urban areas.
