Transport & Logistics
APECO pushes Pacific gateway amid risks
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is accelerating plans for a Pacific-facing mega port in Aurora province, betting that mounting geopolitical tensions will push global shipping to seek alternative routes.
PUV drivers to receive P5,000 fuel subsidy starting March 17
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will begin distributing a P5,000 fuel subsidy to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Metro Manila on March 17, 2026, as the government moves to ease the impact of rising oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East.
DTI Seeks Logistics Cost Breaks To Stabilize Prices
The Philippine government is exploring short-term logistics relief measures to prevent a surge in the prices of basic goods as global fuel costs ripple through supply chains.
Skyway-NLEX Connector seen to cut 2-hour Metro Manila trip to 30 minutes by 2027
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) expects to finish Section 2A of the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 by 2027, creating a key connection between the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), and the existing Metro Manila Skyway System.
Ports go smart: Philippines accelerated maritime growth
The Philippines is charting a bold course to modernize its maritime infrastructure, with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) leading the charge. At a recent CEO Forum in Parañaque City, Assistant Secretary Villamor Ventura Plan revealed the government currently oversees 43 active local port projects, with 27 already completed in 2025.
