Transport & Communications
DOTr to integrate Rush PH app for real-time rail updates
In a move signaling greater digital transformation in public transportation, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has announced the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) full support for the integration of Rush PH, a commuter-driven, web-based application that provides real-time train arrival data across Metro Manila’s rail network.
Globe plugs in to Asia’s AI-ready subsea superhighway
Globe Telecom has joined the Asia United Gateway East (AUG East) submarine cable consortium, a strategic move aimed at enhancing East Asia’s high-capacity digital infrastructure amid surging demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive technologies.
DITO hits 15M subscribers in just 4 years, cements role as telecom challenger
DITO Telecommunity has surpassed 15 million subscribers just four years after its commercial launch in March 2021, marking a major milestone in its rapid rise as the Philippines’ third telco player.
PAL launches ‘2-in-1 Getaway’ promo in tourism, business travel boost
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is making waves in the travel industry with its new “2-in-1 Getaway Fares,” allowing international travelers to explore two Philippine destinations for the price of one.
Airfares set to rise in August as CAB hikes fuel surcharge
Travelers should brace for higher airfares in August following the Civil Aeronautics Board’s (CAB) announcement Friday raising fuel surcharges to Level 4 for both domestic and international flights.
