Transport & Logistics
ESA and partners achieve successful 5G satellite connectivity trial
The European Space Agency (ESA), together with MediaTek, Eutelsat, Airbus Defence and Space, Sharp, Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), and Rohde & Schwarz, has completed the world’s first successful test of 5G-advanced non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology over low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
US Congress nears deal to end longest government shutdown
The longest US government shutdown in history could end within days after the Senate on Monday (early Tuesday in Manila) approved a major funding bill in a 60–40 vote, sending the measure to the House of Representatives for a final vote as soon as Wednesday.
PAL soars with 62% gain 3Q earnings
Philippine Airlines Inc. posted a 62 percent year-over-year jump in third-quarter net income to USD22 million, signaling the flag carrier’s resilience amid ongoing strategic transformation that has started to drive volumes and passenger traffic higher.
Typhoon-damaged Naga–Legazpi train line operations suspended
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Monday that train services along the Naga–Legazpi route have been temporarily suspended after a bridge was damaged by the super typhoon that hit on November 9.
SMC waives toll for gov’t vehicles in Typhoon Uwan relief efforts
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has suspended toll fees for marked government vehicles engaged in relief and recovery operations in areas hit by Typhoon Uwan. The move supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure unhindered movement of responders across Luzon.
