Transport & Logistics
Funds Flow Fast: MRT-3 upgrade accelerates
The Department of Finance (DOF) has officially greenlit fresh fundings to revitalize the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), signaling a bold leap forward for commuter convenience and urban mobility.
MARINA tightens safety measures for Filipino ships amid Middle East tensions
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has stepped up monitoring of all Philippine-registered vessels operating in international waters following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Philippine ships told to brace for rising Middle East tensions
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has tightened security protocols for Philippine-flagged vessels as geopolitical strains between the United States and Iran ripple across global shipping lanes.
Gov’t rushes fuel subsidy program as oil nears $80 a barrel
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are speeding up the preparation of documents needed to release fuel subsidies to public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers as global oil prices near $80 per barrel.
2GO plots southern surge strategy
SM Investments Corp., the flagship investment arm of the Sy Group, is doubling down on logistics and travel as its shipping arm, 2GO Group, gears up for expansion across the Visayas and Mindanao following record freight performance.
