Transport & Logistics
DOTr secures P3.6-B loan to pay LRT-1 operator, boost rail services
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) signed a financing agreement with Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) to settle P3.6 billion in government obligations to Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1.
Cebu Pacific to resume Manila-Dubai flights in July
Budget airline Cebu Pacific announced Tuesday that it will resume flights between Manila and Dubai starting July 2, 2026, after completing safety checks and coordinating closely with Dubai airport authorities.
74 firms eye MRT-3 upgrade and operational deal
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said 74 local and international companies from 14 countries have shown interest in taking over and upgrading Metro Manila’s MRT-3 line through a public-private partnership (PPP) project.
FedEx breaks ground on major Clark expansion
Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) has broken ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility, doubling down on the Philippines as a key logistics and trans-shipment hub in Asia amid booming cross-border trade and e-commerce demand.
Top Line steps up Visayas fuel hub expansion
Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP) is ramping up its expansion in the Visayas with plans to develop a major fuel logistics and storage hub in Cebu, a move seen to strengthen its supply chain and position the company for long-term growth in the regional energy market.
