Transport & Communications
QC poised for economic boost as railway projects near completion
Real estate consultancy Prime Philippines projects Quezon City to be the biggest beneficiary of Metro Manila’s upcoming railway expansions, underscoring significant economic and policy implications for the city’s growth.
Bridge hits spark urgent review of truck clearance rules
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has raised concerns over the increasing number of trucks hitting bridges across major highways, citing outdated vertical clearances as a persistent and nationwide issue.
PAL to receive first Airbus A350-1000 in 4Q as fleet renewal begins
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Monday confirmed that the first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will arrive in the fourth quarter this year, marking the start of its fleet renewal and long-haul growth strategy for the flag carrier.
PLDT pilots LEO satellites, expands AI-ready network
The PLDT Group is significantly increasing its infrastructure investments in support of the government's target to close the country's connectivity gap by 2028, in keeping with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) under Secretary Ivan John Uy.
Telco group urges caution on ‘Konektadong Pinoy’ bill
The Philippine Communications and Telecommunications Operators (PCTO) has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to exercise caution before signing the proposed “Konektadong Pinoy Bill” into law, warning that the measure in its current form could undermine the very goals it seeks to achieve.
