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Metro Manila cruise terminal plan gains momentum
The Philippine government and private sector are accelerating a joint push to position the country as a serious cruise tourism player, with plans for a dedicated cruise terminal in Metro Manila taking center stage.
DOTr cracks down on steep hikes in shipping rates
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has warned domestic shipping lines against imposing steep passenger fare hikes, signaling tighter oversight from regulators led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).
Ports go smart: Philippines accelerated maritime growth
The Philippines is charting a bold course to modernize its maritime infrastructure, with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) leading the charge. At a recent CEO Forum in Parañaque City, Assistant Secretary Villamor Ventura Plan revealed the government currently oversees 43 active local port projects, with 27 already completed in 2025.
Airfare Caps Target Symptoms, Not Aviation Ills
As the government weighs tighter controls on rising domestic airfares, economists and industry stakeholders warn in an interview with Context.ph that headline-grabbing fixes such as price caps and fare transparency risk treating symptoms rather than the deeper structural issues keeping tickets expensive.
Bell-Kenz Pharma partners with DOTr unit to train 1 million Filipinos in CPR
Bell-Kenz Pharma has partnered with the Department of Transportation’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation to train one million Filipinos in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other basic life-saving skills, with an initial focus on the country’s busiest transport hubs.
