The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has introduced a new requirement boosting road safety in the public transport sector. Under Memorandum Circular 2024-040, the LTFRB mandates comprehensive road safety training for all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and conductors as a condition for franchise renewal.
In a swift response to an incident in Panglao, Bohol, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday announced the dismissal of five Land Transportation Office (LTO) personnel involved in manhandling a rider on Friday.
The peso’s slide beyond P63 against the US dollar is threatening to drive up Philippine manufacturing costs and fuel inflation, raising concerns as businesses brace for stronger Christmas-season demand.
Jollibee Philippines emerged as Advertiser of the Year at the SMARTIES Philippines 2026 Awards, taking home 10 honors for campaigns that combine artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and creativity to drive consumer engagement and business impact.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has urged consumers to avoid panic-buying and hoarding, assuring the public that supplies of basic goods remain adequate and prices stable ahead of Christmas and the anticipated Super El Niño.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) has scheduled a public scoping hearing on November 9, 2026, for DMCI Power Corporation’s proposed 15-megawatt coal-biomass power plant in Narra, Palawan, valued at P3 billion.