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Aboitiz Construction – the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group – recently completed building the new berth of the DICT Bulk Terminal Inc. (DBTI) in Davao del Norte, expanding the facility’s bulk cargo handling capacity. “Our continuing partnership with DICT—spanning projects since 2017—has allowed us to showcase our engineering and construction expertise in delivering quality infrastructure that supports the region’s …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) revealed plans to construct two railway lines in the Visayas region. DOTr is now accepting bids for consultancy contracts – with a value of ₱157.20 million – for the feasibility studies of the Samar-Leyte Railway and the Panay Railway. The projects form part of the government’s expansion of the country’s transport infrastructure. DOTr said the …

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is targeting to open an improved Terminal 4 by middle of 2026, signaling another round of terminal reassignments among airlines using the country’s main gateway. NAIA regulator Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is again reviewing the new terminal assignments to be implemented next year. New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the private operator of NAIA, …

Despite an increase in terminal fees, service charges at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) remain lowest in Southeast Asia, according to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). Starting Sept. 14, departing international passengers at NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 will pay P950 (from P550), while domestic travelers will pay P390 (from P200). The fee adjustments, to be implemented by …

The budget of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) more than doubled in the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), receiving the biggest jump in allocation, according to Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman DOTr will get a budget of P196.62 billion for next year, which is P110 billion more than this year’s budget of P87 billion, based on the 2026 NEP that was …

Travel from Manila to Clark in Pampanga will only take approximately 45 minutes through the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), expected to be finished by 2032. Recently, Transport Secretary Vince Dizon and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno led the clearing operations along Old Antipolo Road corner Abad Santos St. in Manila to allow the delayed construction of the NSCR. According to Moreno, …

Transport Secretary Vince Dizon announced that Beep cards priced half for students, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens will be available starting September for use at the MRT and LRT lines. Students, PWDs and senior citizens get a 50% discount at MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2. Sec. Dizon explained that the 50% discount will already be programmed into the special …

The forms filled up by students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to avail of discounted Beep cards at the MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2 lines have been removed. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon said this is to improve queuing and reduce long lines at train stations. Dizon observed a student/commuter who took a minute to one minute and 30 seconds …

The feasibility study for a busway system along Quezon Avenue in Quezon City is expected to be completed next year, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The busway line along Quezon Avenue starting at Espana, will replicate the successful EDSA Bus Carousel, providing a dedicated bus lane for commuters in Manila and Quezon City. Funding will come from the …

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the perpetual revocation of the driver’s license of a motorist who was caught on CCTV driving counterflow at the Skyway. The vehicle was seen on CCTV moving against traffic at 3:32 AM, creating serious safety issues for other vehicles. “A suspension is not enough for this driver because the CCTV footage clearly …