Policy paper identifies measures to raise investor interest in PH aviation
Local business groups and foreign chambers of commerce have recommended measures to boost the Philippines’ appeal as an investment destination for air transport and…
DOTr favors push to split up CAAP’s regulatory and operational duties
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) supports plans to separate the conflicting mandates of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), retaining its regulatory…
PH House transport body to probe costs of rail common station, airport projects
The Philippine Lower House Committee on Transportation (COTr) will conduct inquiries on two of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) projects—the mass transit rail common…
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking new bidders that can develop, operate, and maintain five unbundled airport projects to be undertaken under…
Cebu airport chosen Asia-Pacific Airport of the Year
The Philippines’ Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) has been named Asia-Pacific Airport of the Year 2016 by aviation think tank Centre for Aviation (CAPA). CAPA…
Eight infrastructure projects in transportation, agriculture, and rural development seen to support Philippine socioeconomic development goals have received the nod of the National Economic…
November 21, 2016
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A Tale of Two Airport Proposals
Proposal number one is led by All-Asia Resources and Reclamation Corporation, backed by the Tieng family (best known for leading Solar Entertainment); they were…
Only half of PH airports have commercial operations
Airports in the provinces are to be rehabilitated and modernized to meet international standards, provide international flights, and help decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte its proposed list of programs and policy reforms it hopes the…
DOTr logistics plan eyes PH infra upgrade, ASEAN linkages
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has identified several infrastructure projects and policy plans leading to the creation of a seamless multimodal transport system nationwide…
P860B budget for PH transport infrastructure in 2017
The Duterte administration has submitted to Congress its proposed 2017 national budget amounting to P3.35 trillion, of which 10.6% is allotted for the development…
PH President identifies infra projects in first SONA
President Rodrigo Duterte said the government will accelerate infrastructure spending to improve national roads and bridges and pursue inter-island linkage and rail projects to…
PH transport dept outlines plans, deliverables for first 100 days
Philippine Transportation Secretary Atty Arthur Tugade has outlined wide-ranging plans for the agency, including deliverables for the first 100 days, in a recent meeting…
Vital PH transport centers set to enjoy free Wi-Fi
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Smart Communications, Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the telecommunications service provider to provide free…
Cebu Pacific kicks off NAIA parking bay construction
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is constructing a 2.5-hectare aircraft parking bay at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to help improve traffic in other…
