Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) has expanded its versatile Carry lineup with the introduction of two new purpose-built variants designed to address the specialized transport and mobility requirements of organizations, local government units, and institutional users. Built on the practicality...
Authorities apprehended a total of 226 taxis and passenger buses as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has stepped up its operation against dilapidated and untidy public utility vehicles (PUVs). LTFRB chairman Vigor D. Mendoza II said 178 of those apprehended were...
The Philippine Army (PA) expressed support behind the Department of National Defense 's (DND) plan to acquire more than 500 infantry fighting vehicles, saying the move will improve the mobility, protection, and combat capability of soldiers. Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it is refining its operational capabilities by embedding its core values into every mission as the military branch pursues a more modern and capable defense posture. To guide every Air Force personnel, PAF spokesperson Colonel Maria Christina Basco said the...
Stressing that seas around the country are "arenas of competition and of conflict," President Marcos underscored the need to continuously strengthen the Philippine Navy 's capabilities. Marcos said this remains essential to protecting the national interest in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
The national government is moving to steer the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP) toward the use of electric vehicles as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) targets the deployment of at least 6,000 electric jeepneys this year in line with the Electric Vehicle...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued new rules streamlining the temporary admission of foreign cable-laying and repair vessels, as the government moves to facilitate submarine cable and offshore energy projects deemed critical to the country’s digital and energy infrastructure. Under the...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) added fresh muscle to its rotary-wing fleet on Tuesday, May 19, after it formally commissioned two new Bell 412EPX utility helicopters during a ceremony at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City. The two aircraft, which arrived in the country on Feb. 27, represent the first...
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Tuesday, May 19, highlighted longer endurance at sea and growing fleet strength as it steps up its presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), noting that modern platforms now allow sustained patrols and wider maritime coverage compared to previous years. PN-Philippine...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, May 19, welcomed the latest survey results conducted by an independent polling firm which showed that it remains among the country’s most trusted government institutions in the first quarter of 2026 amid its transition from internal security...
The Quezon City government will deploy eight brand-new electric buses on QCity Bus Route 6 starting May 11 as part of its efforts to modernize public transport and support environmental protection initiatives in the city. Operations along Route 6 will remain unchanged, with buses running between...
The United States approved a possible $150 million sale of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters to the Philippines, a move seen to strengthen Manila’s pilot training capability and support its military modernization program. In a statement Tuesday, May 5, the US Department of State said it had...
