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Uber, GrabCar, other TNCs welcome to operate at Naia

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is open to allowing transport network companies (TNCs), including Uber and GrabCar, to operate in the country’s premier airport as long as they seek accreditation. According to MIAA, all public utility…

Naia Expressway toll road won’t be ready for Apec meet in Nov

The Naia Expressway toll road, one of the government’s big-ticket public private partnership deals, will not be available for use by visiting foreign dignitaries during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Leaders’ Summit in November, its contractor…

Palace on traffic jams: More patience, please

Malacañang on Saturday said it was aware of the traffic jams in Metro Manila, some of which were so bad, such as last Friday, that travelers missed their scheduled flights. “We did receive reports that a big…

Bus services at Naia 3 and 4 begin dry run Thursday

In a trial run starting Thursday until Aug. 1, a total of 55 air-conditioned buses will be allowed to pick up and drop off passengers in stops near the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminals 3 and…

NAIA Expressway likely to miss APEC deadline

It was to be a showcase project of the Aquino administration that would be completed in time for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit later this year. But word on the street is that the P15.8-billion Naia…

Flying off-roader ‘Transformer’ shows military potential

What happens if you mate a Hummer and an Apache helicopter? Advanced Tactics Inc., a small aerospace company based in California USA recently released details about its AT Transformer vehicle technology and has completed its first driving…

Clark airport to be linked to North Luzon Railway

CLARK FREEPORT, Philippines—The proposed North Integrated Luzon Railway, which will run from Cagayan Valley to Sorsogon province in Bicol, will include a link to the Clark International Airport (CRK) here, Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said. “It…