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New cruise ship tech lets you stay connected while disconnecting

Tariro Mzezewa, The New York Times
Updated as of Dec 04 04:34 PM

The P3.8-billion project includes the enhancement of existing facilities in its first phase from 2020 to 2021 and reconfiguration based on traffic demand in the second phase from 2026 to 2027, the DOTr said in a statement. Read more »

AirAsia says operations back to normal after Tisoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 01:13 PM

The following flights on Tuesday (Dec. 3), were rescheduled to Wednesday (Dec. 4). Passengers were advised to check AirAsia's website. Read more »

United Airlines orders 50 Airbus aircraft to replace Boeing 757s

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 04 01:03 PM

The Airbus order is the latest blow to the American manufacturer, already deeply mired in the crisis surrounding its 737 MAX. Read more »

MMDA lifts number coding due to Tisoy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 03 02:44 PM

The number coding in Metro Manila is suspended on Tuesday starting noon to give motorists enough time to go home before typhoon Tisoy lashes the region, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said. Read more »

SLEX traffic 'super smooth' with more lanes open: San Miguel's Ang

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 02 11:13 AM

Traffic flow in Alabang south of the capital has been "super smooth" since the opening of additional lanes on the South Luzon Expressway, San Miguel Corp President Ramon Ang said Monday.  Read more »

LIST: Canceled flights due to Tisoy, Monday Dec. 2

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 02 03:29 PM

The Manila International Airport Authority posted the list of canceled flights on its official Facebook page. Read more »

Fuselage of new Boeing 777X ruptured in pressure tests: sources

Luc Olinga, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 28 08:35 AM

Already deeply mired in the crisis surrounding its 737 MAX, the premier US aircraft manufacturer now faces fresh difficulties bringing its new line of long-haul jets to market due to the unexpected weakness in the 777X airframe. Read more »

Storms snarl Thanksgiving travel in US

Daniel Wools, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 28 08:28 AM

A pair of storms packing heavy snow and hurricane-force winds left tens of thousands without power in the United States on Wednesday and wreaked havoc for Americans traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read more »

Mga isyu sa SEA Games inayos na, ayon sa PHISGOC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 12:17 AM

Kabilang na rito ang mga reklamo sa pagkain, venue ng mga laro at transportasyon. Read more »

SEA Games : PH, Myanmar football teams use buses lent to organizers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 11:48 PM

The national football teams of Myanmar and the Philippines use new buses lent by a private company to SEA Games organizers. That's after reports came out athletes from other countries were unhappy with their previous travel arrangements. Read more »

SEA Games: Metro traffic scenario

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 04:29 PM

Motorists and commuters are advised to expect heavy traffic in several areas as the country hosts the 30th SEA Games in Metro Manila.  Read more »

Rental, second-hand na child safety seats pinagkakakitaan online

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 04 07:53 PM

Ito ay para hindi maging mabigat sa ilang car owners ang pagsunod sa Child Safety In Motor Vehicles Act kung saan kinakailangang may child safety seat ang mga bata.  Read more »

Hong Kong authorities appeal for calm as major highway reopens

Reuters
Posted at Nov 27 12:00 PM

One of Hong Kong's main highway links, the Cross-Harbor Tunnel, reopened early on Wednesday as a lockdown of the nearby Polytechnic University appeared to be drawing to a close with teams still combing the campus for remaining protesters.   Read more »

Public urged: Avoid EDSA during weekend SEA Games opening

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 10:59 AM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday urged motorists to avoid EDSA on the afternoon of Nov. 30 to give way to the vehicle convoys of athletes and spectators in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.    Read more »

Filipinos' travel lust demands hundreds of new planes: Airbus

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 07:05 AM

The Philippines needs 200 new jets to expand domestic and international travel and the need can triple to as many as 600 in the next 20 years, said Aymeric Dupront, Airbus marketing head for Southeast Asia. Read more »

Motorists urged: Give way to SEA Games convoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 26 10:24 AM

The Philippine National Police on Tuesday urged motorists to give way to the convoy of athletes who would compete in the Southeast Asian games, after some teams complained of transportation woes. Read more »

Problems plague PH SEA Games hosting

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 09:58 AM

Problems continue to plague the country's hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian games with football teams taking issue with the quality and quantity of their food. The first football game did push through Monday afternoon even though the venue was far from ready. Read more »

Oil firms announce fuel price cuts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 11:41 PM

Some relief ahead for motorists as local oil players announce another round of rollbacks in fuel prices this week. Read more »

Subway depot critics told: Be part of the solution

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 25 12:39 PM

Hosting the depot will also encourage more investments in Valenzuela since it would reduce the 3-hour travel time between the north and south ends of Metro Manila during rush hour, Mayor Rex Gatchalian said. Read more »

AirAsia Philippines a 'diamond in the rough,' to 'wait a bit' for IPO: Fernandes

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 25 10:47 AM

AirAsia will wait for a "fair" valuation before listing shares of its Philippine unit, whose second quarter net income grew eight-fold, group CEO Tony Fernandes said. Read more »