Transport & Infrastructure — August 27, 2026
Aviation, road enforcement and local infrastructure planning lead today’s transport picture. NAIA’s operator has dropped the planned Terminal 4 rehabilitation in favor of a future Terminal 5, while airport taxi enforcement and local traffic-planning measures remain in focus.
Last updated: 4:50 AM PHT
NAIA operator drops planned Terminal 4 rehabilitation
New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. has abandoned its plan to rebuild Terminal 4 as a passenger terminal and intends to use the site for aircraft parking while focusing on a planned Terminal 5 at the former Philippine Village Hotel site. The change means NAIA will remain without a fourth operating passenger terminal for longer as the airport’s redevelopment continues.
LTO catches 11 taxis in NAIA enforcement operation
The Land Transportation Office apprehended 11 taxis during an operation targeting alleged colorum activity and overcharging around Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The enforcement is aimed at protecting passengers and ensuring airport transport providers comply with franchise and fare rules.
Source: Philippine News Agency / LTO
Iloilo City considers traffic-impact studies for major developments
Iloilo City is considering requiring traffic-impact assessments for major developments, a planning tool intended to identify how large projects could affect surrounding roads before congestion problems become entrenched. The proposal reflects growing pressure on local governments to link development approvals with mobility planning.
Cebu orders inspections after widespread flooding
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has ordered inspections of major developments and waterways following flooding in Metro Cebu. The review is intended to examine drainage, water flow and possible obstructions; the inspection itself is not a finding that any particular developer caused the flooding.
Electric taxi fleet expands Metro Manila EV mobility
Seven-seat premium electric taxis are expanding in Metro Manila through Green GSM, adding another electric option to the capital region’s point-to-point mobility market. The expansion is part of a broader shift toward lower-emission transport, though fleet scale, charging access and operating economics will determine its wider impact.
Source: AutoCar Philippines / Green GSM
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