Beep card, the stored-value card used for seamless travel on Metro Manila’s railways, will have a dedicated version for students starting September, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. These white personalized beep cards will automatically apply the 50 percent discount, meaning students...
A bundled unsolicited proposal for the modernization of airports in Bicol, Davao, and Siargao, aimed at facilitating tourism, will now undergo the government’s assessment, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. The unsolicited proposal seeks to upgrade and expand Southern Luzon...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is targeting to more than double its budget to nearly ₱200 billion in 2026 to fund the administration’s big-ticket transportation projects after last year’s massive cut. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said he is seeking a budget of about ₱197...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will grant free rides to commuters who faced system issues during the trial run of the cashless payment system at Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) beginning Monday, Aug. 4. In a statement, the DOTr said it will provide free single journey tickets following...
The Philippines and Israel are pushing for direct flights between Manila and Tel Aviv as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen both countries’ trade and tourism relationship. Without a direct flight, Israel Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat said it normally takes over 16 hours of travel...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to launch the pilot operations of the long-awaited bus-based transportation system in Davao City within two years. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program (DPTMP), otherwise known as the DavaoBus...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that pilot operations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will commence in September, nearly a decade after funding for the project was approved. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the pilot run is expected to benefit up to 70,000 commuters,...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the development of a transportation hub at the future Education City in Taguig City will serve as a model for future projects aimed at improving the commuting experience of students. In a statement, the DOTr said it has signed an agreement with the...
Ramon S. Ang-led San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is set to build a new passenger terminal at Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan, the main gateway to Boracay Island, which is expected to increase the airport’s capacity to seven million passengers starting 2027. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos...
With limited time remaining before its loan financing for the long-delayed Cebu bus rapid transit (BRT) expires, the World Bank has recommended downscaling the project under the watch of the newly elected provincial and city officials. “The pace of project implementation has slowed down...
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has slapped AirAsia MOVE, the online booking arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia, with a ₱6-million penalty for its alleged misleading and overpriced fares. Earlier this month, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon ordered AirAsia MOVE to cease...
Despite the reported ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Sen. Raffy Tulfo reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to still continue monitoring the average price of the Dubai crude oil to ensure that the fuel subsidy for PUV drivers and riders will be promptly distributed once its price has...
