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) has launched a cashless payment system for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), allowing commuters to pay fares using digital wallets, debit cards, credit cards, and other methods. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon led the unveiling of the MRT-3’s...
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...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is allocating ₱89.13 million to replace the EDSA-Kamuning Footbridge in Quezon City, also known as Mt. Kamuning due to its high elevation, with a more accessible and commuter-friendly structure. In a bidding notice, the DOTr stated that the project...
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...
The Philippines signed an agreement with the United States (US) for technical assistance in the construction of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, a major component of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), which is expected to attract investments. The Department of Transportation (DOTr)...
