Lawyer and former journalist Cheloy Garafil has been nominated by President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to serve as chairman-designate of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Cheloy Garafil (Photo from MNSA EC01 Matatag Class Facebook page) Read more here:...
The camp of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. has bared picks for a slew of transportation-related posts, headed by its designated Department of Transportation (DOTr) secretary. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) A statement from Press Secretary-designate Trixie...
The chairman of the Senate Labor Committee thanked on Thursday, June 9 the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for approving a provisional P1 fare increase for public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in Metro Manila and in Regions 3 and 4. ‘’Patuloy po sanang dinggin ng LTFRB...
Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday, June 7 said months of sluggish government response has pushed the oil-hit transportation sector to the edge. Poe issued the statement as a number of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators are set to stage a widescale transportation strike should the problem...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a resolution modifying a route in Muntinlupa to allow jeepneys to reach a government housing project. In September 2020, the LTFRB approved memorandum circular 2020-046 creating additional routes for jeepneys in Metro...
House Ways and Means Chair Rep. Joey Salceda scolded the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Land Transport Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for what he describes as “finger pointing” between the two bodies when it comes to recent issues which plague provincial bus...
Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, April 27, said the government should expedite the distribution of fuel subsidy to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators as they grapple with the weekly spike in oil prices. Poe, chair of the Senate Committee on Public Services, said that aside from...
Human rights lawyer Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno on Saturday, April 23, raised concerns over what he called the government’s “oppressive” policies, particularly that of the Metro Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA), that impose additional burden on commuters. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) denied Friday, April 22, that there was a disconnect between the agency and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which led to the confusion of the newly implemented window hours scheme for provincial buses. MMDA...
Senatorial candidate Herbert “Bistek” Bautista on Thursday sought an inventory of public transportation in the country to include the number of public utility vehicles, operators, drivers and other transport franchise holders to ensure a more efficient distribution of financial aid meant to...
Reelectionist Senator Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, April 20 called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), and Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to reconsider their decision to implement a new provincial bus schedule. The...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Friday, April 8, that it is coordinating with partner government agencies to prepare for the influx of passengers this upcoming Holy Week. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) LTFRB Executive Director Kristina Cassion said that the...