Opposition senatorial candidate Chel Diokno has objections to the threats by the government to arrest unvaccinated Filipinos, saying it should instead launch a massive information campaign to address vaccine hesitancy. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (Photo from Diokno’s campaign team) This will...
Various transport groups, legislators, as well as the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines (PHAP) have expressed their support for the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) decision to ban unvaccinated individuals from using public transportation in Metro Manila. Commuters in Philcoa,...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has so far nabbed 32 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators in its crackdown against health protocol violators in public transport under the more stringent Alert Level 3. Enforcers of the LTFRB and I-ACT conduct an inspection along Taft Avenue on...
DOTR123 The Department of Transportation (DOTr) directed bus companies, public utility vehicles (PUVs) operators and transport terminals in the National Capital Region (NCR) to impose tighter health protocols as the region comes under Alert Level 3 starting today, Jan. 3, 2022 until Jan. 15, 2022...
DOTR123 The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is maintaining 70 percent passenger capacity in all rail lines while enforcing health protocols onboard trains, stations and depots as Alert Level 3 takes effect in the National Capital Region (NCR) today, Monday, Jan. 3, after a new pandemic surge....
A study conducted by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) showed that less barriers in public transport vehicles will reduce the risk of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 24. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary...
The Philippines and Mexico have reached an agreement to modernize the two nations' existing air transport pact to further boost their trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchange. AIR TRANSPORT PACT--Ambassador Demetrio R. Tuason (left) and Mexican Minister of Infrastructure, Communications and...
Ramon Magsaysay 2021 awardee Roberto “Ka Dodoy” Ballon, along with sectoral representatives, have great expectations on Vice President Leni Robredo’s "Hanapbuhay para sa Lahat (Jobs for All)" plan should she win the presidency in the 2022 polls. Ramon Magsaysay 2021 laureate Roberto “Ka...
Allianz PNB unveils new bikeyard at the heart of BGC Hellish traffic, the need for greater mobility, and greater health consciousness have combined to drive the growing popularity of biking in the Philippines. The number of bikers grew at the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns when bicycles were one...
A group of healthcare workers has called on the public to engage in active transport to help combat the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in time with the celebration of the National Bicycle Day. 08232020_BIKELANE_ROMERO-1024x683 "Active transport and open spaces are key to ending...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is accepting anew applications for new transport network companies (TNCs) to invite "healthy competition" among market players. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its Memorandum Circular 2021-066, the LTFRB lifted the moratorium on the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has warned that the proposed suspension of the excise taxes on fuel will be inequitable and lead to significant revenue losses, thus threatening the country’s recovery and growth prospects. Amid calls for the government to address the recent spiral in fuel prices,...
