TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 provided free rides in Eastern Visayas during the transport strike on Thursday, March 19. In collaboration with local government units (LGUs), PRO-8 carried out 61 Libreng Sakay operations, deploying 54 police vehicles for commuters impacted by the...
“Sa laban ng tsuper, kasama ang komyuter (Drivers fight for themselves and for commuters).” Amid the continuing rise in fuel prices, this was one of the messages of the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON), along with various groups, during a nationwide transport...
The Malabon city government on Thursday, March 19, provided free rides for the commuters affected by the nationwide transport strike. The city government deployed nine “Libreng Sakay” vehicles across key areas to help ferry stranded passengers and ease disruptions in public transport. The...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) said Wednesday that necessary measures are in place for the nationwide transport strike on Thursday. Police Lt. Col. Joem Malong, PRO-NIR spokesperson, said 74 police vehicles are on standby to provide Libreng Sakay (free...
Barangay San Antonio (BSA) in Pasig City on Saturday, Feb. 7, has partnered with E88 Ventures, Inc. to roll out the first battery-swapping station for electric motorcycles in the barangay to promote cleaner transport, reduce emissions, and provide faster and more affordable mobility options for...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) mobilized buses along major routes in Metro Manila to assist commuters affected by the transport strike led by the group Manibela on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The PCG provided free rides to the comuting public until the three-day strike ends on Dec. 11 to ensure...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it has prepared mobility teams and assistance units to help commuters who may be stranded during the nationwide transport strike set from Tuesday, Dec. 9 to Thursday, Dec. 11. Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, said police...
President Marcos has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to immediately look into the grievances raised by transport group Manibela, as it prepares for a protest action next week, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is now just steps away from completing nationwide coverage of its medical transport support program after turning over 10 additional Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) on Friday, November 28, at its Main Office in Mandaluyong City. In a statement,...
At least 31 national roads remain closed and eight others partially passable across several regions due to flooding and landslides caused by tropical cyclone 'Uwan, ' the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday, Nov. 10. In the Cordillera Administrative Region, three...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) are leading preparedness efforts to ensure maritime safety as typhoon “Uwan” is expected to affect the country this weekend. This, as Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez instructed the PCG...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) distributed 158 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) for 12 provinces in Mindanao at the Cotabato provincial capitol ground in Barangay Amas here on Friday, Oct. 24. PCSO Assistant General Manager Liza Gabuyo, who led the...
