President Marcos bared his plan to eventually remove the out-of-pocket expenses of patients, who are Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, if the country 's economy improves further. Citing other country 's healthcare systems, the President said it is his aspiration to expand...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) intensified its nationwide campaign against unauthorized public transport in June, which led to the apprehension of 252 colorum vehicles. Issuing a directive to reinforce ground operations, LTO Executive Director Gregorio G. Pua Jr. said the continued...
Transport operators linked to three recent road accidents, including one that resulted in a fatality, were ordered on Friday, May 30, by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to explain why their franchises should not be suspended or revoked over alleged lapses in...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has reopened the consolidation process for drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs) who have yet to join the government’s highly contentious Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). Under Department Order (DO) No. 2025-009,...
The government is looking to provide more than 900 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to various areas by the end of the year in an attempt to achieve the goal of giving an ambulance to every single municipality in the country, President Marcos said. Patient transport vehicles being turned over to...
Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson (left), Ako Ilokano Ako Party-list Rep. Richelle Singson (Facebook) Ako Ilokano Ako Party-list received a huge boost to its campaign recently by gaining the support of over 300...
Tension arose between members of transport group Manibela and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) traffic enforcers after the latter allegedly issued tickets to illegally parked jeepneys during the third day of the transport strike in San Juan City on Wednesday, March 26. According to...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero renewed his call for the government to first resolve the concerns of transport groups regarding on financing before pushing for the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). “My position has not changed. Until the government perfects the...
A lawmaker on Monday, March 24, called for dialogue instead of protests and transport strikes amid jeepney drivers' concerns on the alleged discrepancies in the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred delos Santos said that while he understood...
Malacañang assured the public that the government is prepared to address any inconvenience that might be caused by the ongoing strike of the transport group Manibela. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) prepares “Libreng Sakay” buses to be deployed in areas of Metro Manila...
Police Brig. Gen. Anthony A. Aberin, director of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all policemen tapped to secure the three-day transport strike to exercise maximum tolerance in dealing with angry jeepney drivers and operators. The transport strike initiated by Manibela started on...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has advised individuals scheduled to process their financial assistance through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) at the DSWD Central Office in Quezon City to reschedule their visits due to the transport strike from...
