The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will rebid the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) within the year. "We will invite the private sector to revisit the possibility of doing a Public Private Partnership (PPP) for NAIA. Maybe, Megawide and the super consortium can...
Despite viral internet memes poking fun at his suggestion to use an aerial cable car system to solve the traffic woes in Metro Manila, Senator Robin Padilla on Sunday, Aug. 14, maintained that the plan has sound basis owing to the previous administration’s approval of it. Cable cars in transit...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for a recalibration of Philippine tourism campaign by focusing more on what it describes as a “Filipino Brand” in order to leave a good and lasting impression when foreign tourists visit the country. DOT Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco said it starts in...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has joined several Metro Manila solons in calling on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to hasten the implementation of its Toll Interoperability Project. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) In particular, the solons want the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies should fast-track the implementation of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Toll Interoperability Project, lawmakers said. Neophyte lawmaker Ilocos Rep. Sandro Marcos and Valenzuela City 2nd District Rep. Eric Martinez filed House Resolution...
The Department of Transportation revealed Friday, August 5, new railway officials who were appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lead the Philippine National Railways (PNR) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA). Department of Transportation (DOTr) Sec. Jaime Bautista (right)...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista this Thursday ( August 4) inaugurated the Roxas Boulevard and Taft Busway Stations of the P77,738,390 EDSA Busway Project, which were completed just a couple of days ago. The EDSA Busway Project is a joint undertaking of the DOTr, the...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday, Aug. 3, launched its “Libreng Sakay” program to help commuters in Manila and key cities in Visayas and Mindanao and decongest the roads during peak hours. DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista (left) and VP Sara Duterte (right) during the launch of...
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 needs to be improved to enhance passenger experience, Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista noted in his surprise inspection last night, Aug. 1, during the airport’s peak hours. media The transport secretary inspected the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has declared heightened alert status from August 15-29 for the resumption of face to face classes (Oplan Balik Eskwela). Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista directed PCG to coordinate with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Cebu...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has paid P445.46 million in payables to drivers and operators of Public Utility Bus (PUB) plying the EDSA Busway under the “Libreng Sakay” of the Service Contracting Program (SCP), it announced Monday, August 1. Commuters line up...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista stated he "feels challenged" by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s marching order during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to modernize the country's transport facilities and upgrade local airports. The Transport chief vowed to...
