The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will grant free rides to commuters who faced system issues during the trial run of the cashless payment system at Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) beginning Monday, Aug. 4. In a statement, the DOTr said it will provide free single journey tickets following...
The Makati City government on Wednesday, July 30, announced its intention to partner with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to further improve its mass transportation systems. The initiative is part of the city 's ongoing efforts to address the traffic and transportation woes faced by...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to expedite the activation of the remaining Dalian trains, which have been idle for a decade now. Marcos wants the remaining 45 out of the 28 Dalian trains to start operating for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 as soon as possible....
The Philippines and Israel are pushing for direct flights between Manila and Tel Aviv as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen both countries’ trade and tourism relationship. Without a direct flight, Israel Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat said it normally takes over 16 hours of travel...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to launch the pilot operations of the long-awaited bus-based transportation system in Davao City within two years. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program (DPTMP), otherwise known as the DavaoBus...
DAVAO CITY – Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced Thursday, July 24, plans to open more public transportation routes here and other major cities nationwide. Dizon told the Davao media during the launching of the ‘’Libreng Sakay’’ (Free Ride) program at Panacan Bus...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that pilot operations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will commence in September, nearly a decade after funding for the project was approved. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the pilot run is expected to benefit up to 70,000 commuters,...
To enhance student mobility and foster sustainable city planning, the Department of Education (DepEd), in collaboration with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the United Kingdom government, has officially launched the Senate-DepEd (SEED) Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Project. In a...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the development of a transportation hub at the future Education City in Taguig City will serve as a model for future projects aimed at improving the commuting experience of students. In a statement, the DOTr said it has signed an agreement with the...
Ramon S. Ang-led San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is set to build a new passenger terminal at Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan, the main gateway to Boracay Island, which is expected to increase the airport’s capacity to seven million passengers starting 2027. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos...
With limited time remaining before its loan financing for the long-delayed Cebu bus rapid transit (BRT) expires, the World Bank has recommended downscaling the project under the watch of the newly elected provincial and city officials. “The pace of project implementation has slowed down...
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has slapped AirAsia MOVE, the online booking arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia, with a ₱6-million penalty for its alleged misleading and overpriced fares. Earlier this month, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon ordered AirAsia MOVE to cease...
