Restrictions in public transport have further eased as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) allowed the vulnerable population, including children and the elderly, to ride public utility vehicles (PUVs). (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its Memorandum Circular No....
President Duterte has promoted four captains of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) based on the recommendation of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade. From the rank of captain, Ramon S. Lopez, Joeven L. Fabul, Edgar L. Ybañez and Mitzie S. Silva-Campo were promoted to the...
Passengers may opt not to wear face shields inside public transportation following the government's decision not to require its use in areas under Alerts Level 1 to 3, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced. Amid the persistent government reminder to observe minimum health protocols,...
Malacañang condoled on Monday, Nov. 15 with the family of the late Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator Reynaldo Berroya. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya (Photos from Facebook) "Nakikiramay po kami sa pagyao ni Administrator Reynaldo...
Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator and retired police general Reynaldo Berroya has passed away, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) confirmed. He was 74. Light Rail Transit Authority Administrator Reynaldo Berroya (Photo from DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade Facebook Page) “It is...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has completed 233 airport projects since President Duterte took office in 2016. DOTR123 The completed projects include Terminal 2 of the Clark International Airport, the Bohol-Panglao International Airport, the 2nd terminal of the Mactan-Cebu International...
President Duterte has approved the promotion of the commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard and also gave the green light for the promotion of two other officers. From Vice Admiral, Duterte promoted Leopoldo V. Laroya to Admiral effective Nov. 5. He also signed the promotion of two Coast Guard...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have rolled out livelihood programs for transport workers and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Iloilo province. (Photo from Department of Transportation) Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade...
President Duterte has approved the appointment of former Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral George Ursabia as Undersecretary for maritime affairs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade made the announcement during the inauguration on Monday, Nov. 8,...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to allow more traditional buses and jeepneys to ply the usual routes in Metro Manila and provinces as the nation slowly slips back to normal under Alert Level 2. Hontiveros said the DOTr should increase the number of public...
More than 200 erring public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Metro Manila were flagged down by the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (I-ACT) due to "overloading" on the first day of the implementation of the 70 percent passenger capacity in public transport. A Muntinlupa police officer checks...
Despite the shift to a more relaxed alert level and the increased passenger capacity in public transport, minors and the elderly are still not allowed to board public utility vehicles (PUVs) according to an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). (Mark Balmores / File Photo / MANILA...
