Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed a bill that requires all school buses to be equipped with seat belts, including lap safety belts, to protect students from injury in case of accidents. Senate Presdient Pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada “The safety and security of our...
DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon announces the termination of the Grand Central Station contract, citing 'unacceptable delays. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will terminate its agreement with the contractor tapped to build the Unified Grand Central Station due to “excessive delays” in...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the creation of a special task force to conduct a “sweeping review” of policies on apprehending violators following a viral incident in Panglao, Bohol. In a press briefing on Monday, March 3, Dizon said there is an urgent...
The Philippines is keen on becoming a major player in the production and usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meet its jet fuel demand and establish export capacity, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a statement, the DOTr said the country has sufficient agricultural...
It's expected! The directive of newly minted Secretary Vivencio "Vince" Dizon for "all" the second-tier, holdover officials at the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to submit their "unqualified courtesy resignations" has been expected. Yes, Virginia, in my exit interview with his predecessor,...
Malacañang asked the public to give new Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon more time to study several concerns and programs of the country's transport sector. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace plead to the public amid few directives Dizon made upon...
Long-time executive of Lopez-led First Gen Corporation, lawyer Teodorico Jose “Teod” R. Delfin, has been designated Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development at the Department of Transportation (DOTr), following the organizational restructuring process that newly installed Secretary...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has established a new office within the agency to oversee policies aimed at expediting the Marcos administration’s big-ticket infrastructure projects. Under Department Order (DO) No. 2025-002, Dizon created the Flagship Project Management...
Newly appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the full cashless payment system on expressways, a move that followed the Toll Regulatory Board's (TRB) mandate that all vehicles must be equipped with radio-frequency identification (RFID) for cashless payment by March 15, under...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed confidence in turning the EDSA Bus Carousel into a modern transportation route next year, as he vows to fast-track projects befitting the welfare of the commuting public. In a briefing on Tuesday, Feb. 25, Dizon told reporters that...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has issued a memorandum mandating all undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and directors to submit their courtesy resignations. In a memorandum dated Feb. 24, Dizon said that all current department officials must submit their...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon has emphasized the need to expand the government’s partnership with the private sector to enhance the efficiency of the country's transportation system. The newly minted Dizon issued this statement on Monday, Feb. 24, during the turnover...
