Citing the current oil woes in the country, which directly affect public utility vehicles (PUVs), Malacañang said there is no discussion about the immediate implementation of the program that aims to modernize jeepneys. In a press briefing in Iloilo City on Friday, April 17, Palace Press Officer...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is asking government financial institutions to waive all the penalties that comes with the delay in the payment of loans for modern jeepneys amid the adverse effects of the Middle East tensions to the public transport sector. LTFRB...
Malacañang has reiterated its commitment to continuing the Public Transport Modernization Program, but acknowledged the need to better prepare drivers and operators before proceeding further. (File Photo)...
Sen. Grace Poe lauded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) chief Vince Dizon for allowing unconsolidated jeepneys to ply the same routes again, saying this is a “step in the right direction.” “The announcement of the DOTr chief that unconsolidated jeepneys will be allowed on the...
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...
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 Transportation (DOTr) is seeking a dialogue with Manibela after the transport group announced that it will be holding a three-day transport strike starting Monday, March 24. “We recognize that it is within Manibela's rights to make their concerns heard,” the DOTr...
The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is transforming public transportation in the Philippines, with a strong focus on commuter safety. This initiative aims to replace traditional jeepneys with modern public utility vehicles (PUVs) that come equipped with enhanced safety...
The Automotive Body Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (ABMAP) is urging the government to prioritize the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), underscoring the need for additional funding. In a statement, ABMAP said securing more funding for the program would not only...
The rationalization of routes, which is the second phase of the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), will be completed in the next two years, an official of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. And once the route rationalization is finalized, DOTr Undersecretary Jesus...
Many cooperatives that borrowed from the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) have struggled to meet their obligations under the public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program, the bank's chief executive said. During a Senate budget hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 27, Michael de Jesus, DBP...
The modernization of public utility vehicles (PUV) will continue as President Marcos disagreed with calls for the program's suspension. "I disagree with them because sinasabi nila minadali (they are saying it was rushed). This has been postponed seven times," Marcos said in an ambush interview in...
