Suzuki Philippines Incorporated (SPH) has expanded its versatile Carry lineup with the introduction of two new purpose-built variants designed to address the specialized transport and mobility requirements of organizations, local government units, and institutional users. Built on the practicality...
Authorities apprehended a total of 226 taxis and passenger buses as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has stepped up its operation against dilapidated and untidy public utility vehicles (PUVs). LTFRB chairman Vigor D. Mendoza II said 178 of those apprehended were...
Transport group Manibela said on Thursday, April 23, that its transport strike remains in effect despite the removal of its protest centers, as members continue complying with government requirements. Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena clarified that the absence of picket lines does not signal the end...
President Marcos inspected the implementation of the government’s service contracting program for public transport in Cubao, Quezon City, as he reaffirmed continued assistance for both drivers and commuters amid high fuel prices. The President, on Monday, April 20, visited the Araneta Center Bus...
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...
More than 8,000 policemen will be deployed in Metro Manila to secure various areas where protesting transport operators and drivers are expected to converge for the three-day transport strike starting Monday, March 24. Police Maj. Hazel Asilo, spokesperson of the National Capital Region...
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...
