BASEY, Samar – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing for a 24-hour barge operation between the ports of Basey, Samar, and Tacloban City to alleviate persistent long queues of cargo trucks. On Sunday, Dizon expressed concern over the significant backlog of trucks on...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, June 4 approved the ad interim appointments of three Cabinet officials, including Vince Dizon as secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Cavite 2nd District Rep. Lani Mercado, who led the deliberation on his appointment as chairperson...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday, June 3 clarified that the rehabilitation of the Epifanio De Los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is only postponed and not technically cancelled. Dizon pointed this out during the hearing of his ad interim appointment before the Commission...
A Commission on Appointments (CA) panel has recommended the confirmation of Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon as Department of Transportation (DOTr) chief on Tuesday, June 3. No member of the CA’s Committee on Transportation objected when Rep. LRay Villafuerte made the motion to recommend...
President Marcos launched the Pamilya Pass 1+3 promo along the country’s major rail lines on Sunday, June 1, as part of the administration 's efforts to help families and promote quality time. 1+3 PROMO — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. interacts with commuters of...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said the upcoming rehabilitation work on EDSA will not focus solely on motorists, as the government aims to make the capital region’s busiest highway safer for pedestrians and commuters. Early Monday morning, May 26, Dizon joined road...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking to cushion the blow for Ramon Ang-led San Miguel Corp. (SMC), which is set to face revenue loss due to the upcoming toll holiday in select segments of Skyway Stage 3 during the rehabilitation of EDSA. In a press briefing on Monday, May 26,...
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) has expressed support for the government’s plan to rehabilitate Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare, emphasizing that it should be done the “right way” to avoid economic disruptions and inconvenience to motorists due to resulting heavy traffic....
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) is calling for the retention of the administration’s economic managers and other “ efficient ” department heads following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call for all of his Cabinet Secretaries to resign. Marcos announced on...
President Marcos ' directive for Cabinet resignations has sparked a mix of hope and apprehension in the local financial market, as some view it as a necessary step toward improved governance and economic performance, while others are concerned about potential market volatility during the...
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged that the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) is a ”big win” for the government, however, noting that the policy is far from perfect. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority...
The already heavy traffic is anticipated to become even worse as the government rolls out a complete overhaul of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare around mid-June, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a chance interview on Tuesday, May 20, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon...
