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‘Holy Week is approaching’: Gatchalian urges concerned agencies to expedite repair of damaged Marilao bridge
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he sees no reason for the repairs on Marilao Interchange Bridge on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to take two to three weeks.
Manibela to hold 3-day transport strike starting March 24 over wrong PUV modernization data
Transport group Manibela will conduct a three-day strike starting Monday, March 24, in protest of what it described as a blatant lie committed by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) when it allegedly submitted wrong figures on the status of the modernization plan of the public transport to President Marcos.
Escudero calls for comprehensive review of anti-overloading policies
The Senate leader made the call for a review in light of the recent sudden collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province that was reportedly triggered by overloading.
Gatchalian to airport officials: Ensure reliable back up power to avoid outages
“The Department of Transportation and the Manila International Airport Authority must ensure that incidents like the recent power disruptions at NAIA terminals are prevented,” Gatchalian said.
Escudero urges transport officials to purge Philippine airports of scalawags
Senate President Chiz Escudero said the incident should pave the way for comprehensive reforms that would transform the image of the country’s main gateway.
DOTr prioritizes proposal to privatize Iloilo Airport
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Transportation is prioritizing the proposal to privatize the Iloilo Airport that needs to be rehabilitated and redeveloped.
Government prioritizes NAIA decongestion, regional flight distribution for traffic balance
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are working to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by promoting regional flight distribution to improve passenger traffic flow nationwide.
'It will hurt tourism': Villafuerte asks Dizon to defer turboprop plane transfer
“The airport upgrades must happen ASAP so secondary airfields can have room for bigger aircraft or jets."
‘Pag-aralan muna’: Lapid hails DOTr’s suspension of ‘No RFID, No Entry’ policy
Sen. Lito Lapid also considers it “anti-poor” and “unfair” for the two toll road operators’ to implement a “cashless-only” toll collection policy and to impose penalties on motorists who are caught without RFID or who pay insufficiently.
Rillo: DOTr to address transport security concerns with P1.25-B body scanners, cameras
Rillo made the announcement shortly after President Marcos appointed Vivencio “Vince” Dizon as the new DOTr chief.
Marcos tasks Dizon to make life easier for commuters, fast track key public transpo projects
President Marcos has ordered new Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon to make life easier for the commuters by expediting the implementation of several public transportation projects in the country such as railways and subway.
'Anti-poor': Dizon orders suspension of cashless toll collection
Newly installed Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon said he has ordered the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) to suspend the implementation of cashless toll collection on major expressways, citing previous issues and concerns about its impact on lower-income motorists.
Motorcycle rider counterflows on EDSA busway to escape enforcers
A motorcycle rider is now facing multiple charges after counterflowing on the EDSA busway to escape enforcers of the Department of Transportation-Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT) for his unauthorized use of the busway on Thursday, Feb. 13.
EDSA Busway won’t be removed, expansion eyed – transport chief
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said Friday, Feb. 7, that the EDSA Busway will not be removed to cater to private vehicles traversing the major thoroughfare, allaying fears of commuters.
Rider evading authorities hits lady enforcer on EDSA busway
A lady enforcer of the Department of Transportation-Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT) was injured after a motorcycle rider hit her while trying to escape from the authorities for his unauthorized use of the EDSA busway along Ortigas, Pasig on Friday, Feb. 7.
'Dapat nga i-improve': DOTr rejects proposal to shut down EDSA Busway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) rejected on Wednesday, Feb, 5, any proposal to discontinue the operation of EDSA Busway amid proposals to remove it especially once the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) is upgraded.
C6 Expressway inches closer to reality after DOTr-San Miguel right of way agreement signing
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has signed a right of way usage agreement with the infrastructure arm of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), a move described as bringing the construction of the Southeast Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) closer to reality.
DOTr: Replacement of old PUVs to start after 2-year route rationalization completion
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.
Metro Manila subway offers strategic advantage for AFP – Brawner
The construction of the Metro Manila subway provides a strategic advantage for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), military chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Friday, Jan. 17.
Lee urges DOTr to open EDSA busway at night for agricultural, food delivery
Lee said this was to facilitate the “prompt and efficient movement of essential food supplies”.
DOTr bares 16 flagship infra projects up for implementation ASAP
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista on Tuesday, Jan. 7, revealed that Marcos administration currently has 16 flagship infrastructure projects in the pipeline that need to be implemented soon.
DOTr urged to fully implement online booking system for buses
For Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel, online booking is one of the ways the government can explore in order to achieve what every Filipino wants: to have a smoother and more convenient trip.
LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 to partially open this November
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, that the Phase 1 of the Light Rail Transit-1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension will be operational starting this month.
Pimentel to DOTr: Follow US policy on automatic refunds for canceled, delayed flights
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to adopt the United States’ policy of requiring airlines to conduct automatic refunds for all canceled and/or delayed flights.
DOTr braces for ‘Undas’ travel surge, sees over 4M passengers
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista assured some four million passengers going to the provinces for the All Saints’ Day, or Undas, that the government is ready for the sudden influx of travelers.