DAVAO CITY – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) rolled out the second phase of the Libreng Sakay (free ride) program here on Friday, this time reintroducing the iconic Love Bus. Last month, the DOTr launched the program 's first phase, deploying eight buses that provide free service on...
The iconic Love Bus during the Martial Law era is officially back on the streets with the launch of a “libreng sakay” (free ride) program in Cebu City and Davao City, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon launched the program in the two...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, August 19, announced its support for the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) implementation of a 50 percent train fare discount for students on Metro Manila’s MRT and LRT lines. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a statement, said the measure,...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) to compensate passengers who were injured following an escalator malfunction at FPJ Station of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). In a statement, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon reminded LRMC to uphold the...
Beep card, the stored-value card used for seamless travel on Metro Manila’s railways, will have a dedicated version for students starting September, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. These white personalized beep cards will automatically apply the 50 percent discount, meaning students...
A bundled unsolicited proposal for the modernization of airports in Bicol, Davao, and Siargao, aimed at facilitating tourism, will now undergo the government’s assessment, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. The unsolicited proposal seeks to upgrade and expand Southern Luzon...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is targeting to more than double its budget to nearly ₱200 billion in 2026 to fund the administration’s big-ticket transportation projects after last year’s massive cut. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said he is seeking a budget of about ₱197...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will grant free rides to commuters who faced system issues during the trial run of the cashless payment system at Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) beginning Monday, Aug. 4. In a statement, the DOTr said it will provide free single journey tickets following...
The Makati City government on Wednesday, July 30, announced its intention to partner with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to further improve its mass transportation systems. The initiative is part of the city 's ongoing efforts to address the traffic and transportation woes faced by...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to expedite the activation of the remaining Dalian trains, which have been idle for a decade now. Marcos wants the remaining 45 out of the 28 Dalian trains to start operating for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 as soon as possible....
The Philippines and Israel are pushing for direct flights between Manila and Tel Aviv as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen both countries’ trade and tourism relationship. Without a direct flight, Israel Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat said it normally takes over 16 hours of travel...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) aims to launch the pilot operations of the long-awaited bus-based transportation system in Davao City within two years. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the Davao Public Transport Modernization Program (DPTMP), otherwise known as the DavaoBus...
