Remember the Dalian trains that were supposed to increase the capacity of the MRT-3? With DOTr Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran stating in 2021 that the improved MRT-3 services are not due to the Dalian trains, an audit report by COA revealed that 48 Dalian trains remain unutilized. This has prompted COA to flag DoTR, explaining […]
A lot of commuters are not happy with the fare hike announcement for the LRT, which will take effect on August 2. The LRTA justified the fare hike, saying that the amount of money they will be getting from the fare adjustment will be allocated to the maintenance, operating expenses, and the repair and upkeep of […]
Aside from tapping the National Printing Office to procure 5 million license cards within 60 days last May, the DoTR confirmed that there will be more license cards that will be procured in the next two months, as it recently awarded the procurement to Banner Plastic Card Inc. last week. Banner Plastic Card is the […]
As part of its plans to improve NAIA, DoTR USec. Roberto Lim said in an interview with ANC that they’re confident that the privatization of NAIA may be implemented by the first quarter of 2024. This is despite criticisms from personalities like Sen. Risa Hontiveros, where she emphasized that privatization is not a cure-all solution […]
In its bid to reduce the carbon footprint in the Philippines and improve air quality, the DOTr is looking to use EVs for public transpo, and Sec. Jaime Bautista said that they are working on a roadmap for the transition to EVs. ”We’re also asking the operators, instead of operating the Euro 5 or Euro […]
Shots fired. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) wasted no time in letting the Land Transportation Office (LTO) know of its thoughts regarding the recent issues regarding shortages of plates and driver’s license cards. Here’s the scoop. It’s no surprise to anyone at this point that the LTO is facing a shortage of materials for license […]
Converge has recently signed a MOA with the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and airport operators in the country to provide free internet access to 9 airports in the Philippines. “Our airports are gateways to and from our country and they play a vital role in leaving a positive impression on the Philippines for tourists and […]
When asked about his possible promotion as the new press secretary, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Railways, Cesar Chavez, said he is aware that he is among those being considered but he is still “thinking about it” as the rail transport sector is very promising. Chavez did not reveal who from the Office of the […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) found themselves in the hot seat when the Senators questioned their decision to continue pursuing Chinese loans, even though Japan offers better loan terms. DOTr recently requested the Department of Finance to resubmit the loan applications to China for the funding of three railway projects: the PNR South Long Haul […]
This is probably the last year for the Libreng Sakay Program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as it did not receive any allocation in the agency’s 2023 budget. According to Transportation Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor, the agency requested Php 12 billion for the service contracting program for 2023 but it […]
Together with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has officially opened the Roxas Boulevard and Taft Avenue EDSA Busway stations through a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Hindi na sila lalakad ng malayo. So, maglalakad na lang, nandito na, mababawasan ‘yung hirap ng ating mga mananakay,” DOTr Sec. Bautista said. “Dito po sa […]
Through House Resolution 159, the Congress is directing the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies to remove cash lanes on expressways. According to the resolution, DOTr has already issued Department Order No. 2020-012 on August 13, 2020 requiring cashless or contactless transaction for all vehicles traveling on toll expressways. It was issued as […]