The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued public transport guidelines for the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR). This time, public transport will not be facing further restrictions and limitations during the ECQ period. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade says the current supply and capacity of public utility vehicles will be retained […]
In March, Senator Ralph Recto proposed to pass a bill that would not only restructure the DOTC and concentrate its efforts on the transportation woes of the country, but create a new department to primarily handle the information and communications sector. Today, President Aquino just signed the law making Republic Act No. 10844, known as […]
After NLEX officially implemented its new round of toll hikes last June 15, the DoTR announced that both the LRT1 and LRT2 will implement a fare hike effective August 2. “We at the Department of Transportation (DOTr) believe that this fare adjustment will contribute to maintaining affordable mass transportation services for the two commuter-train lines,” […]
Owners of vehicles in Maryland, USA have very unusual problem with their license plates, as the URL printed on the plate redirects to a Filipino online casino. The URL, which is www.starspangled200.org, was supposed to be a splash page to commemorate the anniversary of the War of 1812, but now redirects to Fafa855, which is […]
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 […]
Atty. Jose Arturo “Jay Art” Tugade, the youngest son of former Department of Transportation (DOTr) Chief Arthur Tugade, is the new chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Few weeks after being appointed as acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), “Jay Art” Tugade has accepted a new post as the head […]
Just a few days ago, we reported that transport group Pasang Masda wanted to impose a surge fee on jeepneys and buses (PUV) during rush hours. This time, the group wants to set a hearing “at the earliest possible time” with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). Pasang Masda president Obet Martin once […]
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 […]
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista, led the groundbreaking ceremony for the two stations of Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP)—Ortigas and Shaw Boulevard stations. According to Bautista, the Metro Manila Subway will be the crown jewel of the country’s mass transit infrastructure system after its completion. 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 […]
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has clarified that it has no plans of abolishing its online portal known as the the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS). However, LTO said it is looking to remove the online exam required for driver’s license renewal. According to LTO chief Teofilo Guadiz, “fixers” are using the online Comprehensive Driver’s […]