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Former transportation undersecretary Primitivo Cal dies
(UPDATED) Ex-Department of Transportation and Communications undersecretary Primitivo Cal dies at 76
COA seeks Ombudsman probe into P6.6-M DOTC IT contract
The Commission on Audit says some officials of the then-Department of Transportation and Communications failed to observe proper rules in procuring IT equipment in July 2010
Abaya, other Aquino execs face plunder complaint over MRT
(UPDATED) The other Cabinet secretaries made up the Government Procurement Policy Board which the Department of Transportation accuses of conspiring to favor maintenance provider BURI
Bayan files graft case vs ex-Transport chief Abaya over MRT mess
Bayan points out irregularities in the Abaya-led DOTC’s awarding of the MRT maintenance contract to Korean firm Busan Transportation Corporation in 2015
DOTr files graft case vs Abaya, MRT maintenance provider BURI
(UPDATED) The Department of Transportation blames train glitches on Busan Universal Rail Incorporated, and accuses ex-transportation chief Joseph Emilio Abaya of 'allowing' the violation of procurement rules
Graft complaint filed vs Abaya for unused trains
The complaint is rooted in the 48 purchased trains that according to the DOTr are unusable for the next 3 years because of signaling system issues
Supreme Court: Refund RFID fees paid by vehicle owners
The High Court declares the agreement between government and Stradcom void because of the absence of public bidding
Abaya, ex-transport officials face raps over P3.8-B license plate deal
A civil society group says the respondents violated the anti graft and corrupt practices act the code of ethical conduct for public officials and government procurement rules
DOTr’s hits and misses in 1st 100 days: NAIA, EDSA traffic, MRT3
The first 100 days of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade are marked by initiatives to decongest the country s premier airport as well as an unchanged state of MRT3 and EDSA traffic They also give a glimpse of what lies ahead
Sandiganbayan affirms criminal charges vs ex-MRT chief Vitangcol
The Sandiganbayan s 3rd Division denies Al Vitangcol III s motion to quash for lack of merit
Art Tugade and his inherited headaches
The new transportation chief s tall order from the President: No long waiting lines in all public transport
CA junks MRT3 owners' appeal to stop gov't from getting more trains
The appellate court says the MRT3 owners claims are merely self serving and uncorroborated by independent witnesses
Court of Appeals approves phaseout of 15-year-old buses
The court upholds the constitutionality of two government orders mandating the phaseout of 15 year old buses citing public safety
TV5's Cherie Mercado is new transportation spokesperson
Transportation chief Arthur Tugade confirms the news saying Mercado will assume office once clearances are secured
Free Wi-Fi at NAIA, LRT, MRT, select transpo hubs in 100 days
The Philippine government taps PLDT s Smart to offer free Wi Fi at the country s major transportation hubs
San Miguel buys out partner in $1.6B MRT7 project
A 100 million deal results in San Miguel owning 100 of the company which will design construct and complete the MRT7
Incoming DOTC chief to businessmen: Don't corrupt us
You want us not to be corrupt? Do not bribe and bind yourselves to us and gain our patronage incoming Transportation Secretary Art Tugade tells businessmen
Belmonte backs emergency powers for Duterte vs traffic
The outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives says waiving the bidding for transportation contracts is fine as long as all information are made public
LTO can’t release car, motorcycle license plates just yet – SC
The Supreme Court says the TRO stays until it resolves the issue of the supplier returning the downpayment to the LTO and the national treasury as instructed by state auditors
My 'friendship stops when PH's interest is at stake' – Aquino
In one of his last media interviews in office President Benigno Aquino III defends transportation chief Joseph Emilio Abaya anew saying he is not corrupt
Duterte eyes ‘extraordinary’ DOTC powers to solve traffic crisis
Duterte says such powers will give the DOTC leeway to expedite government processes that will allow it to address the transportation crisis immediately
After 4 years, toilet project remains unfinished at Zamboanga airport
Delays in the implementation of the project are being blamed on the complicated procurement process
Aquino signs law creating DICT, restructuring DOTC
Units related to communications will be moved to the newly created Department of Information and Communications Technology
Why Cebuanos love this LTO employee
I do things fast because I know that people don’t want to be delayed While I’m entertaining the complaint of one person I’m also paying attention to another complaint says Winifredo Miro a model civil servant
Duterte names Tugade for DOTC, eyes Dominguez for DOF
Arthur Tugade was Rodrigo Duterte s schoolmate at San Beda
Next Speaker? Pantaleon Alvarez and the ghost of NAIA 3
The newly elected Davao del Norte representative is being eyed by PDP Laban Duterte s party as next House Speaker
Alabang-Makati premium bus route launched
The third point to point bus route is expected to provide a convenient transportation option for residents living in parts of Cavite and southern Metro Manila
San Miguel Corp forms new company for MRT7
This company will be in charge of developing the long delayed MRT7 which will run from Quezon City to Bulacan
Would Roxas retain Abaya in DOTC? 'I expect a clean slate'
I expect a clean slate Roxas tells editors and reporters at The Freeman who hold a roundtable in Cebu City on Friday April 8
Customs eyes turnover of 'abandoned' license plates to LTO
Some 600 000 license plates may be handed over to the LTO – duties and taxes waived – if the BOC gets approval from the DOF
Roxas: Sanction those responsible for NAIA 3 blackout
The former transportation chief says it s only right that Malacañang sanction officials liable for the 5 hour power outage at NAIA 3
Power back in NAIA Terminal 3 after 5-hour outage
UPDATED Airport authorities Meralco now investigating root of blackout which has caused flight delays
Abaya to DOTC employees: Tell your families to vote for Roxas, Robredo
The Cabinet member invokes his exemption from the campaign ban: It s my jurisprudence As a [Cabinet] secretary I am authorized to campaign
Change.org petition to LTO: Suspend LED light 'ban'
What do you think of the LTO policy on LED lights? Would you like to sign the peition?
Creating sustainable transport systems: PH's progress so far
Long term sustainability would require transforming the way we build our cities and integrating cycling as well as walking into our transport planning processes
Sandiganbayan dismisses graft case vs ex-DOTC official
The anti graft court junks the case against former Assistant Secretary Lorenzo Formoso III due to lack of probable cause
Yes, Pedro, we need to modernize the jeepney
The former icon of Philippine culture is not something to be proud of anymore It has lost its luster It has turned into a symbol of decay and neglect
LRT2 resumes operation after 3-hour disruption
UPDATED The mass transit line was on limited operation on Tuesday morning March 8 stranding hundreds of passengers for about 3 hours
LTFRB rejects Grab plea to resume GrabBike operations
LTFRB says bike services may not be considered alternative public transport due to safety reasons
LTO: License plates could be out in March if issues settled
The Commission on Audit will have to lift its stop payment order and taxes on the license plates will have to be paid for
Delayed license plates abandoned at Manila port – customs
Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina says the license plates are in 11 container vans and have incurred duties and taxes of about P40 million
Engineers racing to fix LRT1
Aiming to rehabilitate and upgrade the 20 stations of the dilapidated Light Rail Transit Line 1 in 18 months over 1 200 engineers and staff are preparing for the future
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DOTC sees launch of new MRT3 train by April
The new train is part of the MRT3 expansion project set to be completed in January 2017
Right-of-way acquisition for MRT7: Zero
After MRT7 construction snagged an over 7 year delay due to stalled financial closure and change in terms of the deal it faces another issue: right of way acquisition
Ex-MRT chief Vitangcol blames Roxas for MRT contract deal mess
Ex MRT general manager Al Vitangcol III says presidential bet Mar Roxas ignored procurement requests for the train line when he was DOTC chief
DOTC, LTFRB launch PWD-friendly premium buses
The government launches a new class of city premium buses with low floors and foldable ramps for persons with disability
After 7 years, San Miguel unit to start building MRT7
MRT7 involves the construction of train stations from San Jose del Monte Bulacan to Quezon City among others
Light Rail Manila signs P24B-loan for LRT1 Cavite extension
French rail makers Bouygues Travaux Publics and Alstom Transport Private Limited will help the Light Rail Manila Consortium build the LRT1 Cavite extension
Gov't approves two more premium bus routes
Commuters from North EDSA to Makati and Ortigas can benefit from new point to point bus routes
