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Robredo to DOTr: Be 'compassionate,' help traditional jeepney drivers
'Parang pinapaboran na naman natin dito iyong mga mayayaman.... Paano iyong mga naghikahos na hinulugan iyong kanilang mga jeep?' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Tugade on GCQ commuter woes: Magkapit-bisig tayo
‘Sinasakripisyo ba ho natin ang mga manggagawa? Hindi po. Lahat po tayo dito sa panahon na ito ay may tama, may inconvenience, may moments of discomfort,’ says the transportation secretary
Senators slam DOTr's 'poor planning, lack of foresight' for commuters
'Dapat maramdaman nila ang hirap na pinagdadaanan ng mga commuter. They won't be able to plan well if they don't feel and understand the people's daily struggles,' says Senator Nancy Binay
1st day of Metro Manila GCQ: ‘Walang masakyan’
A stranded passenger laments the 'social injustice' brought about by the reopening of businesses without the operation of jeepneys and buses
More MRT3 trains but at 13% capacity when Metro Manila enters GCQ
The Department of Transportation says the number of MRT3 train sets will be increased to 19 on Monday, June 1. But each train set will only be at 13% capacity due to physical distancing.
DOTr eyes faster MRT3 by 4th quarter of 2020
If rail replacement activities are completed in September 2020, the Department of Transportation says the current 30 km/h speed of the MRT3 could be gradually increased to 60 km/h by December 2020
DOTr urges LGUs: Develop more facilities to make biking safer
The Department of Transportation tells local government units to craft ordinances that will encourage biking among their constituents
LRT-1 releases safety guidelines for post-lockdown operations
The Light Rail Manila Corporation releases guidelines for the resumption of operations during the coronavirus pandemic
Reconsider train ban on pregnant women, elderly – CHR
(UPDATED) The ban on elderly persons and pregnant women from using the MRT, LRT, and PNR would take effect when enhanced community quarantine is lifted in Metro Manila
Tugade pushes for reopening of airports in GCQ areas
'This will plant the seeds for domestic tourism. This should seriously be considered,' says Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade
Former transportation undersecretary Primitivo Cal dies
(UPDATED) Ex-Department of Transportation and Communications undersecretary Primitivo Cal dies at 76
Google Maps now shows info on DOTr's free hospital shuttle services
There are 19 existing routes within Metro Manila, and with lines from San Jose del Monte, Bulacan all the way to Cabuyao, Laguna
DOTr, 2GO to convert 2 passenger vessels into quarantine ships
The Department of Transportation says the 2GO ships would be able to serve 1,500 patients
Gov't eyes seizure of abandoned cargo at congested Manila port
Overstaying cargo would be seized in favor of the government, under a proposed joint memorandum circular
Why is 'Thank you coronavirus' trending on Twitter?
The Department of Transportation takes down its post which thanks the coronavirus, apologizing to the public over the post that was supposed to 'provide an enlightening and awakening narrative into this pandemic'
Government to provide transpo to health workers, outbound OFWs
Essential workers, or those who fall under the lockdown exemptions, have to secure special passes
Gov't changes mind again: OFWs, balikbayans, foreigners can fly during lockdown
(UPDATED) As of late Tuesday evening, March 17, the government is allowing OFWs, balikbayans, and foreigners to take international flights out of Luzon for the entire lockdown period
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Driver's license exam to be translated into PH languages
The Department of Transportation orders the Land Transportation Office to make sure its Driver's License Examination is available in English, Filipino, or the language most common in each region
Private emission testing centers will not be phased out – DOTr
Around 18% of private emission testing centers nationwide, or 325 centers, have already been shut down, bringing fears of a phaseout
DOTr refutes MRT3 'suicide bomber' post, says it was security test
The alleged 'suicide bomber' is only a man involved in a penetration test conducted by the Philippine National Police
DOTr reviews concession deal after beep card issuance fee raise
Pending review, the AFPI may be asked to return the original price for the beep cards or the operators for each train line may shoulder the increase
DOTr slammed for ‘distasteful' Miss Universe social media post
(UPDATED) 'There’s nothing wrong with our post. We are just trying to draw humor,' says Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Communications Goddes Libiran
Entertainment City firms slam DOTr order to transfer flights
City of Dreams Manila, Solaire, and Resorts World representatives say transferring flights to Sangley Airport will inconvenience their VIP guests
LOOK: Could this PUV be the new 'King of the Road'?
(UPDATED) The model developed by Toyota Motor Philippines Inc. (TMPI) costs P998,000 per unit and is targeted to be released before the end of the year. But already, some netizens have given it a thumbs down.
Modern Toyota-made PUVs out before 2020 – Tugade
(UPDATED) The vehicle, which will have a capacity of 12-13 passengers, and won't cost more than P1 million, says the transportation secretary
DOTr suspends LTO official in Bicol over corruption charges
LTO Bicol chief for operations Mar Jose Magistrado has been placed under preventive suspension as the agency investigates the corruption allegations against him
PUV modernization gets no budget in 2020: Who suffers?
Among the scrapped programs is the Tsuper Iskolar initiative, which provides free skills training for displaced drivers and operators
‘Hodge-podge planning’: How DOTr mismanages PUV modernization program, according to senators
Amid criticisms, DOTr Secretary Tugade says they are ready to dialogue, but will not consider canceling the program
PUV modernization 97% behind target number of vehicles, DOTr admits
Of the 85,000 modernized jeepneys needed by the end of the transition period in July 2020, only 2,595 are in operation
Tugade hits transport strikers anew: 'Your franchises are a privilege, not a right'
The transport secretary announces that 20 operators have had their certificates of public convenience canceled after joining the 2017 transport strike
DOTr drops bid for emergency powers to deal with traffic
Senator Grace Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public services, has said the DOTr uses the lack of emergency powers as an excuse for failing to do its job
DOTr, San Miguel ink construction deal for Manila International Airport
Groundbreaking for the new airport is set for December
P63 billion right-of-way funds proposed in 2020 budget
Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel calls on the DPWH and DOTr to be transparent on their multi-billion proposed allocations for right-of-way infrastructure projects
Poe-Tugade spat escalates: 'Underperforming' vs 'full of herself'
The Department of Transportation speaks for its chief, saying Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade 'will not allow himself to be used as props for political theatrics'
Poe: DOTr using lack of emergency powers as excuse for not doing job
Poe says the existing laws sufficiently cover the fast-tracking of procurement and implementation of projects
MRT resumes partial operations, repairs still ongoing
(4th UPDATE) MRT-3 trips partially resume with northbound and southbound now running from the North Avenue Station to the Shaw Boulevard Station
Railway projects get 98% of DOTr infra budget, but require P191B more
Meanwhile, the road and maritime sectors have no approved infrastructure projects for 2020
Gov’t sets P100 billion for railways in 2020
In its proposed budget for next year, the DOTR expects to spend 5 times its P19.9 billion allocation for railways in 2019
DOTr-MRT3 blames previous maintenance provider for revenue losses
Three years after taking over, MRT operators still blame the 'mismanagement' of previous administrators for its problems
Lipad Corporation takes over Clark airport operations
Lipad Corporation CEO Bu Yong Chungunco says they are 'excited' to develop Clark International Airport as the region's premier hub
Tugade on MRT3 losses in 2018: 'Don't judge DOTr on isolated cases'
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade plans to put 3 Dalian MRT3 trains in operation by the end of the year
DOTr wants faster Antique Airport development
The completion rate of the Antique Airport Development Project stands at 12%. It is supposed to be finished in June 2020.
DOTr order permanently allows hatchbacks as TNVS
Now part of public transport, hatchbacks and subcompact vehicles must seat at most 3 passengers, excluding the driver
DOTr orders LTFRB to allow hatchbacks as TNVS
The Department of Transportation also wants hatchback units to be permanently classified for transport network vehicle services
Tugade wants Sangley Airport construction done by September 2019
Once the Sangley Airport is ready for domestic flights, only Cebu Pacific would be immediately ready to operate at the Cavite gateway
Deactivated Grab drivers ask LTFRB, DOTr for ‘understanding, compassion’
Grab drivers list the reasons it’s difficult for them to secure the certificates of public convenience that the LTFRB requires
LOOK: PH Coast Guard dispatches vessels for Holy Week security
The Philippine Coast Guard is on heightened alert status in preparation for Holy Week
Is Tugade blocking Go-Jek's entry into the Philippines because of Grab?
(3rd UPDATE) Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Libiran says Secretary Arthur Tugade is 'not a micromanager'
DOTr: Payment to Sumitomo delayed, but MRT3 rehab on track
The Japanese contractor shoulders the cost of needed parts in the meantime, because of the delayed signing into law of the Philippines' 2019 national budget
