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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Who's not welcome in 'President' Grace Poe's Cabinet?
UPDATED In a dialogue with the Makati Business Club she names at least 3 agencies where she will not keep President Aquino s appointees
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
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
Uber brings carpooling service UberHOP to Manila
Uber Technologies tests out a carpooling service with specific pick up and drop off locations
Japanese shipbuilder begins construction of PCG vessels
Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya attends the keel laying ceremony in Japan for the first of 10 new Philippine Coast Guard vessels
Abaya, DOTC execs violated law, neglected MRT3 – Senate panel
The Senate subcommittee says its findings should be submitted to the Ombudsman the justice department and the Civil Service Commission for appropriate action against erring officials
Arbitrary? Motorcycle riders protest LED light policy
Vague Land Transportation Office guidelines result in arbitrary apprehensions and double standards in implementation riders say
To fix traffic, Binay as president to split up DOTC
Vice President Jejomar Binay says the DOTC has far too many agencies attached to it and can t focus on solving transportation concerns
DOTC on surge in 2014 consultancy services: No fund misuse
We had to hire a lot of people with technical experience These are pilot projects that were not yet done before says Transportation Assistant Secretary Sherielysse Reyes Bonifacio
MRT riders: Expect new fans, batteries by June, says DOTC
Minor rehabilitation deals such as new ventilation fans are now a big deal to frazzled passengers
New MRT train expected to start running by end-March
Tests have started on the 2nd coach imported from China – part of the DOTC s project to increase the MRT s capacity to serve over 800 000 passengers daily
DOTC fees for consultants shoot up by 2,000% under Abaya
Auditors say the DOTC under Joseph Abaya spent P354 5 million on unnamed consultants in 2014 compared to the P17 45 million that Mar Roxas spent in 2012
Why DOTC toilets stink: Complicated procurement may lead to P352-M wastage
State auditors say the contracts for the Kayo ang Boss Ko toilets improvement project in 10 attached agencies of the DOTC have proved to be disadvantageous
Double decker bus dry run: 'Preview' of modern bus system
The P2P double decker bus holds a dry run along the non stop route from Quezon City to Makati City – a 75 minute trip during rush hour
Poe to Aquino: Fire transport chief Abaya now
Senator Grace Poe who has investigated the MRT management says the safety of the riding public is in peril because of the DOTC chief s incompetence and shortsightedness
