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COA on license plates deal: Probe Abaya, 9 others
COA says former transport secretary Abaya need not return money related to the license plates deal but he and other officials should be investigated by the Ombudsman

Plunder complaint vs Abaya and Aquino, Roque on Santiago, Robredo on Marcos | Evening wRap
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Drilon to DOTr: Find solutions, not scapegoats for MRT mess
'I have confidence in the integrity of these people,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon after the Department of Transportation files plunder charges against members of the Aquino Cabinet

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

Tapang at Malasakit, Lorenzana, DOTr vs Abaya | Evening wRap
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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
Impeachment complaint, Napoles, Poe on Roxas | Evening wRap
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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
Aquino's Cabinet officials welcome him home
UPDATED Some days he also made it really difficult but for the most part he was our inspiration not only to do well but to do good says Aquino s tourism secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr

Koko Pimentel, Aquino on Duterte, LeBron James | 6PM wRap
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Marcos electoral protest, Aquino on Abaya, Clinton | 12PM wRap
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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

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

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

Ceasefire in Syria, new MRT3 train, China installs radar | 6PM wRap
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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

Abaya: Sobrepeña is 'playing politics'
His timeline is wrong transportation chief Joseph Emilio Abaya says in reaction to the allegations of the MRT Holdings chairman against him and his predecessor Manuel Roxas II

PH campaign season, crisis in Comelec, North Korea’s rocket | 6PM wRap
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MRT Holdings' Sobrepeña: Roxas, Abaya may be liable for graft
Sobrepeña says Roxas and Abaya failed to act on private firms proposals and entered into questionable deals

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

MRT3 probe, PH campaign season, Pacquiao vs Bradley 3 | 6PM wRap
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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

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

Aquino on Abaya, Santiago on budget cut, nuclear threat | 6PM wRap
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PH transportation, new immigration chief, Pia Wurtzbach | 12PM wRap
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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

Laglag-bala scheme, transportation woes, released hostage | 12PM wRap
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Abaya vows better MRT by March 2016
But Senator Grace Poe says the Philippines deserves a better transportation chief as MRT improvements continue to be delayed
CCTV cams, no-touch rule in NAIA amid alleged laglag-bala cases
New rules for airport security personnel new CCTV cameras and better education are among the steps government takes as criticism over the supposed laglag bala scam rise

VLOG: Abaya says alleged 'laglag-bala' incidents are isolated cases
As of November 2015 close to 1400 cases of intercepted ammunition have been reported in airports all over the country

Should Jun Abaya choose between DOTC and LP?
DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya says he spends 70 of his time with the department 29 99 with his family and only 01 for the Liberal Party

Abaya: Laglag-bala cases 'blown out of proportion'
From January to November this year 1 394 cases of ammunition found inside bags that enter the airport have been recorded Most of them – more than 700 – happened at NAIA 3

‘Laglag bala’ probe, Roxas’ cabinet, Russian plane crash | 12PM wRap
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DOTC to expedite testing of MRT3 prototype train car
Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya says the MRT3 team will meet with suppliers to explore ways to provide more trains to the public ahead of schedule

Forget Grace Poe? Drilon wants LP to begin VP search
In my view Senator Poe is already a candidate for president The writings are on the wall says Senate President Franklin Drilon who is Liberal Party vice chairman

NUP: Roxas endorsement mere 'formality'
Save for a few members the National Unity Party is set to stay in the broad Liberal Party led coalition come 2016

Abaya: 'Profoundly sorry' for reckless traffic remark
I extend my deepest apologies to the public for an off the cuff statement which understandably came across as reckless and insensitive the transportation chief says

Makati cake bid, Quicho vs Abaya, LeBron in Manila | 6PM wRap
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MH370 debris, Binay vs Malacañang, China’s reclamation | 6PM wRap
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Binay on MRT woes: DOTC, Aquino allies to blame
In his True State of the Nation Address the Vice President says the current and former transportation secretaries are liable for the glitch ridden MRT3

Missing ministers, Poe on Aquino, Cecil the lion | 6PM wRap
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SONA 2015: Aquino blames private firm for MRT3 woes
The President does not take to task Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya over the MRT s frequent technical glitches and service interruptions
Drilon on LP, Vatican tribunal, highest paid athletes | 6PM wRap
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We expect Aquino to endorse LP bet – Drilon
The Liberal Party is hoping that Mar Roxas will be endorsed by the President says LP Vice Chairman and Senate President Franklin Drilon

'Roxas-Poe is Plan A; there's no Plan B' – LP president
We have to firm up finalize and execute A says LP president Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya

Philippine Coast Guard to receive 10 new vessels
DOTC awards a contract to supply the vessels to a Japanese firm aided by a loan from the Japanese government

No registration, no travel policy starts April 1 - DOTC
The DOTC reminds motor vehicle owners to have their vehicles registered before April 1 or else face penalties

MIAA: OFWs' P550 refund claimable years after a flight
Meanwhile where will interest accrued from the deposited and yet to be refunded fees go? MIAA General Manager Jose Angel Honrado fails to answer the question

DFA: Suspend terminal fee integration pending review
The foreign affairs department joins advocacy groups the Senate select House members and the labor department in challenging the MIAA policy that violates OFWs rights
