Rappler's latest stories on metro rail transit corporation
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
DOTC to MRTH II: Drop case vs MRT3 train cars delivery
DOTC Secretary Jun Abaya says the riding public deserves a much better MRT3 than what the private owner is providing
Aquino on MRT mess: 'Bad politics' to blame
In his last State of the Nation Address President Aquino yet again blames political decisions for the deteriorating state of the MRT He said the same 5 years ago
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
Abad: GOCC dividends, Treasury gains to fund MRT3 buyout
The government can also borrow money but with the the approval of the Office of the President if GOCC dividends and Treasury gains are not realized Budget Secretary Florencio Abad says
DOTC eyes borrowings to buy out MRT3
The agency is scrambling for options to finance the buyout since the P56 B allocation is not included in the P2 6T 2015 national budget
Sobrepeña: MRT3 price tag less than P20B
It turns out that the MRT3 is cheaper than expected One of its owners says its equities cost less than P20 billion
Abaya: Gov't to proceed with MRT3 buyout
The journey to the government s takeover of the MRT3 is being opposed but DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya says the government has Executive Order 126
DOTC, MRTH open to MRT3 shutdown for passenger safety
To address breakdowns it would take 5 months to procure 800 rail pieces to replace the 12 meter line Only 3 rail pieces are available at the MRT3 depot
DOTC faces probe over delayed projects
Senator Francis Chiz Escudero says the delays prolong the agony of Filipinos especially those who take mass transportation
DOTC: MRT passengers 'held hostage' by court case
The agency says the MVP group s attempt to stop the government s acquisition of new train cars for the MRT 3 runs against public interest
Court stops DOTC's purchase of MRT trains
The court says the purchase may be in violation of private owner Metro Rail Transit Corporation s build lease transfer contract with government
Lessen traffic woes, join the app challenge
The DOTC will hold a competition to make a new transit application to help Metro Manila motorists and commuters
