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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) ordered all airlines to ensure their personnel do not deliberately tamper with passengers’ passports. This directive follows reports of alleged “punit passport” incidents at several airports. “This ‘punit passport’ scheme, if proven to be true, will not be tolerated.” Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has recently ordered airlines that this scheme, […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is fast-tracking big ticket transport infrastructure, while pushing for high-capacity mass transportation systems to give back time and enhance productivity for commuters, Secretary Vince Dizon said. Dizon said that to make commuting convenient and comfortable for commuters, the DOTr is building infrastructure that is commuter-centric, as well as encouraging car […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Office (LTO), has revoked the license of an ELS Bus Company driver caught in a viral video over-speeding on the way to La Union. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the license of Mark Louie A. Burgos was revoked after he was involved in two road incidents […]
BALINGOAN, Misamis Oriental – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, led the inauguration of the newly expanded Port of Balingoan in Barangay Bauk-bauk, marking a major step forward in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize the country’s transportation infrastructure. Strategically located 84 kilometers northeast of Cagayan de Oro City, the port […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon vowed to fast-track the development of a food hub on land owned by the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) to centralize the storage, processing, and distribution of agricultural commodities, while providing efficient access to farmers, traders and other buyers. Tiu Laurel said a recent […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon warned bus companies and shipping lines to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers, warning firms that will ignore these measures will be facing severe penalties. “Hindi tayo nagbibiro dito. Seryosohin sana tayo ng mga bus companies at shipping lines na alagaan ang mga pasahero sa bus at barko. Hindi natin ikokompromiso […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said four bus companies operating in EDSA Malibay, Pasay will be summoned by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) for operating illegal makeshift terminals, leaving passengers without adequate facilities. Dizon aired his frustration after inspecting the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), while issuing a stern warning against Philtranco, Mega […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has signed a Joint Memorandum Circular on anti-overloading on sea travel and ordered electronic ticketing at Batangas Port to ensure the safety, comfort, and less travel time of passengers, especially this Holy Week. “May pinirmahan akong Joint Memorandum Circular between PPA, MARINA, Coast Guard at DOTr sa anti-overloading for sea travel. Ang […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified that no new travel or security advisory has been issued by US authorities against the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) or any other airport in the Philippines. This clarification follows the circulation of a social media post showing what appears to be an old 2018 travel advisory displayed at […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has committed to support the needs of Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to upskill and elevate the competence of their cadets being prepared as future facilitators of global trade. During the 205th anniversary of the PMMA recently, Dizon said these initiatives are aimed at giving back time that seafarers will sacrifice […]