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DOTR, DBM TO MONITOR BIG TICKET TRANSPORT PROJECTS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) signed an agreement to monitor and evaluate big ticket transport projects through an active citizen reporting mechanism. The agreement is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to involve citizen participation in crowdsourcing reports of government projects. “Public feedback will be crucial in […]

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DOTR, GRAB EYE EFFICIENT MOBILITY OPTIONS FOR PH

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Grab tackled ways to provide Filipinos with comfortable, affordable and efficient mobility options as part of President Ferdinand Marcos’ directive to ensure a commuter-friendly environment. Marcos has reiterated the government’s commitment to provide Filipinos with an efficient and modern transport system by actively shifting away from a car-centric model by […]

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DOTR, VALENZUELA GOV’T PARTNER FOR RAILWAY JOBS

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Valenzuela City local government signed several agreements, including assistance from the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI) to bolster learning and open future job opportunities for Valenzuela Technological College (ValTech) students in the railway sector. The agreement is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) […]

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LOVE BUS LIBRENG SAKAY LAUNCHED IN CEBU CITY

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman led the ceremonial launch of the second route of Cebu’s Love Bus Libreng Sakay in Cebu City recently.A collaboration of key government agencies, the initiative provides convenient, safe, and sustainable […]

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DOTR TO LRMC: AID RIDERS IN LRT-1 ESCALATOR MISHAP

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) directed the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1, to provide immediate assistance to passengers who were injured following the reported malfunction of an escalator in FPJ Station recently. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said LRMC must always prioritize the reliability of LRT-1’s facilities to ensure the safety […]

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DOTR, QC GOV’T SET UP GREEN SPACES, BIKE LANES

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Quezon City government will improve active transport infrastructure and establish green spaces as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.‘s directive of creating commuter-focused facilities to ensure safety and mobility of commuters, cyclists and pedestrians. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said expanding and improving bike lanes, PUV stops, and pedestrian […]

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CONSTRUCTION OF EXPANDED SIARGAO AIRPORT STARTS

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently launched the expansion of Siargao Airport. With the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance travel experience in key destinations, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon led the ceremonial start of construction for the expanded passenger terminal at […]

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Politics

PING: FREE MRT RIDES FOR POOR WITHOUT NAT’L ID

No thanks to the poor implementation of the National ID law, many poor and deserving commuters may be denied the chance to avail of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3)’s “Libreng Sakay” this month, Senator Ping Lacson said. Lacson, who co-authored and sponsored what is now RA 11055 or the Act Establishing a Philippine Identification System, […]

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FREE RIDES FOR MRT3 RIDERS WITH TAP-TO-PAY ISSUES

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and MRT-3 has begun providing free single journey tickets (SJT) to passengers who are unable to tap out at MRT-3 stations due to system errors during the pilot run of cashless payments in the train line. This is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directives to implement immediate solutions […]

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DIZON, PPA INSPECT LUZON INT’L CONTAINER TERMINAL

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago led the inspection of the Luzon International Container Terminal (LICT) in Bauan, Batangas recently, highlighting the government’s efforts to modernize port infrastructure and drive inclusive economic growth in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of a stronger, more resilient Philippine economy. […]