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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Grab Philippines distributed bicycles and equipment to 20 recipients as part of the agency’s initiative to encourage the use of bicycles as a form of active transport. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the government will prioritize active transport—cycling and walking—by according the highest priority in the hierarchy of […]
Davaoeños may soon look forward to a high-quality bus-based public transportation system as the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project, also known as the DavaoBus Project, is set to start its pilot operations in 2027. This comes after Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon’s inspection at the project’s construction site in Calinan District, in line with the President’s […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has addressed the 11-year backlog of motorcycle plates. Marcos has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to expedite the production and distribution of the motorcycle plates, which has been lagging since 2014. “This year, we have […]
Rail lines MRT-3 and LRT-2 have placed dedicated student lanes in each station to allow seamless movement of students availing of 50% fare discounts. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered rail lines MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2 to eliminate queueing at stations and avoid inconveniencing passengers. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said the government must ensure efficient […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the relief of five airport police involved in the alleged 60/40 extortion scheme against taxi drivers at the country’s main gateway.Dizon likewise ordered the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to investigate the extortion scheme, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to government workers to serve the Filipinos […]
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the immediate suspension and eventual revocation of the driver’s license of a Taxihub Transport driver who overcharged a NAIA passenger, which was caught on video. Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to ensure that passengers are charged fairly, Dizon likewise ordered the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Land Transportation […]