Tag: Art Tugade

DOTr warns public against “name-dropping” individuals who solicit money

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has warned the public against unscrupulous individuals who use the names of the agency’s officials and former officials in corrupt activities. The DOTr issued the statement after it received a letter from its former undersecretary Tim Orbos saying that certain individuals were using his name to solicit money from others who wish to expedite their applications in line with the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program. Orbos is running for […]

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Tugade: Access pass holders not exempt from security checks in airport premises

(Eagle News)–Access pass holders are not exempted from following protocols being implemented in airport premises, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Tugade made the statement after ACTS-OFW Rep. Aniceto Bertiz was caught on video refusing to undergo a security check at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, citing his being an access pass holder. According to Tugade, “all of us must follow and respect protocols,” which are “set to safeguard security and order in […]

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Tugade: Construction of P350-billion Metro Manila subway to start “not later than December this year”

(Eagle News) — Construction of the P350-billion Metro Manila subway will start “not later than December this year,” Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said on Wednesday, Aug. 1. According to Tugade, “uumpisahan natin iyong construction doon sa partial operability sa tatlong istasyon, saan ito – North Avenue, Mindanao Avenue, Tandang Sora.” He said the Valenzuela City depot and the Philippine Railway Institute will also be constructed not later than December. He said the process was fast-tracked, with the […]

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