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DOTr studying proposal for unified cashless transaction system across transportation sectors

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation is studying the proposal for a unified cashless transaction system across all transportation sectors. The DOTr issued the statement after a meeting with private service and technology providers  for this on Wednesday, Jan. 28. According to the statement, during the meeting, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade “outlined the objectives and requirements of the DOTr.” The statement added he gave the assurance  the proposed systems would be given “due consideration based […]

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Poe says with respect to addressing traffic problems, Tugade “did not perform”; “Sus, masyadong bilib sa sarili,” Tugade fires back

DOTr says traffic management not part of its mandate (Eagle News)–Senator Grace Poe believes Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade should be replaced because of the unresolved traffic problems on Edsa. In an interview over ANC’s Headstart, Poe said with respect to traffic, Tugade “did not perform.” “That’s what they keep saying, ‘E papaano naman? E hindi naman sa amin ang MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) at HPG (Highway Patrol Group)?’ Oo pero sa Inyo rin naman […]

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Marinduque airport’s newly rehabilitated passenger terminal building, extended runway inaugurated today, April 11

(Eagle News) — The newly rehabilitated passenger terminal building and extended runway of the Marinduque airport were inaugurated today, April 11. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said the inaugural ceremony of the airport, which had been “left in a dismal state for years” and has halted commercial operations since 2013, was led by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade. The DOTr had allocated P9 million for the rehabilitation of the PTB. This includes the installation […]

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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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DOTr reopens Caloocan-Dela Rosa, Makati PNR line; says trains can accommodate around 10,000 passengers

(Eagle News) — Around 10,000 passengers can now use the Caloocan to Dela Rosa, Makati line of the Philippine National Railways. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said six trains with a total capacity of 700 to 800 were deployed during the  reopening  of the line on Wednesday, Aug. 1. PNR General Manager Junn Magno said the line had been rehabilitated as it was “heavily damaged because of water intrusion.” “This is a good opportunity for us […]

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DOTr to push through with PUV modernization program

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Sunday, June 17, stood firm on the Department of Transportation’s plan to modernize public utility vehicles. In a statement, Tugade said “we cannot delay nor deny the public of their right to convenient, affordable and roadworthy mass transport.” “Mag rally sila kung gusto nila. Sunugin nila effigy ko kung gusto nila,” he said. “But I will insist on the PUV modernization program,” he added. Militant transport groups such as the […]

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Tugade fires LTO Tarlac chief linked to drugs

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has fired the head of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Tarlac province. In a statement, Tugade said  he dismissed Rodel Yambao on Thursday, May 17, through an order coursed through LTO head Edgar Galvante after he was charged with possession of illegal drugs and a grenade. This was after a search of his house yielded nine sachets of suspected shabu, a grenade and bullets. “If you are involved in corruption, […]

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Tugade orders dismissal of Tarlac LTO chief linked to illegal drugs

(Eagle News) — Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Thursday, May 10, ordered the relief of the Tarlac Land Transportation Office chief who was arrested in an operation conducted by members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Philippine National Police on May 8. In a statement, Tugade also ordered LTO chief Edgar Galvante to probe Rodel Yambao  for corruption. “Ang mga anay na gaya mo, walang puwang sa departamentong ito lalo na sa lipunan […]

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DOTr: LTFRB director in Bicol region sacked upon orders from President Duterte

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation on Monday, April 30, defended the dismissal of one of its regional directors for alleged corruption. In a statement, the DOTr said the removal of Jun Abrazaldo from the Bicol regional director post, was upon the order of President Rodrigo Duterte himself, who appointed him. The statement was issued after Abrazaldo filed a complaint against Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chair Martin Delgra III for alleged abuse […]

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Tugade fires CAAP official for alleged corruption

(Eagle News)—Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has sacked a high-ranking Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines official over alleged extortion. In a statement on Sunday, Tugade said CAAP Airworthiness Inspector Rodolfo Moral has been dismissed  for allegedly demanding money from a party   in exchange for airworthiness certification. “Walang puwang sa departamento ko at sa administrasyon ni Pangulong Duterte ang mga corrupt! Hindi alam ng mga gaya ninyo ang tunay na kahulugan ng serbisyo publiko,” he said. According […]

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Tugade to MRT3 officials: File raps vs undisciplined passengers who force open train doors, lean against them

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Sunday, April 15, ordered the filing of charges against Metro Rail Transit 3 passengers who cause door problems due to their lack of discipline. Tugade gave the order after thousands of passengers had to be offloaded on Friday, April 13, because of the same reason. Prior to this, operations in the MRT3 had been running without disruptions after a weeklong maintenance of the trains during the holidays. “For the […]

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Tugade orders relief of LTO personnel in N. Vizcaya over extortion activities

(Eagle News)—Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has sacked Land Transportation Office personnel in Nueva Vizcaya over corruption allegations. Tugade issued the order against personnel at the LTO’s Bayombong District Office and Aritao Extension Office, after rice traders and truckers complained to President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday. According to the complainants, several of the LTO personnel earn as much as P1 million a day by extorting money from thousands of truckers  bringing agricultural products from Cagayan Valley outside […]

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