Tag: Department of Transportation

“Modern jeepneys” to hit Metro Manila roads on Monday, July 23

(Eagle News) — Commuters can expect over 100 “modern jeepneys” in Metro Manila roads starting Monday, July 23. “Napapanahon nang magkaroon ang publiko ng hindi lang ligtas kundi komportable at kaaya-ayang pampublikong transportasyon,” Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade said in a statement. According to the Department of Transportation, the “modern jeepneys” have higher ceilings, which means standing passengers can be accommodated. The doors in the “modern” vehicles are found on the sides and not at the […]

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In photos: DOTr-MARINA intensifies monitoring and inspection in all ports nationwide for the opening of classes

The Department of Transportation – Maritime Industry Authority (DOTr-MARINA) has heightened the monitoring and inspection of ships at the Port of Manila and other major ports in the country in anticipation of the start of the School Year 2018-2019. The intensified operations, which started last week, aims to ensure the safety of the riding public on port areas where the influx of passengers, especially students, is expected to increase this week due to the start […]

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Palace: Despite Tolentino’s apology, Duterte needs to stand by order to sack him as transportation assistant secretary

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte may accept sacked Transportation Assistant Secretary Mark Tolentino’s public apology for violating the chief executive’s directive his name nor those of the members of his family should not be used for leverage, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. But according to Roque, the President “still needs to stand by” his order to sack Tolentino, a fraternity brother. “Siguro po ay mapapatawad niya kung humingi tawad, pero kinakailangan po na manindigan […]

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Sacked Transportation Assistant Secretary Tolentino issues public apology to Duterte

(Eagle News)—Sacked Transportation Assistant Secretary Mark Tolentino issued a public apology to President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, May 25, saying it was not his intention to put the chief executive in an embarrassing situation. “Nandito ako bilang isang anak na humihingi ng kapatawaran sa kanyang butihing ama. Sa hindi sinasadyang kadahilanan, nabanggit ko po ang first family sa Q&A section during my press con last week, May 18, 2018,” he said. According to Tolentino, he […]

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DoTr welcomes Duterte’s decision to sack Transportation Assistant Secretary Tolentino

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation on Monday, May 21, welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to fire Transportation Assistant Secretary for Railways Mark Tolentino. The DoTr said  that the dismissal was  “due to questionable dealings and unfairly involving the first family with matters regarding the Mindanao Railway Project.” “The DOTr, under the leadership of Secretary Arthur Tugade, does not and will not tolerate such acts by its officials or employees. May this be a warning to […]

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UPDATED: Duterte fires Transportation Assistant Secretary Tolentino; another official to submit resignation on Tuesday

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has fired Transportation Assistant Secretary Mark Tolentino, and another was slated to resign on Tuesday, May 22. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who held a press conference on Monday, May 21. Roque said it was Tolentino who approached a member of the presidential family for help in a current project. President Duterte had said the unnamed official at that time had approached his sister. “Sabi ko, […]

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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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More than 24,000 Filipino workers receive free MRT-3 rides on Labor Day

  (Eagle News)— The Department of Transporation (DOTr) through the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) has served and ferried a total of 24, 117 public and private workers for free in celebration of Labor Day on May 1. The public service was done to pay tribute to the productive contributions of the Filipino workers to the nation’s progress. Free rides were availed by 11,409 workers from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 12, 708 […]

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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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Pasilidad sa paggawa ng car plates, pinasinayaan na

(Eagle News) — Pinasinayaan na ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) ang sarili nitong manufacturing facility ng plaka para mapabilis ang paglalabas ng vehicle plate numbers. Ayon sa DoTr, ang nasabing pasilidad ay nasa tanggapan ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) na maaaring makagawa ng 22,000 plaka kada araw sa full operation nito. Pitong manual embossing machines ang pinasinayaan na ayon sa DoTr. Calibrated at fully operational na ang mga ito. Ang automated embossing unit naman ay […]

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North Luzon Express Terminal, itatayo sa Ciudad de Victoria

Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Magkakaroon na ng North Luzon Express Terminal sa Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan. Ito ay matapos lumagda sa isang memorandum of agreement ang Department of Transportation at Maligaya Development Corporation upang maitayo ang nasabing terminal. Ayon kay Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, ang terminal ang inaasahang solusyon sa matinding traffic partikular na sa kahabaan ng Edsa. Ito ay sapagkat oras na matapos ang terminal, hindi na aniya papayagang pumasok ng Edsa […]

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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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