Tag: DOTC

Batas na lilikha sa bagong ahensya ng gobyerno, nilagdaan na ni Pangulong Aquino

(Eagle News) — Nilagdaan na ni Pangulong Benigno Aquino III ang Republic Act 10844 – batas na lumilikha sa bagong kagawaran ng gobyerno na Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Mayo 23. Dahil sa naturang batas, magkakaroon ng restructure ang Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) kung saan papangalanan na ang nabanggit na ahensya na Department of Transportation habang ang lahat ng operating units nito na may kinalaman sa komunikasyon ay ililipat na sa […]

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PWD-friendly buses launched

MANDALUYONG CITY (PIA) — The continuing modernization of the country’s public transport system reached another milestone with the launch of new buses for the point-to-point (P2P) bus service. These new buses have free onboard WiFi, global positioning system, CCTV, and the tap-and-go payment system, as well as a retractable boarding and alighting ramp—making them accessible to persons with disability. “PWDs, senior citizens, and pregnant women will begin enjoying the convenience and comfort of this new class of […]

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Pre-Qualification Conference set for LRT 6 PPP project

QUEZON CITY, Feb. 3 — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is inviting interested bidders to the Pre-Qualification (PQ) conference of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) 6 Public-Private Partnership project. The conference will be held on February 15, 2016 10:00 am at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. The USD 1.446 billion PPP project is the latest rail project that the government rolled out. DOTC started inviting groups to prequalify and bid on the project last December 21, […]

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DOTC tests new MRT carriages

The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) conducted a test-drive of the new MRT carriages – part of the 43 new carriages bought by the government from China. Said test run was conducted from the Taft Avenue station in Pasay City to the North Avenue station in Quezon City. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Unified ticketing system good to go

The Department of Transportation and Communications’ (DOTC) first Public-Private Partnership Project, the Contactless Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS), has reached Full Systems Acceptance (FSA), marking the end of the trial period. “We have reached another milestone through the roll-out of a modern, unified ticketing system. We have been informed that we are the fastest in the world to achieve FSA, which means the system passed the standards and requirements we have set. This is certainly […]

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The jeep – major cause of heart and lung disease

QUEZON City, Philippines (December 8) – Without a doubt, the jeep is the most used form of public transportation today. Add to the fact that it is also the cheapest, makes one find it unimaginable looking at the roads of our country without the ubiquitous jeep. But did you know that the jeep is also one of the biggest contributors of heart and lung disease in the country.  According to the Department of Environment and […]

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Senate to begin “bullet-planting” probe on Thursday; Abaya among resource persons

The Senate scheduled on Thursday, November 12 its inquiry into the “bullet-planting” extortion scheme at the country’s airports. Sen. Serge Osmeña said he invited Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) General Manager Josel Angel Honrado to attend the inquiry. Osmeña also said he would also invite supposed victims of “bullet-planting” and the aviation security group to answer inquiries on the issue. “We want to find […]

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DOTC implements new baggage handling procedure amidst “tanim-bala” modus

In order to put a stop to the “tanim-bala” modus operandi, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) implemented a new baggage handling procedure which includes the installment of additional closed-circuit TV cameras as well as installing larger posters regarding the carrying of ammunition. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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DOTC and MIAA officials face complaints in the Ombudsman

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano filed an administrative complaint against the officials of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) as well as the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) in the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the “laglag-bala” scam. Cayetano cited EO 226 as his basis for filing the administrative complaint against said officials. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Poe and Binay inspect MRT prototype train

QUEZON City, Philippines, September 9 (Eagle News) — Senators Grace Poe and Nancy Binay on Tuesday inspected the new MRT prototype trains in North Avenue Quezon City. The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) purchased the prototype from China’s Dalian Locomotive and Rolling Stock Co. Ltd CNR Group on August 14. Poe said that she wanted to sure that passengers are comfortable and safe. She added that more tests are needed to ensure that the […]

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DOTC hires British firm to decongest air traffic

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 1 (Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) secured the services of a British consultancy firm to help solve the problem of air traffic congestion in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Said move is part of the optimization plan for the NAIA. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/w_O9CLDHnpM

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MRT-3 now running 45 coaches during peak hours

MANDALUYONG, Aug. 7—A month after the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) started the multi-discipline approach in maintaining the Metro Rail Transit 3 system (MRT-3), it reported that MRT-3 is now able to deploy up to 45 coaches during peak hours. This belies earlier claims by various individuals that the railway system is now down to only 4 to 7 trains. The DOTC is also dispelling other lies being perpetuated about the MRT-3: On the […]

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