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(Eagle News) — The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) announced a new record of the longest “no offloading” streak for its railway system, as it said that for one whole month or for 31 days, there had been no train that had bogged down during a trip that would require passenger unloading. The MRT-3 said that for 31 consecutive days, or from October 16 to November 15, 2018, there had been no unloading incident […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation on Saturday, Nov. 10, gave the assurance there would be no hike in MRT-3 fares even with the planned rehablitation of the trains. “Mariin na instruction ni Secretary Tugade na hindi tayo mag-i-increase ng anumang pasahe hangga’t hindi nararamdaman ng ating mga commuters ang improvements sa services ng MRT-3,” DOTr Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan said. Batan made the statement after the Philippines and Japan signed a loan pact for […]
(Eagle News) — The newest landport terminal in Parañaque City opened on Monday, Nov. 5 after its inatuguration by President Rodrigo Duterte. Known as the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), this is part of the Duterte administration’s “Build, Build, Build” program. There is an automated fare collection, scheduled arrival and departure of provincial buses and in-city transport services, organized loading and unloading areas, escalators, elevators, and online ticketing system. Just like in an airport, […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News) — Ikinatuwa ng mga transport leader at commuters group ang inilabas na Land Transportation Franchise Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Resolution No. 76 na nag-aatas na doblehin ang benepisyo sa ilalim ng personal passenger accident insurance program ng gobyerno. Mula sa dating 200-libong piso itinaas na sa 400-libong piso ang accidental benefits na matatanggap ng pamilya ng mga masasawing pasahero ng mga pampublikong sasakyan. Magiging 100 libong piso naman mula sa dating 20 libong piso […]
(Eagle News) — Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Friday, Sept. 14, said the Department of Transportation was ready for the onslaught of Typhoon “Ompong.” “We are at your disposal. Your government is ready to respond. We can weather the storm, together,” Tugade said in a statement. According to Tugade, the agency would do its best to meet the needs of passengers who might have been affected by flight cancellations, among others. He said while they […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation has ordered the suspension of three Private Emission Testing Centers (PETC) for alleged falsification of emission test results. In an advisory, the DoTR said ordered suspended on Aug. 17 were Victory Emission Testing Center in Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City; Six Eleven Emission Test Co. in Southwestern Poblacion, Calamba, Misamis Occidental; and RNJ Emission Testing Center in Muzon, San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan. The DoTR said copies of the suspension orders […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News) — Starting Monday, June 18, Senate employees have begun using 15 modernized jeepneys from the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The launching of modernized jeepneys was part of the department’s program under Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). The routes approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will be operated by the Senate Employees Service Cooperative (SETSCO). SETSCO is one of the three pre-selected cooperatives in the initial implementation of the […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
