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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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DOTr suspends five emission test centers for alleged falsification of test results

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has suspended five emission test centers for alleged falsification of test results. In a statement, the DOTr said that, through the Investigation Security and Law Enforcement Staff, it issued a preliminary suspension order against: 1. MGC EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Brgy. Cablong, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan 2. GPR EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Brgy. Salaban, Amadeo, Cavite 3. ASINGAN EMISSION TESTING CENTER in Brgy. Dupac, Asingan, Pangasinan 4. PMD EMISSION TESTING CENTER in […]

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DOTr eyes completion of MRT-3 rehab by third quarter of 2021

(Eagle News)-The Department of Transportation is targeting to complete the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit 3 by the third quarter of 2021. The Department of Transportation said so far,  new air-conditioning units have been installed in the coaches, bringing the total number to 94 out of 120 units that were acquired by maintenance provider Sumitomo-MHI-TESP. The 120 new units are on top of the 60 units that were installed under the management of the […]

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Angkas asks QC court to exclude two other players in motorcycle taxi pilot study

Urges court to stop imposition of cap on number of participating riders, too (Eagle News) — Angkas has asked a Quezon City court to stop the imposition of a cap on the number of participating riders in the pilot run of motorcycle taxis and to exclude the two other motorcycle ride-hailing service providers WeMove Things/JoyRide and Move It in the pilot program. In its petition filed before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 223, […]

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DOTr says construction of Bicol International Airport almost done after 11-year delay

(Eagle News)–After an 11-year delay, construction of the Bicol International Airport is almost complete, the Department of Transportation said. According to the DOTr, the airport in Daraga, Albay is 62.042 percent complete, and is expected to be fully completed this July. The DOTr said the airport, once completed, will service two million passengers every year. The agency said it will also be the  “most scenic gateway” to the country, as it will have a view […]

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MRT-4 that aims to link eastern M. Manila to portions of Rizal gets NEDA approval

(Eagle News)-The Metro Rail Transit-4 will begin construction soon. This is according to the  Department of Transportation, which announced the National Economic Development Authority’s approval of the project, through the Investment Coordination Committee-Cabinet Committee,  that aims to link parts of Eastern Metro Manila with Rizal. “After passing the ICC-CabCom, we’ll be able to release the projects by early next year, allowing us time within the Duterte administration to significantly complete these game-changing projects. It’s crucial […]

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Over 300 have so far availed of free Cavite-Manila ferry service – DOTr

(Eagle News) — More than 300 passengers have availed of the free Cavite-Manila ferry service recently launched by the Department of Transportation. According to the DOTr, as of  Dec. 11, 177  passengers availed of the MB Islang Sabtang’s Cavite-Lawton route. Over 100, or 163 people, on the other hand, took the MB Seaborne Mercury trip from Cavite to the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Earlier, authorities said the MB Seaborne Mercury would offer the free […]

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High Priority Bus System for Davao gets NEDA Board approval

(Eagle News) — The National Economic Development Authority Board has given the go-signal for a High Priority Bus System for Davao. In a statement, the Department of Transportation said the NEDA Board’s approval of the P18.66-billion Davao Public Modernization Project  came on Nov. 6. With the HPBS, interconnected bus services will be prioritized along the 137 kilometers core network, and 489 kilometers of feeder routes, the DOTr said. Once operational, the agency said the HPBS […]

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Work on MRT-7 depot starts following courts’ grant of writs of possession in favor of DOTr

(Eagle News) — Work on the Metro Rail Transit-7 depot formally started on Tuesday, Nov. 26, after nearly two years of court hearings and appeals to obtain a site, the Department of Transportation said. In a statement, the DOTr said this was after the writs of possession issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 92 and 98 in favor of the agency and its concessionaire, SMC Mass Rail Transit 7, Inc. (SMRT7), were […]

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Tugade takes public transportation unannounced

(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Art Tugade recently took public transportation and made unannounced visits in various terminals and offices. Grab driver Sherwin Balolong said in a Facebook post on Friday, Nov. 1, that Tugade was his passenger the day before. His post was accompanied by a picture of himself inside the vehicle, with Tugade and two others seated at the back. According to Balolong, Tugade’s group told him they took the bus from Alabang to Makati […]

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DOTr: Operational dryrun of Sangley airport on track to take place on Oct. 29; Cavite airport now 95% complete

(Eagle News)–The operational dryrun of Sangley airport  is on track to take place on Oct. 29, with 95 percent of the airport in Cavite now complete, the Department of Transportation said on Thursday, Oct. 24. According the DOTR, at present, the completed works include the asphalt overlay and clearing of the end of the runway, the reblocking of concrete pavement, the installation of two pumps including the drainage system, the construction of a ramp, landscaping […]

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Easing EDSA traffic: San Miguel pushes 10-lane 22-kilometer ‘elevated EDSA’ proposal

  (Eagle News) – There might still be hope for decongesting the heavy traffic along EDSA, with the proposal of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) to build an “elevated EDSA” — a 10 lane elevated 22 kilometer expressway that will run fro Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City to Samson Road in Balintawak. Ramon S. Ang, President and Chief Operating Officer of San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has already submitted partial documents on the proposal to the Department […]

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