Tag: Mass transport crisis

DOTr: Improvements in country’s mass transport system to be felt “gradually” as gov’t addresses “20-year infra backlog”

(Eagle News)–The improvements in the country’s mass transport system will be felt by commuters “gradually” as the government addresses the “20-year infrastructure backlog.” This is according to the Department of Transportation, which issued a statement after leftist group Bayan said the country was experiencing a “mass transit crisis.” According to the DOTr, it was, under the present administration, “employing a catch-up plan to expedite the construction and operationalization of various transport infrastructure projects in the […]

Panelo to commute to Palace on Friday, Oct. 11; No media coverage, bodyguards allowed, he says

(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Thursday, Oct. 10, said he would commute to the Palace the following day, but said media coverage would not be allowed. Panelo, who issued the statement after accepting the challenge of leftist group Bayan for him to take public transportation, added he would also have no bodyguards during the commute which would see him use a jeepney and the Light Rail Transit. Bayan’s secretary-general Renato Reyes issued the challenge […]

Palace: No mass transport crisis in M. Manila

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Tuesday, Oct. 8, denied Metro Manila was experiencing a “mass transit crisis,” saying commuters could still get to their destinations. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement after Bayan Secretary General Renato Reyes Jr.’s comment following the breakdowns of the Light Rail Transit 1 and 2, and the Metro Rail Transit 3 last week. Panelo added commuters could also adjust to the situation and leave early to get to their destinations […]