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DOTr says traffic management not part of its mandate (Eagle News)–Senator Grace Poe believes Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade should be replaced because of the unresolved traffic problems on Edsa. In an interview over ANC’s Headstart, Poe said with respect to traffic, Tugade “did not perform.” “That’s what they keep saying, ‘E papaano naman? E hindi naman sa amin ang MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) at HPG (Highway Patrol Group)?’ Oo pero sa Inyo rin naman […]
(Eagle News)–Six officials of the Maritime Industry Authority and the Philippine Coast Guard have been relieved following the Iloilo-Guimaras sea tragedy that killed at least 31. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said the relief of PCG station commanders in Iloilo and Guimaras, and the Marina regional director of Western Visayas was to pave the way for a “more thorough and impartial investigation.” Tugade issued the directive to PCG Commandant Admiral Elson Hermogino and MARINA OIC Administrator […]
(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered a lifestyle check on all Land Transportation Office employees and officials. This is according to LTO assistant secretary Edgar Galvante, who issued a memo ordering the administrative and finance divisions of the central and regional offices to prepare the latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth of all those concerned under their jurisdiction in compliance with Tugade’s order. In the July 29 memo, Galvante said these should […]
(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has signed an order permanently allowing hatchbacks and sub-compact cars as transport network vehicle service units. Transport Assistant Secretary Goddess Libiran made the announced on Friday, July 19. Earlier, a Department of Transportation release said Tugade directed the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to implement Memorandum Circular 2018-005 that allows accredited hatchback units to operate as public transport. The memorandum, however, allows them to operate only for three years […]
(Eagle News) – Starting July 1, students can ride the Metro Rail Transit 3, the Light Rail Transit-2 and the Philippine National Railways for free, according to the Department of Transportation. During the fourth “Transport Talks” held on Thursday a the DOTr conference room in Clark, Pampanga, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said students from all levels can enjoy the free rides from Monday to Friday at select hours in the morning and afternoon. Terminal […]
(Eagle News)–The Clark International Airport Corporation is eyeing to resume partial operations at the airport on Wednesday, April 24. This was after power in the airport was fully restored on Monday evening, and after an assessment after the 6.1-magnitude quake showed the tower, apron, runways and taxiways were structurally sound. “The good news is that the tower can be operated, there was no substantial damage. Wala ring problema sa road surface ng airports,” CIAC President […]
(Eagle News) – The construction of the Metro Manila Subway system will now start with the groundbreaking of the 36-kilometer railway system — the first underground railway system in the country — which will also use Japanese technology. The Metro Manila Subway that will be designed with the Tokyo Subway in mind, will be flood and earthquake resilient. It is dubbed as the “project of the century” and is designed to run trains at […]
(Eagle News)—Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered a crackdown on Angkas drivers after learning the motorcycle ride-sharing service was continuing operations despite a Supreme Court order. “Hulihin ninyo ang lahat ng Angkas riders na lalabag. Hindi naman tamang i-violate ng Angkas ang batas at ang Supreme Court order. Mali ‘yon,” Tugade said. According to Tugade, when the court issued a temporary restraining order on the Department of Transportation’s directive to stop Angkas operations, they followed. […]
(Eagle News)–Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade on Sunday, April 15, ordered the filing of charges against Metro Rail Transit 3 passengers who cause door problems due to their lack of discipline. Tugade gave the order after thousands of passengers had to be offloaded on Friday, April 13, because of the same reason. Prior to this, operations in the MRT3 had been running without disruptions after a weeklong maintenance of the trains during the holidays. “For the […]
(Eagle News) –Officials behind public works projects that remained unfinished for years will be the next target of President Rodrigo Duterte who vowed to initiate a review of these delayed projects. He said these negligent officials will have to go. “So I will review with the Cabinet this one. All public works projects, which have been delayed for years, you get out immediately and I can maybe look for the money,” President Duterte said […]
By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service (Eagle News) – Itutuloy ng Department of Transportation ang jeepney modernization program sa susunod na taon kahit pa magsagawa ng sunod-sunod na kilos protesta ang mga grupong humaharang laban dito. Nakatakda sana ngayong araw hanggang bukas ang ikalawang nationwide strike ng grupong PISTON at “No to Jeepney Phaseout Coalition” pero ipinagpaliban ito sa pakiusap ni Senador Grace Poe. Ito’y habang wala pang resulta ang imbestigasyon ng senado […]
(Eagle News) — Coming soon: Our very own subway. Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade revealed on Friday plans to construct a subway in the country to add to the existing public transportation for commuters. In a press conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong, where President Rodrigo Duterte is on official visit, Tugade said the loan agreement under the Japan International Cooperation Agency program would hopefully be signed between the Philippine leader and Japanese […]
