The Department of Transportation (DOTr) pitched before the diplomatic community the viability of transport infrastructures for business opportunities to spur economic growth in the Philippines. Speaking before the World Federation of Consuls, Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said that an efficient transport system leads to economic growth. “The rapid recovery of international trade through an expanding network of air and …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will only expropriate properties affected by major rail projects such the Metro Manila Subway as last resort in resolving contentious right-of-way issues, according to DOTr Undersecretary for Rails Jeremy Regino. Usec Regino explained during a media briefing that expropriation of property would be the government’s last recourse should negotiations with affected property owners face an …

The Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) apprehended a total of 50 unauthorized vehicles, comprising vans, buses, and other public utility vehicles (PUVs), resulting in fines amounting to an impressive P18 million for the period of February 1 to 22, 2024. The Anti-Colorum campaign, spearheaded by SAICT in close partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) entered into an agreement with the Provincial Government of Albay for the improvement of two seaports in the Municipality of Bacacay. Signed by DOTr Undersecretary for Maritime Elmer Francisco U. Sarmiento and Albay Governor Edcel Greco Alexandre Lagman, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) allocates P20 million each for the repair and rehabilitation of Cawayan and …

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is suspending its Governor Pascual-Tutuban and Tutuban-Alabang operations in order to accelerate the construction of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project. The suspension of operations will commence on March 28, 2024. During the suspension of operations in Metro Manila, the construction of the NSCR will be expedited by eight months, and save at least PHP …

The Synergyauto Ventures Corporation, in collaboration with the Nissan Philippines, opened up the very first Nissan pop-up store in the country with the inauguration of its Silang, Cavite site (along the Aguinaldo Highway) last week.SVC president Tey Sornet led the ground-breaking ceremony held at the 2,000 square-meter site of the future Nissan Silang dealership together with the other officials of …

BJ Mercantile, Inc., celebrating its 50th year of operations and its 10th year of being the exclusive distributor of Scania luxury buses in the country, recently turned over the first 4 of the initial 10 Scania Marcopolo Paradiso buses ordered by Genesis Transport Services, Inc. (GTSI). This is part of the bus company’s bid to upgrade its JoyBus fleet servicing …

San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) infrastructure arm officially opened the new access ramp of the NAIA Expressway (NAIAx) at Tramo in Pasay City which is expected to ease traffic in the area and provide seamless access to the country’s main international gateway and other areas. The 800-meter access ramp is for motorists using EDSA southbound coming from Makati, or northbound, coming …

AC Motors, predominantly focused on selling automotive vehicles, has rebranded and is now called ACMobility, an end-to-end mobility provider that encompasses services, infrastructure, and eventually digital platforms, among others. “At ACMobility, we aspire to be the leading mobility provider for all by the end of this decade. By calling ourselves a mobility provider, we seek to go beyond simply selling …

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation kicks off its Go Beyond Limits Tour, a thrilling showcase of their new pick-up truck and its technologies.  This nationwide tour is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide Filipinos with reliable transportation solutions when travelling to different parts of the country. It also coincides with the company’s Taralets Pinas! campaign where different provinces are …