This was the message of Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista to officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as he convened heads and representatives of sectoral and attached agencies to express their support to incoming Sec. Vivencio “Vince” Bringas Dizon. “With your suggestions, recommendations, he [Sec. Dizon] will be able to continue the mission and vision we have started. Paki-usap …
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DOTr, Muntinlupa LGU break ground for road safety park
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and city government of Muntinlupa broke ground the city’s first road safety park and end-of-trip facilities for the benefit of active transport enthusiasts. As part of the DOTr’s active and public transport infrastructure expansion, the agency and Muntinlupa City will construct a 3,140 sqm road safety park, consisting of road networks, bike lane classes, public …
Read More »Right-of-way acquisition for LRT 2 West & East extension underway
The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is now in the process of right-of-way acquisition for the LRT-2 West Extension Project, Administrator Hernando Cabrera said. Administrator Cabrera said the P2 billion allotted fund for the LRT-2 West Extension Project will be for the property acquisitions. The entire project originally requires a total of P10 billion. “Ang focus natin ngayon, ang latest …
Read More »PHL explores best practices with UK MCA
The Philippine delegation, led by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), recently conducted a benchmarking visit to the United Kingdom (UK) Maritime and Coast Guard Agency (MCA) to further enhance the country’s maritime education and training policies and practices. The two-day engagement, held last 05-06 February 2025, focused on key areas such as onboard training, the implementation of the electronic Training …
Read More »MARINA partners with ICS, LROO in digital seafarer certification project
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and Lloyd’s Register One Ocean (LROO) to launch a pilot project exploring a system interface with MARINA Integrated Seafarers Management Online (MISMO) System. Signed during the Philippine-hosted cocktail reception at the 11th session of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on …
Read More »New Cebu Port breaks ground in Consolacion
Uninterrupted flow of goods and services at Central Visayas’ main cargo gateway is expected in the next several years as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Cebu Port Authority (CPA) broke ground on the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP), a maritime infrastructure seen to benefit port users, local community, and the government. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said the …
Read More »DOTr partners with SMC to build C6 expressway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of National Defense (DND), Veterans Federation of the Philippines, and Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) have signed on Monday the Right-of-Way Usage Agreement (ROWUA) for the Southeast Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) or C6 Expressway by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Skyway Stage 4 Corporation (MMSS4). Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said the ROWUA signals another game-changing …
Read More »BBM opens Mactan airport parallel runway
Exponential increase in tourism and economic activity is seen in the province of Cebu as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the opening of a parallel runway at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista joined the Chief Executive in inspecting the 2.56-kilometer runway, which is expected to accommodate the surge of air traffic in Cebu Province as …
Read More »Warning: Be wary of fake DOTr / PNR FB pages
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine National Railways (PNR) warned the public against dubious Facebook pages posting false and misleading information regarding transport infrastructure projects, such as the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) and the South Long Haul (SLH). PNR is providing updates on big-ticket rail projects. North South Commuter Railway The 147-kilometer NSCR project is progressing as planned. …
Read More »1st Southeast Asia medicine drone delivery kicks off in Rizal
Fulfilling President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s directive of ensuring that no Filipino, especially those living in remote areas, will be left behind, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), mWell and Philippine Flying Labs launched the Drone Medicine Delivery last January 31, 2025 at Barangay Niogan, Pililla in Rizal. DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy, along with the government officials, …
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