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The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is advancing the Philippines’ commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection by its recent hosting of the National Workshop on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Civil Liability and Compensation Conventions. Held in collaboration with the IMO, the workshop was conducted January 27 to 31, 2025, in Pasay City. The event highlights MARINA’s leadership in aligning …

The Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (DOTr-SAICT), through its Special Operations Group (SOG), conducted an anti-colorum operation across different locations in Cavite and Laguna, focusing on unauthorized transport services, ensuring compliance with transport regulations, and promoting road safety. The surprise operation resulted in five Temporary Operators Permit (TOPs) issued for eight violations, including – one case of driving …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is actively pursuing maritime projects and initiatives, prioritizing the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers, safeguarding our coastal territory, and modernizing port infrastructure. DOTr said a P16.9 billion New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP) – to be constructed in Consolacion, Cebu – will decongest the existing Cebu Base Port, while improving cargo handling capacity and …

Airline companies in Asia Pacific, including those in the Philippines, are set to maintain their international capacity growth trajectory in 2025, according to the Centre for Asia-Pacific Aviation (CAPA). While surpassing pre-pandemic levels is anticipated, CAPA said this growth would be tempered by ongoing aircraft availability issues. “Airlines in this region are collectively already close to 2019 capacity levels in …

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed a crucial segment of the Baguio City Bypass Road Project, a vital initiative aimed at alleviating traffic congestion along Major Mane and Kennon Road. Newly completed segment covers 0.44-kilometer of the 4.374-kilometer bypass road. This section features widened curves, concrete retaining walls, open canal for water drainage, sidewalks, curb, and gutter, …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) must pick up where it left off in 2024 and continue focusing on the task at hand as the agency pushes for a more connected Philippine archipelago, Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said during the simple 126th anniversary celebration of DOTr. Sec. Bautista urged agency officials and personnel to “buckle down and get to work” to …

The Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake (MAPALLA) ferry system project’s feasibility study is expected to be completed by mid-2025. “Nakikita po natin na matatapos ang feasibility study nito by the first half of this year. Inaasahan natin na by the middle of 2025 makakakuha na tayo ng approval para sa proyektong ito,” said Transportation Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development Timothy …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to build an underground rail line in Cebu Province to help alleviate traffic congestion in the area. According to Transportation Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development Undersecretary Timothy John Batan, discussions with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and the provincial government for the construction of a Cebu Subway started in 2024. The project was conceived …

The Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation’s (SAICT) Special Operation Group (SOG), with operatives from the Philippine Coast Guard and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), confronted the persistent issue of “colorum” or unauthorized public transport vehicles in the Tabang area of Guiguinto, Bulacan. On the morning of January 22, 2025, SAICT’s Special Operation Group (SOG) swooped down …

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) broke ground for a new bridge to be constructed by the Coast Guard Base Taguig (CGBT). According to the CGBT Commander, Captain Victorino Ronaldo Acosta IV, the bridge will strengthen operational capabilities of the base by improving access to key areas, facilitate smoother mobility for personnel and vehicles, increase safety by addressing outdated infrastructure, and …