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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) assured the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of its required resources and infrastructure as well as policy measures to further improve its maritime capability and capacity in performing its mandate. “We aim to provide the PCG with the resources, infrastructure, and policy backing it needs to fulfill its mission. Let us continue to work hand in …

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), private operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), opened the main arrival curbside at Terminal 1 to all private vehicles, making the once-restricted area accessible to all passengers—not just VIPs. The change provides a more inclusive and convenient experience for arriving travelers and their loved ones, as part of a broader effort to improve traffic …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) remains relentless in its pursuit to elevate the country’s road sector, and uphold to global standards the different transport systems for 2025. Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, the Department under Secretary Jaime J. Bautista continuously implements road transport infrastructure projects across the nation. Active Transport Project To promote sustainable mobility and alleviate traffic …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), along with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and Cebu Port Authority, is steadfast in implementing maritime projects and initiatives by empowering the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers, protecting our coastal territory and modernizing ports. New Cebu International Container Port To be constructed in Consolacion, Cebu, the …

Land Transportation Office (LTO) Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, ordered all regional directors to ensure that all the license plates of tricycles, particularly those being used in public transportation, are delivered by April 30 this year. The order came after the inventory of the printed license plates revealed that they are sufficient to cover all the tricycles …

The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) continues to gain traction as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) launched the operations of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) at the project’s Camp Aguinaldo Station. Under MMSP’s Contract Package 103, four TBMs will be utilized for the tunneling of the Anonas and Camp Aguinaldo Stations. Transportation Undersecretary …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) calls on the public not to engage or transact with a Facebook account “Transportation in Manila,” which is allegedly giving away free transport cards for the entire year as part of the agency’s 126th anniversary celebration. The account, which has a Facebook handle @Transportation-in-Manila or Transportation in Manila, is supposedly giving away Beep Cards by …

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia B. Malaluan signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) last January 8, 2025, in a ceremony held at the Malacañang Palace, with Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. witnessing the IRR signing, underscoring the …

The first full Cabinet for 2025 discussed issues, concerns and ultimately solutions to such concerns so the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) can implement its projects, Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on January 7, 2025 convened the Cabinet and included in the agenda was implementation of DOTr’s big ticket transport projects. “We had a very fruitful discussions …

Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista expressed optimism that construction of the MRT-4 line will begin in 2026 as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) focuses on finishing the railway line’s detailed engineering design as well as resolving right-of-way. “We’re very optimistic na masisimulan natin ‘yung MRT-4 … siguro ang construction nito mag start ng 2026,” Sec. Bautista said during an interview …