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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 …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will consider critical factors such as affordability and inflation in deciding on the petition of private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) to adjust LRT-1 ticket prices, according to a transport official. DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways Jorjette Aquino said the agency’s Railway and Regulatory Unit (RRU) will take into serious consideration not only the …

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) against 1,046 dealers in 2024 for their failure to register newly bought motor vehicles within the prescribed time period. LTO Chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the agency’s Citizen’s Charter mandates the registration of newly bought motor vehicles to be registered within seven days after …

On 30 December 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) monitored a total of 195,644 outbound passengers and 173,712 inbound passengers in all ports nationwide. Moreover, the 3,043 deployed frontline personnel in 16 PCG Districts inspected a total of 1,811 vessels and 2,247 motorbancas. Compared to the consolidated report on 29 December 2024, the number of outbound passengers has decreased by …

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) recently provided Malasakit Kits to air travelers passing through CAAP-operated airports commuting for the second wave of holiday rush. Hundreds of Malasakit Kits containing essential items like refreshments and hygiene kits were given to passengers using the airports in Davao, Zamboanga, Dipolog, Pagadian, San Jose, Romblon, Bicol, Virac, Naga, Masbate, Tuguegarao, Tacloban, …

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is implementing the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 0.50% sulfur cap on marine fuel oil in domestic ships by January 1, 2025, according to MARINA administrator Sonia Malaluan. While compliance to the sulfur cap policy is high, Malaluan said some shipping operators with a higher number of vessels will be granted an extension in consideration for the high …

The Marcos administration is championing projects like the EDSA Greenways (elevated pedestrian walkways) and bike lanes already set up in cities like Kalibo, Laoag, and San Fernando-Pampanga. The EDSA Busway and bus rapid transit systems in Cebu and Davao aim to provide commuters with efficient and eco-friendly alternatives to private vehicles. In July 2024, the Marcos government partnered with Japan …

While cities like Paris, Madrid and Athens plan to ban diesel vehicles, and countries like Norway are phasing out conventional cars in favor of electric vehicles (EVs), the Philippine government is pioneering EV use. Under President Marcos’s directive, at least 10% of government fleets are set to transition to EVs. Current infrastructure includes 384 electric PUVs, 7,515 registered EVs, and …