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Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil L Gavan PCG, has directed all Coast Guard operating units to be on heightened alert for the upcoming Undas, from 31 October until 05 November 2024.  PCG Districts, Stations, and Sub-Stations shall intensify the safety, security, reliability, and comfort of the riding public amid Undas 2024.  The PCG emphasized that the riding …

The recent five days of operation by the Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) against colorum buses, resulted in the apprehension of 24 illegally operating buses, leading to imposed P24-million in penalties. From October 15 to 19, the SAICT conducted a relentless operation along the Macapagal and Pasay routes, targeting buses operating outside their authorized areas. The apprehended …

The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) thick and viable transport infrastructure portfolio offers rich investment opportunities for private firms, said Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista.  Speaking before the 2024 Korea-Philippines Infrastructure and Plant Forum, Sec. Bautista sought the support of the Republic of Korea and its private firms to bankroll DOTr multi-sectoral projects, which is aimed at a common goal—providing better …

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista met with officials from the Government State Insurance System (GSIS), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Quezon City Government on 15 October 2024 to discuss the plans of each agency revolving the Integrated Transport Hub to be established at the GSIS Elliptical Lot.  Notably, the Integrated Transport Hub would support the DOTr’s …

Following the mandate to ensure a convenient and efficient travel, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) joined the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), Local Government of Calamba City in Laguna, San Miguel Corp. (SMC), and Ayala Greenfield Development Corp. at the groundbreaking ceremony of Ayala Greenfield Interchange last 14 October 2024.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista, represented by DOTr Undersecretary for Road …

The Philippines has intensified its efforts to protect its marine environment from invasive aquatic species (IAS) by conducting a two-day training on biofouling prevention and management in dry-dock operations held last 16-17 October 2024.  The training, organized by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) was conducted in coordination with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Partnerships in Environmental Management for …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) highlighted the need for legal support to be able to complete various transport infrastructure projects on time to members of the Society of Construction Law Philippines during their conference October 17.  DOTr Undersecretary for Legal Affairs Atty. Reinier Paul Yebra, representing Secretary Jaime J. Bautista, ran through the department’s major projects such as the Metro …

As part of the preparations for the upcoming 2024 Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center (JASIC) Public and Private Forum in November, the Department of Transportation – Philippines (DOTr), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Land Transportation Office – Philippines (LTO), successfully conducted a refresher training on the 1958 Agreement concerning the Adoption of …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing for various transport infrastructure projects in Mindanao to spur sustainable and inclusive socio-economic growth in the region.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said transport infrastructure is one of the bright spots for Mindanao, aside from agriculture, digitalization and energy.  “We should be working for sustainable and inclusive development in Mindanao,” Sec. Bautista said …

Enhanced mobility and connectivity in Mindanao is within arms length as the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) that will hasten the modernization of airports in the region.  Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said the agreement marks a major step towards modernizing the Francisco Bangoy or Davao …