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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies joined the United Nations, world industry leaders, and civic society in celebrating the World Sustainable Transport Day last 26 November 2024. Anchored in a vision of delivering a more sustainable public transport, DOTr has been carrying out infrastructure programs, projects and initiatives centered on making our roads safe, efficient, convenient, and …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is taking an active part and proactive approach in the regional initiative of harmonization of vehicle standards and regulations by implementing projects aimed to address vital transport issues common to Asian countries. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said the Philippines is pushing for vehicle safety, road safety, accident prevention, carbon neutrality, and regulating the automotive …

Philippine transport initiatives focused on improving the region’s transportation systems were discussed during the recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM) and associated meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Held on November 18 to 20, the 58th ASEAN STOM convened the ASEAN Senior Transport Officials and Dialogue Partners to engage in high-level discussions in relation to …

Traveling to and from south of Metro Manila will dramatically improve as the first five stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension began partial operations starting Nov. 16. The LRT 1 Cavite Extension (L1CE) will enhance public transport as well as ease traffic problem in Parañaque, Las Piñas and other Cavite areas.  President Ferdinand R. Marcos …

The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) big-ticket projects are aimed to ensure efficient commuter mobility and increased inter-island connectivity, Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said.  At the Metro Pacific Tollways Transport Conference, Sec. Bautista said once these mega transport projects are completed, they are “bound to stir up the status quo” in the transport sector.  “Overarching goal of these projects is …

Operations of MRT-3 and LRT-2 will be extended to accommodate late night shoppers and workers during the holiday rush.  Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said they are expecting the usual traffic during Christmas season.  “Alam natin na yung holiday season will create traffic. Posible na dagdagan namin yung operations ng MRT-3,” Sec. Bautista said.  “We can extend it up to …

Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista placed 10th among the best performing Cabinet Secretaries under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, according to a survey by RP Mission and Development Foundation Inc.’s (RPMD) job performance ratings.  In the independent, non-commissioned third quarter survey, Sec. Bautista posted a 75.8% rating on the overall job performance conducted last September 20-30, 2024.  Sec. Bautista vowed …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and United States (US) firm UltraPass signed an agreement to enhance safety and operations at airports via an efficient digital identity verification.  Under the agreement, the DOTr will pilot UltraPass’ UAuth protocols to authenticate identities, which adds a layer of protection at the county’s airports.  The UAuth solution will be piloted at the Iloilo Airport …

The French Government will provide the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) 40 fast patrol crafts (FPC) to enhance its response capabilities in search and rescue operations, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement and disaster response. During a news briefing in Malacañang, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan said the P25.8 billion official development assistance (ODA) from France is “so far the largest …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) joined the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Transportation Science Society of the Philippines (TSSP), and Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the 2nd Philippine Railway Conference last 7 November 2024. Discussions at the conference centered on safety and security in the railways sector. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista shared his passion for …