Travel and Tourism

Travel from Manila to Clark in Pampanga will only take approximately 45 minutes through the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), expected to be finished by 2032. Recently, Transport Secretary Vince Dizon and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno led the clearing operations along Old Antipolo Road corner Abad Santos St. in Manila to allow the delayed construction of the NSCR. According to Moreno, …

Transport Secretary Vince Dizon announced that Beep cards priced half for students, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens will be available starting September for use at the MRT and LRT lines. Students, PWDs and senior citizens get a 50% discount at MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2. Sec. Dizon explained that the 50% discount will already be programmed into the special …

The forms filled up by students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to avail of discounted Beep cards at the MRT-3, LRT-1 and LRT-2 lines have been removed. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon said this is to improve queuing and reduce long lines at train stations. Dizon observed a student/commuter who took a minute to one minute and 30 seconds …

The feasibility study for a busway system along Quezon Avenue in Quezon City is expected to be completed next year, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The busway line along Quezon Avenue starting at Espana, will replicate the successful EDSA Bus Carousel, providing a dedicated bus lane for commuters in Manila and Quezon City. Funding will come from the …

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the perpetual revocation of the driver’s license of a motorist who was caught on CCTV driving counterflow at the Skyway. The vehicle was seen on CCTV moving against traffic at 3:32 AM, creating serious safety issues for other vehicles. “A suspension is not enough for this driver because the CCTV footage clearly …

Rehabilitating Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) has been officially pushed back to give way to the ASEAN Summit to be hosted next year by the Philippines, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). “It is not feasible anymore to begin the project this year (due to the rains). We can do this maybe next year” or …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is fast-tracking completion of the P488.5-billion Metro Manila Subway Project, with delays attributed to contentious right-of-way issues with affected property owners. Transport Secretary Vince Dizon said, “No, we’re not on track. The subway is very delayed.” Dizon said the full completion of the Metro Manila Subway Project is now projected for 2032, a delay from …

Government has decided to push back the planned phaseout of turboprop flights out of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from October 2025 to March 2026. The Manila Slot Coordination Committee (MSCC) – composed of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), and the New NAIA …

Philippine Airlines (PAL) improved its second quarter net income by 48% to $60 million with more passengers sustaining its profitable operations for the 15th consecutive quarter. This brought net profit to $137 million for the first half of 2025, up 12% from last year, while six-month operating income amounted to $146 million. Revenues for the second quarter alone reached $831 …

Transport experts are telling government – a comprehensive and integrated transport plan should incorporate active transportation options like walking and cycling, along with first-mile, last-mile connectivity solutions, to create a seamless and efficient network for commuters. Ira F. Cruz, a transport advocate and director of AltMobility PH, said, “Investment in rail is important, but it is not the sole solution …