DOTr working on roadmap to transition public transport into e-vehicles

THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DOTr) is working on a roadmap to transition public transport into electric vehicles.

World Bank projects to boost mobility, connectivity in PH - DOTr

TRANSPORT PROJECTS funded by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank will improve mobility and connectivity in the country, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Monday.

ADB investments crucial in fast-tracking transport projects – DOTr

THE ASIAN Development Bank's (ADB) technical and financial assistance to the country's big-ticket transportation projects is crucial in ensuring their timely completion, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Wednesday.

600K plastic cards enough to fill driver's license backlog – DOTr

THE RECENT delivery of 600,000 plastic cards to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is enough to fill the backlog for driver’s licenses from the previous year, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said.

NAIA upgrade an ‘investment in our future’ – Marcos

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. on Monday lauded the signing of the PHP170.6-billion public-private partnership (PPP) modernization agreement for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), and called it "an investment in our future."

DBM releases P3-B in fuel subsidy for 1.36M recipients

THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP3 billion for the implementation of the Fuel Subsidy Program (FSP), which stands to benefit about 1.36 million beneficiaries from the transport sector affected by increasing fuel prices.

Senate panel approves PHP2.3-B OVP budget

SENATE'S COMMITTEE on Finance approved on Monday the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed PHP2.3 billion 2024 budget ahead of the Special Senate panel, which will discuss confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) of government agencies. 

P7B in fuel subsidies for PUV drivers, fishers, farmers pushed

THE NATIONAL government should bump up to PHP7 billion the direct fuel subsidies meant to cushion public transport drivers, fisherfolk and farmers from elevated petroleum prices, House of Representatives Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan said on Monday.

PBBM’s Build Better More program gets P1.148T in 2024 NEP

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr.’s Build Better More Program will get PHP1.418 trillion of the proposed PHP5.768-trillion 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) submitted to the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Villar moves for alternative mode of transportation

SENATOR MARK Villar has filed a measure seeking for an alternative mode of transportation as among the solutions to traffic congestion and at the same time contribute to a healthy environment.

DOTr, OTS execs vow firmer measures vs corrupt personnel

THE OFFICE of Transportation Security (OTS) under the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has committed to implement stronger measures to protect tourists and travelers from corrupt and abusive government personnel in all airports in the country, according to Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday.

DOTr seeks more partnerships to boost maritime industry, security

THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DOTr) is looking to build more partnerships with other countries to help boost the maritime industry and security of the Philippines.

DOTr pushes for e-vehicle adoption in private, public transport

THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DOTr) is pushing for the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) in the country’s transportation system by building charging stations and other supporting infrastructures.

DOT, DOTr collaborate to improve airports, seaports

CEBU - The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are set to create a technical working group to further improve the country's air and sea ports.

DOTr vows to upgrade airports

CEBU - The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it will prioritize the enhancements of various airport projects to global standards, said Transportation Sec. Jaime Bautista, adding he would use his experience in the aviation industry to modernize the country’s transport facilities, especially the upgrade of local airports.

Construction of new Zambo airport pushed

WHILE SOME politicians are claiming credits for the proposed new international airport here and other national government infrastructures, unknown to the Zamboangueños, the project is being pushed by Mayor Beng Climaco even when she was a member of the City Council.

DOTr Asec Vingson visits Zambo

TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT Secretary Vice Admiral Narciso Vingson Jr. called on Mayor Beng Climaco during a recent visit in Zamboanga City.

New Zambo airport projects inaugurated

THE DEPARTMENT of Transportation (DOTr) inaugurated Tuesday the newly-completed projects at the Zamboanga International Airport, but there are still many unfinished works, including the repair and asphalt overlay of the runway, and the grading of the runway strip.

De Lima seeks probe into DOTr funds, project delays

SENATOR LEILA de Lima has urged Congress to investigate the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) deficient disbursement of its allocated aid funds under the Bayanihan 2 Act, as well as other delays in its project implementation.

DOTr free rides for healthcare workers lauded

MAYOR BENG Climaco lauded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for offering free rides to healthcare workers in Zamboanga City.