DOTr: World Bank to help in development of integrated transport system for Metro Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/31/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that the World Bank (WB) will now be helping the Philippine government for the implementation of the Metro Cebu Integrated Intermodal Transport System (MCIITS). “World Bank will…

Bid to legalize habal-habal moving at House of Representatives

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The proposal to legalize the operations of habal-habal (motorcycle-for-hire) is now making progress in the House of Representatives.  In a post on his official Facebook page, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said the…

DOTr reopens bigger Tubigon Port in Bohol

Irene R. Sino Cruz 01/07/2019

More vessels can now dock at the Tubigon Port following the completion of the port’s expansion project.…

DOTr insists BRT will be completed by 2020

Morexette Marie B. Erram and Jose Santino Bunachita 12/10/2018

TRANSPORTATION officials assured Cebuanos that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) component of the Metro Cebu Integrated and Intermodal Transportation System (MCIITS) will be completed by 2020. Department of Transportation (DOTr) Communications Director Goddess Hope Libiran said Transportation…

DOTr launches oplan to assist Christmas travelers

Inquirer.net 12/05/2018

Secretary Arthur Tugade has directed all offices and attached agencies of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) be ready to assist motorists and travelers during the Christmas break. Tugade announced on Wednesday the launch of “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos:…

DOTr orders rollback of jeepney fare

Inquirer.net 12/03/2018

Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has ordered the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to decrease the fares of jeepneys following the slump in fuel prices. This was the announcement of LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra…

DOTr wants to synchronize BRT with other modes of transpo

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/26/2018

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be reviewing the Cebu Bus Rapid Transport project so it would be synchronized with other proposed mode of transportation for Metro Cebu. DOTr’ Mark Richmund De Leon, assistant secretary for road…

DOTr to open PH’s first ‘landport’ in November

Inquirer.net 10/25/2018

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to launch the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), which was dubbed as the first “landport” in the country. The PITX is the first integrated and multi-modal terminal in Metro Manila,…

Jeepney drivers warned against joining transport strike

Inquirer.net 10/07/2018

The government warned on Sunday that it would not tolerate jeepney drivers who would join a transportation strike that might happen within the month. Several transportation operators have announced their plan to hold a transport strike due…

DOTr probes lawmaker’s controversial NAIA video

Inquirer.net 09/30/2018

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has started a “thorough investigation” of the new controversial video involving ACTS-OFW Representative John Bertiz. In the CCTV video, Bertiz allegedly refused to remove his shoes as part of the security measures…

DOTr mobilizes consultants to create masterplan for BRT

Morexette B. Erram 09/21/2018

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has started to mobilize the Technical Support Consultant (TSC) of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). The Cebu BRT is part of the Integrated Intermodal Transport System (IITS). In a press…

DOTr to consider grant of amnesty for colorum PUVs

Inquirer.net 08/16/2018

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will “seriously consider” giving amnesty to colorum or illegally operating public utility vehicles (PUV) for the benefit of commuters. DOTr Assistant Secretary Mark…

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