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For the first time, the DOTr has designated a dedicated right-of-way chief, ending decades of project delays
For the first time since the Department of Transportation (DOTr) was established, a dedicated Assistant Secretary for Right-of-Way has been designated by the agency, with Assistant Secretary Irish “IC” Calaguas now heading a team focused exclusively on land acquisition and site development. This…
Philippine rail network to carry 5 million passengers a day when all lines are complete
The Philippine rail network will carry 5 million passengers every day when all rail lines are fully operational, a figure that Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John “TJ” Batan said Saturday represents a transformation in how Filipinos move around Metro Manila and its surrounding…
Metro Manila Subway tunnels fully bored, NAIA Terminal 3 station groundbreaking expected this month
The tunnel boring machines for the Metro Manila Subway have completed 100% of their tunneling work on two key sections, the northbound and southbound tunnels from Valenzuela to Quirino Station, and from Tandang Sora to North Avenue, marking a significant milestone in what Transportation Secretary…
‘Flood-proof,’ ‘fully-elevated’ North-South Commuter Railway targets partial operations from Valenzuela to Malolos in Q4 2027
The North-South Commuter Railway’s first segment, running from Valenzuela to Malolos across seven stations, is targeting partial operations in the last quarter of 2027, with the fully elevated design ensuring the line remains operational even during the heaviest rains and flooding that have…
LRT Line 1 heading to Bacoor as Cavite Extension to complete remaining stations
The LRT Line 1 Cavite Extension is pushing forward toward Bacoor, with five additional kilometers and three more stations set to open after the resolution of a long-standing right-of-way issue at the Las Piñas Station site, Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John “TJ” Batan said…
Traffic relief in Commonwealth? MRT-7 to begin partial operations in Q2 2027, set to open 12 stations
The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) is set to begin partial revenue operations in the second quarter of 2027, opening 12 stations from Sacred Heart in Quezon City all the way to North Avenue, in what Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez said will bring long-overdue traffic relief to…
Gov’t fuel discount for PUVs now nationwide, available at over 5,000 gas stations: Palace official
The government’s ₱10-per-liter fuel discount program for public utility vehicles has expanded from a pilot run in Metro Manila to nationwide coverage, with more than 5,000 gas stations now participating, a senior Palace official said Saturday, June 6. Undersecretary Erwin Sta. Ana of the Office of…
Marcos admin pumps funds into infrastructure to prop up economy amid Middle East crisis
The Marcos administration is pumping funds into major infrastructure projects across key government agencies to prop up the economy and sustain employment amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, ordering a catch-up plan to ensure all programs are delivered on time this year. Executive Secretary Ralph…
Malacañang assures fuel subsidy program for PUV operators until oil prices stabilize
The Marcos administration will continue its fuel subsidy program for public utility vehicle operators for as long as oil prices remain elevated, with no fixed end date but projections running through the end of 2026, Malacañang said. The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) said the Department…
Urong sulong! EDSA rehab caught in cycle of announcements, suspensions, resets
Plans to rehabilitate Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA), the longest and most congested highway in the metropolis, have been repeatedly revised in 2025, as start dates were announced, halted, and rescheduled by the government. The shifting plans unfolded over several months through press…
MIAA employees disown petitions questioning NAIA PPP deal
The Samahang Manggagawa sa Paliparan ng Pilipinas (SMPP), the duly recognized labor union of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), said it had no role in the petitions filed before the Supreme Court questioning the legality of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)…
On the ₱879,000 body cameras: Sen. Raffy Tulfo, firing the BAC is barely scratching the surface
The ₱879,000-per-unit body-worn camera procurement of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has drawn public outrage, after Senator Raffy Tulfo flagged it “immoral” and “scandalous.” His demand was blunt: fire the members of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) and the Technical Working Group (TWG)…
Aberya na naman: Pasahero ng MRT-3 pinababa sa Ortigas Station
Pinababa ang mga pasahero ng MRT-3 sa Ortigas Station pasado 12:11 p.m. ngayong Huwebes matapos magkaroon ng aberya ang sinasakyan nilang tren. Naganap ang aberya sa kabila ng holiday, August 21 o Ninoy Aquino Day, kung kailan mas kaunti ang pasahero. Dumating ang tren bandang 12:08 p.m., ngunit…
Keeping the 2026 budget on track: What President Marcos must do next
Former Finance Secretary Gary Teves on Thursday, August 14, urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to convene the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (Ledac) before congressional committee hearings on the proposed 2026 national budget begin, and to meet at least monthly thereafter. In…
Student beep cards na may 50% discount mabibili na sa Setyembre: DOTr
Good news, students! Inanunsyo ni Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon na magkakaroon na ng white personalized Beep Cards na automic ding may 50% para sa mga estudyante sa LRT-1, LRT-2, at MRT-3 simula sa Setyembre. Ayon kay Dizon, hindi na kailangan pang pumila ng mga estudyante para maka-avail…