Department of Transportation

It seems that the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITx) might be the next giant hub for Chinese gaming operators under the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO).

Vice President Leni Robredo has urged the Department of Transportation to lift the suspension on motorboat trips between Iloilo province and Guimaras Island following the August 3 sea mishap that killed 31 people.

Senator Sonny Angara has urged the administration Thursday (July 17) to publish the newly signed Student Fare Discount Act in a newspaper or in the Official Gazette immediately.

Senator Grace Poe on Thursday called on the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to provide a specific list of projects that would be covered by the emergency powers for President Rodrigo Duterte to ease traffic congestion in the country.

Ang Probinsyano party-list on Monday filed a resolution strongly urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), the Metro Manila Council MMC) and the Metro Manila…

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has called for a thorough review of the planned transfer of airlines to Sangley airport to avoid any inconvenience to the passengers. Gatchalian issued the appeal to the Department of Transportation amid…

Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday lauded the signing of a law that requires free internet services and clean sanitary facilities for commuters in transportation terminals, saying travelers could now look forward to a day when staying in…

The Department of Transportation is pushing to increase the number of night-rated domestic airports.

The proposed creation and charter of the Davao International Airport Authority (DIAA) now awaits the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte as both house in Congress prior to its sine die adjournment ratified the bicameral report of the…

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will push for the passage of emergency powers in the 18th Congress where President Rodrigo Duterte's allies would take a stronger hold on legislation.

Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr. has hailed the government’s green-lighting of motorcycle taxi operations, which he believes will wipe out rampant extortion by “rotten traffic enforcers.”

An official of the House of Representatives is seeking a progress report from the Department of Transportation over the supposed construction of the P450-million seaport project along Pag-asa Island.

Chinese businessman Michael Yang may no longer be an economic adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte, but he remains part of the Chief Executive's inner circle.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will deploy additional buses for passengers affected by the maintenance shutdown of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) during the entire Holy Week.

Senator Grace Poe will push for the expansion of the coverage of fuel subsidies, when re-elected.

A staunch road safety advocate, re-electionist Senator JV Ejercito has vowed to push for the enactment of the mandatory training for motorcycle riders.

Commuters can now avail of a new premium point to point (P2P) bus service from Cainta, Rizal to Makati City, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).

Senator Grace Poe said on Monday said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has agreed to implement the additional 10-percent fare discount in public utility vehicles as provided in the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)…

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III's failure to get VIP treatment when he renewed his driver's license at the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) branch in Marikina City appears to be the reason why he's pushing for the government agency…

Voting 180-0 with no abstention, the House of Representatives on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading the bill abolishing the graft-ridden Road Board.

The House of Representatives has approved on final reading the proposed abolition of Road Board.

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday said there was nothing wrong in tapping the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) to bid out its projects.

By JOHN CARLO M. CAHINHINAN A division of the Department of Budget and Management tasked “procure commonly-used supplies for government” has conducted the bidding and procurement of nearly closed to P200 billion in service and supply…

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is backing a House bill which will amend provisions of the Republic Act 4136 or the Land Transportation Code to legalize motorcycle-for-hire services.