Sen. Grace Poe on Tuesday revived her measure seeking to establish the Philippine Transportation Safety Board (PTSB) amid the recent fatal crashes of small planes and various problems besetting the country’s public transport sector, including the New Year’s Day airport mess.
President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project that aims to relieve traffic in Cebu City and provide commuters with a quicker and safer mode of transportation.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order cutting tariff rates on imported electronic vehicles, parts and components.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday said heads must roll, noting that what transpired during the New Year’s glitch at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is unforgivable and a national embarrassment as he also pushed for more Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) for effective transportation.
Thai businesses want to invest in the Philippines, particularly in infrastructure, transportation, tourism, and food security.
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte and three other lawmakers have filed a bill seeking to provide free freight services for the transportation of relief goods to areas under a state of calamity.
The small committee created by the House of Representatives has identified P77.5 billion in the proposed 2023 national budget that can be realigned to increase the allocation for health, education, transportation, and other critical social services.
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Monday said that he wants the country’s transport industry to become “global standards.”
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Monday said that he wants the country’s transport industry to become “global standards.”
Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor has filed a measure seeking to further enhance the transportation privileges of senior citizens by granting them a 20% discount on the fees levied by tollway operators.
