MRT-3 Train Vandalized; DOTr Investigates the Incident

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DOTr to investigate vandalism of MRT-3 train MRT-3 – A Metro Rail Transit Line 3 train halted its operation after it was vandalized. Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Libiran took to social media wherein she posted a snap of the incident. In the series of photos, the word “CRANK” can be seen written on the train. … Read more

Beep Cards Should Be Given To Commuters For Free, Says President Duterte

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Beep cards should be given to commuters for free, according to President Rodrigo Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said in the late night briefing that Beep cards should be given to commuters for free. This, as President Duterte ordered government agencies imposing the cashless payment systems in public transportation in order to make Beep … Read more

Drivers Can Refuse Passengers Who Don’t Follow Health Standards, Says DOTr

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Drivers can refuse passengers who didn’t follow health standards, according to DOTr. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) encouraged public transport drivers to refuse passengers who didn’t follow health standards. This, as the Department of Transportation urged drivers to refuse to ride those passengers who have no face masks, and even those people who were not … Read more

Areas Under MECQ: Domestic Flights ‘Temporarily Suspended’, Says DOTr Official

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Domestic flights were not allowed in areas under MECQ, according to DOTr official. Domestic flights were not allowed in areas that were already placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ), according to an official from the Department of Transportation. This, as Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope O. Libiran on Monday responded to online queries hours after … Read more

Areas Under MECQ: DOTr Releases Guidelines On Public, Private Transport

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DOTr recently released its guidelines on public and private transport in areas under MECQ. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently released its guidelines on public and private transport in areas that were under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). This, as Rex Remitio of CNN Philippines posted on Facebook a photo from the Department of … Read more

DOTr Eyes ‘Hatid Estudyante’ Program

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The DOTr was eyeing a program that would assist stranded students to safely return to their houses. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that the department was eyeing a program that would assist stranded students to safely return to their houses. This, as the Department of Transportation on Tuesday said in a statement that the … Read more

DOTr Deploys New Trains For PNR

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DOTr has deployed two new trains for PNR The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has deployed two new trains for the Philippine National Railways (PNR) at the send-off ceremony. This, as DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade expressed his excitement at the ceremony, saying that “development comes in when trains start rolling.” The new 8100 Series Diesel Multiple … Read more

‘Colorum’ Motor Taxi Riders To Be Apprehended, Says DOTr

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said that motorcycle taxi drivers who don’t belong to three platforms in the trial run will be apprehended. This, as the DOTr said in a statement that Angkas, JoyRide, and MoveIt were the only participants in the motor taxi pilot that will run until March 2020. Also, the … Read more