A May 17, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: The Department of Transportation and Communications and the Manila International Airport Authority formalized an agreement with major airline companies to integrate the fees into the total cost of airline tickets. A memorandum of agreement was signed by DOTC/MIAA with major carriers in a signing ceremony today at NAIA Terminal 3. Continue reading →

A May 8, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas today announced several measures that the department is implementing to address current runway congestion issues at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport due to the growing air transport industry in the country. Continue reading →

An April 26, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas today said the Land Transportation Office component of the Road Transportation Information Technology Infrastructure Project will lead to a permanent solution to the data access problem in vehicle registration. Continue reading →

An April 26, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Mar Roxas today announced that the P60-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT)-1 Cavite Extension Project, approved by the National Economic and Development Authority in March, is now set for bidding next month. Continue reading →

An April 26, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Mar Roxas today announced plans to construct and rehabilitate approximately 1,017 public toilets in its attached agencies, including airports, seaports, and train stations nationwide. Continue reading →

An April 26, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Mar Roxas today said procurement for the P500-million airport X-ray screening and security equipment project will open up bidding in May. The project aims to improve security in different airports in the country with commercial flights by installing, upgrading, and properly layering security screening of passengers. Continue reading →

An April 13, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: The authorities have lifted the ban on the movement of all merchant marine and fishing vessels within the falling area of the Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite. Continue reading →

An April 13, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications Gov’t take steps to make electricity, LPG-powered PUVs mainstream The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is taking steps to  introduce a new breed of jeepneys that … Continue reading →

An April 9, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: The DOTC has started its search for possible locations for the Integrated Transport System, a project that will entail the construction of common provincial bus terminals in the North and South end points of Metro Manila. Continue reading →

An April 4, 2012 press release from the Department of Transportation and Communications: Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas today ordered the Maritime Industry Authority and Philippine Coast Guard to ensure that the policy prohibiting use of unregistered or colorum vessels or motorized bancas for travel, island hopping, or sightseeing purposes is strictly enforced. Continue reading →