Department of Transportation
Transport dep’t calls for groups to bid...
26 February, 2019 at 10:29
The Department of Transportation is inviting groups to bid for the construction of the Malolos-Clark segment of the P777.55-billion North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project.
Bulacan airport deal to be awarded in...
7 January, 2019 at 11:05
The National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board chaired by President Duterte has green-lighted the concession agreement with San Miguel Corp.
Traffic crisis bill advances in House
5 December, 2018 at 15:04
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading a measure designed to address worsening traffic in three key metropolitan areas in the next three years.
LRT-1 posts record 14.63 million ridership in...
25 September, 2018 at 13:00
LRT-1 saw its highest monthly ridership last month since the consortium of Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) assumed operations in 2015.
NAIA Consortium clears major hurdle in airport...
18 September, 2018 at 11:18
The super consortium of seven business conglomerates seeking to redevelop the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has been granted original proponent status…
Tycoons bag P102-B Naia project
17 September, 2018 at 17:00
With this original proponent status from the Department of Transportation (DoTR)—which gives the Naia “superconsortium” the first crack at the project under a 15-year concession period…
Gov’t to proceed with multi-airport plan
28 August, 2018 at 16:00
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) reiterated its commitment to pursue a so-called multi-airport strategy for Metro Manila and nearby areas in the wake of the recent Xiamen Air incident…
NAIA Consortium gains headway in rehab proposals
10 August, 2018 at 14:51
The consortium of seven conglomerates has secured from the government its much sought-after original proponent status (OPS) for its plan to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Cavite government’s Sangley airport plan gets green...
3 August, 2018 at 16:56
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has given the green light to the Cavite provincial government’s plan to build an airport at the former US naval facility at Sangley Point, Cavite.
Cavite airport plan moves a step forward
2 August, 2018 at 09:55
The Duterte administration is moving forward with the review of the province of Cavite’s proposed $9.3-billion (P500 billion) airport project in Sangley Point—a potential alternative to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia).
Business cites issues ahead of 3rd SONA
23 July, 2018 at 13:00
Businessmen will perk up their ears as President Rodrigo R. Duterte delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) today amid improvements in state finances as well as perceived mounting overheating and political risks
Key Cabinet officials outline priorities to boost...
27 June, 2018 at 11:17
DECONGESTING the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) is one of the priorities of the Duterte administration to improve the “customer experience” and support growth in the tourism sector.
[OPINION] Tugade turns into Mar Roxas
20 April, 2018 at 10:41
I had a strange feeling it was about to happen. Last week I got my confirmation. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has turned into a Mar Roxas clone. That explains a lot.
DOTr rejects firms’ unsolicited airport development proposals
18 April, 2018 at 15:00
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has given more unsolicited proposals to develop regional airports in the country the thumbs down as the government opts to either stage public bidding or shoulder the cost of development.
