Tag: transportation
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Senator Poe Optimistic About DOTr’s Review of Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program
MANILA – Senator Grace Poe expressed optimism on Wednesday regarding the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to review the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). She hopes that this review will address the long-standing issues that have plagued the program. Poe highlighted that for over seven years, the DOTr has been urged to refine the…
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NAIA’s Modernization Honored at PFI Asia Pacific Awards
The transformation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has been celebrated as the Transport Deal of the Year at the Project Finance International (PFI) Asia Pacific Awards held in London on February 20. The accolade highlights the project’s significance, not just for its speed but also for being potentially the largest brownfield airport public-private…
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Government Allocates P3.97 Billion for Tacloban Causeway to Enhance City-Airport Connectivity
The national government has committed PHP3.97 billion towards the development of the Tacloban Causeway, a project aimed at creating a more direct route from the city center to the airport, according to a recent announcement by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday. This significant investment is part of a broader effort…
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Outgoing Transportation Secretary Urges Continued Dedication to New Appointee
In a heartfelt address, outgoing Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) officials and its affiliated agencies to maintain, if not increase, their dedication to his successor, Vince Dizon. Bautista, who recently announced his resignation due to health concerns, emphasized the importance of continuing the department’s mission and vision for the benefit…
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President Marcos Appoints Vince Dizon as New DOTr Secretary
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Vivencio ‘Vince’ Dizon, the former head of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), as the new Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The announcement came from Malacañang on Thursday, with Dizon set to assume his new role starting February 21, 2025. He will succeed Jaime Bautista,…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Mati Airport Expansion
On Monday, February 10, 2025, local officials in Mati City celebrated the groundbreaking of the Mati Airport Development Project, a significant step towards enhancing the region’s connectivity and economic growth. The project, set to be completed by 2026, aims to enable the airport to handle smaller aircraft initially, with plans for future expansion to accommodate…
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DPWH Finishes P72.4-M Flood Control Initiative in Hermosa, Bataan
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed a significant flood control project in Hermosa, Bataan, aimed at reducing the impact of flooding along the Mabiga River. The project, valued at PHP72.4 million, stretches over 558.09 meters and features a reinforced concrete slope protection system with an elevated foundation, designed to enhance…
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Reconstruction of Damaged Pangasinan Bridge to Begin This Quarter
The repair of the Carlos P. Romulo Bridge, also known as the Wawa Bridge, in Pangasinan is set to commence this quarter. The bridge, which spans 442 meters along the Camiling-Wawa-Bayambang-Malasiqui-Sta. Barbara Road, suffered a collapse in October 2022 due to the passage of overloaded trucks. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Ilocos…
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Iloilo’s New Sunset Boulevard Now Open to Traffic, Aims to Boost Local Economy
On January 24, 2025, the Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, officially known as the Iloilo River North Bank Road, was opened to vehicular traffic by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH 6). This significant infrastructure project is set to tackle transportation issues while also promoting tourism, drawing investments, and fostering economic development…
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Cebu Subway Project Under Consideration by DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is exploring the possibility of building a subway in Cebu to alleviate traffic congestion. DOTr Undersecretary for Planning and Project Development, Timothy John Batan, revealed in a recent interview on Radyo Pilipinas that discussions about the project began with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia in 2024. The subway is part of…
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