Giovanni Lopez

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto was accompanied by DOTr officials, led by Undersecretary for Railways Timothy John Batan and Irish Calaguas, assistant secretary for Right of Way Acquisition for Rail and Road

This as the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) pushed through with the second day of its transport strike as it demanded the government to address the plight of jeepney drivers at the height of the rising oil prices

Common station seen as missing link in Metro Manila’s rail modernisation

Under this modality, bus operators receive incentives for meeting service standards instead of relying solely on passenger fares

To ensure the long-term sustainability of the rail system, the government is also prioritizing workforce development through the Philippine Railways Institute (PRI)

The free ride service was activated after MRT-3 management implemented provisional operations at 5:50 a.m. due to a technical issue between the Buendia and Guadalupe stations

Mumbai: Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) handled more than 2.4 lakh cruise passengers and 95 cruise vessels during the financial year 2025-26, reinforcing its position as a key gateway for India's growing cruise tourism sector

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon flew to General Santos City to assess the damage caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao

The crackdown follows the discovery of thousands of “tempo” drivers — individuals working for transport network companies and motorcycle taxi platforms without legal authorization or LTFRB franchises

Members of the transport group Piston launch a three-day nationwide strike on April 21, 2026, staging a protest rally to demand the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law and increased government subsidies for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators

Marcos drops GPS rule for PUV program

The Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) have issued the implementing rules for the temporary suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, as part of the government’s efforts to cushion consumers from rising fuel costs

In Germany, a liter of diesel costs up to 40% more than before the Iran war and other countries have seen even bigger price jumps

A P10-per-liter fuel subsidy for qualified public utility vehicle drivers is now available at 46 gasoline stations in Metro Manila

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board will roll out its service contracting and fuel subsidy program, with stricter monitoring measures aimed at ensuring transparency

52M-liter Malaysian diesel shipment lands amid fuel pressure

It is designed to cushion the effects of rising fuel prices, which transport officials said have forced some operators to cut trips or suspend operations, reducing mobility for commuters

Chinese officials did not immediately react the Philippines' opening of its coast guard district command on Thitu Island, which has been occupied by Filipino forces and civilians for decades but is also claimed by Beijing

The Department of Transportation’s (DoTr) Service Contracting (SC) program is set to initially run for only two weeks, as its P1-billion initial budget is insufficient to sustain a wider rollout of the initiative designed to help stabilize public transport operations amid a global crisis

Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday directed local government units to clear major roads and keep them passable during the Holy Week travel surge

DOTr threatens sanctions over illegal bus fare hikes

The initiative will run for five days, starting Monday, March 30 and 31, before pausing for Holy Week

Transport group PISTON, along with MANIBELA and Laban TNVS, is coordinating a possible nationwide public utility vehicle strike next week if fuel prices continue to rise

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will roll out a 50% fare discount for all passengers of MRT-3 and LRT-2 beginning 23 March, following a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) recently approved a fare hike in Metro Manila to assist drivers struggling with surging fuel costs, as diesel prices are projected to exceed P100 per liter this week

The initial rollout provided P5,000 to nearly 139,000 drivers in Metro Manila, including tricycle drivers, motorcycle taxi drivers, bus drivers, and jeepney drivers within the capital region

Vigor Mendoza II held a press briefing in DSWD Central Office in Quezon City on Monday, March 16, 2026 to discuss the procedure of the P5,000 cash aid for tricycle drivers in Metro Manila starting tomorrow as the government response to rising fuel prices due to the conflict in the Middle East

In response, Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez directed CAAP to reduce Passenger Service Charges (PSC) and airport navigation charges in all airports operated by the aviation authority

Following the MWSS board decision, Maynilad Water Services Inc. will increase its rates by 9 centavos per cubic meter

A jeepney driver refuels in Pasay City as the transport sector braces for the impact of soaring global oil prices

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday inspected the new commuter-friendly EDSA Kamuning footbridge, located in one of the highway’s busiest sections