Transport & Communications
Gov’t steps up support amid PUV amortization woes
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is ramping up assistance for transport cooperatives that have modernized their public utility vehicle (PUV) fleets, emphasizing continued support for those struggling with bank amortization. This develops following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure that financial issues do not derail the PUV modernization program.
DPWH launches real-time infra oversight app
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is streamlining infrastructure oversight with its new Fortified Operations and Maintenance Geospatial Survey (OMGS) mobile application—an innovation hailed for its policy impact on public infrastructure management.
Minor van incident at NAIA spurs safety measures review
A minor vehicular incident involving a Toyota Hi-Ace Super Grandia at NAIA Terminal 2 last Friday has prompted The New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) to expand safety improvements across the airport complex, despite no reported injuries or damage.
DPWH pushing San Juanico Bridge load boost to 12 tons in 6 mos
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) aims to increase the current 3-ton load limit at the San Juanico Bridge to as much as 12 tons in as quickly as six months to help arrest the transport mayhem that has forced Samar authorities to declare a state of emergency in the province.
Permanent ban for driver in Quezon City crash
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) under the Department of Transportation (DOTr), has permanently revoked the driver's license of the truck operator involved in a deadly road accident on Batasan-San Mateo Road in Quezon City last week.
