That means there’s still a month to go before the ban is in full effect
E-trikes caught on highways starting December 1 will be automatically impounded
The Land Transportation Office, through a recent Senate hearing, made it clear that it will be imposing a ban on all e-trikes on national highways starting December 1. Today, it reiterated that in an official statement to confirm that the decision
Specific details have yet to be released, though
There have been a lot of talks over the past year about banning e-trikes and e-quads from using highways, but after several back-and-forths, the President eventually vetoed what should have been the final decision. Now, it seems things
Those lights are a danger to other road users
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has filed yet another show cause order, this time addressed to the owner of a vehicle with blinking rear lights. In a video circulating online, a Toyota Innova is seen reversing on a left-turn lane with
by Billy Caluag
They will be located at “high-impact stations”
Not too long ago, Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez of the Department of Transportation did a Monday morning commute that involved riding a bus from Commonwealth Avenue, then taking the MRT-3."Talagang mahirap yung dinaranas ng mga kababayan natin araw-araw," he
*At least once a week
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will be facing a big reality check, as acting secretary Giovanni Lopez has obligated select officials to commute from their homes to their offices.Starting Wednesday, September 17, these officials will need to use public transportation once
by Billy Caluag
Giovanni Lopez will take the reins of the transportation department
On September 2, 2025, the leadership of the Department of Public Works and Highways was officially turned over to Vince Dizon, succeeding Manuel Bonoan. And today, Dizon has handed the reins of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to Giovanni 'Banoy' Lopez, a
by Billy Caluag
Over 2,000 SCOs have been issued this year
In the past six months, the Department of Transportation said the Land Transportation Office issued 2,008 Show Cause Orders (SCOs) and revoked 420 driver's licenses in the Philippines.This record high figure is twice the number of SCOs issued last
by Kara Santos
Come on, guys
If you keep up with the Facebook pages of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), you'd notice that a concerning number of show-cause orders are issued to irresponsible and reckless motorists, on what feels like
by Billy Caluag
The cashless turnstiles went active just last week
It has been a full week since the cashless turnstiles on the MRT-3 train line became operational, and already, it seems there are some issues-birthing pains, hopefully.Many commuters have experienced unsuccessful transactions when using the cashless turnstiles to tap
by Billy Caluag
From North Avenue to Taft
All MRT-3 stations, from North Avenue to Taft Avenue, are now equipped with free Wi-Fi, as announced by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Information and Communications Technology.The duo opened the network from the Ayala Station, where
by Billy Caluag
Stay safe, everyone
In case you need to evacuate or evade a flooded area, the Department of Transportation, with the support of the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine Port Authority, has deployed several buses and trucks to shuttle affected citizens.There are currently four
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To aid citizens affected by heavy rains and flooding
The Department of Transportation has announced that the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 train lines will be implementing a fare relief today, July 21, 2025, starting 12nn. This is to help Metro Manila citizens avoid and evacuate from floods and
by Billy Caluag
Good news for motorists
One of the biggest issues new-car owners deal with is the availability of their new vehicles' registration documents. Never mind the license plates, because that has long been an issue, but not having even just the OR and CR prevents anyone
Available until 2028
The MRT and LRT lines now offer 50% discounts on fare tickets to senior citizens and PWDs. The train systems previously offered the discount to just students, but today President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Transportation announced that the promotion
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At least from Valenzuela to Camp Aguinaldo
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced that his administration will aim to operationalize the Metro Manila Subway by 2028. This statement was made while he was inspecting the tunnels by the Camp Aguinaldo station of the subway project.There, he mentioned that
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Discounts apply to all students (including post-grad and law school)
Public service announcement for students who regularly commute in Metro Manila: In case you missed the news, students can now enjoy a 50% discount on all three major rail lines: the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2.The MRT-3 and
by Kara Santos
In a new end-to-end online system
The eGovPH app now has a complete, end-to-end online driver's license renewal system. Launched by the Department of Transportation, Land Transportation Office, and the Department of Information and Communications Technology, the online system should be more accessible as it
by Billy Caluag
After he was threatened with legal action
You may recall the viral video that showed six GV Florida Transport buses driving dangerously fast on the Diadi-Cordon road in Nueva Vizcaya. From the looks of it, the buses were racing as they weaved through traffic, occupied multiple lanes, and
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NLEX Corporation is now investigating the incident
NOTE: The photo above was taken back in March 2025.After almost three months, another overheight truck has crashed into the Marilao Interchange Bridge on NLEX. You may recall the first crash that took place in March earlier this year, which caused
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The agency recently conducted an inspection of Batasan Station
The Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) is scheduled to begin partial in 2027, according to the Department of Transportation.After an inspection at the Batasan Station in Quezon City earlier this week, the DOTr confirmed that 12 out of the
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