Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia Speaks on Policy that Requires Vaccination for Public Transport Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia is not adapting the “No Vaxx, No Ride” policy of the transportation department saying it’s “anti-poor”. The rising of the COVID-19 cases in several cities in the Philippines urged the government to re-impose stricter measures in the country. … Read more
After being called out, the DOTr releases an official statement following the viral MRT disinfection video that circulated online. MRT DISINFECTION VIDEO – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) released an official statement regarding the personnel caught hastily disinfecting a train in MRT-3. What has gone viral over the weekend is the quick “disinfection” technique of … Read more
DOTr Shares How To Make DIY Face Shield FACE SHIELD – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) shared an instructional video on how to make a DIY (do it yourself) face shield. The government and health officials urged the public to wear face masks and face shields to protect themselves against COVID-19. These protective devices should … Read more
Employees Required To Wear Face Shields Starting August 15 FACE SHIELDS – Department of Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that employees in workplaces are required to wear face shields aside from face masks starting August 15 “Effective August 15, hindi lang face mask ang gamitin mo, kasama na ang face shield. So, ‘yun ang … Read more
Senator Imee Marcos expressed disapproval over new policy from Department of Transportation (DOTr). IMEE MARCOS – Philippine Senator Imee Marcos expressed her opinion as she slammed new Department of Transportation (DOTr) policy which is the mandatory wearing of face shield. The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the country has already skyrocketed to over 100,000 … Read more
DOTr Clarifies Face Shield Rule Implementation DOTR – The Department of Transportation made a clarification on the mandatory face shield rule starting August 15. In the past few days, the Department of Health (DOH) records at least 3,000 cases of COVID-19 daily. It called for the authorities to exert all ways possible to curb the … Read more
DOTr releases GCQ transportation guidelines in two phases. GCQ TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has finally released a set of guidelines as various areas will shift to GCQ. Various areas in the country will shift to general community quarantine months after being lock down due to pandemic coronavirus. The community quarantine is … Read more
Philippine Domestic Flights Between GCQ Areas Allowed PHILIPPINE DOMESTIC FLIGHTS ALLOWED – According to the Department of Transportation, domestic flights between areas under a GCQ are now allowed. On June 1, the government will lift the enhanced community quarantine and transition into a general community quarantine. With this, restrictions would ease, and travel between areas … Read more
Bus Operators Says Conductors Are Not Included on ‘New Normal’ Guidelines MANILA – Bus conductors are not included in the guidelines on the “new normal” under the COVID-19 crisis from the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a report of ABS-CBN, government released guidelines on the public transportation under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas. This … Read more
DoTr: MRT, LRT To Allow 160 Passengers Per Train After ECQ Lift DOTR – The Department of Transportation said that the LRT and MRT systems will allow a capacity of 160 passengers per train once ECQ is lifted. According to GMA, DOTr Undersecretary Artemio Tuazon Jr. confirmed this in an interview that they will set … Read more