Foreigners are temporarily barred from entering the Philippines starting March 22 – DOTr The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently declared that foreigners are temporarily not allowed to enter the Philippines starting March 22, 2020. This is following the statement from the Department of Foreign Affair (DFA) (DFA) regarding the suspension of visa issuances and visa-free … Read more
Foreigners No Longer Allowed To Enter the Philippines Starting March 22, DOTr Says The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that foreigners are no longer allowed to enter the Philippines starting March 22, 2020. On Friday (March 20, 2020), the Transportation Department said in an advisory that foreign nationals will be temporarily barred from entering the … Read more
DOTr Places Rules On Movement On Enhanced Community Quarantine In Luzon DOTR – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently issued guidelines on implementing the Enhanced Community Quarantine over Luzon. According to GMA News, the transportation department also issued guidelines of the Stringent Social Distancing Measures over the biggest island group, which also includes the National … Read more
Total Ban of Public Transport in Metro Manila, Planned by DOTr The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now planning the total ban on public transportation in Metro Manila. Transportation Spokesperson Goddes Libiran said that the transportation department together with the members of the inter-agency task force will discuss the possibility of public transportation ban in … Read more
MRT 4 Project Aimed To Be Completed In Year 2025 MRT 4 – A new 15.6-kilometer rapid transit line (MRT-4) project that will link the eastern portion of Metro Manila is approved by the DOTr. According to Inquirer, the eastern section of Metro Manila is said to be one of the least serviced areas in … Read more
After 11-years of Delay Bicol International Airport Start Operating by June 2020 After 11-years of delay, the Bicol International Airport will be completely constructed and will start operating this June 2020. The Department Of Transportation (DOTr) was pleased to announce the developments on the Bicol International Airport. The agency confirmed that after a very long … Read more
MRT-3 To Give Free Rides To Government Employees (September 19) MRT-3 – The Metro Railway Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) recently said that it will be offering free rides on Thursday (September 19). A report from GMA News states that this is in lieu of the celebration of the 119th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service … Read more
DOTr To Open Flights Between Philippines And Morocco DOTR – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) made a deal with officials from Morocco to open flights between Philippines and Morocco. A report from Inquirer states that the transportation bureau had an official meeting with a Moroccan official on September 4 to 5 at the Direction Generale … Read more
PH Coast Guard’s Biggest Ship ‘BRP Gabriela Silang’ To Patrol In West Philippine Sea BRP GABRIELA SILANG – The French-made ship, BRP Gabriela Silang is tagged as the country’s biggest coast guard vessel. Almost all the countries around the world are aware that the West Philippine Sea was claimed by China, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, … Read more
Grace Poe Questions DOTr’s Slow MRT-3 Rehab GRACE POE – Senator Grace Poe questioned DOTr about the slow rehab of Metro Manila Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3). Filipina politician Grace Poe is the adopted daughter of actors Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan Roces. The 50-year-old politician is one of the leading candidates during the … Read more