The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday belied allegations that Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade may have been a protector of casino tycoon Jack Lam’s alleged illegal operations when he was president of Clark Development Corp. (CDC). Assistant…
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada on Monday ordered the mass resignation of all 690 traffic enforcers of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) due to complaints of extortion activities from motorists. “Today, I am issuing an order…
It seems like “experience is the best teacher” insofar as the traffic crisis bill is concerned, which wants public officials to take public transport. In a text message on Monday, Catanduanes Rep. Cesar Sarmiento, who chairs the House…
Nicole Aliasas, a 22-year-old marketing associate, had no time to wait for others to join her outside Libingan ng mga Bayani. Rushing to the area as soon as she heard the news, she found a prominent spot,…
MAKILALA, North Cotabato—After President Rodrigo Duterte publicly linked them to illegal drugs two months ago, Mayor Samsudin Dimaukom of Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao province, and his wife Anida, the town’s vice mayor, flew to Manila and turned…
Due to the recent spate of complaints against its traffic enforcers, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is hoping to launch soon a web portal where the public can immediately report unscrupulous personnel. Through “Report Kotong” which…
For extorting P400 from a motorist, two traffic constables of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) are facing the prospect of losing their job. Wilfredo Banting and Jomar Carbonel said they received P200 each from a still…
ILOILO CITY—The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas region has relieved 19 of its personnel who are facing investigation for alleged irregularities in the issuance of citation tickets to motorists violating traffic rules. The erring members…
Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) on Monday said its recently filed request before the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will test President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order (EO) on Freedom of Information (FOI). The statement came days after Malacañang released…
THE SENATE is poised to expedite deliberations on the proposal to grant President Duterte emergency powers in order to address the traffic crisis, targeting its passage before the Christmas rush, provided that safeguards against abuse are put…
