THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) has started granting provisional authorities to companies seeking to operate Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVIC). According to a May 17 DOTr statement released to reporters, issued with provisional authorities were Winwin…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Tuesday that the agency is planning to implement the reduced speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour (kph) on all roads in Metro Manila. MMDA General…
MANILA, Philippines – The government is selling its minority stake in the Manny V. Pangilinan-led Tollways Management Corp. (TMC) for at least P2.578 billion. In an invitation to bid published Monday, the Department of Finance-attached Privatization and…
The Department of Finance (DOF) is opposing a bill at the Senate that aims to make fuel cheaper by removing the value added tax (VAT) on petroleum products. Senator Aquilino “Kiko” Pimentel filed in January Senate Bill…
Infrastructure projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the administration’s “Build Build Build” initiative are on track, although risks of delays remain on the horizon as lawmakers squabble over the 2019 national budget.…
The government’s antitrust body alleged Grab Philippines provided incorrect data about its pricing, thus impeding its review of whether or not the ride-hailing company has been addressing commuter woes since it took over Uber. The Philippine Competition…
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) should not apprehend bus operators who would violate any rules on the newly integrated terminal Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), at least during the holiday season, Senator Grace Poe…
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp.’s (SMC) proposal to extend the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) to San Juan, La Union, has won the early approval of the Department of Public Works and Highways. Mark Villar, Public Works and Highways…
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Thursday the suspension of the coding scheme for the weeklong holiday break. MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago said in a text message sent to reporters that the…
MANILA, Philippines — Congress should let President Rodrigo President decide on the measure seeking to abolish the corruption-plagued Road Board, Senator Franklin Drilon said on Monday. “The bill should be sent immediately to the President’s desk for…
