DOTr endorses Philtrak proposal to convert PNR railway into BRT
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has endorsed to the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Center the proposal of the Philtrak consortium to convert the decommissioned at-grade trackways of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) in Luzon and Panay Railways Inc. (PRI) in the Visayas into a bus rapid transit (BRT) line using hybrid electric road train (HERT) technology developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)......»»
PPP Center endorses Megawide offer for EDSA busway
The Public-Private Partnership Center has endorsed the unsolicited proposal submitted by Megawide Construction Corp. to operate and maintain the exclusive lane for buses in EDSA......»»
Marcos forms body to expedite railway projects
President Marcos has formed an inter-agency body aimed at accelerating the government’s railway projects, including efficiently resolving right-of-way issues......»»
Marcos creates committee to facilitate right-of-way acquisition for railway projects
Marcos creates committee to facilitate right-of-way acquisition for railway projects.....»»
Inter-agency committee formed to streamline land acquisition for nat l railway projects
The government has created an inter-agency committee to standardize the process of land acquisition for the implementation of the country’s railway projects......»»
Cebu City legislator wants return of railway
Cebu City legislator wants return of railway.....»»
Mindanao railway project up for NEDA review
The government is evaluating anew the Mindanao Railway project to update costs and potential ridership, with the possibility of shifting financing mode to include the private sector, instead of purely loans......»»
President Marcos: Look for new fund source for Mindanao railway
President Marcos yesterday ordered the transportation and finance departments to look for funds for the Tagum-Davao-Digos railway, a project that has been stalled after the government decided to no longer tap Chinese loans for its financing......»»
ROW process for Mindanao railway underway
The government is focused on securing right-of-way for the Mindanao Railway project for the meantime as it has yet to find a new funding source for the infrastructure......»»
Cebu BRT to be partially operational by Q2 2024 – DoTr
This will run from the Cebu South Bus Terminal to the Cebu Provincial Capitol in uptown Cebu City via Osmeña Blvd, covering a stretch of 2.38 kilometers.....»»
DOTr: Speedy ROW resolution key to NSCR timetable
The speedy resolution of rights-of-way concerns and the resettlement of informal settlers living along the planned route of the North South Commuter Railway are crucial components for the on-time completion of the vital transportation infrastructure, the Department of Transportation said......»»
Biosolids in Maynilad septage to be converted into bio-bricks
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. will convert biosolids produced from the septage treatment process into bio-bricks as part of its environment and sustainability efforts......»»
EDSA busway privatization next in DOTr’s to do list
After signing the concession agreement for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to embark on the privatization of another big-ticket infrastructure: the busway in the busiest thoroughfare in Metro Manila......»»
Imbong remains as CBRT project manager, says DOTr
Imbong remains as CBRT project manager, says DOTr.....»»
Naia rehab: SMC-led consortium bags P170-B project
As early as next year, passengers using Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) could expect improved management of the congested international gateway as a consortium led by San Miguel Corp. (SMC) takes over its operations and maintenance, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The DOTr announced on Friday that the solicited bidding for the highly.....»»
DOTr probes LTO chief for corruption
The Department of Transportation is investigating corruption allegations against Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said yesterday......»»
AI-Powered Patch Offers New Chance for Voice Restoration
A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered adhesive patch that is designed to assist individuals with voice disorders, has been unveiled by researchers in the United States, with the AI being used to decipher throat muscle movements and convert them into audible speech. Details of the research were published in the journal Nature Communications. The compact patch, […].....»»
Sectors revive conflict-affected Marawi public library
Cross-section efforts to reopen and convert into a “peace education facility” the Marawi City Public Library, shut as the Maute terror group laid siege to 11 barangays in the city for five months in 2017 and remained closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, are gaining headway......»»
Lawmaker endorses renewal of Meralco legislative franchise
Another official of the House of Representatives has endorsed the renewal of the legislative franchise of the country’s largest power distribution firm, the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), for another 25 years......»»
Speaker endorses release of P150 million to Davao flood victims
Speaker Martin Romualdez has endorsed the immediate release of P150 million in financial aid, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to the flood victims in Davao region......»»
Speaker endorses P150 million aid for Davao flood victims
Upto P150 million in financial assistance has been endorsed by Speaker Martin Romualdez for flood victims in Davao region......»»