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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
Cebu Bus Rapid Transit pilot ops start September — DOTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday said it is set to launch the pilot operations of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (Cebu-BRT) in September. In a statement, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said at least three stations of the mass transit system will be operational come September, namely Fuente, Cebu Normal University and Cebu South Bus Terminal Station. Dizon said at least 70,000 commuters are expected to benefit from the Cebu BRT's pilot operations. Meanwhile, the construction for the Cebu Capitol station will follow, after finalizing its detailed engineering design to make it a median station from the previous curbside configuration, according to the Transportation chief. Dizon also expressed gratitude to the Cebu Provincial local government for coordinating with the DOTr in addressing issues of the project. The phases 2A and 3A of the Cebu BRT which are composed of 13 stations and 62 bus stops will be completed before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term ends in 2028, according to the Transport chief. — Ted Cordero/RF, GMA Integrated News
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- General
- Filipino Times
DOTr presses MRT-7 contractors, skyway management over Flooding Concerns
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) called on the contractors of the MRT Line 7 project and the Skyway management to address construction-related issues allegedly contributing to flooding in Quezon City. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said he had met with the contractors of the MRT-7 project and directed them to clear any obstructions blocking drainage systems along Commonwealth Avenue. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) earlier said the construction of the MRT-7 Batasan Station may have partially obstructed the flow of rainwater, worsening flooding in the area. According to the agency, a manhole was built directly above existing drainage pipe culverts, and a footing wall may also be impeding water flow. Dizon also raised concerns about the Skyway's downspouts, which were reportedly not connected to proper drainage. The transportation chief said he instructed both SMC and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to coordinate and fix the issue. The SMC denied that MRT-7 structures caused the flooding. The company said all project components in the area were constructed outside existing drainage lines and in compliance with approved plans. It added that while a portion of the drainage system was affected during earlier phases of construction, it was fully restored and certified by the DPWH in March 2025. SMC also said an inspection after the recent flooding revealed that the drainage outlet was heavily clogged with plastic waste and debris, which may have reduced its capacity to carry rainwater. The company noted that no documents have been presented so far to prove that MRT-7 structures obstructed drainage. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that six people have died due to the combined effects of Tropical Cyclone Crising, the southwest monsoon (Habagat), and a low-pressure area. Over 1.2 million people across the country, excluding Eastern Visayas, have been affected.
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
DOTr calls out MRT-7, Skyway over issues amid floods
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has called out the MRT Line 7 project contractors and the Skyway management over issues that allegedly contribute to the flooding in their concerned areas. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon told Dobol B TV on Tuesday that he and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have been discussing the flooding issue in recent weeks. 'Kahapon, kinausap ko lahat ng kontratista po ng MRT-7 at sinabihan ko sila na kailangan i-clear lahat ng humaharang sa mga drainage dyan po sa Commonwealth Avenue,' he said. (Yesterday, I spoke to all the MRT-7 contractors and told them that they need to clear everything that blocks the drainage along Commonwealth Avenue.) Dizon said the San Miguel Corporation has committed to addressing the concerns in the MRT-7 project. The MMDA earlier said the construction of the MRT-7 Batasan Station on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City could have partially obstructed the flow of rainwater, worsening the flood in the area. The agency said the MRT-7 project 'constructed a manhole directly above the existing drainage pipe culverts.' 'A constructed footing wall of the ongoing MRT-7 construction was also observed, which may have partially obstructed the flow of water,' it added. Meanwhile, addressing the Skyway's downspouts that are not directly connected to drainage, Dizon said he ordered San Miguel Corporation and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to fix the issue. 'Yun naman po sa Skyway, kinausap ko rin po ang San Miguel pero ang sinabi po sa akin na na-turn over po sa DPWH,' Dizon said. (As for the Skyway, I also talked to San Miguel but they told me that it was turned over to the DPWH.) 'Sabi ko po mag-usap ang regional director ng NCR po ng DPWH at ang San Miguel para huwag muna pong magtuturuan at ayusin na lang po muna yung pagbabagsak ng tubig mula sa itaas,' he added. (I told the NCR regional director of the DPWH and San Miguel to talk, stop pointing fingers at each other and to fix the water falling from above.) Six people were reported to have died as a result of Tropical Cyclone Crising, Habagat, and the low pressure area (LPA), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday. A total of 1,266,322 persons or 362,465 families were affected by the bad weather in all regions in the country except for Eastern Visayas. Floods, landslides, collapsed structures, and tornadoes were reported in the affected areas. — RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16-07-2025
- GMA Network
LTO suspends for 90 days license of TNVS driver who allegedly tried to stab passengers
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended for 90 days the driver's license of a Transportation Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver who allegedly attempted to stab passengers, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. 'Sinuspinde ng LTO ng 90 araw ang lisensya ng driver ng TNVS na inDrive na nakuhanan ng video ng pasahero na sapilitang nitong pinababa at tinangka umanong saksakin,' the DOTr said in a statement issued Wednesday. (The LTO has suspended for 90 days the license of the TNVS driver of inDrive who was caught on video forcing passengers to get off the vehicle and allegedly attempting to stab them.) The LTO also summoned the TNVS driver and the vehicle's registered owner to explain the incident. They were ordered to appear before the LTO on East Avenue, Quezon City on Monday, July 21. The involved vehicle was also placed under alarm. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon warned TNVS drivers that there are penalties for assaulting and intimidating passengers. According to the DOTr, the 90-day suspension of the TNVS driver's license is in response to the order of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety of passengers in public transportation. —KG, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- GMA Network
LTO launches license plate tracker app
Motorcycle owners can check the status of their pending license plates starting Wednesday through the Land Transportation Office (LTO) tracker application, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said Tuesday. In a press conference, Dizon said the license plate tracker system can be accessed through the eGovPH application available on Google Play and App Store. 'This app will be available on eGov starting tomorrow. So, puwede na silang pumunta ulit sa LTO at i-click nila ang LTO tracker. Ilagay nila 'yung kanilang either plate number or MV file number,' Dizon said. (This app will be available on eGov starting tomorrow. So, they can go back to the LTO and click on the LTO tracker. They can enter either their plate number or MV file number.) 'Malalaman na nila kung nasaan 'yung kanilang plaka,' he added. (They will know the status of their license plates.) Motorcycle owners may opt to have their license plates delivered through a courier, according to Dizon. They can also just pick up their license plates at their respective LTO district offices. This was announced following the completion of the over 5.4 million backlogs in LTO's license plate production for motorcycles. 'As of this year, it was cut down to 5.4 million. Officially, we are here to announce we have already produced 5.4 million motorcycle plates, which effectively eliminates the backlogs,' Dizon said. The highest backlogs on motorcycle plates was recorded in Luzon with around 2.4 million, followed by Metro Manila with 1.4 million, Mindanao with 992,000, and the Visayas with 672,000. Transportation Undersecretary for Road Transport and Non-Infrastructure Ramon Reyes said the distribution of the 5.4 million motorcycle plates will be completed by October. 'Ang target po natin is sometime in October siguro 100% na tayo. By October this year, yun pong 5.4 million na distribute na po 'yan nationwide,' he said. (Our target is that sometime in October, we will probably be at 100%. By October this year, that 5.4 million will be distributed nationwide.) —VAL, GMA Integrated News
