MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday said his department is nearing a decision on petitions to increase the passenger fare for public utility vehicles amid oil price hikes driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. “The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board submitted a recommendation to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). I

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday said the country’s toll operators have agreed to give discounts for buses and trucks carrying agricultural and essential…

MANILA, Philippines — Transport chief Giovanni Lopez has ordered the strict implementation of the timeline for the construction of the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP).  According to Lopez, the timeline for the partial operations of the DPTMP must be strictly followed by the fourth quarter of 2027.  “I will not accept any more delays.