The Transport Department said Thursday it will build all its infrastructure projects and will not entertain proposals from the private sector to reduce cost. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – A tourism group has debunked the recurring claim by open skies advocates that the Philippines needs to further open up its skies to attract more tourists as it revealed information that the country is one of the most liberalized in terms of air access by foreign carriers. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines—Eight lawmakers have sought an investigation into what they considered as questionable and disadvantageous policies and practices of airline companies with respect to flight cancellations and delays, among others. Read the rest of this entry »

CEBU, Philippines – All drivers of public utility vehicles will soon be required to undergo and pass a competency assessment by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Read the rest of this entry »

PUBLIC transport operators will be filing their petitions for fare adjustments following a series of fuel price hikes implemented by oil companies—19 price spirals for this year alon. But their request will only be attended to after President Benigno Aquino 3rd delivers his second state-of-the-nation-address (SONA) next week. Read the rest of this entry »

At the recent STV Auto Focus Industry Forum, various heads of car companies gave a brief overview of how their respective car companies were performing as well as an indication of the industry’s future, trends and general state of health. Despite the Fukushima incident in Japan where a variety of car companies have been affected, that area being a major manufacturing hub of OE parts suppliers for the different Japanese car companies, the prospect remain positive, and if in fact, having created a greater demand for cars in the country. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – Citing increases in fuel prices and the recent turmoil in oil-producing countries that have “burdened” the transport sector, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted a P1 provisional increase in fares for buses in Metro Manila. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – The government is drafting a P500-million nationwide assistance program to enable the transport sector to purchase diesel at P3 per liter lower than current prices, the country’s top energy official said yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »

The Philippine jeepney, a basic mode of transportation in the country and the largest market for diesel fuel, may likely shift to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after a study launched Monday, called “Love the Air, Save the Planet,” is completed. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved yesterday a P1 increase in the minimum fare for passenger jeepneys from the current P7 to P8 in Luzon that takes effect tomorrow. Read the rest of this entry »