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Senior Citizens, PWDs to get 20% Discount on Online Bookings for Domestic Travel

  Senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD) may soon avail of a 20% discount when booking a domestic flight online. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) approved a Resolution requiring local airlines to give a 20% discount on tickets purchased via the carrier’s website or a mobile application. Prior to […]

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NEA Declared as Compliant With Government Transparency Standards – MASONGSONG

  After clarifying some issues pertaining to its 2015 financial statement, the Commission on Audit (COA) once again declared the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as compliant with government transparency standards. The NEA was rendered an unqualified opinion for calendar years 2015 and 2016 based on the latest COA Independent Auditor’s Report (IAR). This enabled the […]

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NEA Approves P6-Million Calamity Loan of Marawi Coop – MASONGSONG

  As the Marawi crisis lingers on in Lanao del Sur, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has approved the P6-million calamity loan of Task Force Duterte (TFD) Lanao Sur Power for its operational expenditures. NEA Deputy Administrator and concurrent TFD Lanao Sur Power chair lawyer Goldelio Rivera announced when the agency conducted its second round […]

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NEA Activates PRRD Task Force in the Wake of Leyte Quake

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has organized the Power Restoration Rapid Deployment (PRRD) task force to assist the quake-struck electric cooperatives (ECs) in Visayas, Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said over the weekend. Masongsong likewise stated that the mechanism for a quick response fund is already being drafted in aid of power coops with ravaged facilities […]

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DOTr Remits P25.78B Income to the Government – TUGADE

  Revenue-generating agencies and offices under the Department of Transportation (DOTr) have remitted a total of PHP25.78 billion to the National Treasury in 2016. The Land Transportation Office (LTO) makes up the bulk of remittances with PHP21.35-billion for 2016. It is followed by the: Maritime Industry Authority (PHP1.12-billion), Toll Regulatory Board (PHP934-million), Office of Transport […]

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Three DOTr GOCCs Transmit P6B Dividends to Government

  Three state-owned agencies under the Department of Transportation (DOTr) were among the top corporations to transmit the highest dividends to government coffers. The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) remitted PHP2.26 billion, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) remitted PHP1.98 billion, and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) remitted PHP1.95 billion worth of dividends. […]

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TV Shows in Japan Feature the Philippines – TEO

  Three TV shows about the Philippines, with media values estimated at Php 120 million, are expected to have reached four million Japanese viewers. Filmed at different dates this year, the companies decided to pursue production in spite of the travel advisories that were issued. Tabi Salada is a lifestyle and travel show under Asahi […]

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DTI Clamps down on Uncertified, Inferior or Substandard Critical Products – PASCUA

  Prioritizing consumers’ safety, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) continues to crack down on business establishments selling uncertified, inferior or substandard critical products. DTI’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (FTEB) conducted special monitoring and enforcement activities in three (3) general merchandise stores (Wawawei General Merchandise, Royal Mac Store, and Jackman Emporium) in Muñoz, Quezon […]

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MMDA Affirms Decision Dismissing Erring Traffic Constable – LIM

  The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) affirmed its earlier decision to dismiss a traffic enforcer for extorting money from a motorist for a lane violation in Quezon City in exchange for cancellation of the traffic ticket. The MMDA-Legal and Legislative Affairs Staff (MMDA-LLAS) subsequently denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Traffic Constable Rolando […]

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DTI Pushes for the Establishment of Guidelines for Clean Air Act – PASCUA

  In compliance with Republic Act 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is currently working on the guidelines for the National Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program (NMVIMP). A Technical Working Group (TWG) composed of representatives from relevant government agencies, environment groups, and the automotive industry has […]