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Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has signed a Joint Memorandum Circular on anti-overloading on sea travel and ordered electronic ticketing at Batangas Port to ensure the safety, comfort, and less travel time of passengers, especially this Holy Week. “May pinirmahan akong Joint Memorandum Circular between PPA, MARINA, Coast Guard at DOTr sa anti-overloading for sea travel. Ang […]
Despite the expected influx of travelers returning to the provinces this Holy Week, Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo reminded the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other agencies to ensure the safety and security of passengers. Tulfo emphasized during the committee hearing held recently that it is crucial for the Land Transportation […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) laid out its traffic management and deployment plan to ensure the safety and convenience of the motorists and commuters during the observance of Holy Week. MMDA Chairman Don Artes said the agency will implement full deployment of personnel and assets for this year’s Semana Santa with a total of 2,542 […]
As fish and vegetable prices rise because of the Holy Week, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Monday urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to enforce stricter price monitoring and set suggested retail price (SRP) on basic commodities. “Natutuwa po tayo na araw-araw ay may update ang DA sa kanilang website sa presyo ng […]
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to deploy 2,274 personnel on various major roads, transportation hubs, and other key areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure the safety and convenience of the public during the observance of the Holy Week. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes, Department of Interior and Local […]
Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan has ordered all Regional and District Engineering Offices nationwide to conduct highway routine maintenance activities to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow along major roads this coming Holy Week. “In anticipation of the heavy flow of traffic this long weekend, implementing offices were instructed to ensure the provision of informative/regulatory […]
The House of Representative adjourned on Wednesday passing all priority legislative measures of the 19th Congress, including Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 and House Bill (HB) 9710, revoking the legislative franchise of Swara Sug Media Corporation, operating as Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).In his adjournment speech, Speaker Martin Romualdez commended the House’s perseverance, resulting […]
ANAKALUSUGAN Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes expressed concern over the potential health risks of the rising temperature in the country and reminded the public to take precautions against the heat as Christians observe Lent. “Prolonged exposure to heat may lead to cramps, exhaustion, or worse, a potentially fatal heatstroke. We urge everyone to take precautions and […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) together with the Department of Transportation – Philippines (DOTr) conducted an inspection of the NAIA Terminal 2, ahead of the approaching long weekend holiday in line with the observance of Holy Week 2023. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista made rounds at the NAIA T2 domestic […]
Holy Week is a major religious observance in the Philippines, with many Filipinos participating in various religious practices during this time. For many, it is also an opportunity to travel and visit family or take a vacation. As the country commemorates Holy Week this year, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) emergency medical services (EMS) teams […]