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Magandang balita dahil inianunsiyo ni Department of Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez na magiging 30 minuto na lamang ang biyahe ng mga motorista galing Sto. Tomas, Batangas patungong Tiaong, Quezon, at vice versa mula sa kasaluku­yang dalawang oras.

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Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez is facing a complaint for graft before the Office of the Ombudsman over alleged irregularities in the continued collection of computer fees from motorists.

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Private toll operators are expected to lose at least P10 million in revenues weekly from discounts to public utility vehicles.

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Starting March 23, the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will give passengers a 50- percent discount on fares, the Department of Transportation announced yesterday.

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Inatasan na ng Department of Transportation ang Land Transportation Office  na agarang imbestigahan ang alegasyong umano’y may mga kaso ng payola sa loob ng kanilang ahensiya.

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As the Metro Pacific Group considers a possible exit from the light rail business, the government is confident public-private partnership (PPP) interest in big-ticket projects would remain, noting that dozens of investors are already eyeing to bid for future concessions.

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 With millions of Filipinos traveling on All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, the Department of Transportation  is ensuring safe and comfortable trips after placing transport sectors on heightened alert.

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Nakatakda na sa darating na Setyembre 20 ang paglulunsad ng “student beep cards” na may automatic 50% discount sa pamasahe sa Light Rail Transit  1 at 2 at Metro Rail Transit 3, kasunod ng utos ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,  na gawing mas abot-kaya ang pamasahe ng mga estudyante.

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Inatasan na ng Department of Transportation ang Land Transportation Office  na agarang imbestigahan ang alegasyong umano’y may mga kaso ng payola sa loob ng kanilang ahensiya.

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As the Metro Pacific Group considers a possible exit from the light rail business, the government is confident public-private partnership (PPP) interest in big-ticket projects would remain, noting that dozens of investors are already eyeing to bid for future concessions.

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