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Department of Transportation
Also known as DoTr
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) under Secretary Vince Dizon is enhancing road safety measures and protecting commuters from abusive drivers by suspending licenses and revoking those involved in crashes or drug use. A special task force has been formed to review policies and combat issues like unroadworthy vehicles and reckless driving, following recent incidents highlighted during Holy Week. The DOTr also considers removing X-ray scanners at MRT-3 stations to improve passenger flow while implementing new security technologies.
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Last updated at April 25, 2025.
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