Department of Transportation

Also known as DoTr

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) under Secretary Vince Dizon is focusing on enhancing public transportation infrastructure in the Philippines, with projects like the partial launch of the Metro Manila Subway and improvements to the EDSA Busway. The DOTr also initiated free rides programs in Cebu and Davao to encourage the use of public transport, and is investigating issues at Mactan-Cebu International Airport to ensure safety and reliability.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about DoTr

Dizon meets Sotto to resolve Ortigas Station right-of-way issues for MMSP

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon met with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday to address right-of-way issues related to the construction of the Ortigas Station for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).
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Marcos announces free Love Bus service in Davao and Cebu

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday that the Love Bus service will be reintroduced with free rides initially in Davao and Cebu, before expanding to other areas in Visayas and Mindanao.
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DOTr plans partial Sept launch of Cebu BRT, benefits 70K commuters

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to launch partial pilot operations for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (Cebu BRT) in September, with an expected initial benefit for at least 70,000 commuters.
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DOTr launches 'Libreng Sakay' free rides in Cebu and Davao

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched the 'Libreng Sakay' free rides program on Wednesday for the Urgello-Parkmall route in Cebu and extended it to Davao City on Thursday.
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VP Sara criticizes admin over floods, Palace calls her 'confusing and amusing'

Vice President Sara Duterte criticized the government's approach to persistent flooding across the country during an interview in The Hague, Netherlands on Monday.
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Over 500 flood incidents in Metro Manila due to heavy rains

Over 500 flood incidents were reported in Metro Manila within the last 24 hours due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon and low pressure area (LPA) trough.
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Free transit extended in Metro Manila amid heavy rains

Starting at noon on Tuesday, free train rides on LRT Lines 1 and 2, as well as MRT Line 3 are available in Metro Manila to assist commuters affected by heavy rains and flooding.
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MMDA extends no-number-coding rule through Thu afternoon

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has extended the suspension of the number coding scheme through Thursday afternoon in Metro Manila due to ongoing heavy rains from the southwest monsoon.
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DHSUD revives CMP for 5,000 low-income families

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has approved a proposal to revive on-site Community Mortgage Program (CMP) projects, aiming to provide land ownership for over 5,000 low-income Filipino families.
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DepEd, DOTr, UK launch Education City project in Taguig

The Department of Education (DepEd), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and the UK government have launched a new initiative called the Senate-DepEd Transit-Oriented Development Project to improve school accessibility through smart transit planning.
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