Jaime Bautista

Jaime Bautista is a former Transportation Secretary who resigned in February 2025 due to health issues, after working on initiatives like privatizing airports and restructuring the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation Board (AAIIB) for independence. His successor, Vince Dizon, aims to continue these projects while enhancing transportation efficiency through public-private partnerships.

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Last updated at April 13, 2025.

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Dizon eyes extending MRT-3, LRT operating hours

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon expressed openness to extending operating hours for MRT-3 and LRT systems to improve commuter experience during a press conference in San Juan City on Tuesday, February 25.
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DOTr sec Dizon pushes private sector partnerships for transport projects

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized the need for government-private sector partnerships to enhance transportation efficiency during his first statement on Monday, Feb. 24.
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Vince Dizon sworn in as DOTr Secretary, vows to speed up mass transit projects

Vince Dizon was sworn in as the new Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary on Friday, February 21, replacing Jaime Bautista who resigned due to health issues.
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Malacañang denies Cabinet shake-up rumors, confirms Bautista’s health resignation, Chavez on leave

Malacañang dismissed rumors of a Cabinet revamp, stating that no decisions have been made and there is no basis for such claims.
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Bersamin: Bautista resigns due to health

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified on Thursday that Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista's resignation was due to health issues and not dissatisfaction with his performance.
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Marcos Jr. appoints Vince Dizon as new transport secretary

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Vince Dizon as the new transportation secretary effective February 21.
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PNP-HPG convoy violates EDSA rules, three personnel relieved

A Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) convoy violated EDSA busway rules on February 7, leading to the relief of three HPG personnel and an ongoing investigation into their alleged unauthorized use.
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MAP warns against dismantling EDSA Bus Carousel, advocates revitalizing Mabuhay Lanes

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has warned against dismantling the EDSA Bus Carousel and instead advocated for revitalizing existing Mabuhay Lanes, emphasizing adherence to the National Transport Policy of 2017.
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DOTr: EDSA bus lane stays, privatization planned

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified on Friday, February 7, that the EDSA bus lane will remain and plans are underway to privatize its operations to improve the commuting experience.
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NCICP construction begins, set to ease cargo congestion

Construction began Wednesday on the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP), a PHP16.93-billion project aimed at addressing cargo congestion and improving commercial vessel operations in the region.
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