Vince Dizon

Vince Dizon is the DOTr Secretary who has directed efforts to enhance road safety in the Philippines by suspending drivers' licenses and issuing show cause orders. He established a special task force to review current policies and procedures, aiming to reduce traffic deaths following a WHO report on rising fatalities. Dizon also supports initiatives like Bacolod's electric jeepney program to promote sustainable public transport solutions.

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Last updated at April 24, 2025.

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Marcos directs DOTr to enhance commuter protection from abusive drivers

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to enhance protection for commuters from abusive public transport drivers.
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DOTr revokes Burgos' license, suspends 671 others

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has revoked the driver's license of Mark Louie Burgos, a bus driver seen speeding on his way to La Union in a viral video.
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LTO suspends 671 driver's licenses for crashes, drugs

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended 671 driver's licenses for involvement in road crashes and testing positive for illegal drugs.
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DOTr supports Bacolod's e-jeepney program during Dizon’s visit

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) fully supports Bacolod City's initiative to showcase its electric jeepney program under the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program during Secretary Vince Dizon’s visit on Friday, April 25.
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2.3 million Filipinos travel through ports during Holy Week, marking 37% increase

More than 2.3 million Filipinos traveled through ports during the Holy Week period, marking a 37.14% increase from the same period in 2024.
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DOTr considers removing X-ray scanners from MRT-3 stations

The Department of Transportation is considering removing X-ray scanners from MRT-3 stations to reduce passenger queues.
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MRT-3 deploys four-car trains, boosts capacity

To ease peak hour congestion, the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) began deploying four-car trains on Monday, April 21.
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DA eyes P2B 12-hectare food hub at Clark

Government officials have identified a 47-hectare property owned by Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) for the planned food hub.
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LTO deploys 1,700 enforcers for Holy Week

Over 1,700 enforcers from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) were deployed to monitor major thoroughfares during Holy Week to ensure safe travel and enforce laws against reckless driving.
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Ben Tulfo warns of trader exploitation for seaweed farmers, calls media watchdogs

Senatorial candidate Ben Tulfo warned about potential exploitation of small-scale seaweed farmers and fisherfolk by traders during a press conference in Zamboanga City.
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