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Giovanni Lopez

Giovanni Lopez is the acting secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines, responsible for enforcing transportation regulations and overseeing major infrastructure projects. He has been involved in several high-profile actions, including closing illegal bus terminals, revoking driver licenses, and accelerating the development of key transportation facilities. His efforts aim to improve public transport safety, service quality, and disaster response across the country.

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Recent developments on Giovanni Lopez

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM

NAIA expects 1.35M passengers for Undas season

Approximately 1.35 million passengers, averaging 135,000 daily, are anticipated to pass through NAIA from October 27 to November 5 for the Undas season.

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM

DOTr starts demolition for Ortigas Station of Metro Manila Subway Project

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has commenced demolition and fencing activities at the Metrowalk property in Pasig City for the Ortigas Station of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).

Wed, October 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM

DOTr inspects CAAP ATMC for holiday travel season readiness

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) inspected the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines' (CAAP) Air Traffic Management Center (ATMC) to ensure readiness for the Undas and holiday travel season.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM

LTFRB suspends 22 buses from 2 bus firms for violations

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) suspended 22 buses from Elavil Tours Phils. Inc. and AMV Travel and Tours Inc. for illegal bus terminal use and non-compliance with requirements.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM

DOTr Oplan Undas ready for All Souls' Day travelers

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced its Oplan Undas is fully prepared for the anticipated surge of travelers during the observance of All Souls' Day.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM

NAIA workers group asks ICI to probe P1.5T concession deal for graft

A coalition of NAIA workers, PUSO ng NAIA, has formally asked the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to investigate the P1.5-trillion concession deal for the modernization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for potential graft and irregularities.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM

DOTr closes illegal bus terminal in Pasay City

Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez ordered the closure of an illegal bus terminal in Pasay City, which services routes to Bicol and Leyte.

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM

DOTr suspends driver's license for 90 days after assault on bus driver

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has suspended the driver's license of Arny Jose Montes for 90 days following a widely shared video showing him assaulting an elderly bus driver during a traffic altercation in Silang, Cavite.

Sat, October 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM

DOTr reallocates P50M for LTO, LTFRB facility upgrades

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez has reallocated P50 million from the agency's vehicle procurement budget to enhance the facilities of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

Sat, October 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM

DOTr permanently revokes license of UV Express driver involved in fatal accident

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has permanently revoked the license of a UV Express driver, Ruel Flores Dela Cerna, who caused a fatal accident along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.