DOTr Archives - newswatchplus.ph https://www.newswatchplus.ph/tag/dotr/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:18:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 /wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-logo-nwp-32x32.png DOTr Archives - newswatchplus.ph https://www.newswatchplus.ph/tag/dotr/ 32 32 Extra income for PUV drivers for two weeks https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/04/10/extra-income-for-puv-drivers-for-two-weeks/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:50:27 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=689536 Metro Manila, Philippines – The Transportation Department will roll out a two-week program beginning Wednesday, April 15, aimed at helping public utility drivers who lost income because of expensive fuel.  Drivers of government-contracted vehicles may earn up to ₱10,000 more per day in addition to the regular fare income under the service contracting program. Here’s

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]]> What to expect in aid for NCR tricycle drivers https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/03/16/what-to-expect-aid-ncr-tricycle-drivers/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:09:34 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=688564 Heads up! Tricycle drivers in Metro Manila should coordinate with local government units for the payout schedule of the ₱5,000 cash assistance. The rollout will be done in identified sites and in batches from Tuesday to Thursday.

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]]> DOTr confirms fare hike as PUV drivers feel toll of pump price spikes https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2026/03/11/dotr-confirms-fare-hike-as-puv-drivers-feel-toll-of-pump-price-spikes/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:01:38 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=688325 Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has confirmed a looming fare hike amid rising fuel costs, as public utility vehicle drivers warn that the Middle East crisis is taking its toll on livelihood. In a press briefing at Malacañang on Wednesday, March 11, Transportation Secretary Banoy Lopez said the Land Transportation Franchising

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]]> EDSA bus carousel now accepts cashless payment – DOTr https://www.newswatchplus.ph/2025/12/17/edsa-bus-carousel-now-accepts-cashless-payment-dotr/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:07:03 +0000 https://www.newswatchplus.ph/?p=641861 Metro Manila, Philippines – Commuters taking the EDSA busway now have the option to pay fares via e-wallet GCash, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez led the launch of the cashless scheme at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) station on Wednesday, Dec. 17.  Commuters may scan the QR

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