The government has been very supportive of companies providing ride-sharing services in the country, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) clarified on Tuesday, August 22, but also emphasized the need for a balance between innovation and regulation. “The government, particularly the Department of Transportation, has been very supportive and will continue to be…
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SEN. JV EJERCITO ALARMED BY THE RISING NUMBER OF DEATHS DUE TO ROAD ACCIDENTS
SENATOR JV Ejercito, Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Services, today expressed alarm over the rising number of deaths due to road mishaps as he batted for the prompt enactment of road safety measures that he has filed in the Senate. Speaking before delegates of the “Road Safety in Asia 2017” forum…
De Lima pushes for full implementation of ‘speed limiter’ law
Senator Leila M. de Lima today questioned the apparent failure of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to implement the Road Speed Limiter Act which imposes speed limits on national roads to prevent more accidents. De Lima lamented how the law requiring the mandatory installation of speed limiters in trucks and public utility…
Statement of Sen. Poe on LTFRB order to suspend UBER
The decision of the LTFRB to suspend Uber is both cruel and absurd, to say the least. I am aghast that this agency that committed before the Senate to resolve the issues has just imposed a cure that will only make the disease much worse. It does not solve the problem, but further exacerbates the…
Sen. Joel Villanueva’s statement on LTFRB’s suspension order against Uber
With this recent development, we sincerely hope that all parties, both LTFRB and Uber, can come up with an amicable resolution. At the end of the day, the riding public will suffer the most from a failure to reach a workable solution. We also want the LTFRB to clearly define the “predatory actions” of Uber…
POE TO LTFRB: ‘MARAMI PA KAYONG PWEDENG GAWIN HABANG GINAGAWA ANG BATAS’
Sen. Grace Poe today said the country’s transport regulator should immediately act on pending applications of technology-enabled transport services such as Uber and Grab for the welfare of the commuting public. Poe, chairperson of the Senate committee on public services conducted a hearing on ride-hailing or ride-sharing services to work on policies that will…
Duterte extends passport and drivers’ license validity; provides free public internet access-PCOO
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed today, August 2, bills that prolong validity of Philippine passports and drivers’ licenses, and establish free internet access in public places. Republic Act (RA) No. 10928 extended the validity of regular passports from five years to 10 years, except for individuals under age 18. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),…
Sen. Grace Poe to lead TNVS public hearing on Aug. 3
Confirmed Resource Persons (as of Aug. 2, 2017) DOTr Assistant Secretary for Commuter Affairs Elvira Medina LTO Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante LTO Chief of Operations Division Mercy Jane Leynes LTFRB Board Member and Spokesperson Aileen Lizada MMDA Legal Services Chief Victor Maria Nunez Grab Philippines Country Head Brian Cu Uber Philippines Public Policy Head Yves…
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