DOTr Chief’s Confirmation Hearing Set

DOTr seeks new contractor for Unified Grand Central Station via PPP

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is in the process of finding a new contractor to build the long-awaited common station linking Metro Manila’s railways via a public-private partnership (PPP) scheme, as the agency seeks the station’s opening in 2027.Last week, the DOTr formally issued a notice of termination for the contract it entered into with the joint venture of BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co. (BFC-FDSC) for the co…

DOTr chief’s confirmation hearing set

Transport Secretary Vince Dizon will appear before the Commission on Appointment (CA) on June 3 for his confirmation hearing.

CA to tackle Dizon's appointment on June 3

THE Commission on Appointments (CA) will consider the appointment of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon on June 3. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Rep. Johnny Pimentel, an assistant minority leader of the CA, said in a statement on Sunday that appointments made while Congress is not in session are considered ad interim appointments. "Ad interim appointments have immediate effect. Thus, individuals with ad interim appointments may immediately ente…

DIZON FACES CA GRILLING ON JUNE 3

Newly designated Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon is scheduled to appear before the Commission on Appointments (CA) Committee on Transportation on June 3 at 10:00 a.m., a day after Congress resumes session. “The CA’s Committee on Transportation has set the meeting to consider Secretary Dizon’s ad interim appointment,” announced Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel, CA Assistant Minority Leader. Congress will r…