Provisional Authority of Operator Involved in Ortigas Flyover Fire Nixed

Provisional authority of operator involved in Ortigas flyover fire nixed

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Thursday cancelled the provisional authority given to the operator of a bus that caught fire on the Ortigas flyover in Edsa last week. According to the LTFRB, the board deliberated on how the incident could have been prevented if there were regular roadworthiness inspections. LTFRB chairperson Atty. Vigor Mendoza said that there were “lapses” committed in t…

DPWH demands payment from bus firm over EDSA-Ortigas fire damage

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally demanded payment from LS8 Tourist Transport Corporation following a vehicle fire that caused structural damage to the EDSA-Ortigas Interchange.In a demand letter signed by DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, the agency cited the fire incident that occurred on April 24 along the EDSA-Ortigas Interchange, which reportedly lasted for about one hour and exposed critical structural components of…

DPWH orders bus firm to pay for EDSA-Ortigas flyover fire damage

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) demanded payment from a bus company for repair costs following a fire that damaged a major Metro Manila flyover.In a letter issued by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, the agency ordered LS8 Tourist Transport Corporation to shoulder the expenses for rehabilitation works at the EDSA-Ortigas Interchange.The demand stemmed from an April 24, 2026 incident in which a bus caugh…

EDSA-Ortigas flyover fire: DPWH holds bus firm liable for damages

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has issued a formal demand to the company which owns the bus that recently caught fire along EDSA-Ortigas Interchange to cover the cost of repairing the damage to the flyover as a result of the incident.

DPWH orders bus owner to pay repair costs on EDSA-Ortigas Interchange

By Ferdinand Patinio (File photo) MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered the company of the bus that burned on EDSA-Ortigas Interchange last week to shoulder the expenses for the repair of the flyover. In a formal demand for payment to LS8 Tourist Transport Corporation, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon demanded that the company cover the costs of repair, rehabilitation, and other expenses that may be incurred regarding…