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LTFRB to review resumption of provincial buses
By John Clifford Lintao THE agony of going to and from the provinces would soon be over as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) hinted at polishing guidelines on the resumption of provincial bus operations. “Inaayos na po ng LTFRB ‘yan and I think baka po within the week ay maglabas na po…
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No ride for passengers without mask and shield
By John Clifford Lintao PASSENGERS who are not wearing both face masks and face shields won’t be able to get a ride to and from work, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The DOTr has already issued a directive to public utility vehicles to refuse to transport senior citizens and passengers below 21 years…
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Drivers, conductors now required to wear face shields
By John Clifford Lintao The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has amended a memorandum circular requiring not just passengers, but the drivers and conductors of public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide to also wear face shields starting Aug. 15. In amending a previous circular, the LTFRB issued Memorandum Circular No. 2020-33, which was issued…
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DOTr Asec tests positive for COVID-19
By Fernan Angeles MORE national government officials are seen falling prey to COVID-19 as Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddes Hope Libiran made the admission she was tested positive for the virus on Friday. “In the spirit of transparency, I would like to inform everyone that I tested positive for COVID–19,” her Facebook post read. Libiran has…