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COVID-19 News for LGUs

This is CLRG's special coverage on news stories concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. It provides a one-stop-page for LGUs who may want to read, review, or revisit news about how different LGUs in the country respond to the crisis. This also includes news of national scale but are affecting how LGUs respond to the issue. 

Disclaimer: CLRG is not responsible for the contents of the respective news. Stories on this page are not the property of CLRG, but are links to original sources.




Transportation and Mobility
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Flights to and from Iloilo to continue as mayor decries national gov't order for a strict quarantine level
Business World, July 18, 2021​
DoTr may ilang paalala ukol sa mga nagastusang commuter cash cards
ABS-CBN News, October 10, 2020
For safer bike rides
Sunstar, October 9, 2020​
Angkas gets Cabinet backing for return
BusinessWorld, October 9, 2020
Pagpapatupad ng health protocols sa mga sakayan sa Commonwealth, pahirapan
​ABS-CBN News, October 9, 2020 ​
EDSA bus rerouting, umaayos na: MMDA exec
​ABS-CBN News, October 9, 2020 
Inter-province travels could spread COVID-19, UP expert says
GMA News, October 8, 2020
LTFRB: Beep cards now free
Philippine Star, October 8, 2020
Mga pasahero napalakad dahil sa kawalan ng abiso sa EDSA bus rerouting
ABS-CBN News, October 7, 2020 
Sariling helmet na: Angkas may bagong patakaran sakaling magbalik-pasada
​ABS-CBN News, October 7, 2020 
​Duterte wants Beep cards given to commuters for free
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020

125,000 free Beep cards for ‘people in need’
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020
'DOTr open to other automatic fare collection system providers'
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020
QC gov't pushes for protected bike lanes, active transport infrastructure
Philippine Star, October 6, 2020
IATF backs resumption of motorcycle taxi pilot study
ABS-CBN News, October 6, 2020 
Negros Occidental suspends arrivals of LSIs for 1 week
Rappler, October 6, 2020
Populist Duterte wants to give out Beep cards for free
Rappler, October 6, 2020
Issuance of travel authority to LSIs going to Negros Occidental temporarily suspended —PNP
GMA News, October 6, 2020
Mandatory use of beep cards along Edsa busway halted — DOTr
Inquirer, October 4, 2020
DOTr suspends mandatory use of Beep cards in EDSA Busway
CNN Philippines, October 4, 2020
DOTr suspends use of beep cards for EDSA Busway
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020
Leni appeals to transportation officials
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020 
Solons seek free Beep cards for commuters
Manila Bulletin, October 4, 2020
DOTr suspends Beep card policy on EDSA, says will look for new provider
Philippine Star, October 4, 2020
Quezon City to lower fines for ‘no bike helmet’ policy
Philippine Star, October 4, 2020 ​
DOTr reiterates: Free Beep cards proposal only during pandemic
GMA News, October 3, 2020
DOTr threatens to stop use of EDSA Busway Beep card unless given free
GMA News, October 3, 2020​ 
Pasig reopens 7 jeepney routes
Philippine Star, October 3, 2020
​DOTr to suspend use of beep cards on Edsa Busway if cards won’t be for free
Inquirer, October 3, 2020
Use of Beep cards in EDSA Busway to be suspended if fee not removed — DOTr
Manila Bulletin, October 3, 2020
DOTr to suspend use of beep card in EDSA Busway if issuance fee not waived
CNN Philippines, October 3, 2020 ​ 
Senators urge DOTr to give commuters free access to EDSA Busway beep cards
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020 ​
Boracay tourists to use separate airport from Aklan LSIs to avoid COVID-19 transmission
CNN Philippines, October 2, 2020
QC gov’t gives away free helmets
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020 ​
Refund P80 Beep card purchase fee, DOTr urged
Manila Bulletin, October 2, 2020
LRT-1 operator says ridership improves as businesses reopen
BusinessWorld, October 2, 2020
Workers' group calls for Beep card refund after cashless policy takes effect
Philippine Star, October 2, 2020
'Info drive kinulang kaya nagkagulatan sa cashless commute'
ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020
QC namigay ng 2,000 helmet sa mga siklistang madalas dumaan sa lungsod
ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020 
'Pangkain sana': Commuters nanawagang gawing abot-kaya ang Beep card
​ABS-CBN News, October 2, 2020 
Truck ban resumes as Mandaue further relaxes restrictions
Sunstar, October 2, 2020
Mga stranded na pasahero, agam-agam pa rin katiyakan sa pag-uwi sa probinsiya
ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020
'No Beep Card, No Ride' policy in Metro Manila takes effect, results in long lines among commuters
​ABS-CBN News, October 1, 2020 
Congressmen call for lifting of jeepney ban amid coronavirus
BusinessWorld, October 1, 2020
Offer Beep cards for free – Tugade
Manila Bulletin, October 1, 2020 ​​
Travel pass not required for allowed workers coming from the provinces — Eleazar
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
DOTR: 'no beep card no ride policy' ipatutupad simula bukas
CNN Philippines, September 30, 2020 ​​
Pampanga-Cubao bus route reopening deferred
Manila Bulletin, September 30, 2020
Few buses, passengers seen on first day of provincial routes opening
GMA News, September 30, 2020
'Di handa': Provincial buses di nakabiyahe sa unang araw ng balik-pasada
ABS-CBN News, September 30, 2020
EDSA U-turn slot in front of Quezon City Academy to close Oct. 5: MMDA
ABS-CBN News, September 30, 2020
'Pagsasara ng EDSA U-turn slots lalo lang magpapabigat ng trapiko': eksperto
ABS-CBN News, September 30, 2020
Essential workers na sasakay ng provincial buses, 'di na kailangan ng travel pass: PNP
ABS-CBN News, September 30, 2020
LTFRB to implement cashless payment on Edsa buses
Inquirer, September 29, 2020
Stricter security, imposition of health protocols in bus stations ordered
Inquirer, September 29, 2020
PAL to resume Boracay flights on Oct. 1
CNN Philippines, September 29, 2020
Limiting senior citizens’ movement is valid exercise of police power, says Roque
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020
Operators gear up for resumption of provincial bus services to Metro Manila
Manila Bulletin, September 29, 2020
Cebu City prepares for gradual return of jeepneys
Rappler, September 29, 2020
​2 istasyon ng Pasig Ferry binuksan, libreng sakay sa frontliners nagpapatuloy
ABS-CBN News, September 28, 2020
Poe wants strict protocols in place before provincial buses begin entering NCR on Sept. 30
Manila Bulletin, September 28, 2020
Buses from Luzon allowed entry in Davao City
Sunstar, September 28, 2020​​
Commuters' group appeals for reopening of more provincial bus routes
CNN Philippines, September 27, 2020
Over 17,000 PUVs held for quarantine violations
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020
No fare hike for provincial buses — LTFRB
CNN Philippines, September 27, 2020
No fare increase as provincial buses restart trips — LTFRB
Manila Bulletin, September 27, 2020
Mandaue prepares route plan for traditional jeeps
Sunstar, September 27, 2020
LTFRB proposes to waive some regulatory fees for PUV operators
GMA News, September 27, 2020
​No fare increase for 12 provincial bus routes
BusinessWorld, September 27, 2020

2 more Pasig River ferry stations open
Philippine Star, September 27, 2020
MMDA to report overloaded Pasay bus
Philippine Star, September 27, 2020
12 modified provincial bus routes to Metro Manila opens Sept. 30
Manila Bulletin, September 26, 2020
12 modified provincial bus routes to open starting September 30 — LTFRB
CNN Philippines, September 26, 2020
ALAMIN: Mga kailangan ng pasahero sa pagbabalik-operasyon ng provincial buses
​ABS-CBN News, September 26, 2020
Proyektong bike-friendly MOA inilunsad
ABS-CBN News, September 26, 2020

No license, registration required for e-bike riders
Philippine Star, September 26, 2020
12 provincial bus routes to open September 30
Rappler, September 26, 2020 
LTFRB allows 286 provincial buses to resume ops in 12 routes by Sept. 30
GMA News, September 26, 2020​
​'Lubak-lubak, 'di pantay' na bike lanes inireklamo ng ilang siklista
ABS-CBN News, September 25, 2020
40 aboard Metro Manila-Davao City flight test positive for COVID-19
GMA News, September 25, 2020
​U-turn slot sa may MRT North Avenue isasara mula Setyembre 28
ABS-CBN News, September 25, 2020
Tugade not keen on e-scooter registration
Philippine Star, September 24, 2020
Driver’s license to be required for scooters
Philippine Star, September 23, 2020
Palace: Deployment ban won’t be lifted while Philippines is under state of calamity
GMA News, September 22, 2020
Local units have final say on travel limits, Tourism agency says
BusinessWorld, September 22, 2020
Ilocos Norte lifts temporary suspension on entry of LSIs
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020
MMDA to close 13 U-turn slots on EDSA for new bus lane
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020 
San Juan plans to add more bike, motorcycle lanes
Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2020
Duterte decision: 1-meter distancing in public transport stays 
ABS-CBN News, September 19, 2020 
69,000 PUVs ready to ferry commuters – LTFRB
Philippine Star, September 19, 2020
DOH backs Duterte's move to keep one-meter distancing inside PUVs
GMA News, September 19, 2020 
Metro Manila mayors welcome move keeping 1-meter distance inside PUVs
GMA News, September 19, 2020
Palace: Duterte says one-meter physical distancing will be maintained in public transpo
GMA News, September 19, 2020
MRT3 reverts to 1-meter distancing rule for passengers on train
GMA News, September 19, 2020
Duterte rejects reduced physical distancing in public transportation
Rappler, September 19, 2020
QR code needed to enter Bataan border
Rappler, September 19, 2020​ 
Parañaque city opens bike, motorcycle lane
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
DOH, Metro mayors back Duterte’s decision to keep 1-meter distancing in PUVs
Inquirer, September 19, 2020
DOTr to ‘aggressively comply’ with Duterte decision to retain 1-meter distancing in PUVs
Inquirer, September 19, 2020
It’s final: 1-meter social distancing in public transportation stays
Inquirer, September 19, 2020 
Gov't scraps distance-reduction rule in public transport
CNN Philippines, September 19, 2020 
DOTr will ‘aggressively comply’ with 1-meter physical distancing in public transport
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020 
DOH supports President’s decision on 1-meter distance in public transport
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
Duterte keeps 1-meter distancing in public transport
Manila Bulletin, September 19, 2020
Recto bats for return of traditional jeepneys on the road
Inquirer, September 18, 2020
Former DOH Secretary Cabral backs reduced physical distancing in public transport
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020 
Reduced physical distancing ‘will cause disaster, derail flattening of the curve’ — Leachon
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020 
More than 69,000 PUVs allowed to operate under GCQ — DOTr
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020
Allow more PUVs, gov’t urged
Manila Bulletin, September 18, 2020
Paigtingin ang contact tracing sa PUVs: commuters' group 
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020 
2 ex-DOH chiefs back shorter coronavirus distancing in public vehicles 
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020 
More PUVs instead of shorter distancing? Transport dept says already doing so 
ABS-CBN News, September 18, 2020 
Dayrit says physical distancing in public transpo can be reduced if...
GMA News, September 17, 2020
DOTr brings back one-meter distance rule in public transport —Palace
GMA News, September 17, 2020
Palace to Metro Manila residents: Secure travel pass before going to Tagaytay
GMA News, September 17, 2020
Duterte yet to decide on proposal to ease travel ban for nurses -Palace
GMA News, September 17, 2020
Recto: Jeepney one of safest modes of public transport
Rappler, September 17, 2020
'Kayo mauna': Groups dare gov't officials to take public transpo with reduced physical distancing
Rappler, September 17, 2020
San Juan sets up bike lane, dedicated motorcycle lane on Ortigas Avenue
Inquirer, September 17, 2020 
San Juan sets up motorcycle, bike lanes along Ortigas Avenue
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020
Return of more PUVs on the road urged
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020 
DOTr officials challenged: take public transport amid COVID-19
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020 
Tagaytay-bound tourists from Metro Manila, Batangas borders still need travel pass
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020
Record set as 21 trains running on MRT3 mainline
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020
‘Avoid ‘Train to Busan’ scenario,’ says Sen. Recto, as he bats for return of jeepneys to increase public transport capacity
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020
Gov’t suspends reduced physical distancing in public transportation
Manila Bulletin, September 17, 2020
Provincial buses may resume ops in next couple of weeks — LTFRB exec
GMA News, September 16, 2020 
Duterte to decide on fate of reduced physical distancing rule — Palace
GMA News, September 16, 2020
Duque, Año: One-meter distance in mass transport better at preventing spread of virus
GMA News, September 16, 2020
Metro Manila mayors not consulted on reduced physical distancing in public transport —Olivarez
GMA News, September 16, 2020
Duterte to decide soon on reduced distancing in public transport
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020
LTFRB seeks to re-open provincial bus routes soon
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020
Gov’t orders partial lifting of two-week travel moratorium in W. Visayas
Manila Bulletin, September 16, 2020 
​LTFRB eyes resumption of provincial bus trips in Metro Manila within September 
ABS-CBN News, September 16, 2020
Watchdog hits claim that reduced physical distancing among commuters due to public clamor
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020
Medical experts seek increase of public transport under strict health measures to revitalize economy
Manila Bulletin, September 15, 2020 
Reduced distance in PUVs attracts mixed views
Sunstar, September 15, 2020
Medical experts back new physical distancing policy, recommend '7 commandments'
Sunstar, September 15, 2020 
DOTr chief defends distancing policy
Sunstar, September 15, 2020
Debate continues over distance policy in PUVs
Sunstar, September 15, 2020 
Tugade says reduced physical distancing in public transpo has IATF's blessing
GMA News, September 15, 2020
Solon says 1.7M workers still stranded despite optimized physical distancing in public transpo
GMA News, September 15, 2020
Año says DOTr didn't consult health experts about reducing physical distancing in public transpo
GMA News, September 15, 2020
Healthcare workers oppose reduced physical distancing in public transport
GMA News, September 15, 2020
At briefing, Cabinet execs debate reducing physical distancing on public transport
GMA News, September 15, 2020
Galvez: Mas delikado pang mahawa ng COVID-19 sa pribadong mga sasakyan
GMA News, September 15, 2020
Ex-DOH chiefs, medical experts back reduced social distancing in public transpo
GMA News, September 15, 2020
Relaxed coronavirus distancing in public transport a 'product of research': DOTr
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020 
Travel pass kailangan para makatawid mula Metro Manila pa-Tagaytay: Eleazar 
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020 
Reduced physical distancing sa public transport, muling pag-uusapan ng IATF 
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020
Galvez OK with relaxed distancing in PUVS as long as talking is prohibited 
ABS-CBN News, September 15, 2020
LTFRB drafting guidelines on resumption of provincial bus operations — DOTr exec
GMA News, September 14, 2020
DOH to revise guidelines after WHO discourages antigen test for travelers
GMA News, September 14, 2020
Netizens on 0.75 meter distancing in public transpo: The virus will adjust
GMA News, September 14, 2020
Año prefers one-meter distance among commuters; says effects of reduced physical distancing will be monitored
GMA News, September 14, 2020 
Some buses, jeeps still observe 1-meter distancing despite new guidelines
GMA News, September 14, 2020
DOH urges public vigilance as physical distancing on public transpo reduced
GMA News, September 14, 2020
IATF to tackle concerns vs. reduced physical distancing in public transport
GMA News, September 14, 2020
Metro Manila residents wishing to go to Tagaytay still need travel authority —Eleazar
GMA News, September 14, 2020 
Drivers upset as LTFRB clarifies plastic barriers not mandatory in jeepneys
GMA News, September 14, 2020 
UP experts oppose reduced physical distancing in public transport
GMA News, September 14, 2020
Medical experts oppose reduced distancing on public transport
Rappler, September 14, 2020
Even interior chief Año is against reduced distancing on public transport
Rappler, September 14, 2020 
DOH stands by 1-meter distance between commuters
Rappler, September 14, 2020
Duterte officials clash over reduced physical distance in public transport
Rappler, September 14, 2020 
LTFRB opens 354 slots for PUJs' special permit in Dagupan City
Sunstar, September 14, 2020
Workers urge bike lanes, better roads in survey
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020 

Reduced physical distancing in public transport needs further study — expert
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020​
IATF OKs service contracting scheme for public transport
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
DOTr defends reduced physical distancing in public transport, says it is backed by studies
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020 
Open all forms of public transport, instead of reduced physical distancing — Leachon
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
Relaxed physical distancing in public transport opposed
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
‘More public transport vehicles better than less physical distancing’, says Año
Manila Bulletin, September 14, 2020
Navotas mayor opposes reduced physical distancing in public transportation
Manila Bulletin, September 13, 2020
1,159 more jeepneys back on the road on Sept. 14
CNN Philippines, September 13, 2020 ​
DOTr move to reduce physical distance between commuters in public transport questioned
Manila Bulletin, September 13, 2020 
Firms with assets over P100 M in special economic zones required to provide shuttle to employees
Manila Bulletin, September 13, 2020
LTFRB allows 1,159 more jeepneys to ply 28 new Metro routes starting Sept. 14
Manila Bulletin, September 13, 2020
House backs DOTr bid to relax distancing rules in public transport
Manila Bulletin, September 12, 2020
StaySafe.ph app to be used in transpo centers in coming weeks
Inquirer, September 12, 2020
LTFRB allows 1,159 more jeepney units to ply 28 routes
Inquirer, September 12, 2020 
MRT-3 eases distancing measures to boost ridership on Sept. 14
Inquirer, September 12, 2020
Transport group says it's ready for new distancing rules
CNN Philippines, September 12, 2020
DOTr bares new rules as eased distancing pushes through on Sept. 14
CNN Philippines, September 12, 2020
​​Relaxed physical distancing in public transport starts Sept. 14
Manila Bulletin, September 12, 2020 
Gov’t OKs reduced physical distancing in public transport starting Sept. 14
Inquirer, September 11, 2020
​10 more jeepney routes reopened in Metro Manila
Inquirer, September 9, 2020
1,006 more traditional jeepneys in Metro Manila to resume operations
GMA News, September 9, 2020
Economic team, IATF agree to further reopen public transport
BusinessWorld, September 9, 2020
IATF boosts public transport services; gov’t, private employers to assist workers, commuters
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020 

Task force tightens control on travel authority; coordinates with LGUs on influx from urban areas
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020 
Traditional jeepneys allowed to ply in 10 more Metro routes
Manila Bulletin, September 8, 2020
​​1,006 more jeepneys to ply Metro Manila routes
Philippine Star, September 8, 2020 

IATF OKs halt in LSIs’ travel to Western Visayas, Iligan City, Lanao del Sur
Inquirer, September 8, 2020
Bike commuters along EDSA reach some 100,000 in June, 77,000 in July
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020
Baliwag, Bulacan implements intensified border control
GMA News, September 7, 2020

Bacolod, Negros officials want to implement own protocols for LSIs, ROFs
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020
Bontoc suspends entry of LSIs
Manila Bulletin, September 7, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic: Filipinos turn to pedal power amid transport crunch
Inquirer, September 7, 2020

Operators want more jeepneys on main roads
Inquirer, September 6, 2020
Southern Leyte LGUs suspend entry of LSIs
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020
Baliuag tightens border control for two weeks
Manila Bulletin, September 6, 2020

No documents needed when entering Davao City
Sunstar, September 6, 2020​
LTFRB-Central Visayas extends validity of special permit
Sunstar, September 5, 2020
3 EDSA Busway stops open today
Philippine Star, September5, 2020

Davao City will no longer require letters of acceptance from LSIs, ROFs
Manila Bulletin, September 5, 2020
Transport group to LTFRB: Allow PUJs to resume operations on ‘main thoroughfares’
Inquirer, September 5, 2020
3 more bus stops to be opened along Edsa
Inquirer, September 5, 2020

DOTr, MMDA to open 3 additional median bus stops on EDSA Busway
Manila Bulletin, September 4, 2020
Philippines regrets Malaysia's barring entry of Pinoys with long-term passes
GMA News, September 3, 2020
Transport group to LTFRB: Open 'main thoroughfare' routes for PUJs
GMA News, September 3, 2020

Provincial buses still not allowed in Metro Manila
Manila Bulletin, September 3, 2020
Truck ban, number coding scheme still lifted in Metro Manila — MMDA
Inquirer, September 2, 2020
IATF studying resumption of provincial bus operations in Metro Manila
Inquirer, September 2, 2020

Grab extends service hours in NCR, Cebu, Pampanga
Inquirer, September 2, 2020
Bus operation in Negros Occidental not affected by Bacolod GCQ
Sunstar, September 2, 2020
Truck ban, number coding still lifted in GCQ areas: MMDA
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020

Eastern Visayas suspends entry of returning residents
ABS-CBN News, September 2, 2020
​Unnecessary travel between Metro Manila, provinces still banned: police
ABS-CBN News, September 1, 2020
HPBS to operate starting November
Sunstar, September 1, 2020

​​COVID task force ready to propose resumption of all motorcycle-hailing services
Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2020 
Iloilo mayors oppose new rules easing return of OFWs to their hometowns
Inquirer, September 1, 2020
​Tourists from Metro Manila, other areas still banned from Baguio
GMA News, August 31, 2020

​LGUs told to help make biking, walking safe for commuters
Philippine Star, August 31, 2020
DILG orders LGUs to construct protected biking lanes, walking paths
Manila Bulletin, August 31, 2020
LGUs urged to set up biking lanes, walking paths amid pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 31, 2020

Number coding to remain lifted until community quarantine exists – MMDA
Manila Bulletin, August 30, 2020 
173,088 OFWs sent home to provinces by DOLE
Manila Bulletin, August 30, 2020
PAL among top 10 safest airlines vs COVID-19
Philippine Star, August 29, 2020

Motorists urged to secure expressway RFID stickers by Nov. 2
ABS-CBN News, August 29, 2020 ​
‘Provide protected bike lanes,’ DOH urges LGUs, after nurse’s fatal mishap
Manila Bulletin, August 28, 2020
Business group pushes for public transport reforms
Business World, August 28, 2020

New requirement for LSIs, Apors from Metro Manila
Sunstar, August 28, 2020
Coming to Cebu City from Metro Manila? These are documents you need
Rappler, August 28, 2020
Removal of face mask at checkpoints now required
Sunstar, August 27, 2020 

Travel authority still required for cross border trips
CNN Philippines, August 27, 2020
DILG: Seniors allowed to go to public places under essential circumstances
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020
All vehicles to use RFID in NLEX, SCTEX starting Nov. 2
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020

Treñas bars non-residents from staying in Iloilo City hotels, inns
Manila Bulletin, August 27, 2020
Biyahe sa ilang ruta matumal sa pagbabalik-pasada ng ilang jeep
​ABS-CBN News, August 26, 2020
Travel authority requirement was never lifted, Eleazar says
Philippine Star, August 26, 2020

Capiz lifts mandatory clearance for regional travelers
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020
Students stranded in Cavite for 6 months return home in Pangasinan
Manila Bulletin, August 26, 2020
Samar prov’l gov’t suspends entry of LSIs for one month
Manila Bulletin, August 25, 2020

South Cotabato shuts border to outsiders due to rising number of COVID-19 cases
Inquirer, August 25, 2020
Full-face visor helmet now required for motorcycle drivers, backriders — MMDA exec
GMA News, August 24, 2020
Samar gov suspends return of stranded persons
Inquirer, August 24, 2020

MMDA requires full-face helmets for motorcycle drivers, pillion riders
Inquirer, August 24, 2020
DOTr to require motorists to use cashless toll transactions
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020
1,300 more jeepneys in Metro Manila allowed to operate
Manila Bulletin, August 24, 2020​

Paglalagay ng pinto sa kaliwang bahagi ng bus isinusulong​
ABS-CBN News, August 23, 2020
Philippines tightens screening of arriving foreigners claiming to have Filipino spouses​
ABS-CBN News, August 23, 2020
5 nations lift inbound travel restrictions on Filipinos amid pandemic​
Manila Bulletin, August 23, 2020

Kalinga suspends entry of LSIs to avoid surge in COVID-19 cases
Inquirer, August 23, 2020
Buses with left-passenger doors now deployed in EDSA — DOTr
CNN Philippines, August 22, 2020
DoTr: Mga tsuper puwedeng tanggihan ang mga pasaherong lalabag sa health standards
ABS-CBN News, August 22, 2020

Villanueva pushes for opening of PH ports for faster deployment of seafarers
Inquirer, August 22, 2020
Villanueva calls for reopening of more airports, seaports to hasten process of arrival, departure of Filipino seafarers
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020
LTFRB, LTO back pedestrian safety measure
Manila Bulletin, August 22, 2020

Heading out? Quarantine passes still needed in most Metro Manila areas
CNN Philippines, August 22, 2020
​Manila-Bicol provincial bus trips suspended
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020
Senior citizens complain about not being allowed to go to work amid the pandemic
CNN Philippines, August 21, 2020

Davao City retains motorcycle barrier requirement
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020
Quarantine passes, IDs needed for entry in QC establishments, says Mayor Joy
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020
Modern PUJs ply Novaliches-Valenzuela route anew
Manila Bulletin, August 21, 2020

‘Dagdag-gastos’: Ilang motorista tutol sa mungkahing toll fee sa EDSA​
ABS-CBN News, August 21, 2020

Use of quarantine pass to continue in Parañaque under stricter GCQ
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020
Luzon, Visayas LGUs want ban on buses from Metro Manila – LTFRB
Inquirer, August 20, 2020

DILG lauded for respecting mobility of older persons during quarantine
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020
Many LGUs still want borders closed to buses from MM due to COVID
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020 
Healthcare professionals with verified work contracts, returning workers allowed to travel abroad — Roque
Manila Bulletin, August 20, 2020

Gov’t again allows deployment of health workers with contracts as of March 8
CNN Philippines, August 20, 2020
Workers, medical frontliners exempted from unified curfew in Metro Manila
Inquirer, August 20, 2020
DOTr wants P1-B for 644-km Metro Manila bike lane network
Inquirer, August 20, 2020

Sara says motorcycle barriers still required in Davao City
Sunstar, August 20, 2020
'Di sayang': DILG dinepensahan ang bagong direktiba sa motorcycle barriers​
ABS-CBN News, August 20, 2020
Motorcycle barriers not required for APOR — DILG​
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

DOTR: Land, rail transports resume operations today
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
‘Allow motorcycle taxis to operate, ease commuters’ woes,’ House panel urges DoTr
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020
DOTr seeks budget for Metro Manila-wide bike lane project
Manila Bulletin, August 19, 2020

LTFRB OKs return of more jeepneys
Inquirer, August 19, 2020
Quarantine pass still required in NCR despite less strict GCQ — MMC
Inquirer, August 19, 2020
House panel backs return of motorcycle taxi ops in GCQ areas
Inquirer, August 19, 2020

DILG: Bring IDs, documents for pillion riding during GCQ
Inquirer, August 19, 2020
Quarantine passes will still be used in Metro Manila under GCQ —Olivarez
GMA News, August 19, 2020
No more barriers for motorcycle riders living in same house, COVID-19 task force says​
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020

Public transportation sector naghahanda na sa balik-GCQ ng Metro Manila​
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020
Motorcycle barriers no longer required for people living in the same house
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020
PNR to resume operations under GCQ​
ABS-CBN News, August 18, 2020


Quarantine passes needed when going from one town to another, entering malls in Cavite
GMA News, August 18, 2020
LTFRB to open additional routes in NCR for traditional jeepneys, UV Express starting Wednesday, Aug. 19
GMA News, August 18, 2020
Davao airport's expansion delayed due to Covid-19
Sunstar, August 18, 2020

PUVs, trains to resume NCR operations as GCQ starts on Aug. 19 — DOTr
Inquirer, August 18, 2020
Some LGUs do not want provincial bus from NCR to enter borders — LTFRB
Inquirer, August 18, 2020
Cebu Pacific resumes domestic flights as NCR, other areas return to GCQ
Inquirer, August 18, 2020

Gov’t OKs pillion riding without barriers for riders living in same household — Eleazar
Inquirer, August 18, 2020​
Motorcycle barrier no longer needed for riders living in the same house in areas under GCQ, JTF says
CNN Philippines, August 18, 2020
All modes of public transport resume operations in Metro on Wednesday; wearing of face shields, masks to be enforced
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020

Grab resumes operations under GCQ on August 19
Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2020
Parañaque puts up bike lane
Philippine Star, August 17, 2020
​Parañaque fast-tracks bike, motorcycle lane project
Inquirer, August 17, 2020 

South Cotabato imposes strict control measures at border checkpoints
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020
Iloilo City mayor decries Capiz border restriction policy
Manila Bulletin, August 17, 2020
Face shields not required for bikers – DOTr
Inquirer, August 17, 2020

LTO 7 reports widespread compliance with face shield requirement
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020​
Bill mandating free transportation for health workers filed
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020
Strict implementation of health protocols in public transportation sought
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020​

Pasig a transport microsite
Manila Bulletin, August 16, 2020
Angkas to give free rides, shields to Pasay frontliners
GMA News, August 15, 2020
Face shields now required for int’l, domestic passengers
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Google Maps show sked, routes of free shuttles
Philippine Star, August 15, 2020
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Face shields mandatory for PUV passengers, in workplace starting today
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020
Public transport ready to return once MECQ is lifted
Manila Bulletin, August 15, 2020

Despite grievances, Cebu implements ‘no work travel pass, no entry to Cebu City’ order
Inquirer, August 15, 2020
LTO-7 poised to enforce ‘no face shield, no ride’ policy
Manila Bulletin, August 14, 2020
Transport group asks gov't to open all routes for PUJs in Metro Manila
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

Gov’t to study engineers’ recommendation on motorcycle shields
ABS-CBN News, August 14, 2020

NCR transpo sectors ready to resume operations once restrictions ease
GMA News, August 13, 2020
Angkas partners with Pasig City to provide free rides, motorcycle shields to healthcare workers
Manila Bulletin, August 13, 2020​

Public transport all set to resume ops once quarantine eases in NCR
Inquirer, August 13, 2020
LTFRB assures more jeepneys to operate in Metro Manila once back to GCQ
Inquirer, August 13, 2020
LTFRB: More PUJs, routes to get green light once NCR reverts to GCQ
Inquirer, August 13, 2020

Over 900 more jeepneys to ply Metro Manila routes after shift to GCQ
CNN Philippines, August 13, 2020
Bus firm resumes Mindanao routes
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020
Manila cracks down on overcharging tricycle drivers
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020

Additional routes for more than 900 traditional jeepneys in NCR to open once MECQ is lifted
Manila Bulletin, August 12, 2020
Batangas Gov orders removal of Lipa road barricades
Rappler, August 12, 2020
Guv: Get work travel pass or forego going to Cebu City
Sunstar, August 11, 2020

No more one-time, big-time sendoffs for LSIs
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020
‘Walk the extra mile’ to provide ride for contact tracers, Duterte urges PNP
Manila Bulletin, August 11, 2020
Pillion riding in Bogo City: ‘Are barriers part of the requirement? No.’
Inquirer, August 11, 2020

Transport coalition hits slashed public transport budget under Bayanihan 2
Philippine Star, August 11, 2020
No SRP for face shields yet
Sunstar, August 10, 2020
DTI asks DOH to impose standard retail price for face shields, says DIY cheaper option
GMA Network, August 10, 2020

Workers in Cebu province need online pass to cross Cebu City
Rappler, August 10, 2020
SJDM residents from other areas may return home subject to quarantine
GMA Network, August 10, 2020
Pasay LGU to implement ‘no face shield, no ride’ policy
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020​

Angkas partners with Manila LGU to give free rides, motorcycle shields for city’s health workers
Manila Bulletin, August 10, 2020
OVP shuttle service for Cebu frontliners stops Sunday
Manila Bulletin, August 8, 2020
Gwen: Cebu Province residents need travel pass to work in Cebu City
Sunstar, August 8, 2020

Hard border lockdown ordered on Borongan City
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020
IATF allows limited movement of SAP beneficiaries to avail subsidy
Inquirer, August 7, 2020
Philippine Airlines to require use of face shields on flights starting Aug. 15
ABS-CBN News, August 7, 2020

Task Force Shield, Angkas team up for free transporation for medical frontliners
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020​
LTFRB mulls opening more jeepney routes as soon as MECQ is downgraded to GCQ
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020
Binangonan bans ferry operations on Talim Island during MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 7, 2020

1,000 Angkas drivers to provide free rides for health frontliners in Metro Manila
Inquirer, August 7, 2020​
Strict measures for Cebu City LSIs coming from Metro Manila
Sunstar, August 6, 2020 

Pampanga sets stricter measures vs Covid-19
Sunstar, August 6, 2020​

Face shields now mandatory in Baguio; travel processing center still closed
Sunstar, August 6, 2020
No lockdown in SJDM, only stricter measures for those entering, leaving city, LGU clarifies
GMA Network, August 6, 2020
'No basis for exclusion': Health professionals call for return of traditional jeepneys
CNN Philippines, August 6, 2020​​

San Mateo LGU allows trikes, pedicabs under MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 6, 2020
Public transport banned in Cavite under MECQ
Inquirer, August 5, 2020​
Public transport passengers required to wear face shields starting August 15
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020​

3.5 M Pinoys stranded due to quarantine
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020
Free rides for health workers still on – DOTR
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020
IATF suspends public transport in Cavite
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020​

​Going to work still a struggle for many workers amid MECQ in NCR, nearby areas
​​GMA News, August 5, 2020
SWS: Around 3.5M adult Filipinos got stranded in July due to quarantine
Inquirer, August 5, 2020
Task force relaxes rules on backriding
Manila Bulletin, August 5, 2020

Jeepney a safe transportation option during the pandemic, doctors say
​​ABS-CBN News, August 5, 2020
Siquijor asks for temporary halt in sending LSIs
Sunstar, August 5, 2020
Tricycles allowed under MECQ – MMDA
​Philstar, August 5, 2020

Remulla apologizes, says Cavite to have no public transpo under MECQ
​GMA News, August 5, 2020
Remulla allows public transportation amid MECQ in Cavite
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020
Checkpoints intensify as Bulacan reverts to MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020

LTFRB urges private firms to rent PUVs as shuttle for employees
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020
Gov’t allows back-riding for APOR, in private, not taxi motorcycles
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020
NCRPO looks to readjust cop deployment to give free rides during MECQ
Inquirer, August 4, 2020

‘Shuttles not enough’: Mobility advocates push for safe public transport for frontliners during MECQ
Rappler, August 4, 2020
Capitol to restrict entry to Pampanga
Sunstar, August 4, 2020
Pampanga border towns strengthen checkpoints
Sunstar, August 4, 2020

Walk to work option for labor force under MECQ in Metro Manila
GMA News, August 4, 2020
Eleazar: Motorcycle back-riding allowed, restrictions eased under MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 4, 2020
DOTr deploys over 100 buses for frontliners amid MECQ in NCR, nearby areas
GMA News, August 4, 2020

MRT, LRT, PNR halt operations
Inquirer, August 4, 2020
Passengers with canceled flight, sea travel to get free accommodation amid MECQ —DOTr
​​​GMA News, August 4, 2020
NCRPO eyeing Libreng Sakay to ferry commuters amid MECQ in Metro Manila
​​GMA News, August 4, 2020

Back-riding in MECQ areas allowed if passenger is an essential worker —Eleazar
GMA News, August 4, 2020
Motorcycle back-riding in areas under MECQ allowed for essential workers
Philstar, August 4, 2020
IATF to look into proposal to exempt LSIs from travel restrictions during MECQ —Roque
​GMA News, August 4, 2020

Passengers with canceled flight, sea travel to get free accommodation amid MECQ —DOTr
GMA News, August 4, 2020
Commuters left to fend for themselves again as Mega Manila reverts to MECQ
Rappler, August 3, 2020
Grab to suspend GrabCar services amid MECQ
​GMA News, August 3, 2020

CebPac cancels all domestic flights to and from Manila over MECQ
​​GMA News, August 3, 2020
QC imposes liquor ban, allows tricycles to continue ops under MECQ
​GMA News, August 3, 2020
Manila bans domestic flights as coronavirus cases surge
BusinessWorld, August 3, 2020

Around 5K more LSIs seek gov’t help to return to provinces — official
Inquirer, August 3, 2020
MECQ in NCR, other areas: Mass transportation suspended, quarantine pass required anew
Inquirer, August 3, 2020
OVP to resume free shuttle service for health frontliners
Inquirer, August 3, 2020

96 LSIs return to Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020​
Free bus rides for frontliners from VP
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020
More checkpoints ordered in areas under MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

Under MECQ starting Aug. 4, no public transportation allowed, transpo to be limited
GMA News, August 3, 2020
LGUs to implement use of quarantine passes under MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020
Only medical frontliners, gov’t workers to get free ferry ride during MECQ
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020

Motorists advised to brace for return of heavy traffic in Cebu City
Manila Bulletin, August 3, 2020
Palace: Public transport, non-essential stores closed in MECQ; quarantine passes back
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020
Robredo revives free shuttle services for health workers
ABS-CBN News, August 3, 2020

Sea travel between Iloilo, Bacolod suspended anew
Manila Bulletin, July 27, 2020
Number coding is still suspended — MMDA
Manila Bulletin, July 26, 2020
Couples, riders oppose motorcycle barriers for back-riding
GMA News, July 26, 2020

​‘Mandatory wearing of PPEs in public transport sought
Manila Bulletin, July 25, 2020
Over 8,000 LSIs to return to home provinces this weekend — DILG
GMA News, July 24, 2020
​‘Promote biking, walking, efficient mass transport’ — Sen. Cayetano
Manila Bulletin, July 23, 2020​​

Philippines reimposes non-essential foreign travel restriction for citizens
GMA News, July 23, 2020
Mechanical engineers warn: Motorcycle barrier may compromise riders’ safety, health
GMA News, July 23, 2020
LTFRB mulls reopening of routes for provincial buses
Manila Bulletin, July 22, 2020


Iloilo, Bacolod officials agree to lift sea travel ban
Manila Bulletin, July 22, 2020

Manufacturers: Plastic barriers para sa mga motorsiklo, 'takaw-aksidente'
ABS-CBN News, July 22, 2020
Mga manggagawa sa Cebu City pahirapan ang pagsakay
ABS-CBN News, July 21, 2020
Ilang aksidente sa kalsada naitala dahil sa motorcycle barrier
ABS-CBN News, July 21, 2020
VP Robredo calls on gov't to allow jeepneys to operate in Metro Manila
GMA News, July 20, 2020
Motorcycle shields enjoy brisk sales despite safety issues
GMA News, July 20, 2020

Robredo urges resumption of jeepney operations
Manila Bulletin, July 20, 2020
COVID-19 task force extends deadline on motorcycle barrier installation
Inquirer, July 18, 2020
​Dumaguete welcomes ‘Grab Trike system’
Manila Bulletin, July 17, 2020

​16,000 LSIs to remain in Cebu City as locality placed under MECQ
GMA News, July 17, 2020
Provincial buses still not allowed in Metro Manila under 'hybrid' GCQ —mayor
​GMA News, July 15, 2020
​Prototype barrier ng Angkas inaprubahan pero pagtanggap ng pasahero bawal pa rin
ABS-CBN News, July 14, 2020

MRT-3 resumes operations on limited capacity on Monday
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020
New routes for VP shuttle service in Cebu City
Manila Bulletin, July 11, 2020
 

No helmet, no mask: Some motorists defy safety protocol on Day 1 of back-riding return
ABS-CBN News, July 10, 2020

LOOK: Motorcycle prototype to allow pillion ride OKd by gov’t
Inquirer.net, July 9, 2020
Revilla urges gov't to review proposed motorcycle 'makeshift barriers'
ABS-CBN News, July 9, 2020
PH gov't to allow motorcycle backriding for couples
Rappler, July 9, 2020

​Antipolo City residents hope entry of tricycle ride hailing service will help ease transport
​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, July 7, 2020
Taguig creates exercise safe zones for residents
​GMA News, July 6, 2020
OVP to launch free shuttle, dorm services for Cebu frontliners
​​​GMA News, July 5, 2020

172 MRT3 personnel test positive for coronavirus
Rappler, July 05, 2020
NAIA Terminal 3 to resume int'l operations starting July 8 —MIAA
​​GMA News, July 4, 2020
​Almost 4,000 LSIs expected to go home to their provinces this weekend
​​GMA News, July 4, 2020

Fewer MRT 3 trains as virus infects 127 depot workers
​Inquirer.Net, July 3, 2020
Fewer MRT-3 trips due to COVID-19
Philstar.com, July 3, 2020
Iloilo city ports open to Negros Occidental travelers despite closed borders, Treñas assures
​Inquirer.Net, July 3, 2020

Iloilo Province reimposes border restrictions
SunStar Iloilo, July 2, 2020
Traditional jeeps impose safety protocols as they resume operations
GMA News, July 2, 2020
EDSA Busway operations begin; 150 buses deployed
​​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, July 1, 2020

MMDA installs more hazard markers on top of concrete barriers along EDSA
​​​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 30, 2020
Few passengers welcome first day of UV Express resumption of operations under GCQ
​GMA News, June 29, 2020
Stranded passengers barred from returning to Western Visayas, Caraga: official
​ABS-CBN News, June 29, 2020

​​​​LSIs camp out at bus stop while awaiting flights home
​​GMA News, June 28, 2020
​​
Transport officials ready bus stops along EDSA
​​GMA News, June 28, 2020
Solon to authorities: Allow people to cross borders using health clearance
​​GMA News, June 28, 2020

Cebu City limits movement of residents with new number-coded passes
​​ABS-CBN News, June 27, 2020
​LTFRB allows 980 UV Express units on 47 routes to, from NCR starting June 29
​​GMA News, June 27, 2020
CAAP: 23 airports get LGU clearance to resume commercial flights
​​GMA News, June 27, 2020

MMDA to conduct 3-day road sharing exercise with gov’t agencies, cycling groups
​​Manila Bulletin, June 26, 2020
Muntinlupa designates PUV stops as new public transportation system
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 25, 2020
Poe appeals to gov’t to allow ‘family back-riding’ on motorcycles
​​​GMA News, June 23, 2020

Curfew in Pasay City starts at 10 pm
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 23, 2020
Commuters, including elderly, still spend hours waiting for buses
​​​GMA News, June 23, 2020
LTFRB crafting guidelines for traditional jeepney operations amid GCQ, says Suansing
​​​GMA News, June 22, 2020

Traditional jeepneys safer for passengers, IBON says; Palace not convinced
​​​GMA News, June 22, 2020
MMDA to install more hazard markers along EDSA as barrier-related accidents rise
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 21, 2020​​
DOH studying proposal aimed at ensuring physical distancing in motorcycle taxis —Palace
​​​GMA News, June 18, 2020

Buses plying Caloocan-Bulacan route resume operations
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 17, 2020
Over 13k people still stranded in Luzon due to COVID-19 restrictions — Palace exec
​​​GMA News, June 17, 2020
Bicycle lanes eyed in 7 areas in Metro Manila — Duterte
​​​GMA News, June 16, 2020

QC to fast track Bike Lane Network project for use in July
​​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 16, 2020
Manila City gov’t to roll out 2,000 Italian-made pedicabs
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 16, 2020
​Cycling group lends bikes to help frontliners get to work
​GMA News, June 16, 2020

Cavite adjusts curfew hours to give commuters more time
​​Manila Bulletin, June 15, 2020
Robredo: Quick action needed to bring home stranded individuals
​Inquirer.Net, June 15, 2020
Robredo hits gaps in transport of stranded workers after Silvertino death
​Rappler, June 15, 2020

MMDA to motorists: Do not use EDSA’s rightmost lane designated for bikes
​​Manila Bulletin, June 15, 2020
Robredo urges organized system for sending home locally stranded individuals
​GMA News, June 15, 2020
Gov't urged to allow motorcycle taxi operations with safeguards
ABS-CBN News, June 14, 2020

4.1 million Filipinos stranded due to quarantine — poll
​
Philstar.com, June 14, 2020
DOTr says EDSA will have bike lanes by early next week
​
Philstar.com, June 14, 2020
Taguig City tricycles to resume operations on June 15
​​Manila Bulletin, June 14, 2020

Construction of EDSA bike lanes starts today
Philstar.com, June 13, 2020
DPWH to prioritize bike lane for frontliners
​​Inquirer.Net, June 12, 2020
500 more LSIs, OFWs return to Negros Occidental
​​Manila Bulletin, June 11, 2020

Group urges LTO to temporarily suspend registration of e-bikes amid COVID-19 pandemic
​GMA News, June 10, 2020
LTFRB eyes opening 31 rationalized city bus routes by June 19
​​​GMA News, June 9, 2020
Don't expect to get travel passes immediately – IATF
​​GMA News, June 9, 2020
​​

Las Pinas City adds two coasters to its ‘Libreng Sakay’ program
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 9, 2020
Travel permits, authorities no longer needed for movement within Davao Region
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 9, 2020
Allow married couples to ride pillion on motorcycles, Recto urges gov’t
​Inquirer.Net, June 8, 2020

NCR commuters allot more time to get to work amid limited transpo during GCQ Week 2
GMA News, June 8, 2020
300 to 400 workers benefiting from PNP free ride project daily
​​Manila Bulletin, June 8, 2020
Share a spare bike campaign launched​
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020

490 LSIs return to Caraga region
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 8, 2020
Taguig lauds DPWH for bike lane project​
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020
Palace firm on public transport ban​
Philstar.com, June 8, 2020

​159 stranded persons, overseas Filipinos return to Lanao del Sur
​​Manila Bulletin, June 7, 2020
Cebu Pacific announces additional domestic flights from June 8-30
​GMA News, June 7, 2020
​Pasig City procures P1-M worth of bike racks for ‘new normal’ commuting
​​Manila Bulletin, June 7, 2020

156 stranded OFWs, residents finally coming home to Lanao del Sur​
Rappler, June 6, 2020
‘Insensitive’ to let public return to work minus adequate public transport, says think-tank
ABS-CBN News, June 6, 2020
MRT-3 bus program implements strict 5-minute interval for faster travel time
​​Manila Bulletin, June 6, 2020

Las Pinas City gov’t deploys P2P buses for commuters with official business
​​Manila Bulletin, June 6, 2020
Taguig City vows to maintain bike lanes; lauds nat’l gov’t for first bike lane project
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 5, 2020
COVID-19 public transport suspension burdensome to 77% of families –SWS
GMA News, June 5, 2020

​Pampanga governnor rolls out ‘Tulong Pasada’
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 5, 2020
Mandaluyong City now has a shuttle service for commuters
​​​Manila Bulletin, June 5, 2020
DOTr to open six more bus routes next week
​GMA News, June 5, 2020
​

​Taguig to partner with business sector on bike facilities
​GMA News, June 5, 2020
Tricycle operations to resume in Manila
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 4, 2020
DOTr-LTFRB to open more bus routes in NCR on June 5, 7
​​​GMA News, June 4, 2020

Chance passengers stay overnight at NAIA, waiting for uncertain flights
​​GMA News, June 4, 2020
Commuters wake up early, take long walks amid limited public transport
​GMA News, June 4, 2020
MMDA says no to pop-up bike lanes
Inquirer.Net, June 4, 2020

Ruta ng NCR buses para sa mga balik-trabaho dadagdagan simula Hunyo 5
ABS-CBN News, June 4, 2020
​Bike lanes, bike loans up in Pasig City
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 4, 2020
Cyclists want protection, space in ‘better normal’​​
​Philstar.com, June 3, 2020
​

Taguig City to lend bikes to city hall employees for mobility
​​Manila Bulletin, June 3, 2020
San Juan launches pop-up bike lanes
​​Manila Bulletin, June 3, 2020
MMDA to sue, slap P1,000 fine on bike group
Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020

Day 2: More buses ease transport woes​
​Philstar.com, June 3, 2020
PNP deploys vehicles to ferry stranded workers amid GCQ
Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020
Gov't urged: Increase PUVs to protect public from coronavirus
ABS-CBN News, June 3, 2020

Commuters in provinces also struggle with limited public transport
GMA News, June 3, 2020
​​​Transport new normal
Philstar.com, June 3, 2020​​​
Palace: ‘Traditional’ jeepneys on roads amid GCQ still ‘out of the question’
Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020

Transport exec says no need for commute challenge, acknowledges plight of commuters
GMA News, June 3, 2020
PNP bares routes of its Libreng Sakay program this GCQ
GMA News, June 3, 2020
​
Taguig City launches bike program for 'new normal'
GMA News, June 3, 2020


Crisis seen in absence of jeepneys in Metro Manila
Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020
Bicol police offers free ride in Legazpi City
Inquirer.Net, June 3, 2020
​Cyclists want protection, space in ‘better normal’​
Philstar.com, June 3, 2020​​​

Philippines eyes more footbridges, pedestrian lanes for bus commuters
ABS-CBN News, June 3, 2020
Traffic making you mad? Filipinos must be convinced to use bikes, says academic
ABS-CBN News, June 3, 2020
LTFRB-3 allows more than 2,000 PUVs to operate in Central Luzon
​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

Muntinlupa City gov’t deploys buses to help commuters
​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020
Pangasinan provincial gov’t aids 49 more stranded persons at Rosales-Tarlac border
​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020
QC gov’t rolls out routes for free bus rides to serve stranded commuters
​Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020

From 55 km, QC LGU eyes stretching city’s bike lane to 161 km
Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020
Davao City to have bicycle lanes
​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020
Pagpasada ng modern jeepneys habang Metro Manila GCQ pinag-aaralan
​ABS-CBN News, June 2, 2020

Employers told to limit physical workforce, provide shuttles as commuter woes worsen
​ABS-CBN News, June 2, 2020
San Juan City to launch pop-up bike lanes
​Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020
Senators slam DOTr's 'poor planning, lack of foresight' for commuters​
Rappler, June 2, 2020

​Government urged to address commuters' woes in shift to GCQ ​
​Philstar.com, June 2, 2020​​​
Mactan-Cebu int’l airport all set to resume operations
​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020
PNR releases commuting guidelines
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

QC gov’t adds to new routes to ‘Libreng Sakay’ program
​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020
Rizal town offers free rides for commuters amid GCQ
Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020
More public buses to be fielded –DOTR
​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

PISTON unveils proposed modification of seats to ensure social distancing in jeepneys
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020
2 more bus routes in place after commuters were left stranded on first day of GCQ
Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020
P20 minimum tricycle fare in Mandaluyong
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 2, 2020

Cops to deploy police vehicles to assist stranded commuters
Inquirer.Net, June 2, 2020
MMDA: Private vehicles may use old EDSA yellow lanes
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020
Valenzuela City provides free shuttle service to residents, but some are still unable to commute to work
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020

Taguig plans to have cashless payments for tricycles
Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020
Mayor Vico urges public to consider biking
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020
Public transport resumes in provinces amid relaxed quarantine restrictions
​GMA News, June 1, 2020

General quarantine sa Calamba City: Maraming tao walang masakyan
​ABS-CBN News, June 1, 2020
San Juan ramps up construction of bike lanes
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020
Familiar transportation woes as Metro Manila lurches to 'new normal'​
​Philstar.com, June 1, 2020

Pampanga’s shift to GCQ unleashes ‘monstrous’ traffic jam, stranded passengers
​Inquirer.Net, June 1, 2020
Government scrambles to fulfill promise of better EDSA​
​Philstar.com, June 1, 2020
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‘Puno na lahat:’ Metro workers brave lack of public transport, rains on Day 1 of GCQ
​Inquirer.Net, June 1, 2020

AFP helps fill public transport gap on Metro’s first GCQ day
Inquirer.Net, June 1, 2020
Caviteños told to brace for heavy traffic as NCR shifts to GCQ​​​​
​Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020
Bus travel in Davao Oriental resumes
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020

LTFRB: Trimming down of bus routes to 31 due to rationalization, newly- designated bus stops
​​​​Manila Bulletin, June 1, 2020
DOTr mulls use of jeepneys, UV Express
​​Manila Bulletin, May 31, 2020
DPWH's Villar bares plan to set up dedicated bike lanes on EDSA
GMA News, May 31, 2020
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Allowing 'back-riding' in GCQ areas difficult to implement –DOTr exec
GMA News, May 31, 2020
Commuters to undergo safety protocols before riding metro trains
GMA News, May 31, 2020
Over 23,000 TNVS units, taxis can ply Metro Manila roads again under GCQ​
Rappler, May 31, 2020

LRT, MRT announce operating schedules starting June 1
​​Manila Bulletin, May 31, 2020
Coalition urges adoption of service contracting for transport sector
​GMA News, May 30, 2020
Las Piñas City gov’t allows tricycle, pedicab, e-trikes to resume operations on June 1
​​Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020

Over 5,000 taxis, TNVS to resume operations in NCR
​​Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020
MMDA: Buses to still use Yellow Lanes on EDSA on June 1, new buses lanes still not ready
​​Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020
Manila LGU assists stranded OFWs and local tourists
​​Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020

Still no coding from June 1-5, says MMDA spox
​​Manila Bulletin, May 30, 2020
​Faster and more MRT-3 trains to serve commuters starting June 1
Inquirer.Net, May 30, 2020
Labor groups urge government to hire PUVs during quarantine
Rappler, May 30, 2020​​

Malabon issues tricycle fare matrix
​​​Manila Bulletin, May 29, 2020
DILG: 300 P2P buses to operate in NCR by June 1
​​​​Manila Bulletin, May 29, 2020
DILG: No need for quarantine passes in GCQ areas, travel passes still required when crossing borders
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​​​​Philstar.com, May 29, 2020

Gov't buildings, malls urged to establish free, safe parking spaces​
​​​​​Philstar.com, May 29, 2020
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Mandaluyong City plans bike lanes setup
​​​Manila Bulletin, May 29, 2020
'Don't expect 100%': Transportation under GCQ will be 'limited, gradual, calculated'
​​​​​​​​Philstar.com, May 28, 2020











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