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Situation at NAIA as of 6 p.m. More passengers are arriving at the terminal ahead of Undas. However, airport authorities expect passenger volume to peak on October 30, with around 149,000 travelers. @ABSCBNNews
The DOTr inspects the Manila North Port to check the new facilities at the passenger terminal in preparation for the expected surge of passengers during Undas. @ABSCBNNews
The LTO has issued a show cause order against the driver and registered owner of a private vehicle caught on viral video dragging a motorcycle along Commonwealth Avenue. @ABSCBNNews
DOTr Sec. Vince Dizon says he plans to overhaul the LTO to modernize its facilities, streamline transactions, and crack down on fixers. @ABSCBNNews
On his first day back as Department of Transportation secretary, Vince Dizon inspected bus terminals in Manila ahead of Undas to ensure commuter safety. @ABSCBNNews
LTO Chief Markus Lacanilao said the agency will begin the process of revoking the licenses of motorists who exceed legal alcohol limits starting Nov. 15 to curb drunk driving and prevent road accidents. @ABSCBNNews
"For example, 'yung tao napara tapos may violation siya...ibe-breath analyzer 'yan. Pag nag-breath analyzer 'yan at nagpositive siya, automatic isho-showcause ng IID 'yan...
Bibigyan siya ng due process, dun magpaliwanag siya kung bakit siya nag-positive. Then, ang magiging hatol revocation," Lacanilao said. @ABSCBNNews
A passenger bus used for the “Libreng Sakay” program in Quezon City was found with missing signal and brake lights, and a wheel nut during the LTO’s roadworthiness inspections at bus terminals ahead of Undas. @ABSCBNNews
Pag-IBIG holds the 2nd National Housing Expo 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on October 19–20, aiming to help more Filipino families own quality and affordable homes. @ABSCBNNews
The expo features housing loan interest rates ranging from 3% to 5.75%, with loan amounts of up to P10 million, as well as special prices and buyer incentives from participating developers and discounts of up to 30% from Pag-IBIG Fund. @ABSCBNNews
As of 1:45 PM, heavy traffic persists along EDSA southbound from Balintawak to Muñoz.
Motorists blame the DPWH’s ongoing road works along the EDSA Busway for the congestion. @ABSCBNNews
The DOTr said the DPWH coordinated with the agency to move the barriers, allowing private vehicles to use the lane beside the busway. However, some motorists say the move has only worsened traffic.
Commuters are also struggling to catch jeepneys amid heavy traffic. @ABSCBNNews
MMDA Chairman Don Artes said traffic enforcers are on the ground assisting in traffic management. @ABSCBNNews
The Philippine Competition Commission said it has found six firms and their responsible officers liable for participating in an onion cartel that engaed in market allocation scheme in the importation, cold storage and wholesale distribution of red and yellow onions. @ABSCBNNews
Transport group PISTON holds a caravan in honor of 78-year-old member Elmer “Tatay Elmer” Cordero, who died on Oct. 7, days after suffering a heart attack during a transport strike in Caloocan. @ABSCBNNews
A member of PISTON 6, Cordero was arrested in 2020 for participating in a protest against the suspension of jeepney operations at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
His remains will be brought to St. Peter Chapels in La Loma in for cremation. @ABSCBNNews