Department of
Transportation and Communications
(Kagawaran
ng Transportasyon at Komunikasyon )
The
Department
The
Department of Transportation and Communications is the biggest among
the executive departments as it covers
roads, rail, water, and the the communications
sector.
It
is the primary
policy, planning, programming, coordinating, implementing and
administrative entity of the executive branch of the government in
the promotion, development and regulation of a dependable and
coordinated network of transportation and communication systems.
Looking
Back
The
Department of Transportation and Communications was created through
E.O. 546. It was originally called the Ministry of Transportation
and Communications and was first headed by Minister Jose P. Dans
Jr.
The
department went through various organizational restructuring during
Cory’s time in order to streamline and strengthen its functions for
faster delivery of services and was transformed into a department
thereafter.
Amidst
economic crisis, political scandals and, allegations of corruption,
the Department of Transportation and Communications proved to be
unwavering in its effort to provide modern transportation and
communication facilities from the urban centers to the upland
barangays.
Moving
Forward
After
the much publicized scandal involving the department, the NBN-ZTE
deal, the department recently released its new set of mission and
vision as well as core values to reassure the people about its
commitment to public service above self interests and to keep all its
members in sync with the department’s thrusts.
Vision
DOTC
is a world class organization, providing integrated transport and
communications services, connecting people islands, families
communities and the nation with the rest of the world, and constantly
responding for the environmentally sustainable and globally
competitive transport and communications.
Mission
To
provide the country with efficient, effective and secured
transportation and communication systems that are globally
competitive, compliant with international standards and responsive to
the changing times.
Core
Values
As
an organization,
We
value integrity and honesty. We practice what we say, formulate
policies, programs, and projects
and properly use resources
attuned with the DOTC Mission and Vision.
We
are competent.
We constantly search for and apply new ideas,
technologies and practices
to improve the delivery of services to
our stakeholders.
We
do the right things at the right time with the right attitude and
behavior.
We
provide our stakeholders and the general public access to relevant
information.
We
value and treat our stakeholders with utmost respect and care.
We,
the members of the DOTC family, work as a team to attain common goals
and objectives.
We
commit everything to God for the continuous advancement of this
Department and the nation as a whole.
Sectors
and Attached Offices
-
Office
for Transport Security
To
effectively carry out its mandate of securing the Transportation
Systems against Terrorism.Civil
Aviation
Civil
Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)
Responsible
for implementing policies on civil aviation to assure safe,
economic and efficient air travel. The agency also investigates
aviation accidents.
Manila
International Airport Authority (MIAA)
Operation
and Maintenance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Civil
Aeronautics Board (CAB)
Regulate,
promote and develop the economic aspect of air
transportation in
the Philippines and to ensure that existing CAB policies are
adapted to the present and future air commerce of the Philippines
Mactan-Cebu
International Airport Authority (MCIAA)
Operation
and Maintenance of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Philippine
Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC)
promote
development of a Philippines aerospace industry.Maritime
Transport
Philippine
Ports Authority (PPA) *
It
is responsible for financing, management and operations of public
ports throughout the Philippines.
Maritime
Industry Authority (MARINA) *
MARINA
has jurisdiction over the development, promotion and regulation
of all enterprises engaged in the business of designing,
constructing, manufacturing, acquiring, operating, supplying,
repairing, and/or maintaining vessels, or component parts
thereof, of managing and/or operating shipping lines, shipyards,
drydocks, marine railways, marine repair ships, shipping and
freight forwarding agencies and similar enterprises..
Philippine
Coast Guard (PCG) *
The
PCG is involved in the broader enforcement of maritime
laws in
the country, especially against smuggling,illegal
fishing,
drug
trafficking and
piracy.
It is also involved in maritime search
and rescue(SAR)
missions, as well as the protection of the marine environment.
Cebu
Ports Authority (CPA)
An
autonomous port authority administering the port of Cebu.
Philippine
Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA)
A
state run maritime institution of the Philippines.Road
Transport
Land
Transportation Office (LTO) *
Responsible
for optimizing the land transportation service and facilities and
to effectively implement the various transportation laws, rules
and regulations.
Land
Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) *
Responsible
for promulgating, administering, enforcing, and monitoring
compliance of policies, laws, and regulations of public land
transportation services.
Toll
Regulatory Board (TRB)
Regulates
all toll
roads in
the Philippines
Office
of Transport Cooperative (OTC)
Promulgates
and implements rules and regulations to govern the promotion,
organization, regulation, supervision, and development of
transportation cooperatives.
Railways 
Philippine
National Railways (PNR)
A
state-owned
railway operator in
the Philippines, operating an extensive railway line in the
island of Luzon
Light
Rail Transit Authority (LRTA)
A
public
transport operator
that is in charge of operating and maintaining the Manila
Light Rail Transit System
Metro
Rail Transit (MRT)
It
runs the MRT in coordination with the Department
of Transportation and Communications
Communications 
Telecommunications
Office (TELOF)
Mandated
to provide telecommunication services in areas where no such
services are available.
National
Telecommunications Office (NTC) *
Supervision
and control over telecommunications and broadcasts services and
facilities in the Philippines
Issues
-
July
2010 – 30 Flights Bound for Manila were diverted to Clark due
to poor navigational aids at the NAIA and its declining airport
safety standards. -
August
2010 – Current plight of PAL’s pilots due to much better
offers abroad. -
November
2008- NBN-ZTE Broadband Scandal -
The
occasional toll/fare hikes.
A
New Leaf
Currently,
the DoTC is headed by Jose De Jesus, a former Public Works secretary
under the Cory Administration and president of the Manila North
Tollways Corporation.
According
to the President, Sec. De Jesus “is
a work-driven individual who will oversee the transformation of DOTC
characterized by the NBN-ZTE deal into an agency that truly serves
the interests of the people.”
De
Jesus promised to ensure the affordability of telecommunications
services as soon as he gets familiarized with his department.
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