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Here's your guide to McDonald's 24 Hours Drive-thru branches in Pampanga.



McDonald's Philippines, known locally and colloquially as McDo, is the master franchise of the multinational fast food chain McDonald's in the Philippines. The master franchise is held by the Golden Arches Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Alliance Global Group.


First McDonald’s Drive Thru: Greenhills

The first-ever McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in the country is located at Greenhills Shopping Center — the first modern commercial complex in the country — with a supermarket, a movie house, variety stores, a bowling alley, service shops and restaurants. It was opened on November 17, 1982.

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Here's a list of McDonald's Drive-thru branches opened 24 HOURS or opened late in Pampanga:


Angeles City

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Angeles Intersection
    Address: MCARTHUR HIGHWAY COR. STO. ENTIERRO ST. ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 10PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru 
    Address: C.M. RECTO HIGHWAY, CLARKFIELD PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 12MN

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Friendship Hway
    Address: FRIENDSHIP HIGHWAY CORNER POINSETTIA BRGY. PAMPANGA, ANGELES CITY
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 11PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru MacArthur Field
    Address: MACARTHUR HIGHWAY CORNER FIELDS AVENUE, BALIBAGO, ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 24 HOURS

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Nepo Mart
    Address: NEPO MART COMPLEX, PLARIDEL ST CORNER SAN FRANCISCO ST. NEPO MART , ANGELES CITY
    Operating Hours: 24 HOURS


Apalit

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru San Vicente Apalit
    Address: MC ARTHUR HW, SAN VICENTE, APALIT
    Operating Hours: 7AM to 9:30PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Paligui Apalit
    Address: MCARTHUR HIGHWAY, PALIGUI, APALIT PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 9:20PM


Guagua

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Guagua
    Address: SAN MATIAS, GUAGUA, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 7AM to 11PM



Mabalacat

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Clark Gate
    Address: MANUEL A. ROXAS, CLARK FREE PORT ZONE, MABALACAT , PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 12:30AM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Dau
    Address: MC ARTHUR HI-WAY, DAU MABALACAT, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 11PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru McArthur Mabalacat
    Address: MCARTHUR HIGHWAY, BRGY. FRANCISCO, MABALACAT, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 9:30PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Mabalacat
    Address: MABALACAT, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 8:30PM


Mexico

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Mexico Pampanga
    Address: LAGUNDI MEXICO PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 9:30PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru NLEX Lakeshore
    Address: UNIT 101 LAKESHORE, NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY - OUTBOUND MEXICO, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 24 HOURS


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San Fernando City

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru MacArthur
    Address: MCARTHUR HIGHWAY, BRGY. MAIMPIS, SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 11:30PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Olongapo Gapan Rd.
    Address: OLONGAPO-GAPAN ROAD, SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 7AM to 10PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru San Fernando Junction
    Address: MC ARTHUR HI-WAY COR. OLONGAPO ROAD, SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 7AM to 10PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru SF Dolores JBL
    Address: MCARTHUR HIGHWAY, BGY. DOLORES, SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 7AM to 10PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Sindalan
    Address: MCARTHUR HIWAY, BRGY. SINDALAN, SAN FERNANDO CITY, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 11:30PM

  • McDonald's Drive-Thru Telebastagan
    Address: MCARTHUR HIGHWAY, BRGY. TELEBASTAGAN, SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA
    Operating Hours: 6AM to 11:30PM


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This is a travel guide for Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).


The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), signed as E1 and E4 of the Philippine expressway network and R-8 of the Metro Manila arterial road network, is controlled-access toll expressway in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
SCTEX Logo

From its northern terminus in Tarlac City to its southern terminus at Tipo in Hermosa, Bataan, the SCTEX serves as one of the main expressways in Luzon.


The SCTEX is the country's longest expressway at 93.77 kilometers (58.27 mi). The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway was constructed to provide a more efficient transport corridor between Subic Bay Freeport, Clark, and the Central Techno Park in Tarlac, foster development on the municipalities served, and connect major infrastructures such as the Subic Seaport and the Clark International Airport.

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The expressway also serves a major utility corridor, carrying various high voltage overhead power lines through densely populated areas where land and right of way acquisition for a normal power line is impractical. A notable power line using the expressway's right of way for most or part of the route is the Concepcion–Clark transmission line from Clark North Exit in Mabalacat, Pampanga to Concepcion, Tarlac.

SCTEX on map

Built by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), a government owned and controlled corporation, construction of the expressway started on April 5, 2005.

Commercial operations then started on April 28, 2008, with the opening of the Subic–Clark Segment and Zone A of the portion of Clark-Tarlac Segment. The opening of Zones B and C of the remaining Clark–Tarlac Segment on July 25, 2008, signaled the full operations of the SCTEX.


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SCTEX ROUTE

The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway runs northwest from Bataan and runs through the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac. The entirety of the SCTEX is built as a four-lane expressway mostly laid out on embankment, with some sections using cuts to traverse hilly areas. The expressway also crosses the four rivers in Central Luzon: the Dinalupihan River in Bataan, the Gumain River in Floridablanca and the Pasig–Potrero River in Porac, both in Pampanga, and the Sacobia River in Bamban, Tarlac. All exits require toll payment, and toll plazas are laid on the termini of the expressway.

SCTEX starts at the east end of the Subic-Tipo Expressway in Barangay Tipo in Hermosa, Bataan. The expressway is built parallel to the Jose Abad Santos Avenue (N3) until Dinalupihan Exit, where the expressway curves northward and tracks the Angeles-Porac-Floridablanca-Dinalupihan Road as it follows a mostly straight route.

SCTEX Porac Bridge

The expressway then curves to the northeast before Floridablanca Exit. It curves toward the northwest and back to the northeast before Porac Exit. It then curves eastward and then northward near Clark Freeport and Clark International Airport. Clark South Exit, which serves those areas, lies near Mabalacat Interchange, with the exits being one kilometer apart from each other.

The segment ends at a trumpet interchange in Mabalacat, where it meets the Clark Spur Road that links SCTEX with North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and crosses over MacArthur Highway. The expressway becomes part of Radial Road 8 at a trumpet interchange in Mabalacat, where its main destination changes to Tarlac City and Baguio.

The roadway runs at the boundary of Clark Freeport and Mabalacat city proper, where the Philippine National Railways (PNR) North Main Line to Dagupan and San Fernando, La Union also lies. MacArthur Highway (N2) parallels the expressway up to Tarlac City.

Leaving Clark Freeport, Clark North Exit comes before the expressway, where it curves and then crosses MacArthur Highway at Barangay Dolores, where a half-partial cloverleaf interchange, serving only northbound traffic, connects the two. Approaching Tarlac, the expressway crosses over the Sacobia River through a bridge mentioned before.

Seaoil service station with CityMall in Concepcion, Tarlac

The first service areas on the expressway, one serving northbound traffic, and the other serving southbound traffic, apart by one kilometer, comes before Concepcion Exit. The expressway passes near the poblacion of Concepcion, then over agricultural land of Tarlac City. Hacienda Luisita Exit, that serves Hacienda Luisita as well as connecting MacArthur Highway and serving barangays along its connecting road, comes before the northern end of the expressway at Tarlac City Exit.

A new toll plaza built on the main route serves Tarlac City Exit, whose toll gates are removed with its opening. The exit serves an interchange with the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX). Past Tarlac City Exit, Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway becomes Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX) northward.


SCTEX CONCEPTION AND CONSTRUCTION

The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway or SCTEx Project was initiated under the administration of President Joseph Estrada with an original project cost of ₱15.73 billion.

Construction was started in 2005 under the government of his successor, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. It is the longest continuous tollway in the Philippines that connects Subic, Clark, and Tarlac. It was completed with a project cost of ₱34.981 billion.

The original project for the expressway is divided into segments, the 50.5-kilometer (31.4 mi) Subic-Clark segment, and the 43.27-kilometer (26.89 mi) Clark–Tarlac segment. The contractors for the project are a joint venture of Kajima, Obayashi, JFE Engineering, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, for the Subic-Clark segment, and a joint venture of Hazama, Taisei, and Nippon Steel, for the Clark-Tarlac segment. Consultation were provided by a joint venture of Oriental Consultant, Katahira & Engineering International, and Nippon Koei Co. Ltd.

The total cost for the construction of the expressway is ₱34.957 billion. It was sourced through a loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) amounting to ¥41.93 billion or ₱23.06 billion with an interest rate of 0.95% per annum.

SCTEX aerial

₱25.737 billion of the total project cost represents direct costs such as expenses incurred for the construction of the SCTEX. The indirect costs of ₱7.146 billion include land acquisition, consultancy services, project management expenses and taxes and duties. Financing costs of ₱2.074 billion include the Department of Finance guarantee fee and JBIC loan interest during the construction period. Toll Fees are approved by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).

On March 18, 2008, at exactly 1 pm, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo opened the Subic–Clark segment of the expressway for a Holy Week dry run. This helped motorists traveling to Zambales and Bataan for Holy Week. The dry run was free and available for class 1 vehicles only. The Holy Week dry run was from March 18, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m and March 19 to 24, 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; operating hours were limited as no street lights were installed that time.

On April 28, 2008, at exactly 12 noon, BCDA opened the Subic–Clark segment to all vehicles. BCDA said that travel time from Manila to Subic via North Luzon Expressway would now only take 1 hour and 40 minutes while the travel time from Clark to Subic would only take 40 minutes. The Dolores exit (formerly Clark North A exit) was also opened, which connects to MacArthur Highway.

On July 25, 2008, the BCDA announced the opening of the Clark–Tarlac segment of the expressway. Travel time from Clark to Tarlac was reduced to only 25 minutes and to travel the entire length of the SCTEx would only take about 1 hour. At the same time, the travel time from Manila to Tarlac City via NLEx and the SCTEx would only take 1 hour and 25 minutes.

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SCTEX OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), a vital component of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority's Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway Project (SCTEP), serves to link the economic zones of Subic and Clark. Operational and maintenance duties for the expressway are overseen by a joint venture comprising the First Philippine Infrastructure Development Corporation (FPIDC), Tollways Management Corporation, and Egis Projects – entities with extensive experience managing the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).

Originally a subsidiary of First Philippine Holdings under the Lopez Group of Companies, FPIDC was later acquired by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation in 2008. The SCTEX's business and operating agreement, signed on July 25, 2011, involves the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC), along with its holdings companies Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), taking charge of SCTEX's operations for a duration of 33 years.

This arrangement not only relieves the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) of the substantial financial burden associated with servicing the ₱34-billion debt owed to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) but also allows for the SCTEX to be considered a government project without direct cost to the state, underscoring its strategic significance in Luzon's infrastructure landscape.



SCTEX EXITS

The entire route is located in Central Luzon.

Bataan
  • Tipo (Hermosa) - access to Subic Freeport Expressway
  • Dinalupihan - connects with Roman Superhighway

Pampanga
  • Floridablanca
  • Porac - access to Alviera
  • Montclair (Angeles City)
  • Clark South (Mabalacat) - access to Clark Global City, Clark Freeport, Angeles City
  • Manila / NLEX (Mabalacat)
  • Clark North (Mabalacat) - access to Clark Airport, Clark Freeport
  • Dolores (Mabalacat) - access to MacArthur Highway

Tarlac
  • New Clark City - Bamban, New Clark City, Capas
  • Concepcion - Magalang–Concepcion Road
  • Hacienda Luisita (San Miguel)
  • Tarlac/CLLEX - access to Tarlac City, La Paz, Cabanatuan, Baguio


SCTEX TOLL FEE RATES

The toll system of Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway is a closed road system that uses cards with magnetic strips, and from March 2016, electronic toll collection, using the Easytrip system by its concessionaire, Manila North Tollways Corporation (now NLEX Corporation), is introduced, eventually integrating the toll system of the expressway with North Luzon Expressway's. Before March 2016, the toll system is completely independent, with toll collection from NLEx and vice versa being done at a toll plaza on Clark Spur Road in Mabalacat, until the structure's demolition following the toll system integration.

SCTEX Tarlac Toll Plaza

In March 2016, the integration of the North Luzon Expressway and the SCTEx was completed, in time for the Holy Week exodus. Among the integration plans which costed 650 million pesos are the reduction of toll collection stops, construction of additional toll plazas and the conversion of the electronic toll collection of the two expressways into a single system.

Also, with the government's thrust towards toll road interoperability, Autosweep of the San Miguel Corporation which operates SLEx, Skyway, STAR Tollway, NAIAX, and TPLEx has been accepted as a mode of payment in SCTEx since March 2018.

Here are the updated NLEX and SCTEX toll fees as of June 1, 2022.


NLEX-SCTEX Toll Rates - Class 1 Vehicles


NLEX-SCTEX Toll Rates - Class 2 Vehicles


NLEX-SCTEX Toll Rates - Class 3 Vehicles


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About SCTEX


  • Is SCTEX connected to NLEX?
    The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) from Manila connects to the SCTEX from Subic–Clark–Tarlac.

  • What is the end of SCTEX?
    Subic Freeport Expressway

  • Where should I exit NLEX to SCTEX?
    Take exit 85, there will be many signs leading you to SCTEX, remember to stay on the right side of the highway upon exiting Dau.

  • Is Subic and Clark the same?
    Subic and Clark are two different areas. Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) is a former US air force base (Clark Air Base), while the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) is a former US naval base (Subic Bay Naval Base).

  • Can I still pay cash in SCTEx?
    Yes    , SCTEx cash lanes in 2022 are still open since car owners have yet to fully adapt to the RFID system. Note that cash lanes can get congested, so expect a few delays if you prefer using cash on tollways.


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This is a travel guide for North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).



About North Luzon Expressway

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is a controlled-access toll expressway in the Philippines that connects Metro Manila to Central Luzon. Officially designated as E1 of the Philippine expressway network and N160 of the Philippine highway network, the expressway begins in Quezon City and terminates in Mabalacat, Pampanga. NLEX serves as a vital transport corridor for commercial and passenger vehicles traveling to and from the northern provinces of Luzon.

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History

The origins of NLEX date back to the late 1960s, when the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC), then known as CDCP, built the initial 83-kilometer route from Balintawak, Quezon City to Dau, Pampanga. Initially known as the Manila North Diversion Road, the road was designed to decongest the older MacArthur Highway.

Manila North Diversion Road in 1970s

Major rehabilitation and expansion began in 2003 and was completed in 2005. The modernization included the construction of wider lanes, toll plazas, improved signage, and enhanced safety features.

NLEX Toll Plaza

In February 2005, operations and maintenance of NLEX were transferred from PNCC to NLEX Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC).




Route Description


Mainline

The main NLEX route spans approximately 101.8 kilometers, starting at the Balintawak Interchange in Quezon City and ending at the Santa Ines Interchange in Mabalacat, Pampanga. It passes through several key cities and municipalities in Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

Major cities and municipalities along the route include:

  • Quezon City
  • Caloocan
  • Valenzuela
  • Meycauayan
  • Marilao
  • Bocaue
  • Balagtas
  • Guiguinto
  • Malolos
  • Pulilan
  • San Simon
  • San Fernando
  • Mexico
  • Angeles
  • Mabalacat


NLEX Interchanges, Exits and Toll Plazas

Between Balintawak and Bocaue, travel is governed by an open toll system, with flat-rate toll plazas such as Balintawak, Karuhatan, Valenzuela, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, and Tambubong.


North of Bocaue, the expressway operates under a closed toll system, where tolls are calculated based on entry and exit points including Balagtas, Pulilan, San Simon, San Fernando, Mexico, Angeles, Dau, and Santa Ines.


Spur Roads and Interchanges

NLEX has several interchanges and spur roads, including:

  • Balintawak Interchange – Connects to EDSA and the Skyway system.

  • Harbor Link Interchange – Connects to the Port Area via the NLEX Harbor Link segments.

  • Mindanao Avenue Link (Segment 8.1) – Connects to Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City.

  • NLEX-SLEX Connector (under construction) – Will connect NLEX with South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).

NLEX Connector

Toll System

NLEX uses both open and closed toll systems:

  • The open system applies a flat toll rate to vehicles traveling between Balintawak and Bocaue.

  • The closed system calculates toll based on distance traveled for vehicles entering and exiting between Bocaue and Santa Ines.

  • Tolls are collected using Easytrip RFID tags. Cashless toll collection has been mandated since 2021, although some booths still accept cash payments for limited use or troubleshooting.

NLEX Toll Plaza



Major Structures


Candaba Viaduct

One of the most iconic parts of NLEX is the Candaba Viaduct, a 5-kilometer-long elevated roadway that traverses the Candaba Swamp between Pulilan, Bulacan, and San Simon, Pampanga. Originally constructed in the 1970s, the viaduct is currently undergoing expansion and rehabilitation, including the construction of a third viaduct to enhance capacity and safety.


NLEX Harbor Link

The Harbor Link Project includes Segments 8.1, 9, and 10, providing a direct connection between NLEX and the Port of Manila, bypassing congested areas in Metro Manila such as EDSA and C5. The extension supports cargo movement and logistics by offering an alternative route for trucks.

NLEX Harbor Link
NLEX Harbor Link

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Ongoing and Future Projects


NLEX Connector Road

The NLEX Connector is an 8-kilometer elevated expressway currently under construction. It will connect NLEX (at Caloocan Interchange) to SLEX (at Sta. Mesa via the Skyway Stage 3), offering a seamless north-south route across Metro Manila. The project is expected to significantly reduce travel time and ease traffic congestion in the capital.


NLEX East (Proposed)

The NLEX East Expressway is a proposed toll road project under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program. It aims to connect Quezon City to the eastern provinces, particularly Nueva Ecija, via the eastern corridor of Luzon. This will provide an alternate northbound route to complement the existing NLEX mainline.


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Travel Facilities and Services

NLEX provides several services and amenities for motorists, including:

  • Rest and Service Areas (RSA) – Equipped with fuel stations, convenience stores, restaurants, and restrooms.

  • Drive & Dine Complex – Located in Valenzuela, offering shopping, food, and leisure amenities.

  • Motorist Assistance – NLEX Corporation operates 24/7 patrol, towing, and emergency response services.

  • Traffic Monitoring – CCTV surveillance and real-time updates via electronic message signs and the NLEX traffic hotline.


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Toll Classification and Toll Fare Matrix

NLEX classifies vehicles into three categories for toll collection:



Economic and Regional Significance

NLEX plays a crucial role in the economic development of Central and Northern Luzon by:

  • Facilitating the movement of goods from agricultural and industrial areas.

  • Supporting tourism to destinations like Subic, Baguio, Clark, and Ilocos.

  • Connecting business hubs such as Clark Freeport Zone and New Clark City to Metro Manila.


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NLEX Corporation officially announced a P0.51 per kilometer hike in toll fees, set to take effect starting 12:01 a.m. on June 14.

SCTEx to increase toll by June 14


In this article, we will explore the functions, objectives, and impact of the Department of Transportation.



What is DOTr

The Department of Transportation (DOTr), known as Kagawaran ng Transportasyon in Filipino, is the executive department of the Philippine government tasked with enhancing and maintaining efficient transportation systems to foster national recovery and economic advancement. It oversees the development of the country's land, air, and sea transportation infrastructure to ensure their viability and effectiveness in serving the public.

Formerly known as the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) until June 30, 2016, the department underwent a transformation following the enactment of Republic Act No. 10844. This law, signed by President Benigno Aquino III on May 20, 2016, created the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) by separating the Information and Communications Technology Office from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and merging it with the DOTC's operational units dealing with communications.

DOTr headquarters in Clark, Mabalacat, Pampanga

Formed: January 23, 1899; 125 years ago
Dissolved: June 30, 2016; 7 years ago as Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC)
Headquarters: Clark Freeport, Mabalacat, Pampanga

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DOTr History

Prior to 1979, transportation activities were managed within the framework of the Department of Public Works and Highways, which encompassed all infrastructure-related endeavors from 1899 to 1979.

A significant shift occurred on July 28, 1979, with the formal establishment of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) under the leadership of Minister José P. Dans Jr., as mandated by Executive Order No. 546. This executive order led to the division of the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation, and Communications (MPWTC) into two distinct ministries: the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) and the Ministry of Public Works and Highways (MPWH).


The creation of the MOTC marked a pivotal moment in the management of transportation and communication systems in the Philippines. It assumed responsibility as the primary entity within the executive branch for policy-making, planning, coordination, and implementation of a cohesive network of transportation and communication systems, thus facilitating the nation's development and regulation efforts in these critical sectors.

The infrastructure projects undertaken during this period included:

The operations of both the Philippine National Railways and the Metro Manila Transit Corporation were improved and expanded. At the same time, the Manila South Line of the PNR serving the Bicol Region was rehabilitated.



On February 26, 1986, just after the 1986 EDSA Revolution, Congressman Hernando B. Pérez was appointed Minister of Transportation and Communication by President Corazon C. Aquino.

In March 1987, technocrat Rainerio O. Reyes, was appointed Minister of MOTC. Immediately after, the MOTC was reorganized pursuant to Executive Order Nos. 125, and 125-A. With these Executive Orders, the MOTC was made into a department, under the Executive branch of the Government.

By 2016, the foundation of the Department of Information and Communications Technology caused the DOTC to become simply the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as the DICT transferred the DOTC's communications agencies to it.

In July 2017, the Agency began transferring its main operations from its longtime headquarters at Columbia Tower in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila to Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga.

However, as of 2022, the move was planned to be reversed as a result of a survey conducted among DOTr employees. The department still owns office spaces at the Columbia Tower, while the Office of the Secretary is currently located in the head office of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines in Pasay.

During the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, DOTr pursued numerous transportation projects as part of the Build! Build! Build! infrastructure program of the government, with ₱3.6 trillion worth of public infrastructure projects being rolled out from 2018 to 2022.


Key Functions


Policy Formulation and Planning
The DOTr is the principal agency responsible for crafting and implementing transportation policies, plans, and programs. It establishes the strategic direction for the country's transportation systems.


Regulatory Oversight
The DOTr oversees various sectors of transportation, including aviation, maritime, land transportation, and railways. It ensures that regulations are adhered to and that safety standards are maintained.


Infrastructure Development
The department is at the forefront of infrastructure development, including roads, airports, seaports, and railways. It spearheads major projects aimed at improving connectivity and mobility across the archipelago.


Public Transportation Enhancement
The DOTr works to enhance public transportation systems by promoting modernization, safety standards, and efficiency in various modes of transportation, such as buses, jeepneys, taxis, and tricycles.



Railway Projects


Metro Manila Subway
The Metro Manila Subway, originally named Mega Manila Subway, is an approved underground rapid transit line to be built initially in Metro Manila in the Philippines.

The subway project was fast-tracked with the announcement on February 5, 2021, that 25 tunnel boring machines will be used for the subway's construction. Planned partial operations of the subway was revised to sometime between December 2021 and February 2022.


PNR North-South Commuter Railway
The North–South Commuter Railway is an under-construction commuter rail from New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac to Calamba, Laguna. The North Line will have a length of 106-kilometer, from Tutuban in Manila to New Clark City, and is expected to be completed by 2021. The South Line will be reconstructed as an electrified standard-gauge full double-track line.


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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is an integral part of the Philippines' journey toward improved mobility, connectivity, and economic growth. Through its policies, infrastructure development, and commitment to safety and sustainability, the DOTr continues to make a positive impact on the lives of millions of Filipinos, facilitating progress and development across the nation.

As the Philippines faces new challenges and opportunities in the transportation sector, the DOTr remains dedicated to guiding the country towards a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable future.


Department of Transportation (DOTr) Contact Details

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOTr)
The Columbia Tower, Brgy. Wack-wack, Ortigas Avenue, 1555 Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Satellite Office: Primex Bldg. EDSA cor., Connecticut, Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines
Website: www.dotr.gov.ph
Trunkline: 8790-8300/8790-8400
DOTr Commuter Hotline: 0920 964 DOTr(3687)

Visit the DOTr Directory to learn more.


Department of Transportation: All You Need to Know About DOTr (History, Functions and Contact Details)

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