On the first day of the Duterte presidency, a bill was filed in the Senate seeking to give the President emergency powers to address the “transportation crisis.” The President has promised to resolve transportation issues in two to three years. He also pledged to construct new airports, build massive railway systems and widen roads to bring development to the regions.
One year after, lawmakers have yet to grant the president the emergency powers he requested.
Duterte also promised to improve internet access in the country and fast-track government transactions and services through a national portal.
Acting on the President’s call, the Department of Information and Communications Technology launched three projects a year after– the National Broadband Plan, a free wi-fi project called Pipol Konek and the National Government Portal or gov.ph.
On developing a National Broadband Plan
| PROMISE: “I have also ordered the newly-created DICT, Information and Communication Technology, to develop a National Broadband Plan to accelerate the deployment of fiber optic cables and wireless technologies to improve internet speed.” |
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Launched a month before the 2nd SONA on June 23, 2017 “to respond to the clamor of the public for faster and cheaper internet.” |
On free wi-fi access in public places
| PROMISE: “Wi-Fi access shall be provided at no charge in selected public places including plazas and parks, public libraries, schools, government hospitals, train stations, airports and seaports.” |
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The project was also launched on June 23, 2017. According to its |
On having a national portal
| PROMISE: “All government agencies are instructed to enable their clients to submit applications for coordination to other agencies combined…through a national government portal.” |
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On accelerating infrastructure spending
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“We will accelerate infrastructure “We shall also pursue rail projects in Metro Manila and the |
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The Build, build, build component of Dutertenomics has Of the 75 projects identified, the National Economic The Mindanao Logistics Infrastructure Network is a project |
On inter-island linkage projects
| PROMISE: “We shall pursue inter-island linkage projects.”
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According to Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, the construction of bridges to connect major province islands in the Visayas, Southern Luzon and |
On the Pasig River ferry service system
| PROMISE: “The revival of the operation of the Pasig River Ferry Service System is a viable option for the severe traffic congestion in Metro Manila.”
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 The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) re-launched the Pasig River ferry service last December 2016. It currently has 12 stations, with fares ranging from Php 15 to 95. |
On the anti-colorum campaign and removal of bus terminals
| PROMISE: “Our anti-colorum campaign and out-of-line apprehension including the removal of terminals will be intensified and, my God, it will be done. Immediately, immediately.”
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The This week, the MMDA ordered the closure |
On maximizing the use of existing roads in Metro Manila
| PROMISE: “To address lack of road infrastructure in Metro Manila, usage of existing roads will be maximized. Thus, there is a need to cooperate and coordinate with LGUs to map out secondary routes and to consult various stakeholders, including the public transport operators.” |
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The They The PNP-HPG says local government units continue to implement some of the |
On the Light Rail Transit (LRT) operations
| PROMISE: “Specifically for the LRT, the operating hours shall be extended from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.” |
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On the distribution of motor vehicle plates
| PROMISE: “While the issuance and distribution of motor vehicle plates at point of sale, or through motor vehicle dealers shall be considered. Huwag na sa LTO…”
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On the validity of driver’s licenses
| PROMISE: “For the driver’s licenses, its (validity) will be extended from the current 3-year period to 5 years.”
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 The validity of driver’s licenses has been extended through a DOTr-LTO Administrative Order effective October 2016. But there is still a shortage of license cards. In September 2016, the procuring agency for the cards was changed, from DOTr to LTO. This extended the procurement process. At the time, there was already a shortage of 3 million cards. LTO initiated the procurement of cards with 3-year validity to address the backlog. They were delivered in the first quarter of 2017. Bidding to produce the license cards with 5-year validity was conducted only last January, and the contract awarded last April. Delivery of cards was promised 90 days after, or this July. |
On the number of Metro Rail Transit (MRT) trains available at any given time
| PROMISE: “Passenger capacity congestion shall be addressed by increasing the number of running trains from the current 16 trains with a total of 48 cars per hour, to 20 trains with a total of 60 cars per hour.” |
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Find out how Duterte fared in other sectors here.
