Department of Transportation and Communications (Philippines)

The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) (Filipino: Kagawarán ng Transportasyón at Komunikasyón) is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the maintenance and expansion of viable, efficient, and dependable transportation and communications systems as effective instruments for national recovery and economic progress.

The department is responsible for the country's land, air, sea and communications infrastructure.

The headquarters is the Columbia Tower in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila.

History

From 1899 to 1979 all transportation and communications activities were integrated into the structure and activites of what is now today the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Early history

On July 28, 1979, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), headed by Minister José P. Dans Jr. was formally created pursuant to Executive Order No. 546. Under this Executive Order, the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Communications (MPWTC) was divided into two separate ministries: The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) and the Ministry of Public Works and Highways (MPWH).