Manila, Feb. 14 -- Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Friday called on officials of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies to extend "the same commitment or even more" to his replacement, Vince Dizon.

In a statement, Bautista called on executives to provide suggestions and recommendations to help Dizon continue "the mission and vision we have started."

"All these, hindi lang para sa atin kundi para sa mga kababayan natin (this is not only for us but for the public), for us to be able to serve our passengers," he said.

Bautista met with DOTr officials following the announcement of Dizon as his replacement beginning Feb. 21.

During the meeting, Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Executive Director Carmelo A...