Manila, Nov. 3 -- Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday assured travelers that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies are ready to assist passengers affected by Typhoon Tino.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the DOTr to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers in all forms of transportation amidst the typhoon.

"We are prepared. Ganun naman ang aming patakaran na we're expecting for the worst, especially kapag may mga stranded. Kailangan lang alagaan namin sila [mga pasahero]. I will make sure na kapag may mga ganitong insidente at scenario, safe sila sa ating mga infrastructure (That's our role, we're expecting the worst, especially with stranded passengers. We need to t...