Let’s all stay safe out there
Travel to your destination safely and efficiently
Traveling for the Holy Week? Whether that's for Visita Iglesia to churches outside of Metro Manila or an out-of-town getaway with your family, you can anticipate a surge of travelers during the upcoming holiday.Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC),
Just a heads-up if you’re staying in Metro Manila this Holy Week
In case you'll be staying in Metro Manila during Holy Week this year, train line operators have announced their schedules. Take note of them below, and plan your trips accordingly.The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) will be temporarily
Yikes
Holy Week and expressways. Name a more incompatible duo. In terms of motoring, this time of year is often known for two things. One of them is Metro Manila turning into a living, breathing ghost town. While you will still see cars
by Jason Tulio
Here we go
Gird your loins and get ready for the 2023 edition of Holy Week on the road. It's that time of year when the expressways become a test of patience and bladder control as motorists flock to the provinces for a much-
by Dinzo Tabamo
It starts Monday, April 3
It's a given that there will be a lot of those heading to provinces during Holy Week. Whether it's by private or public transport, it's expected to have a huge influx of travelers, especially now that travel restrictions are
FYI
Number coding or the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program will be suspended in Metro Manila from April 6 to April 10, 2023, the Metropolitam Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has confirmed.April 6 (Maundy Thursday) marks the start of the Holy Week holidays,
The clergyman was actually carrying a plaster sculpture of Jesus Christ
Here's our daily dose of weird motoring news-and we don't know about you, but it had us #ded.Policemen manning a checkpoint in Kidapawan City, Cotabato, pulled over a Catholic priest after they saw what looked like a body
For annual maintenance services and repairs
The Holy Week is still relatively far away, but two of the Metro's railway services are posting advisories as early as now. The MRT-3 (Metro Rail Transit - Line 3), LRT-1 (Light Rail Transit - Line 1), and LRT-2 (Light
A bit more flexibility
Heads up, motorists: We have some important number coding news to share with you guys.Last week, we reported that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) had announced the suspension of the number coding scheme on April 14 and 15. That's
by Drei Laurel
So you can plan your errands ahead
It's almost Holy Week 2022, and with restrictions easing all over the country, you're probably gearing up for a big vacation. But just in case you're staying in the capital for the week-or you just need to stock
The MMDA announces its annual Holy Week initiatives
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is shaking up its operations now that Holy Week is right around the corner. The agency has begun its Oplan Metro Alalay Semana Santa (M.A.S.S.) 2022.From April 8-18, the MMDA will
The rail line will be non-operational from April 13 to 17
It's not just the MRT-3 line that will be suspending operations this coming Holy Week-the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has also announced that the LRT-2 will be temporarily decommissioned next week.According to the LRTA's latest
Expect heavy traffic in the area on Good Friday
Quiapo Church said Monday that it was planning to hold a motorcade procession for the Black Nazarene on Good Friday, April 15-a hint of normalcy in Holy Week traditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.Church administrators are reviving Holy Week traditions,
by Pia Regalado
Management will be conducting annual preventive maintenance activities
Attention, commuters: If you're planning to go around Metro Manila via the MRT-3 this coming Holy Week, you might want to start looking for alternatives as early as now. (What a swell time to have high fuel prices, right.)The
Take note
As you may have heard by now, several train lines in the metro will be temporarily halting operations to undergo maintenance this Holy Week, and that includes the MRT-3. That means for almost a week, the high-traffic rail line along
Plan your grocery runs accordingly
We're right at the start of Holy Week, which means there are non-working holidays coming up. Normally, at this point in the year, some of you might already have a road trip or two lined up. But things are different
No choice but to play it safe this year
Holy Week is shaping up to be pretty different this year. For 2020, instead of road trips, beaches, and the annual Visita Iglesia, we're all going to be home because of COVID-19 and the enhanced quarantine period.It's definitely
by Drei Laurel
Liven up your Visita Iglesia routine
Holy Week is upon us, which means some of us will be participating in the tradition of visiting churches with our families for Visita Iglesia. With that said, we've compiled a list of places to drive to for your spiritual holiday
by Lije Martin
Make sure your ride is ready to go
If you plan to head out of town this Holy Week, then you best get your car checked before you hit the road. Doing so could save you a lot of money and headaches later on. If you own a Hyundai, you
by Jason Tulio
A helping hand is nearby
It's good to know that a helping hand isn't too far away when you need it. Petron Corporation is once again activating the country's longest-running motorist roadside assistance for the Holy Week holidays with Petron Lakbay
