Was the methodology reliable?
On May 27 this year, the Department of Energy partnered with Petron Corporation in conducting a fuel economy run featuring 22 car brands and 70 vehicle models. The stated purpose was to provide DOE with "a benchmark for fuel efficiency labeling, which
Which cars yielded the best efficiency?
Nearly a month ago, we reported that the Department of Energy was to conduct a fuel economy run--in partnership with Petron Corporation--in line with the government agency's plan to expand its Philippine Energy Standards and Labeling Program to include
by Drei Laurel
So you can have fun driving
The operators of the North Luzon Expressway, the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway and the Cavite Expressway have announced their plans to manage the expected traffic buildup within their respective jurisdictions as motorists and commuters travel to and from the provinces for the
Because nothing beats an informed driver
Holy Week is almost here, which means summer road trips for most of us. So now would be a good time to familiarize ourselves with the specific speed limits on our major expressways. It's interesting how many of us don't
A first for the expressway
Motorists coming from the northernmost part of Luzon and headed south toward Pampanga or Metro Manila will soon no longer have to worry about their vehicles running out of fuel when they get onto the southbound stretch of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac
Faster road trips up north
Good news for motorists who regularly ply the North Luzon Expressway and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway. Before 2015 ends, the toll collection for both highways will be integrated. That means driving from Balintawak in Quezon City to Subic Tipo will only
As Holy Week exodus draws near
The operators of the North Luzon, Subic-Clark-Tarlac and Manila-Cavite Expressways are prepared to handle the surge of vehicles that are expected to travel their roadways for the coming Holy Week through the "Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko" project.For
Expect others to follow suit
Seaoil may very well be the first local petroleum company to put up a service station along the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway in the near future.According to PhilStar.com, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority has awarded Seaoil Philippines the lease
Find out what the digits were
We spent some time with the patrol officers of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway today, and it was inevitable that our conversation led to speed-limit violations.According to the SCTEX patrol group, on the average, they would apprehend around 20 violators
The first two interchanges, at least
If everything goes according to plan, the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway could be open by August, or at least the stretch from where the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway ends in the north at the Santa Rosa-Tarlac Road going to the
With free Wi-Fi to boot
In an effort to manage the expected high volume of vehicles during the Holy Week, the Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC), together with the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) and Caltex, is once again launching its motorist assistance program called "SafeTrip Mo, Sagot
To improve traffic flow
Motorists who will be traversing the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and exit either at Dau in Pampanga, or Tipo at the end of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) during the Holy Week will be able to enjoy the express-payment scheme
Have a safe trip
With the Holy Week coming next month, operators of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) have launched an innovative program to assist motorists who will use the highways from April 4 to April 9, 7am to 9pm.
Faster road trips up north soon
The construction of the first phase of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Toll Expressway (TPLEX) is nearly halfway done at 42.52 percent, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said."The completion of this expressway will greatly contribute in improving
