It’s been an expensive year so far
by Jason Tulio
It’s not worth it
Whenever a new law gets enacted in the Philippines, we have a tendency to dismiss it as another of the government's in-the-moment measures that are bound to be forgotten as quickly as another Enteng Kabisote sequel. Even if the
by Jason Tulio
Right call
Well, it looks like the government has finally stepped in. The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) has released a statement on social media, asking motorists to be cautious when participating in the #inmyfeelingschallenge. Great.In a status posted on Facebook, the agency
by Drei Laurel
New year, new motorist
The past 12 months were an interesting time for Filipino motorists. Lots of new laws and developments took place which have had a direct effect on us and our cars. In the spirit of celebrating the coming of 2018, here are 10
by Jason Tulio
And she mentions street names
For Metro Manila motorists, Waze has been nothing short of a godsend in the past few years. Aside from helping us to navigate the city's confusing streets and detours, it has also proved useful in rerouting us from congested roads as
by Jason Tulio
Riders, take note
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. The Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA), together with its revised set of implementing rules and regulations (IRR), is finally set to be implemented early
by Drei Laurel
Hopefully this is final
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) released the revised set of implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA).
by Drei Laurel
Don't get into an accident
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.It'd be an understatement to say that the Anti-Distracted Driving law has caused an uproar among motorists. First there was the confusion
by Jason Tulio
This law extends far beyond cars
So you've been pulled over for violating the Anti-Distracted Driving law (ADDL), and now you're facing a P5,000 fine. Think you have it rough? Try being a cyclist.According to the Department of Transportation's (DOTr) revised ADDL
by Drei Laurel
Here are the new guidelines
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has finally released the revised set of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Republic Act 10913, or the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA).This comes more than three weeks after the agency suspended the law due to
by Drei Laurel
According to Anti-Distracted Driving Act's rules
After Republic Act 10913 (aka Anti-Distracted Driving Act or ADDA) was suspended two weeks ago, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) didn't get, umm, distracted and went to work to revise the implementing rules and regulations (IRR).During a recent meeting
Some quick updates
Hey, weary motorists. Wondering what happened to Republic Act (RA) 10913, aka the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA)? It made the headlines, and then launched heaps of memes. It was implemented, and then suspended. The last we heard was that a revision
"The IRR is faithful to the law"
A revised set of implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the controversial Anti-Distracted Driving Law (ADDA) will be drafted and published as soon as possible.The announcement was made by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), after a joint Technical Working Group (
by Drei Laurel
And it's effective immediately
Unless you've been living under a rock, then you will have heard all about the Anti-Distracted Driving Act (ADDA) and how much confusion and anger it has caused among motorists. Since it was enforced last week, the Internet has been
by Jason Tulio
Just to make things clear
Earlier today, a Twitter user by the name of @thundermushroom reached out to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) regarding another gray area in the Anti-Distracted Driving law now in effect. The issue? What if the device is built-in on
by Drei Laurel
Courtesy of social media
Today marks the first day of the Anti-Distracted Driving law's implementation, so either your gadgets are neatly tucked away inside your pockets, or you've busy all day dodging enforcers. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has already released guidelines regarding
by Drei Laurel
We clarify with government officials
Ever since it was announced that the Anti-Distracted Driving law will be enforced starting on May 18, there's been a lot of hubbub about how the law will affect drivers and how it will be enforced. Chief among the discussion
by Jason Tulio
Stop texting behind the wheel
Put those smartphones down people, because Republic Act 10913, better known as the Anti-Distracted Driving Act, will finally be in full effect by this Thursday, May 18, 2017. That's nearly one year since the bill passed the Senate and 15
by Drei Laurel
In accordance with the law, that is
If there's one industry more hectic than the automotive, it's got to be tech. Remember back when wireless headsets were a 'must-have' accessory for individuals always on-the-go? With the advent of smartwatches and in-car connectivity, it
by Drei Laurel
This has been long overdue
In one of its final sessions before the next administration takes over, the Senate passed an act that penalizes "distracted driving." According to a report by the Inquirer, the bill was approved on its third and final reading."While the State recognizes
by Dinzo Tabamo
