Not just because of the company and the route, but also because of the cars
To help control the rising number of vehicular accidents
A speed limit of 20kph to 30kph is now being enforced in Baguio City to curb the number of accidents in the summer capital.The 20kph speed limit applies to the central business district and other major roads. Meanwhile, vehicles may travel
Heads up to those going to Baguio
For those planning on going to Baguio, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has a very important announcement. Due to the heavy rains in the past weeks, the agency has closed down Kennon Road in the meantime due to erosion.
The proponent MPTC calls this a ‘holistic approach’
Baguio City has once again raised the idea of implementing a congestion fee within city limits.In a Facebook post by the Baguio City Public Information Office, the local government said it was eyeing a P250 congestion fee for private cars entering
by Drei Laurel
Hopefully, there’s a carwash nearby
If you just can't help but park your car illegally, at least ensure the spot you leave it in isn't a designated garbage pickup point.This was the message a local government unit in Baguio City shared after locals took
“Kaya bang mag-Baguio niyan?” and many other questions answered
I chuckle every time I hear someone ask "Kaya bang mag-Baguio niyan?" If the abundance of criminally underpowered classic Beetles littering the Pine City's alleyways doesn't clue you in as to how silly this question is, I don't
by Niky Tamayo
Plus updated airport shuttle bus fares
A maximum speed limit of 40kph is being enforced
We're not among the brave souls who've planned to spend the Christmas holidays in Baguio, but for those of you who are, here's something that might make the trip easier: Kennon Road has been reopened to two-way traffic
What a thing of beauty
There's just something cool about custom tricycles. No, not the public transport kind, but the retro-scooter-with-a-quirky-sidecar kind. You'll often find builds like those featuring Vespas, Lambrettas, and even some Kymcos.This one from Iron Macchina
Get discounts when you bring your car or motorcycle in for maintenance
We're into the last week of this year's Panagbenga Festival celebrations, and it looks like Chevron Philippines (CPI) and Caltex are now rolling out deals for its customers in Baguio City.On February 23 and 24 at the Pines Super
Does this have what it takes to take on the segment's big boys?
A year and a half ago, I enthusiastically wrote about my experience driving the pre-facelift Changan CS35 Plus. I reviewed the car and wrote about how ballsy it was for a new company that launched during the first few months of
by Ian Magbanua
The Summer Capital is going electric
Baguio City's environmental situation may soon get a breath of fresh air courtesy of new electric minibuses. Well, at least if test runs conducted by the local government in the coming weeks turn out to be fruitful.In a statement, Baguio
by Drei Laurel
Using concrete plant boxes instead of dividers sounds like such a good idea
Metro Manila may have the biggest bike-lane network in the country just because of the sheer size of the region, but a good chunk of that network probably isn't the most cyclist-friendly. If we're talking about properly built
Yay or nay?
In case you missed it, Baguio City has a traffic problem. The Summer Capital's vehicle congestion issues have become so pronounced that the local government is even mulling charging visitors with cars a P50 fee to help address the problem.A
No PWD-related accidents due to these tactile pavements have been recorded yet
Ever seen a sidewalk marked with colored bumps that seemingly stretch the length of the walkway? Those tactile surfaces are there to help persons with disabilities (PWDs), such as blind pedestrians, navigate the city.There were a number of these installed around
So far, this is still only a proposal
Planning a trip up to the Summer Capital anytime soon? Then you should probably know that Baguio City is looking into charging visiting motorists a congestion fee.The Baguio City Council recently approved a proposed ordinance to charge tourists with vehicles a
Other major roads leading to Benguet Province may currently be impassable
It's all over the news this morning: The magnitude 7.3 earthquake that shook Abra and the rest of Luzon. Perhaps the worst part of it here in Metro Manila is the temporary suspension of train operations. Up north, however, the
These HOHO buses are set to roll out by July 15
It isn't just Metro Manila that has to deal with heavy traffic day in and day out. Tourist hotspots like Baguio City have the same problems, especially now that people are starting to travel again.Data from Baguio City's tourist
Who’s excited to be traveling again?
Revenge travelers, it seems the time has truly come to satisfy your wanderlust. And if your plans require you to travel between Clark International Airport and Baguio City, the good news is that the point-to-point (P2P) bus opertaions between the
Planning a trip to the Summer Capital?
Summer season is just about here, and we reckon some of you have already been excitedly planning a trip up to Baguio City the past couple of weeks. We guessed right, didn't we?Well, did you know you don't necessarily
by Drei Laurel
