They’ll also have to consult the commuting public first as well
This could shake up the market
Hybrid and electric vehicles are picking up in the country. Compared to five years ago, sales of EVs and electrified cars are much higher than before, but the current administration would like to make those numbers higher.As it stands, it's
“I’ve decided to prioritize discipline over penalties”
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected the proposal of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) to increase the fine for illegal parking in Metro Manila to P4,000.The higher illegal parking fine, proposed under Joint Traffic Circular No. 01, was on the
For one month
The ban on electric tricycles, light electric vehicles, tricycles, pedicabs, kuliglig, and pushcarts on national and major roads in Metro Manila began on Monday, April 15. In the first two days, apprehending enforcers only gave warnings to violators, with the issuance of
Is this the right move?
Some breaking pandemic news for the country today: Following a cabinet meeting, Department of Tourism (DOT) secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has announced that the wearing of face masks indoors will soon no longer be mandatory.During a press briefing, Frasco told reporters
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The government also intends to boost tourism in the country
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially held his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) as the President of the Republic of the Philippines earlier today. Given the current state of traffic and mass transport in Metro Manila, we paid close attention to what
Should the new admin go for this?
The government has already made known that it isn't too keen on suspending taxes to help motorists cope with rising fuel prices. One senator, though, is still following through on filing legislation to do exactly that.'An Act Suspending the Imposition
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Are you looking forward to this?
No, the San Miguel Corporation's (SMC) international airport and aerocity development in Bulacan is not in any danger of being discontinued. This, despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently vetoing the measure establishing the special economic zone and freeport.According to Malacañ
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Why fix what isn’t broken?
Yesterday, we speculated that Ferdinand Marcos Jr. might have ditched the recent trend of using Japanese SUVs as presidential vehicles. This, after he rolled into his inauguration ceremony riding a previous-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class.Not long after the ceremony concluded,
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Would have been neat to see the LC300 get a crack at the role
Japanese SUVs appear to be out as the country's official presidential vehicle. Taking its place under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stint as the Philippine head of state? European sedans.President Marcos Jr. was driven to his inauguration inside a silver previous-
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The public is advised to allot more time to get to the airport tomorrow
Tomorrow might be a special non-working holiday in several cities in Metro Manila due to the Presidential Inauguration, but we're still expecting heavy traffic in the capital, especially in areas around Manila City.For its part, the Philippine Airlines (PAL)
We’ll update this list should other LGUs make announcements
Two local government units (LGU) in Metro Manila have so far declared June 30, 2022, a special non-working holiday for the presidential inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.Outgoing Manila City mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso made the declaration on June 22. The
Still, avoid the area if you can
The 2022 Presidential inauguration is shaping up to be a major strain on Manila City's road system. To help motorists cope, authorities are suspending the number coding scheme in the city on the day of the oath-taking.The Metropolitan Manila
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For motorists passing through Manila City on Thursday, check this out
We recently shared this week's road closures in Manila City in light of the upcoming Presidential inauguration at the National Museum on June 30. Now, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has shared rerouting advisories for private and public vehicles as
Take note of all these changes
Heads up
Security around Manila City is beginning to tighten in anticipation of the 2022 presidential inauguration at the National Museum on June 30, 2022.Earlier today, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that it will begin implementing Task Force Manila Shield starting next
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Here is the full advisory
Next week, on June 30, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be sworn into office as the 17th President of the Philippines. The inauguration will be held in Manila City, and there'll be significant road closures beginning this weekend.Check out the full
This, as fuel prices continue to skyrocket
Hoping that the government will intervene in the local fuel crisis by spending excise taxes on our fuel products? Don't hold your breath.In a press conference, incoming Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was asked what he thought about a senator'
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