In celebration of Independence Day
Heads-up, commuters: In celebration of our 127th Independence Day, the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 train systems will offer free rides on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 7am to 9am and from 5pm to 7pm.Since June 12 is
by Billy Caluag
FYI
The annual celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, or the Feast of the Black Nazarene, happens on Thursday, January 9, 2025. As in previous years, the event is celebrated over several days, with religious activities held at Quiapo Church and Quirino
This should help ease traffic
If you live in the Quezon City area that the Skyway Stage 3 runs on, you will be pleased to know that San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has opened the Quezon City avenue 'Maria Clara' northbound exit last December 28, 2024. The opening
Enjoy the long weekend
We're just confirming what most of you probably know by now: The expanded number coding scheme is suspended on Friday, August 23, and Monday, August 26, 2024.The celebration of Ninoy Aquino Day, which is on August 21, was moved to
Enjoy road trip-inspired getaways minus the long drive
Admit it. You've always wanted to experience the van life. Selling all your worldly possessions to travel around the world in a van, without a care in the world seems like the ultimate dream. But beyond the dreamy aspirational photos on
by Kara Santos
Happy long weekend
We're heading into the first of two consecutive long weekends for August, and if you'll just be staying in the metro, take note: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that number coding is suspended on August 21, 2023,
Taking the train over the holidays?
MRT-3 management has finally released its operating hours for the coming holidays.For 2022, the train line will be shortening its operating hours on December 24, 25, and 31, as well as on January 1. Regular weekend operating hours will be
by Drei Laurel
Heads up!
Planning to take the train on December 24 or 31? Plan accordingly, because both the LRT-1 and LRT-2 have adjusted their operating hours on those dates.The LRT-1 has announced that it will begin operations at 4:30am on
by Drei Laurel
Coding remains suspended on holidays
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently expanded the implementation of the number-coding scheme in NCR. If you drive regularly in the metro, you should already be aware of this.Today is a holiday, though. August 29, 2022 is National Heroes'
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
In case you need some suggestions
Buying Christmas gifts proves to be one of the hardest tasks of the holidays year in and year out, especially when you're looking for stuff for car guys. The list of choices seems endless, and we understand if you find it
Plan your trips accordingly
Heads up if you're taking the MRT during the Christmas holidays: the train's management has released the following schedule covering December 19 to January 5.North AvenueTaft AvenueNorth AvenueTaft AvenueNorth AvenueTaft AvenueNorth AvenueTaft AvenueNOTE: This article first appeared on Reportr.
These programs are chock-full of automotive goodness
Want to spend your holiday season just lazing around and sitting on the couch? We've got your covered. Check out these programs on Netflix to get your automotive fix during your down time.Like a certain other popular '80s action movie (
by Jason Tulio
You never think it would happen to you
When I was a child, I was often reprimanded for being afraid of what I couldn't see. According to every grown-up around me, I should be more fearful of the living than the dead. Still, that didn't stop me
by Jen Chan
What’s more convenient these days?
Remember back when you could greet the long weekend by getting into your ride and driving off without a care in the world? Yeah, those were the days. Now you're more likely to be greeted by hour-long traffic jams and
by Drei Laurel
Was it smooth sailing on the road?
Today marks what could end up being a historic day in our country's story. It is, of course, election day, a time when Filipinos across the country and the globe can stand up and have their voices heard at the ballots.
by Jason Tulio
Answer these questions and find out
Finally, the Holy Week holiday is just a couple of days away. Are you heading out of Metro Manila?Of course, you are! You've been waiting for this for months! What could be better than four full stress-free days of
by Drei Laurel
Save yourself the hassle
Chinese New Year (CNY) is a pretty festive event, and there's no place in Metro Manila more festive during this time than Binondo. Fun fact: It's home to the world's oldest Chinatown.That said, you can expect a whole
by Jason Tulio
Kung hei fat choi!
Well, Chinese New Year is coming up. You know what that means, right?Yes, there's going to be a ton of tikoy-and if you don't celebrate the occasion yourself, you can always ask for some from a Chinese friend (
by Drei Laurel
You could save a lot of money
Whether it's New Year, Chinese New Year, or any other festive occasion, we Filipinos enjoy a good fireworks show. But we should all know to be careful when one is taking place-we've all seen those horror stories of people
by Jason Tulio
