Dignified public transport should be a basic human right
by Kara Santos
No more ‘doble plaka’
Motorcycle riders, take note. Several amendments to Republic Act (RA) 11235, or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, were recently signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The new provisions, signed on May 9, 2025, introduced significant changes to the law, including scrapping the
by Kara Santos
It’s more complicated than it sounds
It is election season again, and that means one thing: checkpoints. While these are fixtures of the times, many are confused and intimidated when the ones manning the checkpoints ask you to open your trunk or your glovebox, or even ask you
Know your rights
The Philippines' Lemon Law, or Republic Act No. 10642, was signed into law a decade ago. Covering defects that cannot be rectified in new vehicles, its signing was celebrated by consumers, but was also chided by some as having too many hoops
Should this become law?
A new bill that sides with drivers over motorbike riders that cause accidents has been filed.House Bill no. 10679, also referred to as the Defensive Driving Act of 2024, has been introduced in the House of Representatives. If made into law,
by Drei Laurel
Catcalling is not a compliment
Ever been harassed, catcalled, or groped while riding public transport? There's a law that protects you from that. While you could air your sentiments on social media, aggrieved passengers can now report incidents of sexual harassment to the "Bawal Bastos" hotline
by Kara Santos
The proposed bill has lapsed into law
Earlier this year, three senators filed a bill to rename Agham Road and BIR Road in Quezon City after the late senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago. Now, the bill has lapsed into law.The bill was originally filed on February 15 to honor
Do you agree with this?
In case you've forgotten about it already, the controversial doble plaka law is still very much alive. In fact, it was tackled yesterday by members of the Philippine Senate during a public hearing of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
by Drei Laurel
Here’s what you need to know about it
Land Transportation Office (LTO) assistant secretary Jay Art Tugade approved the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Vintage Vehicle Regulation Act (Republic Act No. 11698) on January 30, 2023. The IRR will take effect on April 17, 2023.Under the IRR,
Always buckle up for safety!
There is a saying that goes, 'The law applies to all, otherwise, none at all'. Whether it's a private individual or a civil servant, the rules of the land must be respected by all. Unfortunately, we don't always see that
It will also lower the various fines stated under RA 11235 to just P5,000
Republic Act (RA) No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act may have already been signed into law, but it's not exactly in the clear just yet. Various rider groups and even legislators are still contesting the constitutionality of the act.
A timely question
Are LED lights prohibited?Every motor vehicle must have two headlights. The motor vehicle may have two auxiliary headlights, and two foglamps.Under the Land Transportation and Traffic Code, or Republic Act No. 4136, a motor vehicle is permitted to have "additional
A full guide for anyone looking to buy a new shell
For motorcycle riders, the focus is almost always on the ride. Questions like "Which model is that?" "What's your dream bike?" or "Where have you been with your motorcycle?" are common enough that any rider probably has a ready answer for
Here’s for all the collectors and aficionados out there
Recently, there were two important bills that lapsed into law concerning the automotive industry: the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act and the Vintage Vehicle Regulation Act. We already discussed the former in a detailed explainer. This time around, we're going to
The game-changer we’ve been waiting for?
Earlier this month, Republic Act no. 11697 finally lapsed into law without President Rodrigo Duterte's signature. Better known as the country's Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, it's being heralded by its proponents as a possible game-changer in the
by Drei Laurel
There is hope
Motorists yearning for a cleaner means of getting around aren't the only people who've noticed the country is seriously lagging behind when it comes to the electric vehicle industry. Lawmakers have, too.Proof of this is Republic Act no. 11697.
by Drei Laurel
The bill is still subject to amendments
We have important news for motorists: As oil prices continue to spike, the House of Representatives Committee on Energy has now approved amendments to Republic Act No. 8479 or the Oil Deregulation Law that will help prevent fuel companies from continuously jacking
There is a proper time and place to make noise
Loud cars can be fun, but at the same time, there's a proper time and place to show them off. During a track day is one of them-while passing through a residential area where people are trying to get some
by Drei Laurel
A common misconception
Imagine that you're nonchalantly driving down the road, minding your own business and obeying all the road rules-when suddenly a motorbike comes out of nowhere, hits the side of your vehicle, and tumbles down to the ground."I'm screwed,"
by Drei Laurel
Should this be a priority at the moment?
Yes, the 'doble plaka' law, also known as the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act, remains a hot topic despite the ongoing pandemic.Only a few days after the Land Transportation Office (LTO) postponed the controversial law due to the non-availability of license
by Drei Laurel
