Street parking on secondary roads is allowed during certain hours
To make the metro ‘more livable’
The Department of the Interior and Local Government wants the local governments of Metro Manila to have a 'unified No Parking policy' in place by September 1, 2025, and Secretary Jonvic Remulla stressed that "we're going to be very strict" about
This isn’t the first time it’ll be implemented
Metro Manila traffic has supposedly improved according to a recent study-it's now reportedly better than traffic in Davao City, actually-but that doesn't mean it's all well and good in the capital. Traffic is still an issue, and
The MMDA says the 17 LGUs are being pushed to file ordinances
It's not just the Internet and sound motorists getting fed up with all those people going viral on social media for standing in parking slots to reserve them-the government is now also making moves against this.Recently, the Mindful Parking
Good riddance, then
If you live in or go to Metro Manila often, chances are, you're familiar with how some areas have 'spaghetti' cables and dangling wires everywhere. Sadly, they're common sightings in the city. But more than just being eyesores, they're
Think this will work?
After adjusting the work hours of local government units in Metro Manila to run from 7am to 4pm on weekdays, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) is now studying a proposal to shift the operating hours of malls in the capital region to
Plus, proposed EDSA motorcycle lane, Marikina’s new end-of-trip cycling facility
“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
However, LGUs may still adopt their own work schedules
Earlier this week, we reported that all local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila will have adjusted work hours from 7am to 4pm. This was supposed to take effect on Monday, April 15, but now the Metro Manila Council (MMC) and the
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Dealing with citations should be easier soon
Back in May, the Single Ticketing System was rolled out in Metro Manila, along with other plans to improve implementation in the pipeline. One of these is the rollout of the handheld ticketing devices that aims to make issuance and settlement of
No demerit points for now
As you know by now, the single ticketing system pilot program was rolled out on May 2, 2023. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) says implementation has since been smooth. With that, it will only be a matter of time before all
It’s a big deal, indeed
The single ticketing system for the National Capital Region (NCR) is a huge deal for Metro Manila's traffic system. First planned out in the early-'90s, it is finally coming into reality after the Metro Manila mayors approved its implementation during
There will be a pilot program first
Back in February 1, 2023, the Metro Manila Council approved a new system unifying traffic violations and penalties in NCR. Initially proposed by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO), it will be added to the Metro
Brace yourselves
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the National Capital Region's (NCR) new single ticketing traffic violation system is expected to roll out sometime in April.That timeline means motorists have more or less two months to familiarize themselves with
by Drei Laurel
The LTO’s new system might take effect in the first quarter of 2023
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is currently working on a new single-ticketing system that it's looking to roll out by the first quarter of next year. This system seeks to unify traffic violations and their corresponding fines and penalties across
The third lane on both sides of the thoroughfare will be dedicated to motorbikes
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently shared its plans to establish a dedicated motorcycle lane along Commonwealth Avenue. Well, it appears that might be happening sooner rather than later. The agency has now shared that the Metro Manila Council has already '
The agency is still conducting further studies before coming up with a decision
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently refuted claims that the new number coding scheme would be implemented starting May 16. However, the question of when exactly this will happen still remains.Well, it appears even the MMDA still doesn't have
The agency is now only waiting for the Metro Manila Council’s approval
A couple of weeks back, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) presented two new number-coding schemes that could potentially help reduce traffic in the capital. Now, it appears the agency will be actually pushing through with one of those schemes.In
Are you in favor of this?
Yesterday, the Metro Manila Council (MMC) unanimously decided to downgrade the National Capital Region (NCR) to Alert Level 1. NCR mayors have already sent their recommendation to the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), and we
by Drei Laurel
The IATF will make make the final decision
As the number of active COVID-19 cases continues to drop in the National Capital Region, authorities are now preparing to loosen up restrictions in the metro.According to a report by CNN Philippines, Metro Manila Council (MMC) chairperson and Parañaque
