Articles about Vico Sotto

In response to supposed complaints about the project

Anyone here who passes through Sandoval Avenue in Pasig City? If you frequent the area, then you're probably aware that currently, there are ongoing roadworks disrupting the flow of traffic along the thoroughfare.You're also likely aware that some residents

It’s free of charge…for now

Another government building has installed electric vehicle chargers for public use. This time, it's Pasig City hall. Pasig City mayor Vico Sotto made the announcement earlier today, saying he and a handful of other officials immediately proceeded to the newly-installed

Keep ’em coming

Pasig City really takes the idea of 'inclusive mobility' quite seriously. It has reopened an entire intersection for pedestrians, implemented weekly car-free zones, and renovated beat-up walkways over the past year alone.Now, the local government unit has made yet

The dilapidated structure now boasts a clean and vibrant (and functional) look

We understand that there's still a long way to go before we can call Metro Manila a walkable and bikeable city. But at the very least, we've seen various cities and districts in the capital take steps to improve the

Proper lighting goes a long way towards road safety

If you've driven along Ortigas Avenue in the past, you know parts of the thoroughfare suffer from a serious lack of lighting. The area on and around Rosario Bridge, in particular, is an example of this.Well, motorists who regularly pass

After 12 long years

Huge changes for Pasig City: After 12 years, mayor Vico Sotto announced that around 1,800 tricycle drivers who are currently operating illegally in the city can now apply for a legitimate franchise through Executive Order No. 70 Series of 2021."Labing-

A damaged drain line is to blame

The investigation into what caused the massive cracks along Topaz Road in Ortigas continues. In our previous story, we reported that the city's engineer cited an old drainage system as a possible culprit. Now, city mayor Vico Sotto has provided more

It was an eventful week

Goals

If we're being honest, the lighting situation on many Philippine roads leaves much to be desired. It isn't just that a lot of thoroughfares are poorly lit, either-sometimes, visibility is hit or miss as one end of a street

Definitely an underrated option

The Nissan Almera isn't a vehicle you would normally picture as a police car. As a Grab or a daily driver? Sure. But for laying down the law? Not exactly.But why not? Frankly, exciting highway police chases aren't really

Stay safe, everyone

From the mayor himself

Pasig City motorists who regularly drive along Julia Vargas Avenue will have some adjusting to do soon, as mayor Vico Sotto has announced changes to the thoroughfare's layout.Sotto announced via Twitter that the city government is changing the lane configuration

How important is loyalty to you?

Earlier today, news broke out that Pasig City mayor Vico Sotto had been quarantined after his driver, 'Kuya Vener,' passed away following a battle with COVID-19.The young government official made the announcement on Twitter this morning, saying he would be

2020 continues to throw us curveballs

The right call?

Bicycle owners within Pasig City need not worry about having to ride with a face shield on after the local government announced wearing one will not be required while cycling within its jurisdiction.The move was announced on social media earlier today.

We wish all public spaces had free Wi-Fi

For a nation that's so connected to the Internet, it sure is difficult to find places where one can go online without cost.In this day and age, free public Wi-Fi should be relatively easy to come by. Internet is

Snapshots of this week’s motoring news landscape

No face shield? No problem

The Pasig City government has been one of the more notable examples of progressive governance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Early on during the health crisis, the local government permitted the use of tricycles when no one else would,

We’ve got updates on the controversial backriding shields, too

Something to consider

Well, here's another good reason to think about switching to a two-wheeler. Pasig City mayor Vico Sotto recently took to Twitter to show off his local government unit's (LGU) new bicycle racks for public buildings and pointed out another