Together with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has officially opened the Roxas Boulevard and Taft Avenue EDSA Busway stations through a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Hindi na sila lalakad ng malayo. So, maglalakad na lang, nandito na, mababawasan ‘yung hirap ng ating mga mananakay,” DOTr Sec. Bautista said. “Dito po sa […]
Through House Resolution 159, the Congress is directing the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies to remove cash lanes on expressways. According to the resolution, DOTr has already issued Department Order No. 2020-012 on August 13, 2020 requiring cashless or contactless transaction for all vehicles traveling on toll expressways. It was issued as […]
Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco filed a bill making parking space a requirement in motor vehicle registration for metropolitan areas. Allan Jay Velasco said that car owners who park on public thoroughfares worsen street congestion, hence the filing of House Bill No. 31. “When roads become parking lots, there will be longer trip times […]
Philippine Airlines (PAL), privately owned by Lucio Tan, welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s push for more international airports in the Philippines. During his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), Marcos Jr. acknowledged the need for more local international airports as tourism plays a big part in boosting employment and spurring economic growth. “To boost […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has 3,000 infrastructure projects lined up for the National Capital Region (NCR) next year. Nomer Abel P. Canlas, regional director for DPWH-National Capital Region (NCR), said that they have 3,000 proposed projects for Metro Manila alone. This is significantly higher than the approved 1,600 projects this year. […]
You can now enroll in a globally-accredited cyber security school in the Philippines. The CybersCool Defcon school just opened in Manila, bringing in Israeli cyber security education to the country. The CybersCool Defcon offers programs based on modules developed by Tel Aviv-based ThriveDX Saas, a company founded by Roy Zur, who previously spearheaded the design and training […]
To coincide with Porsche Design’s 50th celebration in Okada Manila, AOC unveiled two of its AGON gaming monitors that are made in collaboration with Porsche Design. The AGON PD27 is a 27-inch gaming monitor that has a 1440p curved panel that has up to 240hz refresh rate. While it does have RGB lighting like any […]
Infinix will be celebrating its special day on July 16 with a promo where select Infinix phones will get freebies when purchased at the brand’s concept stores and kiosks within Metro Manila. Here’s a rundown of the promo for each participating Infinix smartphone: NOTE 12 (128GB/256GB) – PUBG Phone Case HOT 11 Play (64GB/128GB) – […]
Smuggled cars will no longer be crushed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Instead, the local agency will auction them for profit. According to Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero, the Department of Finance has instructed the Bureau of Customs to auction the smuggled vehicles in their possession. This way, the Government can earn from the seized […]
Quick Review Verdict: The WULING Hongguang Mini EV in this review is the closest we’ll get to practicality with this electric form factor in the Philippines. It has the initial acceleration, comfort, air conditioning, and space of a regular ICE car within its segment, and is only let down by its lack of rear doors and […]
A new CALAX interchange is set to open in the latter part of 2022. This new interchange will shorten the travel time going to Tagaytay, especially if you’re coming from Manila. Once operational, the new Silang Aguinaldo Interchange will be a convenient alternative exit of CALAX for motorists coming from Metro Manila going to Tagaytay […]
Right after the bill seeking to rename Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) into Ferdinand E. Marcos International Airport, another House Bill was filed. This time it seeks to rename NAIA back into Manila International Airport (MIA). Duterte Youth Party-list Rep. Drixie Cardema filed House Bill (HB) No. 1253 on Tuesday, July 5, although a copy […]