The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to hear the petition for fare increase of transport network vehicle services (TNVS) on June 29. Due to the non-stop fuel price hike, LTFRB recently granted the Php 1 increase in minimum fare for Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) operating in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, […]
DITO Telecom celebrated a milestone today by hosting an event at the Manila House Member’s Club at the heart of BGC. It was a festive occasion to commemorate several company milestones and announce new campaigns befitting of the upcoming Independence Day. The first and largest announcement is that the company has hit 9 million subscribers. […]
Starting today, June 9, the minimum fare in public utility jeepneys (PUJ) is now Php 10 as approved by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). However, the increase is only effective in Metro Manila, Region 3 (Central Luzon), and Region 4 (Calabarzon). Although commuters frown upon this hike, LTFRB said “it cannot be […]
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is coordinating with concerned government agencies for the regulation and licensing of e-bikes and e-scooters. From January to May this year, MMDA has recorded 64 accidents involving e-bikes, 16 accidents involving e-trikes, and 2 accidents involving e-scooters. For that reason, Atty. Vic Nuñez, Director of MMDA Traffic Enforcement Group, […]
The long awaited expressway from Metro Manila to Bicol is finally official, after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed on Friday, June 3, the Supplemental Toll Operations Agreement (STOA) for the South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 5 (SLEX TR5) with the San Miguel Corporation (SMC). The said expressway will start at the South Luzon […]
Through the initiative of the Department of Transportation (DOTRr), Grab Philippines will provide free shuttle services to passengers coming from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The announcement was made by DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transportation and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor. According to him, it will further promote tourism in the country while complementing the department’s ongoing ‘Libreng […]
A huge fuel price increase is scheduled for next week. Motorists are advised to gas up this weekend, especially those with diesel-fed vehicles. According to reports, the price per liter of diesel may increase by P6.30 to P6.60, while gasoline prices may go up by P2.50 to P2.80 per liter. This increase will take effect […]
Save yourself from the hassle of finding a car for rent. Grab is currently testing car rental services where users can rent a car for a day. Grab’s newest service is in partnership with Hertz PH, a popular car rental company offering a wide range of vehicles. With this, users can book any time of […]
UNBOX CON is set to be the premier convention for collectors of all things fun – whether it be sneakers, cards, figures, and anything under the sun. We’ve seen tons of large-scale cons before though. What makes this one different is that the love for tech has been implemented by the organizers into the planning. […]
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) Lucena-San Pablo line is set to reopen before the Duterte administration steps down in June, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The agency said the line is vital in restoring the PNR Bicol Express which will link Metro Manila and the provinces in Southern Luzon, including Laguna, Quezon, Camarines […]
The cat’s finally out of the bag – Nissan Philippines has a new person taking over the role of President. His name is Juan Manuel Hoyos, now the face of the automotive giant in the country. A momentous event was celebrated in Okada Manila to mark the occasion. According to numerous reports and sources, he’s […]
Bad news for motorists: a huge fuel price increase is expected tomorrow. Make sure to gas up today. According to sources, gasoline will go up by Php 4.15 per liter, diesel by Php 4.05 per liter, and kerosene by Php 4.77 per liter. The increase will take effect tomorrow, May 10, 2022, at exactly 6:00 […]