Huawei to Launch P60 and Mate X3 on March 23

It’s official: Huawei is indeed launching the P60 series and the Mate X3 on March 23. This was revealed in a series of posters that they posted on their official social media channels. New waves of innovations are coming. #HuaweiP60Series #HuaweiMateX3 pic.twitter.com/gb0awfqApq — Teme (??)|???? (@RODENT950) March 13, 2023 While the teaser poster is vague, […]

HONOR Magic5 Series, Magic Vs to Go Global at MWC 2023

HONOR confirms that it will unveil the Magic5 series–and make the Magic Vs official globally–at MWC 2023. With MWC 2023 happening in a few weeks’ time, HONOR has confirmed that the Magic5 series and the Magic Vs foldable will have a global unveiling on February 27. This follows after a cheeky teaser taking jabs at […]

Universal Beep Card Bill Proposed: Easy Payment For All Commuters?

A recent bill has seen the proposal of a Universal Beep Card as a unified method of payment for all commuters in Metro Manila. The goal here is simple: remove the inconveniences of having multiple portals and complicated methods of cashless payments, to entice riders into actually adopting this practice instead of sticking to cash. […]

LTO Says Students Must Not Come to Class Too Early

As you all know, face-to-face classes have started this week, after years of online remote learning. In line with this, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has requested students to refrain from “going to school too early” to prevent road accidents. Of course, the strange request was met with criticisms online, especially from parents. ABS-CBN reporter […]

Senator Padilla Pushes Cable Cars as Alternative Mode of Transport

If you go online at least once a day, chances are you had heard about Senator Robin Padilla and his idea of cable cars as a mode of transport.  Apparently, his cable car idea is actually a great way to provide Filipinos with more modes of daily transportation. In fact, had Senator Padilla brought up […]

Sweden Offers To Help Out With EDSA Busway, Philippines Accepts

During a courtesy call between DoTr Secretary Jaime Bautista and Swedish Ambassador Her Excellency Annika Thunborg, an offer from Sweden to aid with the EDSA Busway project was relayed to the Philippines. What is this exactly? For those who aren’t in the know, free bus rides have been offered through the EDSA Carousel route until […]

BBM Extends Free EDSA Carousel Bus Rides, Grants Free Train Rides for Students

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. just approved the memorandum requesting the extension of free EDSA carousel bus rides and free train rides for students. Through a memo, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that the free EDSA Carousel bus rides are now extended until December this year.  “Considering the availability of budget for Service Contracting […]

MRT-3 Provides Free Antigen Tests

Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) is now conducting free antigen tests in select stations to prevent the further spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. The free and random antigen testing is in compliance with an order issued by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade for rail systems, mandating strict health measures to curb the […]

PUV Capacity Increases to 70 Percent, Plastic Barriers No Longer Required

Starting November 4, the public utility vehicle (PUV) capacity will increase from 50 percent to 70 percent. This applies to all PUVs in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces. Even the railway sector will also increase its capacity to 70 percent. Last October 28, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) […]

DOTr: Free Train Rides Extended Until September 15

As you probably know, The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is giving free train rides for vaccinated authorized persons outside of residence or APORs. This free train ride will continue until September 15. The DOTr extended the free rides for vaccinated APORs at the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2), […]

DOTr Issues Transportation Guidelines for NCR ECQ

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has issued public transport guidelines for the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR). This time, public transport will not be facing further restrictions and limitations during the ECQ period. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade says the current supply and capacity of public utility vehicles will be retained […]

Free Train Rides for Vaccinated Passengers During ECQ

We have some great news for Authorized Persons Outside their Residence (APOR) who have already started or completed their COVID-19 vaccination shots. The Department of Transportation is giving free train rides for vaccinated APORs until the end of ECQ. DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade announced on his Facebook page that he is mandating the Metro Rail […]