Why Coding And Building More Roads Won’t Fix Metro Manila Traffic

After 3 long years of being stuck inside because of the plague, people are coming out again with a vengeance. Daily commutes are back to pre-pandemic levels, and it seems like the solutions that we tried to fix Metro Manila traffic during the pandemic haven’t really done anything to curb the hellscape we call our […]

This New Number Coding Scheme Could Take Effect on May 1

A two-day number coding scheme on Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) has been formally proposed by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to the Metro Manila Council. At President Rodrigo Duterte’s Talk to the People late Monday night, MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said the proposal is now pending approval. If approved by the 17 local […]

Electric Scooter In The Philippines: A Beginner’s Guide

With gas prices the highest they’ve ever been, more and more people are looking for alternative ways of transport going to work. While the most common answer is either buying a motorcycle or getting an actual bike, a lot more people are using a new form of transport in the form of an electric scooter […]

Makati to Implement Regular Number Coding Scheme Starting March 16

Now that the National Capital Region (NCR) is under Alert Level 1, the City of Makati finds it timely to bring back the regular number coding scheme in its area to ease traffic. Starting March 16 the number-coding scheme will be implemented in Makati, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This was announced on Makati’s […]

“No Vaccination, No Ride” Policy Lifted Under Alert Level 2

The Government is moving Metro Manila, together with some areas, to Alert Level 2 from February 1 to 15. This means the “No Vaccination, No Ride” policy will no longer be in effect. “No vaccine, no ride” policy and other restrictions intended to limit the mobility of unvaccinated commuters would be lifted,” Interior Secretary Eduardo […]

PUVs to Remain at 70% Capacity in Metro Manila

Vaccinated individuals will have no problem taking public transportation. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has assured the public that public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Metro Manila will continue to operate at 70% capacity despite the Alert Level 3 status. According to DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, the 70% maximum passenger capacity will remain in Metro Manila […]

The Number Coding Scheme Is Back in Metro Manila

Mayors in Metro Manila have finally decided to bring back the number coding scheme, upon the recommendation of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). We already told you that the traffic in Metro Manila has returned to the pre-pandemic level. As a solution, MMDA proposed to Metro Manila Mayors to implement the number coding scheme […]

No More Curfew Hours in Metro Manila Starting November 4

After being imposed since March 2020, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos has announced that the Metro Manila curfew hours will finally be lifted starting tomorrow, November 4, 2021. At present, curfew hours run from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 AM. This is in spite of Metro Manila being under Alert 3 already,  since […]

Portion of North Avenue to Close for MRT-7 Construction Until June 2022

Portion of North Avenue to Close for MRT-7 Construction Until June 2022

You probably know about the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) which is one of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects.  Well, the construction of MRT-7 is ongoing and it will affect the traffic along North Avenue for several months. Motorists who frequently pass by this area should be aware. On a Facebook post, Metropolitan Manila […]

LTO Currently Testing CitiSend Phone App for Easier Road Incident Reportings

In the digital age we’re living in, it’s no surprise at all that we take all things to social media. While some things are better off left out online, we have to admit that social media postings are not only entertaining but are very useful these days. We do read and have updates on everything […]

A Portion of JP Rizal Street to Be Closed on Sunday, August 15

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on their official Facebook page that a portion of JP Rizal Street will be closed to traffic on August 15.  According to the government traffic agency, a portion of JP Rizal Street in Guadalupe will be closed to traffic to give way to the installation of a Meralco […]

Pawssion Project Releases #BrakeforAnimals and #BeKindToAllAnimals Campaign Along EDSA

Lives of stray dogs and cats matter too, but the amount of roadkill that we see on the road driving every day makes it seem like motorists don’t really value the lives of our furry friends. This is why Pawssion Project released their #BrakeforAnimals and #BeKindToAllAnimals campaign to speak up for the road safety of […]