DOTr adds more buses in EDSA Busway
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has added 550 more buses in the EDSA Busway route.
Train operations resume after suspension due to Karding
Train operations resumed on Monday after Typhoon Karding affected trips.
MMDA suspends number coding scheme due to Karding
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that the expanded number coding scheme has been lifted on Monday, September 26, because of the Super Typhoon Karding.
OCTA: Metro Manila’s daily new Covid-19 cases can reach 2,000 by October
By The number of new Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila could reach 2,000 daily by the start of October, the OCTA Research Team said on Friday.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Guido David said the reproduction number in the region increased from 1.19 on Sept. 12 to 1.26 on Sept....
Free train rides for gov’t workers on Sept. 19
By Government workers are entitled to free rides at the MRT-3, LRT-2, and PNR on Sept. 19 in celebration of the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced on Saturday.The free rides will be part of the Civil...
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate may hit new peak—OCTA
By The OCTA Research Team on Friday noted an increase in Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila and hinted at the possibility of the region hitting a new peak.According to OCTA Research Team’s Dr. Guido David, Metro Manila's positivity rate rose from 12.7 percent as...
MMDA field personnel encouraged to wear masks outdoors
By The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has encouraged its field personnel working outdoors to continue wearing their face masks amid the national government's new masking policy.MMDA Acting Chairman Carlo Dimayuga III said the continued wearing of...
MMDA requests lifting of tagging, alarm of vehicles over no-contact apprehension
By The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has requested the Land Transportation Office (LTO) to temporarily lift the tagging and alarm of vehicles apprehended under the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).The Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt to...
MMDA to assign enforcers in “no contact apprehension” areas
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will redeploy traffic enforcers to areas covered by the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP) to make sure that motorists will continue to follow traffic rules.
More traffic enforcers in Manila after suspension of no-contact apprehension
By The city government of Manila has deployed more traffic enforcers to the streets following the suspension of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).In a statement on Wednesday, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuña said her city would adhere to the Supreme Court's temporary...
No allocated budget for Libreng Sakay in 2023 — DOTr
The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) program providing free rides to commuters and incentivizing public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators was not given any budget for 2023.
Marcos Jr. suspends classes, gov’t work in Metro Manila, nearby areas due to ‘Florita’
By President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has suspended public school classes in all levels and government work in Metro Manila and five other provinces until Aug. 24 due to Severe Tropical Storm "Florita."The president's decision was based on the National Disaster...
OCTA: Metro Manila Covid-19 cases down 15%
By Metro Manila's Covid-19 cases saw a 15-percent decrease week-to-week decrease, the OCTA Research Team said on Monday.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Guido David said several Covid-19 indicators of the region saw a slowing down over the past week."The one-week growth rate...
OCTA: Metro Manila’s Covid-19 cases on downward trend
By The OCTA Research Team on Thursday noted that Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila were on a downward trend.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Guido David said the region’s indicators showed a slowing down of the growth in cases."The NCR remains at moderate risk at this time as...
DOTr pushes for more bike facilities in schools
By The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to establish more bike facilities in schools in preparation for the opening of classes.In a statement, Transport Secretary Jaime...
DBM releases P1.4B for Libreng Sakay program
By The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.4 billion to bolster the implementation of the Libreng Sakay program along the EDSA Carousel Route.The amount will be used to cover costs of service contracting necessary to continue the program."Ito...