Grab fares surge under opaque algorithm
Data collected by PCIJ showed that rides of the GrabCar service always included surge fees, the additional cost computed by an algorithm to get more cars on the road. However, the data also suggested that customers still often endure lengthy wait times even when fares were high.
LTFRB approves P1 provisional jeepney fare hike effective Oct. 8
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted approval for a P1 provisional fare hike for both traditional and modern public utility jeepneys (PUJ) across the country, effective Oct. 8.
Cybercrimes in Metro Manila up by 152% for first half of 2023
Cybercrimes in the National Capital Region (NCR) rose by 152 percent during the first half of the year according to the Philippine National Police
Metro Manila healthcare utilization to remain stable — OCTA
The OCTA Research Team has forecasted a rise in the Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila but indicated that it would not result in a surge in the use of healthcare facilities.
OCTA: Metro Manila Covid-19 positivity rate jumps to 4.4%
The OCTA Research Team on Monday reported that the seven-day Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila increased to 4.4 percent.
LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT3 suspend operations during Holy Week
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) is scheduled to suspend its operations from April 6 to April 9 for its annual Holy Week maintenance activities.
4 NCR cities will have no water supply for at least 2 days
The cities of Manila, Makati, Pasay and Paranaque will experience water interruptions starting March 5 due to a major pipe repair, Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) said.
Archdiocese of Manila to resume placing ash on foreheads
The Archdiocese of Manila has announced that it would resume the practice of placing ash on people’s foreheads on Ash Wednesday.
NCR’s Covid-19 positivity rate increases to 1.7%
The National Capital Region’s (NCR) seven-day Covid-19 positivity rate increased slightly from 1.6% as of Feb. 11 to 1.7% as of Feb. 18, according to the OCTA Research group.
Makati grenade explosion kills one, injures 3 others
The Southern Police District (SPD) said the grenade blast killed John Al Javier and injured his friends Junnie Boy Dizon, Jay Ar Ardeño, and Ronnie Rivas Mamayabay. The incident happened last Saturday night in Barangay Pembo.
2 roads in Metro Manila to be closed for weekend repairs
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said motorists should use alternate routes as two roads in Metro Manila are set to be closed for weekend reblocking and repairs.
Over 200k Maynilad customers to get refund next month
Around 200,000 Maynilad Water Services Inc. customers affected by water service interruptions shall receive a huge refund in their water bills next month, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO).
Covid-19 positivity rate in NCR down at 2.3% – OCTA
According to OCTA Research fellow Dr. Guido David, NCR’s positivity rate “dipped back” to 2.3% on January 28, after it posted a slight uptick to 2.4% on January 27.
LRT-2 to allow pets starting Feb. 1
Small pets are now allowed to ride the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) trains along with their owners starting February 1.
LRT-2 to allow pets starting Feb. 1
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will allow pets starting Feb. 1, an administrator confirmed on Thursday.
MMDA to launch Motorcycle Riding Academy to prevent accidents
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it will establish a Motorcycle Riding Academy to minimize motorcycle-related accidents.