Grab fares surge under opaque algorithm

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.

Pasig City announces road closures

Pasig City announces road closures

Pasig City announced that around 12 roads will be closed to traffic on January 15 due to the holding of the 22nd Bambino Grand Festival Parade.

Manila to distribute Christmas food packs

Manila to distribute Christmas food packs

The city government of Manila will start distributing Christmas food packs to residents starting Dec. 1, its public information office (PIO) announced on Wednesday.