

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.
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.
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.
Marcos Jr. tells Filipinos: Use faith to ‘conquer’ storms of life
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday urged Filipinos to be faithful as they brave through life to overcome its challenges as he joined Filipino Catholics in celebrating the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
Jan. 9 declared special non-working day in Manila for Nazarene feast
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared Jan. 9 a special non-working day in Manila for the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
Free rides in Edsa Bus Carousel to end on Dec. 31
The 24/7 Libreng Sakay sa Edsa Bus Carousel is set to expire on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Single ticketing system in Metro Manila to start early 2023
Metro Manila will start using a single ticketing system for traffic violations around the end of the first quarter of 2023, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora said.
Metro Manila mayors to finalize guidelines of single ticketing system
Metro Manila mayors have all decided to stop confiscation of driver’s licenses as part of the Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) plan to execute a single ticketing system for the National Capital Region starting in the first quarter of 2023.
Beep card operator debunks profiteering allegations
Beep card operator AF Payments Inc. debunked accusations about profiteering due to the shortage of its cards in Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 stations.
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.
Single ticketing system in NCR to improve traffic situation – LTO
The proposed single ticketing system for traffic violations would improve the traffic situation in Metro Manila, the chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said Tuesday.
San Juan City’s Zamora elected Metro Manila Council president
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has been chosen as the new president of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) and co-chairperson of the Regional Development Council.
MMDA extends duty hours of traffic personnel for Christmas season
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has extended the duty hours of traffic discipline personnel to intensify their visibility along major roads this Christmas season.