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.
Traslacion shelved for 3rd straight year due to Covid-19
The grand procession of the image of the Black Nazarene would not be held for the third straight year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a Quiapo Church official announced on Thursday.
Metro Manila Covid-19 positivity rate declines — OCTA
OCTA Research fellow Guido David said that Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate declined to 7.8% as of Nov. 7, coming from 9.5% last Oct. 31.
LRT-2 reimplements 20% student discount
As the free ride program ended, the 20% discount for students has already resumed in Light Rail Transit-Line 2 (LRT2), Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) administrator Hernando Cabrera said during a public briefing.
DOTr debunks claims on MRT-3 privatization
The Department of Transportation (DoTR) debunked reports on the supposed privatization of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3).
Metro Manila Covid-19 positivity rate dips further to 7.8%
The OCTA Research Team on Wednesday reported that the Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila had decreased to 7.8 percent.
Student discount in LRT-2 returns as ‘Libreng Sakay’ ends
The Light Rail Transit-Line 2 (LRT-2) has resumed implementing a 20-percent discount for student passengers after the expiration of the Libreng Sakay (free rides) program.
Metro Manila malls to shift to 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. operating hours
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday announced that malls in Metro Manila would operate from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting next week in preparation for the Christmas season.
Manila to implement liquor ban in La Salle, San Beda areas for Bar Exams 2022
The City of Manila will be implementing a liquor ban in the vicinities of San Beda University and De La Salle University as a precaution for the November 2022 Bar Examinations.
Libreng Sakay for students set to end on Nov. 5
The program will not be extended but LRTA reminded students that they can still avail of the 20% student discount on LRT line 2 starting November 6.
Vico Sotto resigns from Aksyon Demokratiko
Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto on Wednesday confirmed his resignation from Aksyon Demokratiko, his political party for the past four years.
MMDA to suspend number coding scheme on Undas
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will suspend the expanded number coding scheme on October 31 and November 1 in light of All Saints’ Day or Undas.
MMDA studies setting up PUV stops along Commonwealth Ave
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is studying the possibility of assigning designated stops for public utility vehicles (PUVs) along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.