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.
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate down to 12.3%
By OCTA Research Team fellow Guido David on Monday reported that the seven-day Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila decreased to 12.3 percent as of Oct. 22.In a tweet, David said the Oct. 22 figure was 2.7 percentage points lower than the 15 percent on Oct. 15.The...
Metro Manila’s Covid-19 positivity rate decreases
By OCTA Research Team fellow Guido David on Tuesday reported that the seven-day Covid-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila decreased to 15 percent as of Oct. 15.In a tweet, David said the Oct. 15 figure was 2.9 percentage points lower than the 17.9 percent on Oct. 8.The...
COA: QC richest PH city for 2nd-straight year
By Quezon City remained the richest city in the Philippines in 2021, the Commission on Audit (COA) said in its report on local government units.According to the COA report, Quezon City had P451 billion in assets in 2021.Quezon City was also the richest city in 2020...
10,000 cops to be deployed for Undas in Metro Manila – NCRPO
Around 10,000 policemen are set to be deployed in Metro Manila to secure the observation of Undas or All Saints’ Day on November 1, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Monday.
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...