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.
MMDA to assign enforcers in “no contact apprehension” areas
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will redeploy traffic enforcers to areas covered by the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP) to make sure that motorists will continue to follow traffic rules.
More traffic enforcers in Manila after suspension of no-contact apprehension
By The city government of Manila has deployed more traffic enforcers to the streets following the suspension of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP).In a statement on Wednesday, Manila Mayor Honey Lacuña said her city would adhere to the Supreme Court's temporary...
No allocated budget for Libreng Sakay in 2023 — DOTr
The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) program providing free rides to commuters and incentivizing public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators was not given any budget for 2023.
Marcos Jr. suspends classes, gov’t work in Metro Manila, nearby areas due to ‘Florita’
By President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has suspended public school classes in all levels and government work in Metro Manila and five other provinces until Aug. 24 due to Severe Tropical Storm "Florita."The president's decision was based on the National Disaster...
OCTA: Metro Manila Covid-19 cases down 15%
By Metro Manila's Covid-19 cases saw a 15-percent decrease week-to-week decrease, the OCTA Research Team said on Monday.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Guido David said several Covid-19 indicators of the region saw a slowing down over the past week."The one-week growth rate...
OCTA: Metro Manila’s Covid-19 cases on downward trend
By The OCTA Research Team on Thursday noted that Covid-19 cases in Metro Manila were on a downward trend.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Guido David said the region’s indicators showed a slowing down of the growth in cases."The NCR remains at moderate risk at this time as...
DOTr pushes for more bike facilities in schools
By The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has urged the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to establish more bike facilities in schools in preparation for the opening of classes.In a statement, Transport Secretary Jaime...
DBM releases P1.4B for Libreng Sakay program
By The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.4 billion to bolster the implementation of the Libreng Sakay program along the EDSA Carousel Route.The amount will be used to cover costs of service contracting necessary to continue the program."Ito...
MMDA to implement expanded number coding scheme starting Aug. 15
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that it will implement the expanded number coding scheme starting August 15 due to the return of full face-to-face classes in November.
OCTA: Covid-19 growth rate in Metro Manila down to 5%
By The OCTA Research Team on Wednesday said Metro Manila’s Covid-19 growth rate slowed to 5 percent over the past week.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Guido David noted a nine-point decrease in the growth rate which was 14 percent in the previous week.The region’s Covid-19...
MMDA vows to ensure ‘more efficient’ implementation of no contact policy
By The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday said it would work with other government agencies for a "more efficient and orderly" implementation of the no contact apprehension policy (NCAP).The Land Transportation (LTO) recently appealed to...
OCTA: Covid-19 growth rate in Metro Manila down 7 percentage points
By The OCTA Research Team on Wednesday said Metro Manila’s Covid-19 growth rate declined to 14 percent over the past week.In a tweet, OCTA fellow Dr. Guido David noted a seven-point decrease in the growth rate which was 21 percent in the previous week.The region's...