Metro Manila LGUs to implement 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. working hours to ease traffic
The Metro Manila Council, through MMDA Resolution 24-08 Series of 2024, is now mandating all Metro Manila local government units to adjust their operating hours to an earlier time as an "innovative solution" against rush hour congestion......»»
MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»
Metro Manila LGUs to implement 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. working hours to ease traffic
The Metro Manila Council, through MMDA Resolution 24-08 Series of 2024, is now mandating all Metro Manila local government units to adjust their operating hours to an earlier time as an "innovative solution" against rush hour congestion......»»
CTTMO heightens 20-sec rule for PUVs
The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) in Davao City is intensifying the enforcement of the 20-second rule for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in loading/non-loading areas to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude announced that 36 new traffic personnel will be assigned to monitor yellow boxes and ensure that PUVs, particularly jeepneys, do not exceed the 20-second limit in designated areas. Violators will be issued citation tickets for disregarding traffic signs, and those with expired or fake PUV IDs will face penalties. Additionally, the CTTMO is increasing efforts to curb illegally parked cars and urging drivers to keep intersections clear. These measures, along with the enforcement of the new speed limit policy, aim to promote safe and orderly traffic. Abude emphasized the importance of motorists' cooperation in respecting traffic rules and regulations for a disciplined and courteous driving environment......»»
Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral
NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»
SC orders Metro Manila LGUs to cease traffic receipts, confiscate driver s licenses
The Supreme Court ordered Metro Manila local government units to follow the the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s single ticketing system instead of using their own traffic violation receipts......»»
Poe: State of calamity won’t solve Metro traffic
With an estimated P3.5 billion in economic losses incurred per day due to traffic congestion, the government should listen to experts and stakeholders to address the monstrous traffic jams in Metro Manila, Sen. Grace Poe said yesterday......»»
NegOcc LGUs to form technical working groups for water security plan
NegOcc LGUs to form technical working groups for water security plan.....»»
DOTr: Government, PPP projects to solve Metro traffic
The Department of Transportation has committed to solve the traffic congestion in Metro Manila through public-private partnerships after the region was ranked as the worst metro in the world in a mobility index......»»
SC to Metro Manila LGUs: Follow single-ticketing system
The Supreme Court has ordered local government units in Metro Manila to stop issuing their own traffic violation receipts and confiscating driver’s licenses and instead comply with the Metropolitan Development Authority uniform or single-ticketing system......»»
MMDA, DoTr umalma sa ‘World’s Worst Traffic’ list, duda na no. 1 ang NCR
MATAGAL nang problema sa ating bansa, lalong-lalo na sa Metro Manila ang matinding traffic. Pero sa kabila niyan, patuloy pa rin ang paghahanap ng solusyon ng ating gobyerno upang tuluyan nang maresolba ang tumitinding sitwasyon. Sa isang press conference, tiniyak ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ang pagpapatupad ng necessary traffic management interventions kasunod ng.....»»
LGUs in Metro to adopt 7-to-4 working hours
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and Metro Manila Council yesterday issued a resolution urging local government units to adjust working hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m......»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
Marcos Jr. wants holistic plan to solve Metro Manila traffic woes
With traffic gridlocks costing the economy billions of pesos, President Marcos has called for a “comprehensive” solution to the country’s traffic woes and has directed agencies to come up with work adjustment plans, National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said yesterday......»»
Public reminded: Follow traffic rules to avoid accidents
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu –Officials of Mandaue City are reminding motorists to always follow traffic rules to avoid violations and possible accidents. Mayor Jonas Cortes stated on Friday, March 1, that adherence to traffic rules can ensure drivers’ safety and promote smooth traffic flow. “Kung magdali ka o mag-counterflow, prone ka sa disgrasya. Importante gyud ang.....»»
Cebu City sets 14 road opening, widening projects worth P3.8B
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government is set to implement 14 road opening and widening projects this year in a bid to ease traffic. Engr. Miralex Toribio, acting assistant city engineer of the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW), disclosed that around P3.8 billion worth of road opening and widening projects.....»»
Cebu City eyes Bulacao to Talamban subway project
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government is planning to implement a subway project that will traverse Barangay Bulacao in the south to Talamban in north as a means to ease vehicular traffic here. But first, City Hall will have to secure the approval of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) that will determine its.....»»
MAP wants Metro under ‘state of traffic calamity’
Business group Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is calling on the government to declare a “state of traffic calamity” in Metro Manila, citing the economic losses from the congestion on roads......»»
Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards
It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»
Metro Manila LGUs formalize regulation of e-vehicles
All 17 local government units of Metro Manila will soon enforce ordinances regulating the use of electric vehicles and imposing fines on offenders......»»