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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Marcos on helicopter use: I try not to cause traffic

Following criticisms for using the presidential helicopter to avoid the traffic gridlock and watch the concert of British rock band Coldplay last week, President Marcos yesterday said he did not want his convoy to cause traffic......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Sinulog 2024 grand parade traffic scheme

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinulog grand ritual showdown is around the corner, and the preparation for the traffic scheme on Sinulog day is in full swing. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) will be opening F. Vestil St. as a one-way traffic to enter the entrance of the South Road Properties (SRP). READ: LIST:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Traffic index: 25 mins, 30 secs to travel 10 kms in Metro Manila

Traffic further worsened in Metro Manila in 2023, resulting in an estimated 117 hours – almost five days – lost in traffic congestion last year by every Filipino who had to deal with rush hour every working day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

OFW continues tradition of Visita Iglesia in Las Vegas

CEBU CITY, Philippines – OFW Patrick Salinas shows that even from 7,000 miles away, people can still observe the Filipino Holy Week tradition of Visita Iglesia. Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and J1 teacher Patrick Salinas, who is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, shares how he spent his Maundy Thursday by continuing his family’s Holy Week.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Manila Archbishop: Washing of feet maintains faithful’s connection to Jesus

In his homily at the Manila Cathedral on the evening of Maundy Thursday, Advincula stressed the importance of the washing of the feet, not merely as a hygienic act but as a sign of one's relationship with Jesus......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia

  The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ.  There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Spy Wednesday

What significant event took place on the Wednesday of the Holy Week? If Maundy Thursday was all about the Last Supper, the betrayal of Jesus, etc. and Good Friday was all about the kangaroo trial, torture and crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and Easter Sunday was the glorious resurrection of our Lord, what, I wondered, happened on the Wednesday before......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Lotto, digit games suspended over Holy Week – PCSO

Lotto and other digit games will be suspended from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, March 28 to 31, in observance of Lent, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

MMDA suspends number coding scheme on March 28, 29

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will be temporarily lifting its number coding scheme on March 28 (Maundy Thursday) and March 29 (Good Friday), which were earlier declared as regular holidays......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Meralco reminds public of electrical safety tips this Holy Week

Electric concessionaire Meralco said that its personnel will attend to the needs of its customers during Holy Week despite its offices being closed from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Visita Iglesia 2024: Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The tradition of visiting seven to 14 churches during Holy Week is known as the Visita Iglesia. It is one of the religious and cultural practices among Catholics in the Philippines, where every Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, they participate in a pilgrimage to seven churches to dedicate time to prayer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

LIST: Mall hours for 2024 Holy Week

Several malls and shopping establishments will have adjusted operating hours during certain days in the Holy Week but will be closed during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

DCWD urges consumers to store water during heavy downpour

THE Davao City Water District (DCWD) encourages its customers to store water on April 21 in case of prolonged heavy rain, which may cause the Tamugan River's high turbidity to hamper the bulk water supply......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

4th Impact deletes GoFundMe page for dog donations after heavy backlash

After receiving heavy criticisms online, girl group 4th Impact has deleted their GoFundMe page asking for donations for their 200 dogs. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Gealon to mayor’s office: Buy heavy-duty tow truck

Gealon to mayor’s office: Buy heavy-duty tow truck.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024