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MRT-3 to start accepting Mastercard for payments

Filipinos with Mastercard may now use their card to ride the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 without having to line up to buy a single journey ticket......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU

The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

NCR construction materials price growth eases in 2023

Retail price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila eased in 2023 from the previous year as all commodity groups posted slower increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates

In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates

In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

MPIC, SMC bids for MRT-3 rejected

The Department of Transportation will decline the privatization offers for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 made by tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang, as it eyes to get additional offers from the private sector......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Baguio City’s data system attacked 3M times in 2023

The Baguio City government's data system was attacked by cybercriminals at least three million times in 2023, but it survived all of them, the Management Information Technology Division of the Baguio City Mayor's Office said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Hungary Defies EU Blackmail on Ukraine Funding – The Daily Guardia

The Daily Guardian: Financial Times Offers Discounted Price for Readers In a move to provide convenience and accessibility to its readers, the Financial Times (FT).....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

MVP, Ang may jointly bid for MRT-3

Another infrastructure tie-up between tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan and Ramon Ang could be in the works as Metro Pacific Investments Corp. will engage San Miguel Corp. in bidding for the privatization of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

No take back on tax: The irrevocability rule

Life is about choices and sometimes, we will make decisions that we cannot take back. In times of uncertainty and indecisiveness, it’s important to think about these choices a thousand times and consider the possible consequences......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

LRT-2, MRT-3 give free rides to commemorate DOTr s 125th year

The Light Rail Transit Line 2 and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 will be giving commuters free rides on Wednesday during the two line's peak hours......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

A traffic town hall summit

An inter-agency body headed by the Presidential Management Staff is organizing the conduct this week of a traffic town hall summit of Metro Manila local government chief executives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

EDITORIAL— Worst traffic congestion

Here’s another dubious distinction for the Philippines: Metro Manila had the worst traffic congestion among all metropolitan areas worldwide in 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds

Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Mama s Boy : SB19 s Josh Cullen recalls tough times, pens Mother s Day letter

SB19's Josh Cullen is admittedly a "Mama's Boy" who grew up inspired by his mother Aldrene, who raised him and his sister through tough times. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024