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Capalla: 3rd Davao Archbishop to be buried in San Pedro Cathedral crypt
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 14 January) — The remains of Davao’s Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla will be buried at the San Pedro Catheral’s crypt on Monday, January 15, after the 10 a.m. mass. MIndanao’s lone Cardinal Orlando Quevedo and Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila, 14 Archbishops and Bishops will be among those who will concelebrate the […].....»»
New rules set after EDSA-Kamuning flyover closure snarls traffic
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority imposed new measures yesterday after officials observed congestion along the service road below the closed EDSA-.....»»
Serious crash near Helensville closes busy road
Police are responding to a serious crash in South Head, Auckland.The crash between two vehicles near the intersection of Evans Road and South Head Road was reported at about 9.51am.Three people were injured in the crash and transported to hospital, one in a serious condition, two others in a moderate condition.The crash has closed South Head Road in both directions.Traffic management is in p.....»»
PetroGreen to install rooftop solar panel in Mapua MCM
PetroGreen Energy Corp. has signed an agreement with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao for the installation of a 360-kilowatt-peak solar rooftop power in the Davao City campus......»»
Jollibee hastens shift to renewable energy
The Jollibee group has tapped Lopez-led First Gen Corp. for the food conglomerate’s largest solar panel installation to date......»»
Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents
Guimaras PPOC pushes for collective efforts to reduce traffic accidents.....»»
Coldplay s Chris Martin thanks fans for braving Manila traffic
Even Coldplay frontman Chris Martin managed to find the funny side of Metro Manila, known for its horrendous traffic......»»
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......»»
PNOC, Landbank ink agreement on solar rooftop
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines has partnered with Philippine National Oil Co. for the installation of rooftop solar panels......»»
Smile, candid camera soon at toll booths
After being repeatedly postponed, the mandated installation of the Radio Frequency Identification in all vehicles to allow passing through the country’s tollways will definitely be implemented not later than October this year......»»
Scarborough Shoal convoy: 100 civilian boats will join sea caravan
MANILA, Philippines — The Scarborough Shoal convoy on May 5 will have 100 civilian fishing boats joining the sea caravan. It will culminate in the installation of assertive buoys. The civiliam mission will go on despite the mounting tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). READ MORE: Organizers of civilian caravan in Scarborough to invite.....»»
ADB, Buskowitz Solar ink $12 million loan for rooftop panels
The Asian Development Bank has signed a $12 million (P675 million) loan agreement with Buskowitz Solar Inc. for the installation of solar panel systems in commercial and industrial buildings’ rooftops in the Philippines......»»
Schneider Electric switching to solar power
French energy management and automation firm Schneider Electric is transitioning its operations in the Philippines to clean energy with the installation of solar panels in its manufacturing plant in Rosario, Cavite......»»
Mandatory rainwater system in houses to reduce flooding sought
With the regular recurrence of dry spells, it is time to make the installation of a rainwater collection system “mandatory” in all buildings, residential or commercial, if only to mitigate flooding, according to a senior administration lawmaker......»»
Cebu lampposts case: SC clears DPWH execs, contractor of graft
The Supreme Court acquitted three former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor of graft charges in relation to the installation of allegedly overpriced lampposts during the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit held in Cebu. In a 22-page decision promulgated on Oct. 11, 2023, but made public only.....»»
JG Summit RE arm makes milestone in solar rooftop
Merbau Corp., the renewable energy arm of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., has inaugurated its 13.81-megawatt peak roof-mounted solar power project in Batangas City, which is considered as the biggest consumer-driven rooftop solar installation in the country......»»
CTTMO sees timeline problems in citation tickets issued to road workers
A REPRESENTATIVE from the Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) said there should be a clear timeline for the citation tickets issued, particularly to the Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-Davao) contractors implementing road works that would heavily affect the city's traffic situation......»»
Philippines e-commerce traffic ranked 5th in East Asia
The Philippines ranked fifth in terms of e-commerce traffic in East Asia, according to a report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific......»»
Businessmen pushing for holistic traffic management plan
Businesses is urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to implement a holistic traffic management plan to provide soonest relief to commuters and motorists......»»
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......»»