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Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon
In the decision released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said that red-tagging and guilt by association threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty and security......»»
Expelled solon Teves eyes political asylum; detention extended
The legal team of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. is looking to exhaust all legal remedies possible, including political asylum in Timor-Leste, Teves' lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
We’re working on it : DOJ says on expelled solon Teves’ extradition
The Department of Justice said it is working on extraditing expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. after a Manila court ordered the cancellation of his passport......»»
Progressive groups, solon decry UST admin s photo takedown order
In a statement by TomasinoWeb, it said that the university administration instructed the organization to take down the photo as it allegedly caused “public ridicule” to students and the university due to a supposed “association of the Type B uniform with convenience store employee’s uniform.”.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Davao traffic office reminds motorists to follow new speed limit
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 January) – The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) here has intensified their campaign for the implementation starting Thursday, January 11, of the new speed limit ordinance, and reminded motorists to follow the measure to avoid getting fined. CTTMO head Dionisio Abude said they had given away around 50,000 […].....»»
Mactan airport records higher passenger traffic for Q1 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The country’s second busiest airport welcomed close to 3 million passengers for the first quarter this year. Passenger traffic at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) reached 2,692,815 from January to March 2024, data from the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA), the government body co-managing the airport, showed. The figures.....»»
MMC eyes adjusting mall hours to ease Metro traffic
With the scheduled rehabilitation of bridges and flyovers along EDSA and other major thoroughfares, a proposal to adjust mall hours is being studied by the Metro Manila Council to help ease traffic congestion in the National Capital Region......»»
Grab calls for localization of traffic plans
Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines is pushing for a localized approach in addressing the traffic crisis in the country, warning that a one-size-fits-all program may worsen the situation......»»
Metro Manila LGUs adjust working hours to ease traffic congestion
Metro Manila LGUs adjust working hours to ease traffic congestion.....»»
Controlled forum: Rappler highlights underrecognized transport sector in Marcos traffic town hall
CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out the absence of some civil society groups and transport advocates in the very first public town hall on traffic; and for actually giving them space in his story.On April 10, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the t.....»»
Sydney Airport sees passenger traffic closer to pre-pandemic levels
SYDNEY, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Sydney Airport has seen a total of 10.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in the first quarter of this year, marking a 14.4-percent jump from the same period in 2023 and a 93.7 percent recovery compared to Q1 2019. As per a quarterly report on traffic and operational performance released on Monday, the airport's international terminal served 4.16 million passe.....»»
Baguio City LGU presents traffic plan for holiday season
BAGUIO CITY, Dec. 17 (PNA) — Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan on Thursday said that a traffic scheme has been prepared to respond to the projected influx of tourists during the Christmas........»»
Solution to MM’s traffic woes
Of 387 metro areas worldwide, why does Metro Manila have to hold the distinction of having the worst traffic congestion?.....»»