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Another LTFRB exec quits as scam unravels

Yet another official of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has resigned after the discovery of a scam involving the sale of franchises to transport operators, officials said Thursday. Mary Jane Manajero, administrative officer at…

2 killed in 30-vehicle pileup on slick Michigan interstate

FOWLERVILLE, Michigan — Authorities said at least two people died and others were hurt following a 30-vehicle pileup on a snowy, icy Michigan interstate near the state capital of Lansing. Michigan State Police blamed slippery conditions for…

Mitsubishi to hike prices due to peso slide

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) on Monday warned of an impending price increase across its catalog, which the company blamed on the deterioration of the peso’s value against the dollar. MMPC said it expected to raise prices…

LTO, MMDA fielding more enforcers vs drunk driving

With only 150 alcohol breath analyzers spread across all regional offices, Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Edgar Galvante on Thursday said the agency would prioritize the procurement of 330 more before the year ends for a stricter…

NAIA Expressway T3 section opening soon to ease Christmas traffic

As the actual Christmas holidays draw near, the discussion—apart from all that Yuletide cheer—invariably leads to Metro Manila’s traffic headache. Those fortunate enough to travel by plane, and basically anyone who transits around the Ninoy Aquino International…

Ayala bets on PH manufacturing renaissance

The Philippines must seize a “unique but fleeting” window amid emerging trends in global manufacturing to establish itself as a pioneer in high-value manufacturing in Southeast Asia, the head of conglomerate Ayala Corp. Jaime Augusto Zobel de…

Mitsubishi’s survival genes

In a previous part of our lives before we had kids, my wife and I learned about wine as we travelled. We visited vineyards and stayed with winemakers that had become our friends. So I was quite…

Erap sacks all Manila traffic enforcers for extortion

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada on Monday ordered the mass resignation of all 690 traffic enforcers of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) due to  complaints of  extortion activities from motorists. “Today, I am issuing an order…

Rosberg is the 2016 F1 World Drivers Champion

The 2016 F1 World Driver’s Championship has reached its final showdown in Abu Dhabi.  Title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg knew full well what they had to do to take the title. Lewis had to win…

Q3 CAMPI performance spurs sales target to 370,000

Buoyed by its first semester sales totaling 221,901 motor vehicles, the Philippine automobile industry recently raised its 2016 total sales target from 350,000 to 370,000 units. The industry leaders have reason to be bullish. In an online…

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