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UBE Express’ Naia-Robinsons Galleria P2P route takes off; fare P70

Premium bus operator UBE Express has launched a new point-to-point (P2P) route that will link the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) passenger terminals with Robinsons Galleria, located at the heart of Metro Manila in the Ortigas Business…

No such thing as free parking—even for car theft victim

Almost two years after Mario Mañacap’s sport utility vehicle (SUV) got stolen, he finally got it back. It was found abandoned at the parking lot of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 2. But before he could…

Walkalator bridge between  Naia 3, Newport seen to ease traffic congestion

A pedestrian bridge with walkalators linking the Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s Terminal 3 to Newport City complex in Pasay City is set to be opened to the public in April. The Department of Public Works and Highways…

Toll road opening eases trip to Naia

Access to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) just got a little easier. Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) opened on Thursday the initial section of a toll road seeking to cut the notorious congestion around the Naia…

Transport chief vows train line to Clark

The Department of Transportation vowed to build a passenger train line linking Metro Manila and the Clark freeport zone in Pampanga, where the alternative gateway Clark International Airport is located. The plan, among the campaign promises of…

Regular cabs can pick up Naia arrivals

STARTING Monday, regular white taxis will be allowed to pick up passengers from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). Newly installed Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Ed Monreal said the move aims to offer more rides…

MIAA to fliers: No big sendoff, welcome groups, please

WHILE the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is preparing for the expected influx of passengers at the country’s premier airport for the Holy Week break, it asked travelers to do their part, including avoiding coming to the…

Grab, Uber may soon be at NAIA

THE LONGTIME ban on online ridesharing platforms at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport is soon ending. Apparently, Singapore’s Grab has come to an agreement with airport authorities that will allow people to book a driver from Naia.…

Only 1,500 taxi cabs for 10,000 tourists arriving in PH daily

THE NINOY Aquino International Airport (Naia) has only 1,500 accredited taxis for around 10,000 tourists who arrive in the country daily and need a ride to get to their next destination. This was among the findings of…

Taxi tagged in ‘tanim-bala’ case loses franchise

MANILA, Philippines — A taxi driver implicated in the tanim-bala (bullet-planting) extortion scheme denied the allegation on Wednesday, but the investigation of a complaint against him still led to the cancellation of his taxicab’s franchise. Due to…