Erring enforcers of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have been ordered to help clear esteros or creeks while their cases are being heard. According to MMDA officer in charge Tim Orbos, 60 of his personnel have…
We would like to clarify some concerns aired by Henrico Laceda in his April 17 letter to the editor (“One more law to make people miserable”) on how the new Anti-Distracted Driving Act affects motorists who use…
Dismissed Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) general manager Al Vitangcol III on Thursday said he would file a graft complaint against Department of Transportation (DOTr) officials for striking a compromise deal that skirted procurement rules in the construction of the…
Guess what this lawmaker got for Christmas. We thought this lawmaker was a bad boy but apparently he’s so nice that Santa gave him a yellow Ferrari over the holidays to add to his collection of supercars.…
The House of Representatives may start its plenary discussions on a measure granting emergency powers for traffic by early February, Catanduanes Representative Cesar Sarmiento said on Monday. Sarmiento said the House committee on transportation, which he chairs,…
Traffic enforcers in Manila will start wearing body cameras this year. In a statement, the local government said members of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) would be required to wear body cameras to prevent “under-the-table”…
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is eyeing the privatization of its towing operations by end-March 2017 to improve and “professionalize” its services. According to MMDA officer in charge and general manager Tim Orbos, the terms of…
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…
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it will start on Monday the long-delayed distribution of plastic license cards and reduce the backlog affecting around three million drivers nationwide. LTO chief Edgar Galvante said those who have pending…
Four officials of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board’s National Capital Region (LTFRB-NCR) office are being investigated for their alleged involvement in illegal activities leading to more “colorum” (operating without a franchise) vehicles in Metro Manila.…
