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C-5 dangerous at night

Inquirer columnist Ramon Tulfo recounts a rock-throwing incident on C5: The C-5 highway—especially that stretch between Market! Market! and Kalayaan Avenue—is very dangerous at night. Unidentified persons hurl rocks at passing vehicles. My friend, Louie Ysmael, was…

Bill penalizing rock throwing at vehicles hurdles House panel

THROWING rocks at vehicles may soon land you in jail. The House of Representatives justice committee has approved a bill penalizing the act of throwing hard objects at a motor vehicle, whether in motion or not, as…

After the ‘Flood’

Thanks to the recent typhoons, the reality of flooded streets and highways are once again upon us. As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. Monitor weather conditions and follow advice from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…

How to spot a flood-damaged vehicle

Another caveat is that car-damaged vehicles may be repaired and presented as never having been flooded. Here are some ways to spot a water-damaged vehicle:…