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Crackdown on ‘Duterte plates’ starts

Malacañang on Sunday warned motorists from attaching “Duterte plates” to their vehicles to flout traffic rules as it called on the public to be vigilant against abusive vehicle owners. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said President Duterte…

Car thieves face longer terms under new law

In the midst of the new administration’s relentless drive against crime, a revitalized law has been added to its arsenal. A new Anti-Carnapping Act imposes jail terms up to life imprisonment, a measure that its proponent, Sen.…

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…

MMDA tows Alma Moreno’s gov’t vehicle, SUV with ‘DU30’ plate

A government vehicle reportedly being used by former Parañaque Councilor Alma Moreno and a sport utility vehicle with a “DU30” license plate were among those towed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday in its…

Palace vows improved Metro Manila traffic in 100 days

Expect improved traffic conditions in Metro Manila within the next 100 days. This was what presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Tuesday after Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade presented a “menu of changes” during the second Cabinet meeting…

MMDA favors proposed ban on solons’ use of ‘8’ license plate

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Emerson Carlos has expressed support for Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco’s recent proposal to ban congressmen from using the number “8” protocol license plates issued to them. Carlos, who was reappointed MMDA…

MMDA chair from Aquino admin goes back as OIC

BARELY two weeks after leaving office, Emerson Carlos is back as officer in charge of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Carlos, who stepped down as MMDA chair on June 30 to give way to President Duterte’s…

One way to ease traffic: Accept our reports, MMDA tells insurance firms

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) recently asked the Insurance Commission to call on insurance companies to recognize its traffic investigation reports in order to ease road congestion after accidents. This was on top of the Japan…

Villar gives ultimatum to DPWH Mandaluyong project contractor

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The contractor of the drainage project in Mandaluyong City that has caused great inconvenience to residents promised to finish the job by September 30 or face public humiliation, Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary…

DTI sues 9 QC firms selling car batteries, tires without PS mark

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is filing formal charges against nine establishments in Quezon City for allegedly selling automotive batteries, tires and lighters without the required markings and labels. In a statement, the DTI reported…

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