Manila

Electric vehicle group backs Manila ban on ‘e-trikes’

THE Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) said it supports mayor of Manila Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso’s drive to rid the capital city’s streets of electric-powered tricycles and bikes. In a statement EVAP said its position…

Seems some Manila streets have become streets again

SOME thoroughfares in Manila which for years have practically become marketplaces are now passable. This happened after the new mayor of Manila, Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, ordered members of the Manila Police District to clear and reclaim…

Is Manila ready for the P120-M hypercar?

It’s only summer, yet it could be considered a banner year for auto industry veteran Willy Tee Ten’s Autohub Group.…

Manila roads to be closed Sept. 21, 23 for martial law anniv activities

Several roads in Manila will be closed on Friday (Sept. 21) and Sunday (Sept. 23) to make way for activities marking the declaration of martial law, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Manila District Traffic Enforcement…

Sevilla Bridge rehab starts next month; heavy traffic seen

Motorists passing through Sevilla Bridge which connects Mandaluyong and Manila should brace for heavy traffic once repairs on the nearly 80-year-old structure begin next month. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said that traffic on Shaw Boulevard would…

Manila tells motorists: Watch out for road closures on day of Sona

Due to expected rallies on President Rodrigo Duterte’s second State of the Nation Address (Sona), the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit (MDTEU) announced possible road closures and re-routing of vehicles. The MDTEU said roads facing possible closure…

5 Manila traffic men axed over drugs

Just like he promised last month, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada fired five personnel of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) who tested positive for drug use. In a statement issued on Monday, Estrada identified the five…

Mazda PH opens Otis Manila dealership

Bermaz Auto Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles and parts in the country, together with Zoomhub, Incorporated, formally opens the first Mazda showroom in the city of Manila.   The newly built Mazda Otis dealership is…

MMDA plans crackdown on street vendors

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is considering banning ambulant vendors from Manila’s Quirino Grandstand during the Feast of the Black Nazarene next year. Francis Martinez, head of MMDA’s Metro Parkway Clearing Group, said the group may…

Manila to reroute traffic for Monday’s feast of the Black Nazarene

Metro Manila policemen are on full alert to thwart any attempt to disrupt Monday’s Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director Chief Supt. Oscar Albayalde, however, stressed on Thursday…