MANILA, Philippines – The new traffic scheme at the historic Intramuros in Manila City will not only be good for tourism but for the health too. The Department of Health (DOH) lauded on Sunday the traffic plan, which has…
The truck ban imposed by the city of Manila was intended to relieve traffic congestion within the city, but it has also had a substantial negative effect on business activity. The effects of the congestion at two…
Eight Piaggio APÉ patrol units were recently turned over to Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Vice Mayor Isko Moreno at the Manila City Hall grounds.…
Manila Vice Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has warned arrogant vehicle owners and corrupt policemen to follow traffic rules, or otherwise they could face an “unorthodox” punishment. Domagoso said in radio interview on Saturday morning, “Kung…
The congestion in Manila’s ports has been causing disruption to business and the economy, as materials and equipment are delayed. The congestion has been mainly due to the modified truck ban imposed by the City of Manila.…
The truckers’ group that ceased operations to protest the city of Manila’s extended truck ban hours agreed to resume operations for at least three days. After the three days, they will meet anew with Manila Mayor Joseph…
The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) has announced that they will stage an indefinite strike starting at 8am at the Port Area in Manila. They are protesting the expanded truck ban that will be…
The City of Manila decided to allow a ‘window period’ of 10am to 3pm for truckers to ply their routes. Manila had earlier announced a total daytime truck ban on the city’s streets. The modification followed a…
MANILA, Philippines – More than 150 student teams from 16 countries across Asia and the Middle East are preparing to hit the streets of Manila, Philippines in February 2014 to compete in the fifth annual Shell Eco-marathon…
