Metro Manila

The birth, death, and rebirth of app-based motorcycle taxis in Metro Manila

The daily traffic congestion and the demand for better mass transit options has made app-based motorcycle taxis a viable choice for commuters in Metro Manila. But bike-hailing apps, such as Angkas, JoyRide, i-Sabay, Sampa, and Habal Inc.,…

Senator assails ‘tyranny of the automobile,’ says trains key to solving congestion

SENATOR Jose Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Monday said government should speed up the expansion and rehabilitation of the country’s railway systems to decongest traffic in Metro Manila.  The chairman of the Senate finance committee also said he…

60-day countdown for Metro Manila road clearing begins

“RECLAIM all public roads.” And so following the presidential directive the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has started the 60-day countdown for Metro Manila officials to clear all roads in their respective cities and…

Presidential traffic emergency powers seek green light

SENATOR Francis Tolentino, known ally of President Rodrigo Duterte, has filed a bill seeking emergency powers for the chief executive in order to address the worsening traffic conditions in Metro Manila and other key cities in the…

When will Skyway Stage 3 be opened?

A PORTION of the Skyway Stage 3 project is targeted to be opened in the next two weeks, a Radyo Inquirer report posted on July 5 said, quoting the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The…

Waze lists the top 10 flood-prone Metro Manila cities

NAVIGATION app Waze and data consultancy firm Thinking Machines have listed the 10 cities in Metro Manila which would likely get flooded the most this rainy season, as well as those in which the most accidents have…

DENR: Vehicles source of 88% of emissions in Metro Manila

A SPECIAL report written by Jhesset O. Eñano and Krixia Subingsubing published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on June 29 said the air in Metro Manila is getting dirtier and deadlier for commuters. Here is the first…

Curbing pollution via modern mass transportation

THE third part of a special Philippine Daily Inquirer report written by Jhesset O. Enano and Krixia Subingsubing, posted on Monday, tackled the issue of poor air quality in Metro Manila which commuters have to cope with,…

DPWH set to repair some Metro Manila roads this weekend

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be repairing several roads in Metro Manila beginning Friday night, lasting until July 1, according to an announcement posted by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on its website.…

Thunderstorm floods parts of Metro Manila; Tuesday will be wet

HEAVY rains from midnight to early morning today have flooded some parts of Metro Manila. According to a report from Radyo Inquirer, floodwater in Barangay Roxas District in Quezon City rose to about five feet, while sections…