on-street parking

Senate committee to tackle proof-of-parking space bill

The Senate is a step closer to enacting a bill that would make it tougher for Metro Manila residents to buy a new car as they will be required first to prove that they have parking space.…

2 QC, Makati barangays to penalize shops that allow illegal parking

Two barangays in Makati and Quezon City are showing the way in eliminating one of the usual causes of traffic congestion in the metropolis. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) officer in charge Tim Orbos said local officials…

After viral Facebook post, MMDA looks at tow firms

THE METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that it will be reassessing all its accredited towing companies after it suspended one firm last week for its personnel’s alleged involvement in a failed extortion try. During the…

Lim charged over pay parking scheme

A COMPLAINT for graft was filed Monday against former Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim in the Office of the Ombudsman over the allegedly “grossly disadvantageous” service contract that the city government awarded to two private firms for the…

On-street parking in Makati

Unlike many other motorists who drive to Makati City often, I wasn’t aware of how tightly controlled on-street parking is in the Makati Central Business District (MCBD) until I had to park on-street during office hours recently.…