Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice said he would like television broadcaster Ted Failon to become the traffic czar for Metro Manila. In a text message Thursday, Erice said he was urging President Benigno Aquino III to appoint Failon as…
How Filipinos behave amid the woeful traffic situation in the country, particularly in the metropolis, is reflective of their character as a person, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle said on Tuesday. “Ang ating traffic po ay…
It’s unlikely that President Benigno Aquino III will listen to calls to sack Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Francis Tolentino. In a note sent to media, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said…
Manila, Philippines—An 83-year-old Catholic cardinal in the Philippines came to the rescue of thousands of stranded motorists over the weekend after single-handedly untangling a traffic jam in Manila during a typhoon. Gaudencio Rosales took matters into his own…
Manning morning rush-hour traffic in two chokepoints in the metro seemed to have been the answer of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino to people calling him to resign from his post. As early as 7:30…
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle urged government officials, on Wednesday, to address the worsening traffic in Metro Manila, saying the problem could be addressed through proper urban planning, vehicle regulation and proper road etiquette. “We call on…
Yes, being stuck in horrible traffic jam on a daily basis can kill you. With the worsening air quality in Metro Manila, commuters who get stuck on the road for hours and endure long lines to catch…
After getting drubbed on social media for saying that Metro Manila’s deteriorating traffic condition is “not fatal,” Transportation Secretary Joseph Abaya apologized Thursday, admitting that the remark “came across as reckless and insensitive.” “I am aware that…
The pain brought by Metro Manila’s traffic is bound to get worse before it gets any better. Construction work has just begun on major connector roads within the city. The Skyway 3 project that will link South…
Malacañang on Saturday said it was aware of the traffic jams in Metro Manila, some of which were so bad, such as last Friday, that travelers missed their scheduled flights. “We did receive reports that a big…
