Sputnik V, the trailblazing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from Russia, can now be used as a single-dose jab in the Philippines. Workers belonging to the A4 priority group are inoculated with Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines inside a cinema-turned vaccination hub in a mall on Tuesday, June 8,...
Health experts weigh in The global pandemic has pushed people to try out consumer health products that may help stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Some of the trendiest items during the pandemic are Ultraviolet (UV) lamps and air purifiers. But do they really work?...
The Cavite Extension Project of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is now deemed over 58 percent complete following the installation of the girder along the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex). LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project (Photo courtesy of Dmitri Valencia / Department of Transportation)...
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has unveiled a special themed train on Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) as part of efforts to boost the country's vaccination program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). LRMC President and CEO Juan F. Alfonso and Ingat Angat Tayong Lahat...
The respective managements of Metro Manila's major railway systems have assured passengers that they will remain operational during the two-week enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period, which will start Friday, Aug. 6. Transport authorities remind commuters to observe health protocols--including...
The rewards and perks keep on pouring for Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, with the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) awarding the weightlifter free train rides for life. In its Facebook post, the LRMC extended its congratulations to Diaz following her historic gold medal finish at the Tokyo...
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), bagged a Silver Stevie® Award under the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Response category during this year's Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. (Photo from LRMC) "We are honored and grateful for this...
The operations of the new stations under the Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) East Extension is expected to normalize after two weeks, pending the arrival of additional trains and the completion of the full integration of the train line's signaling system. The interior of the newly built Light Rail...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is set to inaugurate Thursday, July 1, the two new stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) under the East Extension project. LRT-2 Antipolo Station (Photo from Jun-Andeng Ynares Facebook) President...
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), has partnered with motorcycle taxi firm Angkas to provide exclusive fare discounts for their passengers. AT YOUR SERVICE--Angkas riders are seen parked on June 30, 2021 at an LRT-1 station along Taft Avenue...
Over the years, plenty of new and exciting tattoo trends have popped up and one of them is glow-in-the-dark tattoos. (Photo from Steezy Ink Tattoo) Started tattooing in 2018, Jose Paz Jr. shared that out of curiosity he tried to use black light tattoo, a trend that is starting to gain popularity...
Foton Motor Philippines, Inc. (FMPI) continues to ride strong on its nationwide market acceptance, as it embraces the top spot in category IV (six-wheeler trucks) while maintaining the Top 3 spot in overall truck sales for 2021, as reflected by figures from the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers...
