The congestion rate in all the jails supervised and managed by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) t is now down to 294 percent from 600 percent during the previous administration. In a press briefing, BJMP spokesperson Supt. Jayrex Bustinera said the current congestion rate is...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, March 19, said it is accelerating the rollout of prefabricated classrooms as a fast and practical solution to ease congestion and address the country’s persistent classroom shortage. At Mariveles National High School–Alasasin Annex in Bataan,...
As the Philippines continues to grapple with a nationwide shortage of classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it is studying a “4+1” blended learning model that could reshape how students attend school each week. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara said the proposed setup—four days of...
Repairs along the heavily used C5 Road will start ahead of the rainy season to address worsening traffic and prevent further road deterioration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Thursday, Feb. 5. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the early rollout was ordered after...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, January 21, announced that it has finalized a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) with local government units (LGUs) to accelerate the construction, repair, and improvement of public school classrooms nationwide under the 2026 national budget. In a...
Persistent jail overcrowding, slow case resolution, and limited rehabilitation support continue to hamper reforms in the country’s criminal justice system, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said on Tuesday, Jul. 8. BJMP Acting Director for Program Development, Jail Senior Supt....
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has intensified road monitoring in school zones across Metro Manila as persistent vehicle buildup during student drop-off and pickup hours continues to disrupt traffic on major thoroughfares. MMDA chairperson Don Artes reported heavy congestion...
Senators are pushing for alternative ways to solve traffic woes along EDSA over imposing congestion fees for motorists. Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday said that the full implementation of the Work from Home Law is a more effective, equitable, and sustainable solution to Metro Manila's traffic...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has clarified that the backlog of rice shipments at Manila ports is not due to congestion, but rather pending actions from consignees necessary for the release of these goods. According to the BOC, there are currently 258 containers of rice at the Port of Manila. Of...
A three-year technical cooperation project is underway to improve fixed-route service for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Metro Manila, such as buses, jeepneys, and Utility Van Express services. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed...
BAGUIO CITY – Mayor Benjamin Magalong of this city has said that the P250 congestion fee in the Central Business District on Session Road is just a proposal. MAGALONG (FB) It is being thoroughly studied by the city government under the Smart Urban Mobility Project in the transportation...
President Marcos has prohibited government officials and personnel from using sirens, blinkers, and other similar signaling and flashing devices, colloquially known as "wang-wang," as they contribute to Metro Manila's worsening traffic condition. Malacañang file photos/Pixabay Administrative...
