The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, March 30, announced that it has placed its operations on high alert amid an anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week exodus. With millions of Filipinos expected to head to provinces, pilgrimage sites, and vacation destinations, the PRC will...
The southbound lane of the EDSA Magallanes Flyover will be temporarily closed to give way for the round-the-clock rehabilitation works during the Holy Week period, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday, Mar. 30. DPWH said the nonstop construction activity is part of its...
As the solemn observance of Holy Week begins, millions of Filipinos are once again preparing to leave the cities—heading home to their provinces, visiting pilgrimage sites, or taking a much-needed break with family. Alongside this annual movement comes a familiar reality: crowded terminals, fully...
Robert Bolick showed nerves of steel and drained a cold-blooded triple late as NLEX survived Ginebra and the huge explosion of Justin Brownlee, 118-113, in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Friday, March 27. With his team down by one, 112-113, Bolick’s eye...
LIPA CITY, Batangas – The Lipa-Mataas na Kahoy bypass road here was inaugurated on Thursday, March 26. The inauguration was led by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Department of Social...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has restored safer driving conditions along MIA Road in Pasay City following the repair of hazardous drainage covers ahead of the anticipated increase in motorists during the Holy Week travel period. A concerned citizen raised the issue on social...
Only vehicles weighing up to five tons are allowed on Kennon Road as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) cited ongoing safety risks along the route. Heavy vehicles remain banned and are advised to use Marcos Highway as an alternate route, the agency said. Authorities highlighted...
As families and friends are probably thinking of summer escapades, the Philippine National Police (PNP) advised them to take precautionary measures to avoid drowning incidents after an increase in fatalities during the April-May period last year. Not only that, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf...
A 20-year-old motorcycle rider died after crashing into a pickup truck along Sumulong Highway in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Antipolo City, on Sunday, March 22. Based on dashcam footage uploaded on Facebook by RJ Enriquez, the rider was seen traversing a curved, downhill stretch of the road, where...
ILOILO CITY – The Land Transportation Office-6 has officially issued a show-cause order (SCO) against the driver of a Suzuki van for hitting and injuring a student who was crossing a pedestrian lane in front of Estancia Elementary School on Osmeña Ave. i n Kalibo, Aklan earlier this month. “A...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday opened to motorists the Santa Ines-Atlu Bola bypass road, which has been in the works for six years, in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, who inspected the project last January, led the opening of the...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Cotabato gearing up for the deployment of the Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT) in select routes in the towns of Carmen, Kabacan, M’lang, Makilala, and the City of Kidapawan before the year ends. Once it becomes operational, Cotabato will be the first...
