ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin So we have two weeks or so left before we elect a new administration. No doubt you’ve seen the hysteria on the streets — and of course on social media — with each camp pumping one fist in the air claiming to be the saviors of our nation, while the other hand...
ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin So a leaked infographic from the MMDA proposing a radical new coding scheme has been making the rounds on social media and other messaging groups this last week, with some versions claiming the draconian measures will be implemented on May 16. MMDA denies this, of...
Air travel posted a strong rebound in February 2022 as the impact of the Covid-19 variant Omicron moderated outside of Asia, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced Wednesday night, April 6. media On the other hand, the war in Ukraine, which began February 24, did not have any...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is prepared for the anticipated heavy traffic as Filipinos observe the upcoming Holy Week, it said on Friday, March 1. MMDA General Manager Frisco San Juan (Photo screen grabbed from Laging Handa briefing) MMDA General Manager Frisco San Juan...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – A 33-year old traffic enforcer was arrested in a buy-bust operation along Diversion Road, Caritan Centro, Tuguegarao City on Tuesday, March 29, according to a police report. The Cagayan Provincial Police Office said the operating team arrested Domingo Gacias ,a resident...
Disrupted supply chains, capacity constraints, plus deteriorating economies, slowed down the growth of global air cargo markets in January 2022, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), was up 2.7...
To meet more than 47,000 supporters gathered at the General Trias Sports Park in Cavite for her grand rally, Vice President Leni Robredo had to hitch a ride on the back of a motorcycle after getting stuck in traffic for more than four hours. Vice President Leni Robredo rides a motorcycle going to...
Globe Telecom Inc.'s monthly 5G data traffic soared 27 times last year, with National Capital Region (NCR), Cebu, and Davao del Sur, posting the highest data traffic nationwide, the telco reported. In a statement Tuesday, Feb. 8, Globe reported that full year of 2021 the telco has served up to 6.71...
media Air travel was already recovering until the Omicron variant emerged, latest findings from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed. “The recovery in air traffic continued in November. Unfortunately, governments over-reacted to the emergence of the Omicron variant at the...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday, Jan. 7, appealed for public understanding as strict checkpoints were again put up for inbound and outbound travelers in Metro Manila and Bulacan to ensure that the restriction on the movement of unvaccinated individuals is being...
BACOOR CITY, Cavite – A leaking Maynilad main water line has caused knee-deep flooding along Talaba Intersection in Barangay Talaba on Tuesday (Dec. 28). As of 10:00 a.m., the flood has caused heavy traffic in the area. BDRRMO / MANILA BULLETIN The intersection is not passable to light...
CALAX-SUBS5-SILANG-4 MPCALA Holdings Inc., (MHI) has activated its "Oplan Biyaheng Ayos" in its Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) as it expects 10 percent traffic surge from December 23, 2021 to January 4, 2022. The toll road operator placed CALAX's operation on heightened alert status to guarantee...
