The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will immediately resume implementation of the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) after the Supreme Court (SC) partially lifted the restraining order earlier issued against NCAP enforcement. NCAP covers EDSA, C5, Katipunan Avenue, Marcos Highway, Roxas Boulevard, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon Avenue, West Avenue, E. Rodriguez Avenue, and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue. The MMDA had petitioned …

EDSA’s tumultuous traffic will definitely worsen when government commences a total rebuild of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare starting mid-June, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon explained the long-overdue rehabilitation of EDSA. “Kailangan simulan na ‘yan kasi nga, sabi nga ng Pangulo, 45 years na bago talagang inayos ang EDSA,” said Dizon. “Ito ang isa sa …

Around 100 to 200 additional buses will be deployed along the EDSA busway during the rebuilding of the country’s major thoroughfare, according to Department of Transport Secretary Vince Dizon. Dizon said: “We added almost 100 [buses] in the busway, and we have plans to add 100 to 200 more in the coming months to provide alternatives to our constituents so …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) maintained that all 18 elevators of the EDSA busway are operational. The elevators have repeatedly been unusable, with commuters forced to use the stairs or the overpass.  “Sa kabuuan, 18 elevator ang gumagana sa anim na magkakahiwalay na istayon ng busway, para sa mas madaling biyahe sa mga pasahero,” the DOTr said in a statement.  The …

The contractor of the Unified Grand Central Station defended itself after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) formally terminated its contract for the project, with the company claiming the delays in construction were caused by the government’s failure to pay for work that had been completed. The BF Corp. and Foresight Development and Surveying Co. (BF-FDSC) Consortium said the DOTr was …

The Gokongwei Group has decided to participate in more public-private partnerships (PPP) airport projects, hoping to tap on its expertise in managing malls and the country’s largest airline. JG Summit Holdings Inc. president and CEO Lance Gokongwei said his group is eyeing to add more airports to its aviation project development portfolio. At present, JG Summit is engaged in the …

Honda Club of the Philippines (HCP) is all set for its 24th anniversary celebration and it is inviting all members, and even Honda enthusiasts, to join the event to be held on June 29 (Sunday) at the Honda Cars Fairview. The car club is hoisting its #OneHCP banner as it aims to bring together the Honda owners’ community for lots …

Jetour Auto Philippines continues to redefine affordable luxury for every Filipino in a rapidly evolving market where innovation meets everyday life. From the busy streets of Metro Manila to weekend getaways in the provinces, big and bold names like Team Kramer, Camille Prats, Sen. Tito Sotto III, Big Boy Cheng, DJ Chacha, Paul Salas, the ever-charismatic Vhong Navarro, and, just …

inDrive, the global ride-hailing platform known for its fair and people-driven pricing model, officially launched a landmark partnership with Seaoil Philippines, one of the country’s largest and most trusted independent fuel providers, during the inDrive’s Top Driver Appreciation Event held in last week in Quezon City. The partnership will serve as the anchor program of inDrive’s newly launched Driver Loyalty …

The 2nd Pink Argonauts Golf Tournament was a swinging success with the participation of 105 golfers from different parts of the country last May 9 at Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas. The proceeds of the event directly went to the scholars of The Pink Argonaut’s “Zero to Hero Dive Master Program” which offers a transformative journey …