On January 21, 2025, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) conducted a major clearing operation targeting sidewalk obstructions in Quezon City and Manila. More than 40 motorists were fined for leaving their vehicles unattended on sidewalks, with 14 vehicles towed and impounded. The operation took place early in the morning, catching many violators off guard. … READ MORE
Road safety may soon become a classroom topic if Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) mentor Edison “Bong” Nebrija’s proposal gains traction. On January 17, Nebrija, who leads the MMDA Traffic Education Division’s Training Section, suggested that road safety be integrated into school curriculums, describing it as a important “life skill” for the youth. “If we … READ MORE
The Land Transportation Office (LTO), under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, has issued a directive to all regional directors to ensure the complete distribution of tricycle license plates by April 30, 2025. This move marks a significant milestone in the agency’s ongoing efforts to eliminate plate backlogs and curb unauthorized … READ MORE
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that injured a traffic enforcer in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. The incident, which occurred on January 14, 2025, was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, sparking public concern over road safety. The Incident in Detail According … READ MORE
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), is set to host the inaugural Philippine Open Government Partnership (OGP) Fun Run on January 26, 2025, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. This event serves as a precursor to the 2025 OGP … READ MORE
Commuters may soon face higher fares for riding the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) as early as April, pending government approval of a petition filed by the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the operator of the transit system. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has 30 days from the recent public hearing to deliberate on … READ MORE
The chaos of Christmas traffic may have eased, but commuters and motorists in Metro Manila are in for another challenge. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced the long-awaited rehabilitation of EDSA, Metro Manila’s busiest and most iconic road. This 23.8-kilometer stretch, which serves as the backbone of the city’s road network, … READ MORE
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has taken a firm stance on road safety in 2024, revoking nearly 1,000 driver’s licenses for various offenses, the majority involving driving under the influence of alcohol. This decisive action, aimed at promoting responsible driving, highlights the agency’s zero-tolerance policy for erring motorists. Cracking Down on Violations In a statement … READ MORE
The Land Transportation Office (LTO), under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II, has launched an aggressive campaign to promote seatbelt use as a key road safety measure. This initiative, supported by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista, aims to reduce road crashes and save lives by enforcing compliance … READ MORE
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a show cause order against the owner of a tricycle caught on video dragging a cat on the road in Pangasinan. The disturbing footage, which quickly went viral on social media, sparked outrage and calls for accountability. LTO Chief Vigor Mendoza II condemned the incident, describing it as … READ MORE