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April 12, 2022

MMDA Formally Proposes Two-Day Number Coding, 4-Day Workweek To Ease Traffic

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has formally proposed a new number coding scheme that will ban cars on EDSA for two days. The proposal has already been submitted to the policy-making Metro Manila Council, and once adopted, may start as early as May 1, 2022. Other reports suggest that it may take effect after the May 9, 2022 elections.

The Philippines Is One Of The Most Stressful Countries To Drive In

Is driving on our roads stressing you out on a daily basis? Well, apparently, you’re not alone. According to a study done by insurance aggregator Confused.com, the Philippines has one of the most stressful roads in the whole world.

MMDA Is Thinking About A Crazy New Number Coding Scheme

The Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA is proposing two new crazy number coding schemes in a bid to lessen the worsening traffic situation.

Vaccination Card To Be Required At Border Checkpoints

Motorists and commuters traveling in and out of Metro Manila and Bulacan will be required to show their vaccination cards at border control points. This was announced by the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Number Coding, Light Truck Ban Starts December 1

Merry Christmas, Metro Manila motorists. Number Coding is back effective today, Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

Number Coding Makes A Comeback Starting This Week

UPDATE: Number Coding takes effect December 1, 2021 (11/30).

The Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or better known as the “Number Coding” scheme is making a return starting this week.

You Can Now Pay Your Mandaluyong City Traffic Tickets Using PayMaya

Mandaluyong City tapped digital financial services leader PayMaya to enable its Electronic Ordinance Violation Receipt (e-OVR) app, the first electronic traffic management app with integrated digital payments invoicing in the country.

What Went Wrong With Metro Manila?

With San Miguel Corporation (SMC) partnering with Palafox Associates to masterplan its new “aerocity” development in Bulacan, Felino “Jun” Palafox, Jr. outlined what exactly went wrong with the country’s major Central Business Districts or CBDs.

PNP Now Allowing Hatid-Sundo Of APORs

Update: check out the full list of APORs here (8/6).

Following the public uproar created by the strict rule against picking up and dropping off (hatid-sundo) of essential workers during the NCR’s August 6 to 20 Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the Philippine National Police has backed off, offering a set of requirements instead that fetchers need to bring with them at all times outside their residences.

Quarantine Checkpoints Are Back Starting Today

Five days before the National Capital Region heads back into the strictest form of community quarantine—Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the Philippine National Police or PNP has put border controls in the region effective today to ensure that only Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR) can cross borders.

A Vast Majority Of Motorists Have Experienced Road Rage

A new study reveals that a vast majority of drivers have experienced road rage at some point. In a study commissioned by Citroen of 2,000 UK motorists in March, they found that 62 percent admit to having experienced road rage themselves, and 47 percent say they have been a victim of another drivers’ road rage.

Skyway Stage 3 Traffic Eases As Operator Admits To Day 1 Collection Woes

Skyway O&M, operator of the Skyway system and a unit under San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) SMC Infrastructure, expects more seamless movement along the new Skyway Stage 3 with the implementation of new measures to avoid congestion on access and exit points following the first day of toll collection on the elevated expressway.

MMDA Thinks About Bringing Back Number Coding

Just one bad morning rush hour traffic has the MMDA thinking of bringing back the United Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) or better known as “number coding.”

Skyway Stage 3 Vs EDSA: Do You Actually Save Money?

With San Miguel Corporation moving to collect toll for Skyway Stage 3, several motorists quickly balked at the idea of having to pay hard-earned cash just to avoid the traffic hell known as EDSA. Truth be told, that reaction is instinctive because P 264 is quite pricey. Or is it?

With Skyway Stage 3 starting to collect tolls on Monday, July 12, operator San Miguel Corporation has declared that the elevated 18-kilometer toll road will be exclusive to Class 1 vehicles with Autosweep RFID stickers for safety reasons.

Skyway Stage 3 Will Charge Up To P 264 One-Way Starting July 12

After providing the public free use of its 18-kilometer Skyway Stage 3 project for nearly seven months, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will start collecting toll on the new elevated expressway starting Monday, July 12, 2021 using a revised toll fee matrix that is lower than the original proposed toll fees, particularly for motorists traveling shorter distances.

Please, Always Remember To Wear Your Seatbelt

Here’s another friendly reminder: always wear your seatbelts when in a vehicle. This can’t be stressed further as U.S. traffic deaths soared, hitting the highest yearly total since 2007. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, this can be attributed to more Americans “engaging in unsafe behavior.”

SMC Accelerates Skyway 3 Construction, Alabang SB Tollgate to Close Starting February 20

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is expediting work on the Skyway Extension project that will make the Skyway System even more accessible to motorists from the south as the company announced road closures to usher construction works at the southbound section starting midnight on February 20.

Manila Traffic, Noise One of the World's Worst

Despite community quarantines being in effect since March 2020 over the National Capital Region, Manila still holds the dubious honor of being one of the most traffic congested cities in the world. The Traffic Index 2020 by TomTom showed that Manila as having the fourth worst traffic in the world.

Skyway Stage 3 Open to Motorists Starting December 29, 2020

San Miguel Corporation promised, and they delivered. Despite delays due to rains and a collapsing girder, the Skyway Stage 3 will be partially open to the public starting Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

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