The STAR Cover (March 13, 2024)
The STAR Cover (March 13, 2024)
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Group opposes ban on e-trikes, e-bikes
MANILA, Philippines — A commuter group yesterday criticized a move of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to prohibit electric bicycles and e-tricycles from traversing major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region beginning April 15, saying no public hearing was made prior to the decision.
Free licensing offered to low-income drivers in BARMM
COTABATO CITY — Marginalized drivers of passenger vehicles, cargo trucks and tricycles in the Bangsamoro region can now renew their licenses for free through a program of their transportation and communications ministry.
PhilHealth ordered to cover ultrasound, mammogram in Konsulta package
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has ordered the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to include ultrasound and mammogram services in its primary care benefit package.
2nd Mayor Cabaron inter-town sportsfest gets underway today | The Freeman
CEBU, Philippines — The cash-rich 2nd Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-Town Basketball and Volleyball Tournament comes off the wraps today at the Moalboal Sports Complex in Moalboal town, south of Cebu.
MMDA: Ban on e-bikes, e-trikes starts April 15
MANILA, Philippines — Electric bicycles and e-tricycles will be banned from traversing major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region beginning April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday.
MMDA: E-vehicle ban on nat'l NCR roads to take effect on April 15
MANILA, Philippines — Electronic vehicles will be officially prohibited on national roads of the National Capital Region starting April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Monday.