PNR Manila closure to speed up NSCR construction
THE five-year closure of the Metro Manila line of the Philippine National Railways (PNR) would result in long-term benefits for commuters, said PNR Chairman Michael Ted Macapagal.
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DENR warns of water rationing in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday warned of possible water rationing if residents, particularly in Metro Manila, will not practice conservation measures amid the impact of the El Niño phenomenon and the dry season.
Task force to public: Continue water conservation
MANILA, Philippines — As the water level in major dams can drop further during the dry months, the Task Force El Niño is urging the public to continue conserving water to avert a possible water crisis, especially in Metro Manila.
Marcos, Sara ratings fall – Pulse Asia
MANILA, Philippines — Following a slight increase in the last quarter of 2023, the approval and trust ratings of President Marcos once again suffered a significant decline in the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia.
E-trike popularity a 'symptom of gov't failure' in addressing mobility needs — group
MANILA, Philippines — With the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) set to ban e-bikes and e-trikes on major Metro Manila roads this month, mobility advocates pointed out that the popularity of e-vehicles is simply a symptom of a larger transportation problem.
‘Unfinished road works cause EDSA traffic jams’
MANILA, Philippines — Monstrous traffic jams greeted motorists along EDSA and others parts of Metro Manila yesterday – the resumption of work and classes after the Holy Week break – due to unfinished road repairs.
Peaceful Holy Week in Metro Manila – NCRPO
MANILA, Philippines — The crime volume in Metro Manila dropped by 30.42 percent during the Holy Week, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
High pressure area affects Luzon
MANILA, Philippines: Two weather systems – the easterlies and high pressure area (HPA) — are expected to bring warmer and more humid weather in the coming days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday.