Suspend fuel tax, not fares, commuter group tells gov’t
A transport advocacy group on Friday said suspending excise taxes on fuel—not raising fares—is what commuters are calling for amid rising oil prices.
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A transport advocacy group on Friday said suspending excise taxes on fuel—not raising fares—is what commuters are calling for amid rising oil prices.
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‘The purpose of this examination is to ensure swift, correct, and effective response to any situation for the safety of every passenger.’
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has extended the compliance deadline for private developers to fulfill their socialized…
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Long before the North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) became a multibillion-peso megaproject, the Philippines already had a rail backbone.
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In other words, the projects were announced before the money was fully secured. Ambition alone does not build railways; efficiency does.
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For more than a decade, Filipinos laughed at the misadventures of the Kosme family in the television sitcom Home Along Da Riles, where the late comedian Dolphy…
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The delayed NSCR has been billed as the answer to the need for cheap, efficient modern public transport that would put the country on par with its neighbors.
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos expressed empathy for those who had to climb the infamous “Mt. Kamuning,” the “mile-high” Quezon City footbridge.
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House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday, 5 March 2026, hailed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing a law extending the work of the Second…
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Authorities are adopting an LGU-led approach for the Calumpit site. The relocation area is expected to host families affected by the NSCR-Ex Philippine…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo led the groundbreaking ceremony for a critical segment of the Metro Manila Subway Project,…
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Four decades after the historic People Power Revolution, the 23.8-kilometer stretch of EDSA remains a symbol of daily suffering and unfulfilled promises for…
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Commuters continue to endure heavy traffic along the 23.8-kilometer stretch of EDSA four decades after it became the site of the People Power Revolution, the…
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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is looking into the possibility of building a 67.5-kilometer railway from Danao City to Carcar City in Cebu with…
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The Philippines and Japan are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic and cultural relations in 2026, highlighting decades of cooperation in peace, development, and…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued show cause orders to 116 transport terminals nationwide after inspections revealed…
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Honda Philippines Inc. has rolled out the 2026 version of the Click125, which gives one of its steady sellers a visual update and a few added features aimed at…
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President Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to end commuters’ suffering. He expressed gratitude to the Japanese government and the Japan International Cooperation…
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