Using vehicles as weapons of terror in Europe and America
Vehicles have previously been used as weapons of terror, often by supporters of the Islamic State (IS) group, attacking nations in the US-led coalition fighting the jihadists in Iraq and Syria.
View ArticleSC lifts order stopping release of license plates
The Supreme Court has lifted the restraining order that stopped the release of around 700,000 license plates for motor vehicles and motorcycles.
View ArticleLTFRB’s 65,000 Uber, Grab cap is not enough, says Poe
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board's (LTFRB) 65,000 cap on the number of Uber and Grab vehicles in Metro Manila is not enough, Senator Grace Poe said Thursday.
View ArticleBill penalizes throwing of hard objects at vehicles
The House of Representatives has unanimously approved on third and final reading a measure penalizing the act of throwing stones and other hard objects at motor vehicles.
View ArticleLacson: Let cops use luxury cars for anti-crime operations
Luxury vehicles, like Porsche, for police operations? Why not?
View ArticleDuterte issues guidelines on procurement of gov’t vehicles
President Rodrigo Duterte has issued Administrative Order No. 14 to centralize the system for buying government motor vehicles.
View ArticleMMDA to implement higher fines on illegally parked vehicles Monday
The implementation of the higher fines for illegal parking officially starts on Monday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reminded the public on Sunday.
View ArticleNaked man jumps and stomps on cars, causes over P500,000 worth of damage
A naked man was caught damaging vehicles in a dealership in Oregon, United States, by jumping on them last Monday, July 13.
View ArticleSouth Korea opens world’s first hydrogen-refilling station at parliament
SEOUL — The first hydrogen-refilling station in the world built in the complex of the National Assembly opened Tuesday, marking a step forward in the nation’s vision of creating a hydrogen economy. It...
View ArticleBenguet drivers, operators joining Sept. 30 transport strike vs jeepney phaseout
BAGUIO CITY–Leaders of groups of jeepney drivers and operators here on Thursday, Sept. 26, said they will join the nationwide protest against an ongoing government program to phase out old jeepney...
View ArticleNo cars in Manila North Cemetery from Oct. 30- Nov. 2
MANILA, Philippines — All vehicles are no longer allowed to enter the Manila North Cemetery starting Wednesday, October 30, until Saturday, November 2, Cemetery Chief Roselle Castañeda said Wednesday....
View ArticleOFW dead in 1 of 6 road crashes in a day in Pangasinan
CALASIAO, PANGASINAN—A migrant worker from Sta. Barbara town was killed in the deadliest of six road accidents taking place in a single day in the province of Pangasinan, which is now on general...
View ArticleKin thinks murder of Manila City chief prosecutor well planned
MANILA, Philippines — The nephew of Manila City’s Senior Prosecutor Jovencio Senados believes that the daring daylight ambush that killed his uncle on Tuesday was well hatched. According to Felji...
View Article1,500 vehicles stuck on flooded Maharlika Highway in Quezon province
LUCENA CITY –– About 1,500 vehicles have been stranded along the flooded Maharlika Highway in Lopez town of Quezon province since early Wednesday after Tropical Depression “Pepito” poured heavy rains...
View ArticleDepEd: New trucks procured before pandemic, to reach areas with harsh roads
MANILA, Philippines — A Department of Education (DepEd) official has clarified that the agency’s purchase of brand-new pickup trucks had been made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic that struck nations...
View ArticlePNP gets P1.2-B worth of new guns, vehicles, radio equipment
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday received over P1.2 billion worth of firearms, police vehicles, and radio equipment to ensure faster mobilization and communication among...
View Article2 dead, 2 hurt in Subic road crash
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT –– Two persons died while two others were injured when their vehicles collided here on Thursday morning, authorities said. Killed were Apollo Perez, driver of a gray Toyota Vios, and...
View ArticleTesla 2020 deliveries beat estimates, but fall just short of Musk’s target
Tesla Inc on Saturday reported better-than-expected 2020 vehicle deliveries, driven by a steady rise in electric vehicle adoption, but narrowly missed its ambitious full-year goal during a punishing...
View ArticleJ. Fajardo Bridge in Manila closes due to 7-month reconstruction
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists should take alternative routes if they want to pass Sampaloc area near Carola Street area as J. Fajardo Bridge will be closed for its seven-month reconstruction, the...
View ArticleSenate panel wants operation of private car inspection hubs suspended
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee on public services recommended the temporary suspension of the operations of Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (PMVICs) as more issues and questions...
View Article2 pedestrians dead in Quezon road mishaps
LUCENA CITY –– Two pedestrians died Monday and Tuesday after passing vehicles hit them along the Maharlika Highway in Quezon province. A Quezon police report said Vivencio Llames Jr., 51, was crossing...
View ArticleVehicles, tactical vests, equipment worth P398M acquired by PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has acquired various equipment, including vehicles, tactical vests and other gadgets worth P398.2 million, as part of its Capability...
View ArticleOver 600 passengers going to Visayas, Masbate stranded in Sorsogon
LEGAZPI CITY––At least 627 passengers and 331 vehicles bound for the Visayas and Masbate were stranded Wednesday in Matnog and Pilar ports in Sorsogon, after the state weather bureau hoisted Tropical...
View ArticleMMDA yet to see need to expand number coding scheme
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) does not see the need yet to expand the number coding scheme. Currently, the number coding scheme is implemented weekdays, 5...
View ArticlePrime minister orders recycling push to get 5 million aging vehicles off Thai...
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants all 5 million vehicles aged over 20 years old to be removed from Thai roads and recycled, citing pollution concerns. Government spokesman Thanakorn...
View ArticleTake care of new guns, cars, Danao tells police officers
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr. has called on police officers to take care of the equipment procured by the government and those...
View ArticleDanao: No more ‘lemon’ cars, gadgets for PNP
MANILA, Philippines — The alleged practice of buying “lemon” vehicles and gadgets for the Philippine National Police (PNP) is now over. This was according to PNP officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Vicente...
View Article2 collared for stealing vehicles held as evidence
Two police officers were arrested by their fellow officers after each of them used evidence vehicles seized in earlier operations. Agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group arrested Pat....
View ArticlePMFTC tapping electronic vehicles to reduce carbon footprint
MANILA, Philippines – Expanding on its vision to deliver a smoke-free future, PMFTC Inc., the country’s leading tobacco company, has begun deploying 10 electric vehicles (EVs) for its service fleet...
View ArticleBacolod mayor orders 5 city hall workers to explain ‘missing’ gov’t vehicles
BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez of this city has issued show cause orders to five city government employees on Wednesday, July 12, for failure to account for the government vehicles...
View ArticleBOC seizes 51 luxury vehicles
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has confiscated 51 high-end vehicles whose owners allegedly failed to submit evidence of ownership and payment of correct duties and taxes for importation. The 51 luxury...
View ArticleIn Singapore, a certificate to own a car now costs $106,000
SINGAPORE — To own a car in Singapore, a buyer must bid for a certificate that now costs $106,000, equivalent to four Toyota Camry Hybrids in the U.S., as a post-pandemic recovery has driven up the...
View ArticleLTO alarmed: 65% of vehicles ‘delinquent’
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered its regional offices to strictly enforce the “no registration, no travel” policy, after its data showed that the majority of vehicles in operation...
View ArticleLTO: Over 24M vehicles unregistered in PH, some belong to gov’t agencies
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Sunday revealed that some of the over 24 million unregistered vehicles in the country have previously been registered under different...
View ArticlePNP deploys hundreds of vehicles for commuters amid transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed hundreds of its vehicles to cushion the effects of the transport strike in Metro Manila. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo on...
View ArticleLTO relaxing ‘No registration, No travel’ policy this Christmas season
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Thursday announced that it will relax implementing the “No Registration, No Travel” policy this December “in the spirit of the Yuletide...
View ArticleHouse OKs on final reading a bill increasing vehicle user’s tax
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill that would set new and higher tax rates for vehicle owners. At the session on Tuesday, House Bill No. 9647...
View ArticleLTO: ‘No Registration, No Travel’ rule’s strict enforcement back in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday reminded motorists that strict implementation of the ‘No Registration, No Travel’ policy will resume in 2024. In a statement, LTO said...
View ArticleTransport group airs hopes on PUV modernization in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Piston on New Year’s Day said it is hoping that the new year would usher in new perspectives from government agencies on the effects of the PUV modernization...
View ArticleP17.4 M in fines collected from anti-colorum vehicles drive
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) Department’s Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) has collected P17.4 million in fines from from drivers...
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