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by Billy Caluag
Metro Manila was ranked 15th in 2024
TomTom has just released its annual traffic index, and the results are interesting to say the least. The 2025 report ranked Metro Manila traffic at 40th worst in the world, a stark improvement from 2024's 15th position and 2023's top (
by Billy Caluag
Traffic still gets bad on Mondays, but not as bad as on other weekdays
Traffic in Metro Manila might not be the worst in the Philippines anymore, but it's still quite bad. Like, really bad-you don't even need statistics to know this. If you go around the city often enough, then you most
Manila only comes second
The 2025 TomTom Traffic Index is out, and it seems to be the same story for the Philippines. Just like last year, Davao City has the worst traffic in the country-even more so than Manila. These are the only two of
Shoppers can now check EDSA traffic conditions in real time
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has installed live video feeds of EDSA traffic conditions in information kiosks at SM Megamall. This is the first initiative in the agency's traffic information sharing project, which aims to promote transparency and data-driven
by Billy Caluag
Is this finally it?
Could this be the final iteration of the EDSA Rehabilitation Project that has been haunting motorists and commuters throughout the year?The Department of Public Works and Highways announced that the EDSA Rehab Project will commence on December 24, 2025, at 11pm.
by Billy Caluag
A guide for commuters
We all know that pre-Christmas carmageddon in Metro Manila can be pretty chaotic. With holiday traffic causing car owners to be stuck on the road for hours, using public transport sometimes seems to be the most efficient option these days.As
by Kara Santos
This cleanup is currently taking place on the Harbor Link
If you've traversed the NLEX Harbor Link recently, you may have noticed clean-up and regrading operations on the road shoulders of the expressway.According to NLEX president and general manager, Luis S. Roño, cleaning and fortifying road shoulders are
The agency is asking for stricter internal traffic management measures
If you pass by La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) regularly, then you're probably familiar with how bad traffic can get there during peak hours. It's mainly caused by vehicles stopping by the side of the road to pick up or drop
These will help manage vehicular traffic and pedestrian crossings in the area
Segment 1 of the NLEX Connector has provided alternate routes to motorists traveling between Caloocan City and Manila City since the elevated tollway opened back in 2023. However, as new routes like these open, traffic flow in the areas can often get
SONA 2025: Guadalupe Bridge closure postponed, 428km Mindanao road connectivity network in the works
And the Love Bus is back
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has just delivered his fourth State of the Nation address, and as always, we've paid close attention to the items related to the transport, motoring, and mobility sectors.Before we get to summarizing the six points he
We’re not kidding, this is real
The EDSA Rehabilitation Project had the right intentions and goals in mind, but higher-ups might have deemed it too premature or felt it was rushed, which was why the government eventually suspended the program. And since it was binned, we've
Expect heavy traffic on Commonwealth Ave. and IBP Road
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) will take place later today, July 28, 2025, at 4pm, in the Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City.To alleviate the heavy traffic along Commonwealth Avenue and IBP Road, the Metropolitan Manila
by Billy Caluag
At least for now
All eyes have been on EDSA over the past week with the government's proposed rehab project for arguably the metro's most notorious thoroughfare. Over the weekend, however, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suspended the implementation of the EDSA rehab, putting all
The project is expected to last two years
We are a little over two weeks away from the start of the EDSA Rehabilitation Project, which is set to kick off on June 13, 2025. While the project is expected to be completed by 2027, traffic is expected to worsen almost
by Billy Caluag
A sigh of relief for motorists
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has been a huge pain point for motorists over the past week. Following the incident that compromised the Marilao Interchange Bridge, NLEX Corporation had to close lanes and open a counterflow lane to make way for the
We only hope good things to come out from this partnership
The traffic in the metro hasn't gotten that much better even post-pandemic. Sure, Davao City has overtaken Metro Manila in global rankings (according to the TomTom Traffic Index), and the latter has dropped to 15th overall, but is being 15th
He even paid a visit to the mayor of Cainta
Angkas CEO George Royeca personally visited the office of Cainta mayor Elenita Nieto to apologize for a traffic jam created by a convoy of Angkas riders last Tuesday, February 3. A video of the convoy and subsequent traffic jam circulated social media,
by Billy Caluag
They’ll also have to consult the commuting public first as well
Last week, news came out that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Metro Manila Council were looking at implementing adjusted working hours for employees of national government agencies to improve traffic. Now, the President has said that authorities are still
This isn’t the first time it’ll be implemented
Metro Manila traffic has supposedly improved according to a recent study-it's now reportedly better than traffic in Davao City, actually-but that doesn't mean it's all well and good in the capital. Traffic is still an issue, and
We take a look at the numbers
In 2023, Metro Manila shamefully held the top spot for worst traffic in the world, but according to the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index, Metro Manila now holds 15th place in the ranking for the world's worst traffic levels based on travel
by Billy Caluag
