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Price Wars: Diesel vs Gasoline
Probably you’re thinking that “price war” refers to the competition among the petroleum industry players when it comes to pricing their products. This is not what we’re talking about, and it’s not because of the perceived monopolistic attitude of petroleum companies. We’re talking about the price of gasoline relative to the price of diesel.
Beep, Beep: Give Way to the King of the Road
The statistics are grim. On 1 November 2008, at least 5 people, including a priest, were killed in a head-on collision between a Fermina Express bus and a Toyota Revo along the North Luzon Expressway in Pampanga. A witness said that when the bus swerved out towards the opposite lane, the Revo was unfortunately stationary …
Reduced traffic with increase in gas prices?
They say sleep is a refuge of the weary mind and the battered body. People say sleep is a source of comfort, but this seems to be no longer true. These days, you tend to say this as you hit the sack: “Darn, I forgot to gas up!” Everybody is now familiar that gas prices …
LTFRB Hotline
Jeepneys are called “Hari ng Kalsada.” But the way buses are throwing their weight around (no pun intended), buses should be the new “Hari ng Kalsada.” When you’re driving a bus and you swerve, maybe you expect other cars to stay out of your way. Or maybe smaller cars should stand their ground to teach …
Holy Cow: Attack of the Jaywalking Cows
Least we be misunderstood, “holy cow” is an expression (neither a religious slant or the name of the restaurant). Also, jaywalking applies only to human pedestrians who walk outside the pedestrian crossing or who walk at the center island of a street, thoroughfare or highway so as to obstruct, hinder or prevent free passage of …
EDSA traffic, Buses and the Yellow Lane
Almost every Filipino knows EDSA, although not everyone may know that it’s a major thoroughfare in Metro Manila. It’s a road that is [in]famous and unique for many things. EDSA One, EDSA Dos, EDSA Tres and the additional (?) episodes that will rival the plot of Starwars.
No Overloading
When you travel through the NLE, you see the “Anti-Overloading Law Strictly Enforced” sign (see photo below), which sign specifically mentions “Republic Act 8794.” This law provides for penalties for trucks and trailers for loading beyond their prescribed gross vehicle weight, with an absolute prohibition against axle load exceeding 13,5000 kilograms or 13.5 metric tons.
MMDA Pink Line
In all probability, you’re now used to pink covering Metro Manila. Pink fences, pink urinals, pink walls and more. There’s a new member of the pink family being implemented by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) — the pink line.
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