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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights of women.

The CHR said … Read the rest

Aug 28, 20080

LRT ridership hits 8-year high

Darwin G. Amojelar
Manila Times

THE Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) on Wednesday said ridership of LRT Line 1, which runs from Baclaran to Monumento, registered an eight-year high, as more commuters used the service due to rising fuel prices … Read the rest

Jul 23, 20080

LRTA: Lines 1, 2 ready for passenger surge

Rainier Allan Ronda
Philippine Star

The Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 could still take in thousands more of passengers every day with maximum passenger capacity still far from being reached.

Melquiades “Mel” Robles, LRT Authority administrator, said that … Read the rest

Jul 15, 20080

Electrification of transportation

Ernesto F. Herrera
Manila Times

Now plying the streets of Makati, specifically the Legazpi and Salcedo Villages, is the long-awaited and much-needed E-Jeepney. “Long-awaited” because it was introduced 10 months ago but only now has it been finally allowed by … Read the rest

Jul 14, 20080

Light rail troubles

by Bong Austero
from Manila Standard

The word out there is that the Light Rail Transit and the Metro Rail Transit have become the preferred mode of transportation in Metro Manila today as it should be. They’re fast. They’re convenient. … Read the rest

Jul 12, 20080

DOTC sees eventual phase-out of buses, jeepneys in Metro Manila

Perseus Echeminada
Philippine Star

The start of the construction of the mass transit railway system that will link the Light Railway Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) along EDSA will lead to the eventual phase-out of buses and … Read the rest

Jul 11, 20080

MRT in danger of overloading – DOTC

Philippine Star

With trains filled to more than maximum capacity, especially during rush hours on weekdays, overloading and wear and tear have caused serious concerns regarding the Metro Rail Transit (MRT).

MRT general manager Roberto Lastimoso said that the “extremely … Read the rest

Jul 11, 20080

Metrostar to link with Pasig ferry

Roderick T. dela Cruz
Manila Standard

Metrostar Ferry Inc., which operates a line between Mall of Asia in Pasay City and Cavite City, has announced its north expansion to link up with the Pasig River Ferry.

“The company has lined … Read the rest

Jul 11, 20080

MRT extends peak hours for commuters

Darwin G. Amojelar
Manila Times

The Metro Rail Transit Authority (MRTA) on Thursday said it will extend the peak-hour period at Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3, with additional trains starting on Monday to decongest hordes of passengers in the … Read the rest

Jul 8, 20080

The nearness of you

Ernesto F. Herrera
Manila Times

I recently ran into a former student of mine who belonged to a Public Finance class I used to teach at the Lyceum. This guy used to openly court a girl who also belonged to … Read the rest

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