Cebu City Moves to Fix Taxi Service Woes
Cebu City faces a tourism threat from dirty taxis and overcharging. Mayor Archival pushes for new service standards and cooperation with drivers to protect the city's image. Clean taxis mean stronger tourism.
Cebu City faces a tourism threat from dirty taxis and overcharging. Mayor Archival pushes for new service standards and cooperation with drivers to protect the city's image. Clean taxis mean stronger tourism.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival is uniting taxi operators to set service quality standards after a spike in complaints about overcharging and dirty cabs. The plan focuses on cooperation, not just punishment.
The surge of unregistered e-bikes and e-trikes on Philippine roads demands urgent LTO action. Outdated laws and regulatory confusion fuel safety risks and unfair competition. Read more.
The LTO suspends the ban on e-bikes and e-trikes on national roads, moving enforcement to January 2026 for a public information drive. Officials cite safety concerns and lack of regulation.
Rising car prices and economic worries push Americans to buy used cars and extend loans. The EV market slumps after a key tax credit ends. Discover the full impact on consumer spending.
The LTO announces a ban on light electric vehicles on national highways starting Dec 1, 2025, with impounding operations to begin January 2, 2026. Learn the new rules.
The LTO defers impounding e-bikes & e-trikes on national roads until Jan 2, 2026, starting an information campaign on Dec 1. Learn the new safety rules.
Metro Cebu implements e-bike and e-trike ban on national roads starting December 1, 2025. Local governments enforce regulations affecting drivers' livelihoods. Learn the new rules.
The Department of Transportation implements nationwide ban on electric bikes and tricycles from major roads starting December 1, 2025. Learn how this affects traffic flow and public safety.
Starting December 1, 2025, e-bikes and e-trikes face nationwide ban on major roads. Learn how this impacts drivers' livelihoods and road safety across the Philippines.
LTO prohibits e-trikes and e-bikes from national highways starting December 1, 2025. New traffic regulation aims to improve road safety in San Fernando and nationwide.
Starting December 1, 2025, the LTO will apprehend and impound e-bikes and e-trikes on major roads. Learn the details and safety reasons behind this nationwide ban.
Rep. Janette Garin files HB 6292 to extend More Power's franchise to 7 Iloilo municipalities, citing lower rates and improved service. Learn about the proposed expansion.
500 VinFast electric taxis are set to launch in Davao City on Nov 28, 2025, creating 20,000 jobs. A major step for green mobility in the Philippines. Read more!
Cebu City Police launch clearing operation against taxi and habal-habal drivers overcharging passengers at pier. 11 temporary permits issued, 71 citation tickets given during crackdown.
Cebu City Police conducted a clearing operation against illegal transport practices at the pier, issuing 71 citation tickets and impounding one motorcycle. Read the full story.
Mayor Archival eyes P12M annual savings from free DILG emergency system to fund eco-friendly police fleet. Cebu City could redirect funds to modernize law enforcement.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival launches a major crackdown on abusive dispatchers and taxi scalpers at Cebu Baseport to ensure passenger safety. New measures and a potential ordinance are planned.
Nordeco asserts its legal authority as Davao del Norte's power distributor amid Davao Light's P1 billion expansion plan. Supreme Court battle continues over franchise rights.
Cebu City residents affected by Typhoon Tino may receive financial relief as Councilor Jun Alcover Jr. proposes waiving water and electricity bills for November and December 2025. Learn about the recovery plan.
Negros Electric and Power Corp. provides 100 sacks of rice to families affected by Typhoon Tino in Negros Occidental, reinforcing its commitment to community resilience.
Consumer watchdog warns delayed power restoration in Cebu Province triggers widespread water shortages, sanitation risks. Urgent action needed to prioritize water pumping stations.
Philippine auto sales increased 4.96% monthly in October 2025, driven by AUVs and MPVs. Electric vehicles surged 62.1% as government pushes for green transport.
New CCPO chief Col. George Ylanan pledges safer Cebu after courtesy call with Mayor Archival. The city approves P12 million for new electric patrol vehicles. Read more.
Negros Electric and Power Corp. secures a 20-megawatt Power Supply Agreement with AboitizPower to meet rising electricity demand in Central Negros. Discover how this partnership ensures reliable and cost-efficient energy for the region's growth.
Two weeks after Typhoon Tino, Cebu faces severe infrastructure damage. Lusaran Dam paralyzed, thousands lack water and electricity. Community assistance continues as recovery efforts intensify.
Chinese EV makers like BYD are entering Japan's auto market, unveiling new models at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Discover how this challenges domestic brands and accelerates electrification.
Subic Bay Freeport Zone tests electric buses in its CBD, a major step towards becoming the Philippines' first carbon-neutral economic zone by 2030. Learn more about this green initiative.
In a remarkable show of solidarity, Davao Light and Power Company dispatches 25 skilled linemen and specialized equipment to assist in power restoration efforts across Cebu following severe tropical storm conditions.
Cebu City downgrades from red alert to yellow alert status as power supply stabilizes, bringing relief to residents and businesses after rotational brownouts.