The Land Transportation Office has issued a show-cause order against the BMW Owners’ Society of Safe Riders following viral videos showing multiple traffic violations during their 2026 Mindanao Cup event, including incidents that resulted in fatalities.
A married couple sleeping in their parked tricycle in Barangay Ibo, Toledo City, was killed instantly after being struck by a dump truck in a late-night accident on February 2, 2026.
A 26-year-old construction worker from Daanbantayan, Cebu, was declared dead on arrival after his motorcycle slid on a wet highway early Sunday morning, February 1, 2026.
The Cebu Provincial Board invites GSM and LTFRB 7 officials to explain the temporary permit for electric taxi operations in Metro Cebu, citing lack of formal communication.
A veteran police officer set to retire this year died after his patrol motorcycle was hit by a counterflowing Ceres bus in Naga City, Cebu, on Sunday morning.
A tragic weekend on Cebu roads claimed the life of veteran police officer Executive Master Sergeant Antonio Sando in a head-on collision with a bus in Naga City. In a separate incident in Minglanilla, eight people were injured when a multicab lost control
A 55-year-old police officer scheduled to retire this year died after being struck by a counterflowing Ceres bus on the National Highway in Naga City, Cebu. The incident occurred when the bus swerved to avoid a sudden traffic pile-up.
A modern public utility jeepney overturned in Cebu City, injuring five passengers on their way to Parkmall Mandaue. Police are investigating driver error and potential racing as causes.
Green and Smart Mobility (GSM) electric taxis from Vietnam have started operating in Cebu despite a suspended launch plan for 600 units in Metro Cebu, facing opposition from local taxi operators and infrastructure concerns.
LTO-NIR and BTTMD serve show cause orders to operators, driver, and conductor of a modernized jeepney in Bacolod City after an overcrowding incident on the Alijis route, prompting investigations and safety reminders.
Five passengers were injured when a modern jeepney overturned on Xiamen Street in Cebu City. Police suspect driver unfamiliarity with the route as a key factor in the late-night accident.
Electric taxis from Vietnam's GSM were spotted in Cebu City as their deployment remains suspended due to opposition from local operators over licensing and traffic concerns.
A public utility jeepney lost its brakes on Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Lahug, Cebu City on January 29, 2026. The driver intentionally crashed into a sidewalk, injuring three passengers but preventing a potentially fatal accident.
A passenger jeepney overturned in Cebu City after losing brakes, injuring three. Driver avoided downhill crash to prevent worse damage. Emergency responders quickly transported victims.
Electric vehicle sales in the Philippines reached nearly 59,000 units last year, with annual growth of 14-15%. CAMPI expresses confidence in continued expansion for 2026.
Two teenage brothers died in a fatal collision with a truck in Tubigon, Bohol, while rushing to pay tuition fees. Police investigation reveals lack of helmets and reckless overtaking as contributing factors.
The Philippine government's assurance of continued funding for the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy program strengthens the electric vehicle ecosystem and investor confidence.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Davao Region reveals Ride It, a local motorcycle taxi app, is applying for Transport Network Company accreditation while its current operations are deemed illegal without a franchise.
Davao City Councilor Temujin Ocampo urges Green GSM Philippines Taxi to consult local government on deploying 500 electric taxis, as LTFRB-Davao reports pending franchise application with three oppositions.
The Land Transportation Office files reckless driving charges and suspends license for 90 days against a driver caught on video swerving dangerously on NAIA Expressway.
Mark Yanson, Carlo Tinsay, and US-based Omar Crespo from Bacolod City made Philippine motorsports history by breaking a 12-year-old front-wheel-drive record at the 2026 National Drag Racing Championship in Clark, Pampanga.
A father and his 10-year-old son perished in a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor on the National Highway in Toledo City. The driver of the tractor faces charges of reckless imprudence resulting in double homicide.
A 33-year-old French tourist sustained neck and knee injuries when his motorcycle got entangled in a low-hanging communication cable on a road in Alegria, Cebu, prompting an investigation by local disaster officials.
Bacolod-based racers Mark Yanson and Carlo Tinsay, with US tuner Omar Crespo, set a new front-wheel-drive record at the National Drag Racing Championship, highlighting private sector sports support.
Actor Coco Martin joined Toyota's Next Generation Tamaraw roadshow in Cebu during Sinulog 2026, highlighting the vehicle's popularity among local entrepreneurs for its durability and efficiency.
A 34-year-old man died after jumping from a moving minibus in Naga City, Cebu. The driver faces Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide charges. Read the full investigation details.
A 34-year-old man died after jumping from a moving minibus in Naga City. The victim was run over by the vehicle. The driver faces reckless imprudence charges.
Cebu transport operators formally opposed GSM's 600 electric taxi application, citing constitutional violations and traffic. A decision is expected in five days. Read the full story.
Acting DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez announces motorists can now present e-licenses during apprehensions and pay fines online. Learn how this digital shift simplifies processes.
Transport groups in Metro Cebu formally oppose GSM Philippines' bid to deploy 600 electric taxis, citing traffic congestion, fleet oversupply, and foreign ownership concerns. Read the full story.