The Metropolitan Manila Earthquake Impact Reduction Study (MMEIRS) predicts this bridges’ scenario in the aftermath of “The Big One” or the 7.2-magnitude earthquake from the West Valley Fault: seven bridges in the metropolis, at the least, will collapse. I In...
Traffic congestion encapsulates the daily challenge of commuters and motorists in the megalopolis that is Mega Manila (Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Metro Manila), and to a certain extent the mega cities of Cebu and Davao. It reached a point that even a popular...
In a demonstration of the transformative power of strategic infrastructure investment, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has undergone a remarkable evolution under the Marcos administration. Once a symbol of congestion and inefficiency, the nation’s...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is continuing its efforts to expand and improve the country’s bicycle lanes to encourage active transport, improve road safety, and offer a more sustainable mode of travel. This initiative is in line with President Ferdinand R....
As the sun rose over the quiet fishing town of Balatan, Julio Rellorcasa, a 58-year-old fisherman, prepared his banca for another day at sea. For decades, he has navigated the pristine waters of Balatan, hauling fish and dreaming of a brighter future for his...