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April 7

2022 Number Coding Scheme Guide For Parents

There are proposed changes to the current scheme, and we don't want you to be the last one to know about it.

With the increasing fuel prices, the last thing you would want to happen to you is to hit the road on the day when your car's number plate is banned. Also, since most of us have been #TeamBahay for more than two years now,
Inspiration

November 19

Cop Saves Unresponsive Baby During Traffic Stop

Bless you, officer!

A sheriff’s deputy in Summerville, South Carolina, was credited with saving the life of a 12-day-old baby on June 11 during a routine traffic stop.According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy W. Kimbro stopped a car for speeding when the driver
Real Parenting

October 17

How To Deal With Metro Manila Traffic

Hirap ka ba sa commute? Narito ang ilan sa mga tips ng mga working moms and dads sa Smart Parenting Village.

Nakakalungkot mang isipin, mukhang bahagi na talaga ng buhay natin ang traffic. Kung tutuusin, isa ito sa mga malalaking factors na nakakaapekto sa ating mga pang araw-araw na desisyon. Mahirap ito para sa lahat, pero doble hirap ito para sa mga magulang.
Real Parenting

October 16

How Much Of My Life Do I Spend In Traffic

Ilang oras ang inuubos mo sa kalsada araw-araw?

Sa isang report ng Philippine Star, sinabi ng urban planning specialist na si Felino “Jun” Palafox Jr., na kung susumahin, halos siyam hanggang 15 taon ng buhay ng mga Pilipino ang ginugugol sa traffic. Ayon naman sa pag-aaral na isinagawa ng Boston Consulting
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October 15

Libreng Sakay Pa-Cubao Mula sa Habal Driver

Ito na lamang ang naisip na ialay ng motorcyclist na si Michael Vinuga para sa kanyang anak.

Sa sobrang hirap ng buhay ngayon, hindi maikakailang bihira ka na lang talagang makakaranas ng mga llibreng serbisyo. Samahan mo pa ng labis na hirap na dinaranas ng mga motorista at commuters araw-araw dahil sa traffic, iisipin mo talagang wala nang mabuting
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September 25

SLEX Traffic Congestion Caused by Skyway Stage 3 Construction

People are asking if this is how it's going to be until 2020.

The first few hours of the day are supposed to be sacred. They're spent in quiet contemplation, gathering up enough mental energy to face the challenges ahead—but not when you work in Metro Manila. Mornings are usually spent struggling to get to
Health & Nutrition

July 16

Long Commute Can Affect Baby's Health and Development

Moms who travel long distances to work increases the risk of having low birth weight babies.

Even with the special privileges and acts of kindness afforded to pregnant women, working the whole day with a tiny human inside you can be exhausting. It’s especially harder if you have to travel a lengthy distance to go to and from
Real Parenting

June 2

Commuting in the Philippines When You Are a Mom With Baby in Tow

We ask moms from our FB group Smart Parenting Village to share their commuting mama's survival kit.

Every Pinoy has lived through the stress and struggle of the daily commute. Lining up under the scorching sun for hours at a train station only to fight for inches of breathing space inside a coach. Flagging UV Express after UV Express
Real Parenting

January 21

Road Rage: Highway Tales and Driving Lessons of a Real Mom

A mom reflects on her driving history and the lessons she has learned along the way.

Weaving through EDSA, I signal to the left side, so I can switch lanes and line up after trucks, vans, and other large vehicles. It is close to 3 p.m. and thinking it was still early, I was surprised to see the
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December 29

MMDA Fines Can No Longer Be Settled at Metrobank

Take note of the establishments that you can still go to

Traffic citations are stressful, whether you feel they’re unjustly given or otherwise. Not only do you have to pay a fine, you also have to take precious time out of your daily schedule to line up and hand over the money—and this
Real Parenting

November 29

Long Commutes and Traffic Are Putting Families in Crisis

Family time is suffering because of the long commutes parents face every day.

In August of 2018, one of Drew Arellano’s Instagram stories went viral when the travel show host ran through EDSA just so he could come home and play with his son Primo before his bedtime at 7:30 p.m. According to a report by GMA
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November 16

These Neighborhoods Are Close to Schools and Universities

If you're a parent, it's important to find a property that can cater to the needs of your school-age kids

When looking for a property to invest in, one of the most important factors to consider is whether that property provides access to not only business and commercial districts, but also to educational institutions, especially if you have school-age children. With so
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October 13

Malls New Schedule 2018 Holiday

Brace yourself for "carmageddon"

If you're doing your Christmas shopping in November, be aware of this important piece of news.Local malls and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have come to an agreement regarding mall operating hours for the 2018 holiday season.According to MMDA spokesperson Celine
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July 12

Going to a Pasyalan in Manila This Weekend? Consider Rescheduling

Roads will be closed for Iglesia Ni Cristo's big event at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

Expect heavy traffic in the city of Manila this weekend in anticipation of the 200,000 people expected to attend the Iglesia Ni Cristo's event "Worldwide Aid to Fight Poverty," which will be held at the Quirino Grandstand from July 14 to 15.Metro Manila Development
Preschooler

June 27

7 Simple Tricks to Surviving School Day Traffic With the Kids

These will distract from annoying questions like, “Are we there yet?”

How bad is the traffic situation in Metro Manila? Well, we know of one mom who keeps an arinola (or chamber pot) in her car. You laugh (so did we), but it goes to show the, er, adjustments we all make to
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May 25

Wow! Scarlet Snow Counts in Filipino and Chinese!

Plus, Cristine Reyes echoes what every mom wishes for her child, MMDA working with schools to reduce traffic come June, and more!

Wow! Scarlet Snow counts in Filipino and Chinese!She's not just adorable and talented, she's also smart! In a video posted on her Instagram, Scarlet Snow's nanny asked her to count from one to ten in Filipino and Chinese. After finishing counting in
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October 22

Top of the Morning: Hayden Kho Reflects on Past Sins and the Gift of Fatherhood

Plus, Barangay Ginebra MVP welcomes third child, unified traffic ticketing system approved, and more!
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October 15

'No-Window' Coding Policy Set for EDSA, C5, and Certain Cities

Don't forget that full implementation is on Monday, October 17

Last week, a report was released regarding the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic Management's (I-ACT) intention to enforce a "no-window" coding policy for private cars along EDSA and C5 in a bid to reduce the number of cars on said routes. Now, here
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June 10

MMDA Urges Schools: Enforce 15-Second Rule for Student Drop Off and Pickup

“No more goodbye kisses, hugs, late giving of allowance.”

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is requesting schools to self-enforce the “15-second rule” on their respective communities when classes resume on Monday.MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos said this initiative will help to reduce the traffic caused by cars that take too long
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May 28

Don't Get Scammed! A Complete List of MMDA-Accredited Tow Trucks

If you can't find the tow truck's plate number on this list, do not submit to or cooperate with the "towing personnel.

Here's a motoring scenario for you: You're walking back to your car when you see it being towed by suspicious-looking men with a dilapidated tow truck. When you introduce yourself and ask the men to identify themselves, they assure you that they

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