“It’s not back to normal yet, but at least here in the Philippines, the government has lifted COVID-19 protocols. One of the biggest adjustments this brings? The lifting of the legal responsibility for wearing a face mask in public transport. It seemed like it was just that face shields were still provided inside the PUVs, right?
“Face masks on public transport are no longer mandatory. This applies whether you’re in a jeepney, exercise, or bus. The Ministry of Transportation (DOTr) last week showed the departmental ordinance 2023-017, which lifts all COVID-19 fitness protocols in the country’s public transportation systems well.
“In addition, all UVPs can now also operate at full capacity, and physical distancing will no longer be mandatory in domestic public shipping. However, the DOTr says common disinfection of internal public shipping should be ensured to avoid potential health risks.
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“A motorcyclist went viral recently – he was given stuck in the bus lane somewhere along EDSA, then threw a tantrum after being reported. “Sana araw-araw kayo nanghuhuli,” exclaimed the lost cyclist. No wonder other road users keep calling us. Kamote Cyclists. Bad habit like this justifies all insults.
“In the end, the cyclist still handed over his license and registration. He said he would contest the infraction, but we don’t know how he could do that. He is transparent as the day he deserves this fine, just like all other motorists him.
“The Interagency Transit Council (I-ACT) recently cracked down on bus violators. Several motorists have been fined in recent weeks thanks to I-ACT operations. The challenge here, however, is that the government in EDSA every day The one thing the rabid driving force was so crazy about is that motorists simply get back into their lanes.
“You can watch the I-ACT video below. “
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“The House Ways and Means Committee passed House Bill 376, authored primarily through Rep. Joey Salceda. The proposed measure seeks to amend the MVUC Act (Republic Act No. 8794) enacted more than two decades ago and impose a tax on road users of motor vehicles. (MVRUT) in the vehicle instead.
“HB 376 provides express MVRUT rates from 2023 to 2025, followed by an annual accrual of 5% starting in 2026. For example, passenger cars with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of up to 1,600 kg will be charged MVRUT rates of P2,080 in 2023, P2,560 in 2024 and P3,040 in 2025, after which an annual tax of 5% of construction will be implemented from 2026. Click here to see the full list of MVRUT rates offered.
“The measure also proposes to exempt motorcycles and tricycles and to be offering 50% on rental vehicles.
“If approved, HB 376 will generate around 274. 45 billion pesos over the next five years. Of this total, 45% will be allocated to the UVP modernization program and 5% will be allocated to programs to prevent road turns.
Salceda said, “The proposed reform to the MVUC is incremental given that about 52% of families who own cars belong to the richest percentile.
“‘This corresponds to all the evidence that this committee uses. They will pay for them. This will create more budget for development. This will increase production. And stakeholders, by and large, agree.
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“Earlier this month, the Supervisory Commission reported that the Office of Land Transportation (LTO) had still delivered 1,797,000 pairs of plates to their owners. The undelivered plates have a total price of 808. 7 million pesos, and some date from 2015.
“To solve the challenge and still deliver those plates to their owners, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has introduced the website LTOplatereplacement. com.
A note on the house page reads, “This interactive is designed to provide data on the availability of paid and unclaimed (green to white) LTO replacement plates from 2015. “
“When logging into the website, you will be asked to enter your license plate number. The formula will tell you if you already have your replacement plates and where you can claim them.
“DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said the firm has finished unloading the stock of replacement plates to claim in certain regions, adding the National Capital Region – Oriente, Caraga and the Cordillera Administrative Region. “
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“More key points have been released through the Manila Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) in relation to its new commitment to amend motorcyclists sheltering under overflights and underpasses from a downpour.
“According to the agency, offending cyclists will be fined starting August 1, 2023. And instead of P500, as announced in the past through the president of the agency Romando Artes, the MMDA clarified that the fine for causing this obstruction will be P1,000 under the single – ticketing system.
At a press conference on July 20, Artes announced that the MMDA had contacted gas stations to set up tents where cyclists can take shelter when it rains.
“‘It’s not a concern, it’s that there are overflows in the pumps and there is a set of regulations in case of sila,'” the official explained. Other considerations raised are the use of smartphones at fuel stations and how long motorcyclists can stay on the premises.
“‘Nanghihingi makes a definite proposal, regarding the design and length of the tents, where gas stations will be installed at all gas stations and tents can be accommodated. ‘
In addition, Artes also called on taxi corporations “to impose administrative consequences on their partners who violate traffic rules. “
“In recent years, MMDA has set up motorcycle parking on EDSA overflights where motorcyclists can take shelter in case of rain. It has also published regulations for the use of those parking lots.
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