Category : Automotive


PUV Fare Hike Confirmed, Fuel Subsidies Announced

Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez confirms a public utility vehicle fare hike is planned, with the LTFRB studying the amount. A PHP5,000 fuel subsidy for drivers will be distributed starting next week in Metro Manila, expanding nationwide.

LTFRB 7 Warns PUV Operators on Unauthorized Fare Hikes

The LTFRB 7 has issued a stern warning to public utility vehicle operators and drivers against implementing unauthorized fare increases, despite rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions. Violators face fines up to P15,000 and franchise suspension.

Road Accidents in Carmen and Camotes Kill Three

A traffic enforcer and two teenage cousins died in separate road accidents in Carmen City and Camotes Island on March 10, 2026. The incidents involved a motorcycle collision and a crash into a coconut tree.

Traffic Enforcer Dies in Carmen Multi-Vehicle Accident

A dedicated traffic enforcer, June Ray Repaso, lost his life in a tragic multi-vehicle collision on the national highway in Barangay Dawis Norte, Carmen, Cebu. The incident involved a Kia Sportage and a wing van, with investigations ongoing.

Middle East Conflict Fuels EV Surge in Cebu

With Middle East tensions driving oil prices higher, Cebu is witnessing a rapid shift to electric vehicles. Government incentives and expanding charging infrastructure are accelerating adoption, with EV sales jumping over 200% in 2024.

Four Dead in Transcentral Highway Crash After Brake Failure

A tragic accident on the Transcentral Highway in Cebu City claimed four lives after a wing van lost its brakes and collided with a motorcycle. The victims include the motorcycle driver and two passengers, while the van driver also died.

20 Injured in Jeep-Car Crash in Cebu, Investigation Ongoing

A serious traffic accident in Naga City, Cebu, left nearly 20 people injured after a sedan collided with a passenger jeepney on March 9, 2026. Authorities are investigating the cause, with the sedan driver arrested for reckless imprudence.

Four Dead in Cebu Truck-Motorcycle Crash

A devastating accident in Cebu City claimed four lives after a wing van collided with a motorcycle in Barangay Busay. The victims include an elderly woman and her two nephews.

LTO Serves Order to Motorcycle Rider in Murcia Road Rage Case

The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region has issued a show cause order to a motorcycle rider involved in a viral road rage incident in Murcia, Negros Occidental, directing him to explain why his license should not face sanctions.

Multicab Overturns in Naga Crash, 15 Injured

A passenger multicab overturned after being struck by a sedan in Naga City on Monday morning, March 9, 2026, injuring 15 people, including several children. The driver of the sedan claims his steering wheel locked, causing the accident.

Sedan Crash Flips Multicab in Cebu, Injuring 16

A violent collision in Barangay Tuyan, Naga City, Cebu, left 16 people injured after a sedan struck a parked multicab, causing it to overturn. The driver claims mechanical failure, but police suspect speeding.

LTO Crackdown on Loud Motorcycle Exhausts: Public Win

The Land Transportation Office's enforcement against modified 'bora-bora' exhausts aims to reduce noise pollution, with fines up to P5,000 and impoundment for violators, promoting quieter streets and community well-being.

LTO: PMVIC Noise Test Pass Doesn't Shield Modified Exhausts

The Land Transportation Office clarifies that passing a PMVIC noise test does not automatically legalize aftermarket mufflers, as recent operations in Cebu impounded 92 motorcycles for illegal modifications to combat noise pollution.

PNP Considers Electric Patrol Vehicles for Fleet

The Philippine National Police is studying the use of electric vehicles in its patrol fleet due to potential fuel shortages from Middle East tensions, aiming to ensure uninterrupted public service.

LTO: PMVIC Noise Test Doesn't Legalize Illegal Mufflers

The Land Transportation Office warns motorcycle riders that passing a PMVIC noise test does not guarantee immunity from apprehension for unauthorized aftermarket mufflers, as 92 units were impounded in Cebu region operations.

Ford Island Conquest Roadshow Hits SM Clark in Pampanga

Ford Philippines brings its experiential test drive event, Ford Island Conquest, to SM Clark in Pampanga from March 6-8, 2026. The roadshow features vehicles like the Everest, Territory Hybrid, and Mustang Mach-E, with exclusive offers and free admission.

Man Killed in Tabuelan Motorcycle Crash

A 40-year-old man, Cliff Richard Dabon Trazo, died in a road accident in Tabuelan, Cebu, on March 3, 2026. The collision occurred at a blind curve in Sityo Guiwanon, resulting in fatal traumatic brain injuries.

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