by Alex | Feb 2, 2017 | Driving
If my memory serves me right, basic macroeconomics tells us that raising taxes is quite okay as long as they’re used for proper government spending like infrastructure. A lot of car enthusiasts have been irked by the proposed excise tax hike on private car...
by Alex | Feb 1, 2017 | Driving
The government is planning to raise the excise tax on automobiles as part of administration’s socio-economic agenda. But what does this exactly mean for those who aren’t really into politics, economics, and finance. Basically, all cars being sold to...
by Alex | Oct 4, 2016 | Driving
I remember a time when I loved to drive around the metro. Family and friends can usually count on me to even venture south even if I was based north. Heck, there even was a time when I drove around the eskinitas City of Manila daily for work. And I didn’t...
by Alex | Aug 1, 2016 | Driving
Watch out, drivers! The Anti-Distracted Driving bill that passed deliberations in congress last June is now a law. Here’s a link of the Senate bill which was adapted to what became Republic Act 10913. The salient points of the Act, as passed around and shared on...
by Alex | Mar 31, 2016 | Driving, News, Traffic Rules
It’s been years since the MMDA has been on and off and on again on this supposed no-contact apprehension policy. Well, it’s on again now starting April 15. Unlike before when this supposed no-contact policy was supposed to be done using hand-held cameras...
by Alex | Mar 19, 2016 | Driving, News
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) has finally been integrated just in time for the Holy Week. Travel time from Balintawak going to Subic is now expected to get trimmed by around 40 minutes. Part of the integration is...
