Friday, March 29, 2019
PLDT-DPC Metro Manila Telephone Directory (1995-present)
- 1994 Introduction of the 5 column directory.
- 1995 Segmentation of Household & Business (HB) and Commercial & Industrial (CI) Yellow Pages.
- 1996 Separation of Residential and Government & Business Listings in the White Pages
For 23 years, the DPC-PLDT Metro Manila Telephone Directory has initially had three volumes, later four, and now back to 2 in 2017.
"PLDT Inc. is urging it's subscribers to make full use of their directories because the significant rise in new subscribers is expected to more pressure on its 114 operations."
x x x
The higher volume of subscribers and corresponding changes being made on telephone numbers were expected to create a high demand for inquires.
x x x
"Due to limitations of printing schedules, some of the more- recent cut-overs, may not be incorporated in the new directories."
x x x
"That the latest directory, to be made available to residential subscribers in July 2017,"
x x x
The white pages will now have a total of 1,XXX pages from 1,xxx of previous year. The Metro Manila Directory's Yellow Pages will now be up to 1,xxx from 1,720 last year. This book is distributed in the Metro Manila areas like Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan, San Pedro, Taguig, and Valenzuela.
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Artemio Bongawan Jr. of the University of Mindanao won the grand prize of the 31st Visual Arts Competition (VAC 31) of the Directories Philippines Corporation and PLDT, Inc. (formerly Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company).
87 artworks with different interpretations of the theme were submitted for the competition, with 30 entries moving up as finalists. The 30 finalist entries were exhibited at the Pasilyo Vicente Manansala at the Cultural Center of the Philippines prior to the final judging and awarding ceremony.
The final judging of VAC31 was held Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Main Lobby of the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City.
Entries were judged on the basis of visual composition, originality, adherence to the theme, overall impact, and suitability as cover.
Ding Villamayor, traditional artist and former Art Director at McCann Erickson; Jaime “Jim” Battad, Creative Director at PublicisJimenezBasic and Grand Prize Winner of the 2nd DPC-PLDT Visual Arts Competition in 1988; Ma. Rosario “Rica” Estrada of the CCP’s Visual Arts and Museum Division; Robert Alejandro, former host of TV art show Art is Kool, painter, award-winning graphic artist, crafter and one of the pillars of Filipino arts and crafts shop, Papemelroti; and James “Bong” Baual, Tape Art Pioneer in the Philippines and singer-songwriter of Filipino indie band Dystoria made up the panel of judges.
Covers
1 - June 1987-May 1988, on the cover: "Pacific Rhythm" by Perfecto “Jun” Baloloy, Jr.
2 - June 1988-May 1989, on the cover: "Epoch in Communication" by Jaime “Jim” Battad, Jr.
3 - June 1989-May 1990, on the cover: "A Rich Heritage of Race and Spirit" by Neil Manalo
4 - June 1990-May 1991, on the cover: "Aanhin Pa ang Damo kung Patay na ang Kabayo" by Mario Uy
5 - June 1991-May 1992, on the cover: "Magkabalikat sa Iisang Mithiin" by Rizal D. Maddela
6 - June 1992-May 1993, on the cover: "Sama-sama, Tulong-tulong, Kaunlaran Para sa Ating Lahat" by Modesto P. Saldana, Jr.
7 - June 1993-May 1994, on the cover: "Seal of the noble Filipino" by Rodrigo Clapano
8 - June 1994-May 1995, on the cover: "Paghubog at Paglinang sa mga Bagong Sibol Tungo sa Maunlad at Matatag na Kinabukasan" by Armando E. Flaviano
9 - June 1995-May 1996, on the cover: "Sa Pamilya Magmumula ang Pagbabago at Pag-asa" by Wesley Valenzuela of the University of Santo Tomas
10 - June 1996-May 1997, on the cover: "Sagisag ng Tagumpay" by Alberto Emmanuel Villavert III,
11 - June 1997-May 1998, on the cover: "Sama-sama sa Pagdiwang ng Kalayaan" by Marcial Pontillas
12 - June 1998-May 1999, on the cover: "Kasarinlan at iba pa (Ang Tagumpay ng Bayang Pilipinas)" by Resty A. Tica
13 - June 1999-May 2000, on the cover: "Transformation of Time Towards a Bountiful Life"
14 - June 2000-May 2001, on the cover: "Pagdiriwang"
15 - June 2001-May 2002, on the cover: "Ang Ilog Pasig Noon, Ay Siya Na Muli Ngayon" 29" x 29", oil/acrylic entry of Ronnie T. Tres Reyes of the University of the East-Kalookan.
16 - June 2002-May 2003, on the cover: "I.T. An opening To A New World", 24" x 25", Tempera Watercolor entry of Jaime B. Gubaton
17 - June 2003-May 2004, on the cover: "I Belong to One Big Happy Family" Oil on Canvas entry by Allan Jay Ballisi
18 - June 2004-May 2005, on the cover: "Huwarang hangarin: kabataan pag-asa pa rin ang bayan", 29" x 29" oil on canvass entry of Jaypee Samson
19 - June 2005-May 2006, on the cover: "Manggawang Pinoy: pinagbuklod ng isang layunin, kaya't tawagin natin silang mga bagong bayani", 29" x 29" oil on canvass entry of Jermaine W. Alvarez
20 - June 2006-May 2007, on the cover: "Kabataan, Iguhit Mo ang Bukas, Kulayan Mo ang Pag-Asa", 29"x29" oil entry of Randy T. Solon of the University of the Philippines-Diliman
21 - June 2007-May 2008, on the cover: "Gagamba Noon, Video Game Ngayon"
22 - June 2008-May 2009, on the cover: "Sentro ng Kalakalan" by Arnica Acantilado
23 - June 2009-May 2010, on the cover: "Bantayog"
24 - June 2010-May 2011, on the cover: "Ika-25 ng Pebero, 1986"
25 - June 2011-May 2012, on the cover: "Mga Linyang Tulay ng mga Filipino"
26 - June 2012-May 2013, on the cover: "The Blink"
27 - June 2013-May 2014, on the cover: "Splash of Fun"
28 - June 2014-May 2015, on the cover: "Saranggola"
29 - June 2015-May 2016, on the cover: "
30 - June 2016-May 2017, on the cover: "
22 - June 2008-May 2009, on the cover: "Sentro ng Kalakalan" by Arnica Acantilado
23 - June 2009-May 2010, on the cover: "Bantayog"
24 - June 2010-May 2011, on the cover: "Ika-25 ng Pebero, 1986"
25 - June 2011-May 2012, on the cover: "Mga Linyang Tulay ng mga Filipino"
26 - June 2012-May 2013, on the cover: "The Blink"
27 - June 2013-May 2014, on the cover: "Splash of Fun"
28 - June 2014-May 2015, on the cover: "Saranggola"
29 - June 2015-May 2016, on the cover: "
30 - June 2016-May 2017, on the cover: "
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Chennai Metro to extend timings in two weeks
To run from 4.30 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Chennai Metro aims to increase its hours of operation, from 4.30 a.m. until 11 p.m., in about two weeks’ time.
The only hitch as of now is that additional security personnel would have to be deployed at stations if services are extended, sources said. Chennai Metro stations are guarded by personnel drawn from a private security firm and the State police, they added.
All the other necessary arrangements, including additional manpower to run trains and manage stations, are already in place to operate the services for the extended duration, another source said.
According to CMRL officials, discussions are on to deploy more security personnel.
“We are already making arrangements and they will be in place at the earliest,” an official said.
At present, Chennai Metro runs services from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Once the services are extended, there will be one train every half hour during early morning and late night hours. This means, there will be a train at 4.30 a.m., 5 a.m., and 5.30 a.m. From 6 a.m. onwards, there will be a train every seven minutes during peak hours and every 14 minutes during non-peak hours. Similarly, after 10 p.m., there will be a train at 10.30 p.m. and 11 p.m. The first and the last trains will depart from all four terminal stations — St. Thomas Mount, Chennai Central, Washermanpet and Chennai Airport, officials said.
“We want to begin services with a frequency of half hour initially to see how the response is. If we find that several people are using them, then we will certainly increase the frequency in the morning and night as well. We think many passengers taking early morning or late night flights or trains will take this facility,” another source said.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-metro-to-extend-timings-in-two-weeks/article26658082.ece
Chennai Metro aims to increase its hours of operation, from 4.30 a.m. until 11 p.m., in about two weeks’ time.
The only hitch as of now is that additional security personnel would have to be deployed at stations if services are extended, sources said. Chennai Metro stations are guarded by personnel drawn from a private security firm and the State police, they added.
All the other necessary arrangements, including additional manpower to run trains and manage stations, are already in place to operate the services for the extended duration, another source said.
According to CMRL officials, discussions are on to deploy more security personnel.
“We are already making arrangements and they will be in place at the earliest,” an official said.
At present, Chennai Metro runs services from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. Once the services are extended, there will be one train every half hour during early morning and late night hours. This means, there will be a train at 4.30 a.m., 5 a.m., and 5.30 a.m. From 6 a.m. onwards, there will be a train every seven minutes during peak hours and every 14 minutes during non-peak hours. Similarly, after 10 p.m., there will be a train at 10.30 p.m. and 11 p.m. The first and the last trains will depart from all four terminal stations — St. Thomas Mount, Chennai Central, Washermanpet and Chennai Airport, officials said.
“We want to begin services with a frequency of half hour initially to see how the response is. If we find that several people are using them, then we will certainly increase the frequency in the morning and night as well. We think many passengers taking early morning or late night flights or trains will take this facility,” another source said.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chennai-metro-to-extend-timings-in-two-weeks/article26658082.ece
Phase II of Metro to have screen doors on platforms in all stations
Will prevent people from accessing the tracks
Chennai Metro Rail plans to install platform screen doors (PSD) that will be a protective barrier and prevent commuters from accessing the train tracks, in all elevated stations in the phase II project. The main reason for the installation is to step up security in stations and prevent people from crossing the tracks or attempt suicide in the elevated stations.
The phase II project of Chennai Metro estimated to cost ₹69,180 crore will have 128 stations in the 118.9 km network. In such a vast network, 80 stations will be elevated stations and the rest 48 underground. All of them will have this facility.
Chennai Metro was the first in the country to install these doors in all 19 underground stations in the phase I project itself. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), initially, the plan to install these doors in the underground stations in the phase I project came up for two reasons.
“Unlike the elevated stations, all underground stations are air-conditioned and hence, these doors will ensure that the cool air doesn’t escape into the tunnel. Because if it does, then the electricity consumption of underground stations will go up manyfold. Apart from this, the doors will ensure no one can jump into the tracks,” an official said.
Check suicides
After this, over the last four years, there was one case of suicide attempt at Vadapalani station three years ago, besides a few instances where some commuters have crossed over tracks in a few stations.
“So, when the plan for phase II was chalked out, as an additional step towards improving security, we have been making plans to put up these doors in the elevated stations as well. But unlike the underground stations where the doors will completely cover the platform, in the elevated stations in phase II, the doors will be half the size,” he added.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/phase-ii-of-metro-to-have-screen-doors-on-platforms-in-all-stations/article26638404.ece
Chennai Metro Rail plans to install platform screen doors (PSD) that will be a protective barrier and prevent commuters from accessing the train tracks, in all elevated stations in the phase II project. The main reason for the installation is to step up security in stations and prevent people from crossing the tracks or attempt suicide in the elevated stations.
The phase II project of Chennai Metro estimated to cost ₹69,180 crore will have 128 stations in the 118.9 km network. In such a vast network, 80 stations will be elevated stations and the rest 48 underground. All of them will have this facility.
Chennai Metro was the first in the country to install these doors in all 19 underground stations in the phase I project itself. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), initially, the plan to install these doors in the underground stations in the phase I project came up for two reasons.
“Unlike the elevated stations, all underground stations are air-conditioned and hence, these doors will ensure that the cool air doesn’t escape into the tunnel. Because if it does, then the electricity consumption of underground stations will go up manyfold. Apart from this, the doors will ensure no one can jump into the tracks,” an official said.
Check suicides
After this, over the last four years, there was one case of suicide attempt at Vadapalani station three years ago, besides a few instances where some commuters have crossed over tracks in a few stations.
“So, when the plan for phase II was chalked out, as an additional step towards improving security, we have been making plans to put up these doors in the elevated stations as well. But unlike the underground stations where the doors will completely cover the platform, in the elevated stations in phase II, the doors will be half the size,” he added.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/phase-ii-of-metro-to-have-screen-doors-on-platforms-in-all-stations/article26638404.ece
Tugade wants 2nd Clark runway built by 2022
CLARK, Pampanga — Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said he expects a second runway to be built at the Clark International Airport before President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s term ends in 2022.
“Ngayon, parating na ’yung pasahero na lumalapag kaya kailangan maglagay ng second runway (Now that the airline passengers are already arriving, we need to put up a second runway),” Mr. Tugade said in a press briefing during the site inspection of the Clark airport expansion on Wednesday.
The tandem of Megawide Construction Corp. and GMR Infrastructure Ltd. is currently constructing a new passenger terminal building, which is expected to be completed by mid-2020. The new terminal was designed by France’s Aeroport de Paris.
“Doon sa plano ng Aeroport de Paris, hindi limited sa second runway. Tatlong runway ang provision doon. Hindi malayo na pag naging positive at successful tayo sa hangarin magtayo ng second runway, baka bago matapos iyan, planuhin na natin ’yung third runway (Aeroport de Paris’ plan is not limited to a second runway. It can accommodate a third runway. If we are successful in building a second runway, even before it is finished, we can start planning for a third runway),” Mr. Tugade said.
Envisioned as the gateway to Central Luzon, Clark airport is also seen to ease congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
According to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the passenger terminal building is now 53% complete, and is ahead of the target.
BCDA Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) Chairperson Joshua M. Bingcang said Clark airport, according to Aeroport de Paris, can be expanded to handle up to 80 million annual passengers.
“(The plan) has room for two more international runways and three more additional terminals to reach the 80 million passenger target,” Mr. Bingcang said during the briefing.
Sought for comment, Jason Torres, Megawide Assistant Vice-President and Head of Group Corporate Affairs said that GMR-Megawide is not in charge of constructing the second runway which would have to undergo bidding first. — Reicelene Joy N. Ignacio
https://www.bworldonline.com/tugade-wants-2nd-clark-runway-built-by-2022/
“Ngayon, parating na ’yung pasahero na lumalapag kaya kailangan maglagay ng second runway (Now that the airline passengers are already arriving, we need to put up a second runway),” Mr. Tugade said in a press briefing during the site inspection of the Clark airport expansion on Wednesday.
The tandem of Megawide Construction Corp. and GMR Infrastructure Ltd. is currently constructing a new passenger terminal building, which is expected to be completed by mid-2020. The new terminal was designed by France’s Aeroport de Paris.
“Doon sa plano ng Aeroport de Paris, hindi limited sa second runway. Tatlong runway ang provision doon. Hindi malayo na pag naging positive at successful tayo sa hangarin magtayo ng second runway, baka bago matapos iyan, planuhin na natin ’yung third runway (Aeroport de Paris’ plan is not limited to a second runway. It can accommodate a third runway. If we are successful in building a second runway, even before it is finished, we can start planning for a third runway),” Mr. Tugade said.
Envisioned as the gateway to Central Luzon, Clark airport is also seen to ease congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
According to the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), the passenger terminal building is now 53% complete, and is ahead of the target.
BCDA Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) Chairperson Joshua M. Bingcang said Clark airport, according to Aeroport de Paris, can be expanded to handle up to 80 million annual passengers.
“(The plan) has room for two more international runways and three more additional terminals to reach the 80 million passenger target,” Mr. Bingcang said during the briefing.
Sought for comment, Jason Torres, Megawide Assistant Vice-President and Head of Group Corporate Affairs said that GMR-Megawide is not in charge of constructing the second runway which would have to undergo bidding first. — Reicelene Joy N. Ignacio
https://www.bworldonline.com/tugade-wants-2nd-clark-runway-built-by-2022/
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
LRMC: No political ads at LRT-1 stations
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) on Wednesday assured that all stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) will have no tarps or posters of 2019 election candidates.
The LRMC issued the statement after Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon ordered the management of LRT-1 and LRT-2 to take down all political ads posted at train stations, particularly the Malasakit center posters.
LRMC Head of Corporate Communications Rochelle Gamboa explained that the LRT-1 has banned tarpaulins and single use plastics in all 20 stations since January 23, 2019.
Gamboa also clarified that LRT-1 has not allowed political ads since the LRMC took over the management of LRT-1 in 2015.
“LRMC has adopted the “No to Single Use Plastic Policy” last January 23,” Gamboa told INQUIRER.net in a text message. “Even before the Comelec’s directive, we have already banned tarps on LRT-1 stations. No political ads allowed ever.”
In a Twitter post on Wednesday, Guanzon tagged the official accounts of LRT lines 1 and 2, saying that their stations have Malasakit Center streamers.
The Malasakit Center is a program of the Duterte administration to establish one-stop shops in hospitals to hasten the delivery of free medical services to the poor.
Guanzon also earlier called out the Department of Health (DOH) for allowing Malasakit center posters bearing the name and picture of administration-backed senatorial bet Bong Go displayed in state-run hospitals.
INQUIRER.net has also sought the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), which manages the LRT-2, for comment but we have yet to receive a response. /ee
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1100509/lmrc-no-political-ads-at-lrt-1-stations
The LRMC issued the statement after Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon ordered the management of LRT-1 and LRT-2 to take down all political ads posted at train stations, particularly the Malasakit center posters.
LRMC Head of Corporate Communications Rochelle Gamboa explained that the LRT-1 has banned tarpaulins and single use plastics in all 20 stations since January 23, 2019.
Gamboa also clarified that LRT-1 has not allowed political ads since the LRMC took over the management of LRT-1 in 2015.
“LRMC has adopted the “No to Single Use Plastic Policy” last January 23,” Gamboa told INQUIRER.net in a text message. “Even before the Comelec’s directive, we have already banned tarps on LRT-1 stations. No political ads allowed ever.”
In a Twitter post on Wednesday, Guanzon tagged the official accounts of LRT lines 1 and 2, saying that their stations have Malasakit Center streamers.
The Malasakit Center is a program of the Duterte administration to establish one-stop shops in hospitals to hasten the delivery of free medical services to the poor.
Guanzon also earlier called out the Department of Health (DOH) for allowing Malasakit center posters bearing the name and picture of administration-backed senatorial bet Bong Go displayed in state-run hospitals.
INQUIRER.net has also sought the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), which manages the LRT-2, for comment but we have yet to receive a response. /ee
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1100509/lmrc-no-political-ads-at-lrt-1-stations
27-km Cavite segment of CALAX starts construction
By Betheena Kae Unite
Construction of the Cavite segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) has begun Wednesday.
It is a four-lane toll road project that starts from CAVITEX in Kawit, Cavite and ends at the SLEX-Mamplasan Interchange in Biñan, Laguna. It has eight interchanges and one main toll barrier.
The construction of the Cavite Segment, which is nine kilometers longer than the Laguna segment, will include three subsections, according to Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar.
Cavite Segment starts in CAVITEX Connection in Kawit, Cavite to Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange.
It includes the 8.58-kilometer CAVITEX Connection to Open Canal Interchange, the 10.8-kilometer Open Canal Interchange to Governor’s Drive Interchange and the 7.80-kilometer Governor’s Drive Interchange to Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange, making the segment 27.18-kilometer long.
Its Laguna Segment, on the other hand, commenced in June 2017. It involves the construction of an 18-kilometer new road from Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange to the existing Mamplasan Interchange of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Biñan, Laguna.
CALAX is a P35.425-billion project that is being implemented by the private concessionaire MPCALA Holdings, Inc. of the Metro Pacific Group under Public-Private Partnership Program of the government.
It also has a bridge component of 12,207 meters inclusive of 4,618 meters of viaduct.
“One of the goals of this project is to support the national development policy and provide efficient transport facilities for the Eco-zones located in Laguna and Cavite,” Villar said during the inauguration of the project.
The project is also expected to decongest roads leading to the south, citing that “there is occurring traffic congestion in Governor’s Drive, Aguinaldo Highway, and Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road.”
“And speaking of traffic congestion, this project will also help reduce the travel time from CAVITEX to SLEX by about 45 minutes,” the secretary added.
The infrastructure project, he noted, is under the Luzon Spine Network Program which aims to double expressways to help alleviate traffic in congested cities and provinces.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/27/27-km-cavite-segment-of-calax-starts-construction/
Construction of the Cavite segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) has begun Wednesday.
It is a four-lane toll road project that starts from CAVITEX in Kawit, Cavite and ends at the SLEX-Mamplasan Interchange in Biñan, Laguna. It has eight interchanges and one main toll barrier.
The construction of the Cavite Segment, which is nine kilometers longer than the Laguna segment, will include three subsections, according to Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar.
Cavite Segment starts in CAVITEX Connection in Kawit, Cavite to Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange.
It includes the 8.58-kilometer CAVITEX Connection to Open Canal Interchange, the 10.8-kilometer Open Canal Interchange to Governor’s Drive Interchange and the 7.80-kilometer Governor’s Drive Interchange to Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange, making the segment 27.18-kilometer long.
Its Laguna Segment, on the other hand, commenced in June 2017. It involves the construction of an 18-kilometer new road from Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange to the existing Mamplasan Interchange of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in Biñan, Laguna.
CALAX is a P35.425-billion project that is being implemented by the private concessionaire MPCALA Holdings, Inc. of the Metro Pacific Group under Public-Private Partnership Program of the government.
It also has a bridge component of 12,207 meters inclusive of 4,618 meters of viaduct.
“One of the goals of this project is to support the national development policy and provide efficient transport facilities for the Eco-zones located in Laguna and Cavite,” Villar said during the inauguration of the project.
The project is also expected to decongest roads leading to the south, citing that “there is occurring traffic congestion in Governor’s Drive, Aguinaldo Highway, and Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road.”
“And speaking of traffic congestion, this project will also help reduce the travel time from CAVITEX to SLEX by about 45 minutes,” the secretary added.
The infrastructure project, he noted, is under the Luzon Spine Network Program which aims to double expressways to help alleviate traffic in congested cities and provinces.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/27/27-km-cavite-segment-of-calax-starts-construction/
Cavite governor wants PITX suspended
The governor of Cavite wants the operations of the controversial Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) suspended due to the inconvenience it supposedly causes passengers traveling from the province to Metro Manila.
"I think should be suspended for the mean time until the LRT is there," Remulla said at sidelines of the groundbreaking for the Cavite segment of Cavite-Laguna Expressway in Imus on Wednesday.
In May 2017, private operator Light Rail Manila Corp. and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) broke ground for the LRT1 Cavite extension project. Full-blown construction, however, has not started yet due to issues of right of way.
LRMC said it is finally pushing through with the LRT-1's Cavite extension in April. The project shall connect to the existing Baclaran Station to eight new stations namely Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Santos, Las Pinas, Zapote, and Niog.
With the absence of a new mode of transport for Cavite commuters, Remulla said the existence of PITX has only worsened the situation for passengers.
"The LRT extension should be there because it's supposed to be intermodal," he said.
The PITX terminal building includes three levels consisting of departure bays for buses, jeepneys, and taxis, arrival bays for buses, private vehicle facilities (parking spaces, AUV bays) and connection to the proposed LRT-1 extension project.
"It does not serve the general public right now. It is not for public convenience, rather a public inconvenience," he added.
The P2.5-billion PITX was opened in November 2018.
Commuters going to Metro Manila from Cavite and vice versa complained of inconvenience, saying that the PITX only complicated their daily commute and increased the cost of fares. Users also complained of long queues as only few buses served the terminal.
"Since the beginning, we listen to recommendations of the public, and that is why we have come up with solutions to certain concerns such as stricter enforcement, provision of free shuttle services, and the addition of franchises to serve PITX, especially those that commute to and from Cavite," Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddess Hope Libiran said in a separate text message to reporters.
"If you will notice, more and more people are appreciating the existence of PITX now. DOTr has been receiving positive comments about the facility now," Libiran said.
"Of course, the system is not yet perfect, but DOTr and Megawide, in coordination with all concerned agencies are working hand in hand to make its operations smooth and efficient," she said.
Previously called the Southwest Integrated Transport System (ITS) during the Aquino administration, PITX was bid out as a PPP project in 2014.
Under the concession agreement, winning bidder MWM Terminals—a consortium of Megawide Construction Corporation and WM Property Management, Inc.—will build and operate PITX for 35 years before transferring it back to the government.
Located along Coastal Road, the PITX will provide inter-connectivity between different transport services and is expected to help reduce the number of provincial buses plying along EDSA and Taft Avenue in Pasay City. — BM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/689408/cavite-governor-wants-pitx-suspended/story/
"I think should be suspended for the mean time until the LRT is there," Remulla said at sidelines of the groundbreaking for the Cavite segment of Cavite-Laguna Expressway in Imus on Wednesday.
In May 2017, private operator Light Rail Manila Corp. and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) broke ground for the LRT1 Cavite extension project. Full-blown construction, however, has not started yet due to issues of right of way.
LRMC said it is finally pushing through with the LRT-1's Cavite extension in April. The project shall connect to the existing Baclaran Station to eight new stations namely Redemptorist, NAIA Avenue, Asia World, Ninoy Aquino, Dr. Santos, Las Pinas, Zapote, and Niog.
With the absence of a new mode of transport for Cavite commuters, Remulla said the existence of PITX has only worsened the situation for passengers.
"The LRT extension should be there because it's supposed to be intermodal," he said.
The PITX terminal building includes three levels consisting of departure bays for buses, jeepneys, and taxis, arrival bays for buses, private vehicle facilities (parking spaces, AUV bays) and connection to the proposed LRT-1 extension project.
"It does not serve the general public right now. It is not for public convenience, rather a public inconvenience," he added.
The P2.5-billion PITX was opened in November 2018.
Commuters going to Metro Manila from Cavite and vice versa complained of inconvenience, saying that the PITX only complicated their daily commute and increased the cost of fares. Users also complained of long queues as only few buses served the terminal.
"Since the beginning, we listen to recommendations of the public, and that is why we have come up with solutions to certain concerns such as stricter enforcement, provision of free shuttle services, and the addition of franchises to serve PITX, especially those that commute to and from Cavite," Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddess Hope Libiran said in a separate text message to reporters.
"If you will notice, more and more people are appreciating the existence of PITX now. DOTr has been receiving positive comments about the facility now," Libiran said.
"Of course, the system is not yet perfect, but DOTr and Megawide, in coordination with all concerned agencies are working hand in hand to make its operations smooth and efficient," she said.
Previously called the Southwest Integrated Transport System (ITS) during the Aquino administration, PITX was bid out as a PPP project in 2014.
Under the concession agreement, winning bidder MWM Terminals—a consortium of Megawide Construction Corporation and WM Property Management, Inc.—will build and operate PITX for 35 years before transferring it back to the government.
Located along Coastal Road, the PITX will provide inter-connectivity between different transport services and is expected to help reduce the number of provincial buses plying along EDSA and Taft Avenue in Pasay City. — BM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/689408/cavite-governor-wants-pitx-suspended/story/
Metro Pacific’s MPCALA breaks ground for CALAEx Cavite segment
IMUS, Cavite — Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation's (MPTC) unit MPCALA Holdings Inc. on Wednesday broke ground for the Cavite segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAEx).
CALAEx's Cavite segment comprises 27 kilometers of the 45-kilometer tollroad.
The projects begins from Kawit and will traverse Imus Open Canal, Governor's Drive, Damarinas, Aguinaldo Highway, and Silay, which will connect to the Laguna segment.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by MPCALA officials and Public Works Secretary Mark Villar.
"The DPWH team and the 'Build, Build, Build' team are truly making the Public Private Partnership work with ease as we witness another milestone for CALAEx," Villar said.
The Cavite segment has an estimated cost of P12 billion. The tollroad will feature automatic license plate recognition system, which will provide additional vehicle identification to enable barrier-less entry.
It will also have an radio frequency identification for efficient lane throughput, weigh in motion sensors to detect overloaded vehicles, IP-based speed detection cameras, and HD CCTVs covering the entire expressway for traffic monitoring and incident detection.
Meanwhile, the construction of the Laguna segment is ongoing. The Laguna segment is comprised of Sta. Rosa exiting to Mamplasan, Binan towards the South Luzon Expressway.
The CALAEx is expected to be completed in 2020. Upon completion, the expressway is seen to reduce travel time from 2.5 hours to under 45 minutes and will help decongest approximately 50,000 cars.
"With the Laguna segment well underway and substantially completed by July this year, we will simultaneously, push for the Cavite segment to meet Laguna in a timely manner," Villar said.
"The Laguna segment now in full swing will employ up to 12,000 personnel, and we expect to additionally employ close to 1,300 site and office personnel as construction progresses for the Cavite segment," MPCALA president and general manager Roberto Bonita said.
The public-private partnership CALAEx was awarded to MPCALA in 2015. It has concession period of 35 years, including five years for design and construction. — BM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/689399/metro-pacific-rsquo-s-mpcala-breaks-ground-for-calaex-cavite-segment/story/
CALAEx's Cavite segment comprises 27 kilometers of the 45-kilometer tollroad.
The projects begins from Kawit and will traverse Imus Open Canal, Governor's Drive, Damarinas, Aguinaldo Highway, and Silay, which will connect to the Laguna segment.
The groundbreaking ceremony was led by MPCALA officials and Public Works Secretary Mark Villar.
"The DPWH team and the 'Build, Build, Build' team are truly making the Public Private Partnership work with ease as we witness another milestone for CALAEx," Villar said.
The Cavite segment has an estimated cost of P12 billion. The tollroad will feature automatic license plate recognition system, which will provide additional vehicle identification to enable barrier-less entry.
It will also have an radio frequency identification for efficient lane throughput, weigh in motion sensors to detect overloaded vehicles, IP-based speed detection cameras, and HD CCTVs covering the entire expressway for traffic monitoring and incident detection.
Meanwhile, the construction of the Laguna segment is ongoing. The Laguna segment is comprised of Sta. Rosa exiting to Mamplasan, Binan towards the South Luzon Expressway.
The CALAEx is expected to be completed in 2020. Upon completion, the expressway is seen to reduce travel time from 2.5 hours to under 45 minutes and will help decongest approximately 50,000 cars.
"With the Laguna segment well underway and substantially completed by July this year, we will simultaneously, push for the Cavite segment to meet Laguna in a timely manner," Villar said.
"The Laguna segment now in full swing will employ up to 12,000 personnel, and we expect to additionally employ close to 1,300 site and office personnel as construction progresses for the Cavite segment," MPCALA president and general manager Roberto Bonita said.
The public-private partnership CALAEx was awarded to MPCALA in 2015. It has concession period of 35 years, including five years for design and construction. — BM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/689399/metro-pacific-rsquo-s-mpcala-breaks-ground-for-calaex-cavite-segment/story/
Construction of CALAEX Cavite segment starts
The Cavite-Laguna Expressway is expected to reduce travel time from the Cavitex to the SLEX by 45 minutes
The Cavite portion of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAEX), which the government dubbed the "most modern" toll road, began construction on Wednesday, March 27.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) subsidiary MPCALA Holdings, along with Cavite provincial government officials, broke ground for the 27-kilometer, 4-lane segment in Imus City.
The P12-billion project is targeted to be completed in 36 months, or by 2022.
Once done, the segment will be connected to the Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) from the Kawit toll road to the Imus Open Canal, Governor's Drive in Dasmariñas City, and Aguinaldo Highway in Silang.
It will be linked to the Laguna segment in Sta Rosa, Laguna, all the way to Mamplasan in Biñan City toward the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The construction of the Laguna portion is still ongoing.
The 44.6-kilometer CALAEX will connect nearby industrial zones to the capital of one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.
"Our objective is to provide seamless connection from [the] east to west sides of Southern Luzon," Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said.
The CALAEX is expected to reduce travel time from the Cavitex to the SLEX, from the current 90 minutes to only 45. The DPWH expects around 50,000 vehicles to pass through the expressway.
The "most modern" toll road in the Philippines would have an improved radio-frequency identification system, automatic license plate recognition system, and weigh-in motion sensors to check overloaded vehicles.
MPCALA will also dot the toll road with high-definition CCTV cameras and internet protocol speed detection cameras for traffic monitoring and incident detection.
The CALAEX is part of the network of toll roads MPTC is building. MPTC is the tollways unit of the Manuel Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.
It will also be connected to the C5 South Link through the Cavitex, which MPTC expects to partially open in May.
Last December, MPCALA secured a P24.2-billion loan from the country's top banks for the CALAEX.
https://www.rappler.com/business/226760-calaex-cavite-segment-construction-starts-march-2019
The Cavite portion of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAEX), which the government dubbed the "most modern" toll road, began construction on Wednesday, March 27.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) subsidiary MPCALA Holdings, along with Cavite provincial government officials, broke ground for the 27-kilometer, 4-lane segment in Imus City.
The P12-billion project is targeted to be completed in 36 months, or by 2022.
Once done, the segment will be connected to the Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) from the Kawit toll road to the Imus Open Canal, Governor's Drive in Dasmariñas City, and Aguinaldo Highway in Silang.
It will be linked to the Laguna segment in Sta Rosa, Laguna, all the way to Mamplasan in Biñan City toward the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). The construction of the Laguna portion is still ongoing.
The 44.6-kilometer CALAEX will connect nearby industrial zones to the capital of one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.
"Our objective is to provide seamless connection from [the] east to west sides of Southern Luzon," Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said.
DPWH, Metro Pacific group broke ground the Cavite segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/Uzetn6WQJt— Aika Rey (@reyaika) March 27, 2019
The CALAEX is expected to reduce travel time from the Cavitex to the SLEX, from the current 90 minutes to only 45. The DPWH expects around 50,000 vehicles to pass through the expressway.
The "most modern" toll road in the Philippines would have an improved radio-frequency identification system, automatic license plate recognition system, and weigh-in motion sensors to check overloaded vehicles.
MPCALA will also dot the toll road with high-definition CCTV cameras and internet protocol speed detection cameras for traffic monitoring and incident detection.
The CALAEX is part of the network of toll roads MPTC is building. MPTC is the tollways unit of the Manuel Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.
It will also be connected to the C5 South Link through the Cavitex, which MPTC expects to partially open in May.
Last December, MPCALA secured a P24.2-billion loan from the country's top banks for the CALAEX.
https://www.rappler.com/business/226760-calaex-cavite-segment-construction-starts-march-2019
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