Solon backs call to scrap limits on motorcycle taxis

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — 1-Rider Rep. Rodrigo “Rodge” Gutierrez on Wednesday supported Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon’s call to scrap the cap on motorcycle taxi riders, a regulation the lawmaker described as out of touch with urban transit demand. Dizon had previously urged expanding the pool of motorcycle taxi drivers, as the two-wheeled service has become a

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Manchester firm that took £123,000 from struggling businesses shut down

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Butuan experiences scorching 42-45°C heat index for second straight day

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A scorching heat index of 42 to 45 degrees Celsius was recorded in Butuan City since Tuesday, Nov. 3, triggering health advisories from local officials and widespread calls online for in-person class suspensions. Data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Regional Services Division indicated