Philmusic Car Club *merged* (with Driving 101)

[mozart123]

MMDA suspends towing firm over alleged scam

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday suspended a towing firm following a netizen's report of an alleged scam by its personnel in Quezon City on Monday.
"Pending the result of the agency’s probe into the complaint, MMDA Chairman Emerson S. Carlos has already ordered the indefinite suspension of all Arcson tow trucks, including tow truck with plate number AVA 4494, the one used in the alleged scam," MMDA said in a statement posted on its Facebook account.
It added: "With the suspension, no tow trucks from Arcson Towing Services will be dispatched for operations starting today, May 24, 2016."


- See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/567434/news/metro/mmda-suspends-towing-firm-over-alleged-scam#sthash.QkLxR9uK.dpuf

[inexperience]

^
considered carnapping ayon sa MMDA personnel na na interview ni tulfo. Pwedeng pagbabarilin yung mga nagtotow sa pagpilit nila kunin sasakyan mo kahit bawal na kasi nandun ka na.

[Ralph_Petrucci]

MMDA suspends towing firm over alleged scam

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday suspended a towing firm following a netizen's report of an alleged scam by its personnel in Quezon City on Monday.
"Pending the result of the agency’s probe into the complaint, MMDA Chairman Emerson S. Carlos has already ordered the indefinite suspension of all Arcson tow trucks, including tow truck with plate number AVA 4494, the one used in the alleged scam," MMDA said in a statement posted on its Facebook account.
It added: "With the suspension, no tow trucks from Arcson Towing Services will be dispatched for operations starting today, May 24, 2016."


- See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/567434/news/metro/mmda-suspends-towing-firm-over-alleged-scam#sthash.QkLxR9uK.dpuf

suspension lang? dapat kulong kingina.

[mozart123]

6 tips from MMDA chairman on how to avoid scams by corrupt towing personnel

With the recent issue involving the personnel of an MMDA-accredited towing company--who allegedly violated several rules in the performance of their functions of clearing Metro Manila’s roads of illegally parked vehicles--I had a quick chat with MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos to get his tips for motorists on how they can protect themselves from erring towing personnel at all times. His simple tips are in bold, while the rest are my advice as a lawyer and former traffic director for MMDA.

1. Know and obey traffic rules and signs. This is the most obvious one, but sadly a lot of people neglect this. Know this: Just because you have been parking in a place for the longest time, or that other vehicles also park there, does not necessarily make it legal to park in that location. If it is a no-parking area--by law or as indicated by a posted No Parking sign or red/yellow curb markings--then it is a no-parking area. You cannot use the "I’ve been parking here forever" or "But they are parking here, too!" excuse to evade your own liability; our laws do not work like that no matter how much you argue it.

It also helps to know the actual fines and penalties imposed for illegal parking violations, where it is illegal to park, as well as what the protocol is. For issues like towing, MMDA's website contains the relevant information. To summarize them for you:

* Attended illegally parked vehicles will not be towed, but instead only be issued an illegal parking ticket, unless the owner of the vehicle refuses to move the vehicle.

* Unattended illegally parked vehicles will be towed, after the tow-truck driver has blown his horn five (5) times, twice in a row, with a one-minute interval between sets.

* The penalty for illegal parking is P500.

* The towing fee for regular vehicles is P1,500 for the first 4km. Trucks and other vehicles above 4,500kg in gross weight are charged P2,500 for the first 4km, while vehicles weighing 7,500kg are charged P4,500 for the first 4km. The amount of P200 is added for each additional kilometer regardless of vehicle classification.

* Changing of flat tires on the roadway is not allowed. You will be cited for obstruction or more if you do this.

* Stalling for any mechanical trouble or running out of gas on the road is unfortunate, but you will also be cited for obstruction and possibly towed if you cannot move your vehicle off the main roadway.

As a rule of thumb, always check the MMDA FAQs posted on the agency's official website to be updated on Metro Manila traffic rules and regulations.

Also remember that local government units will have their own traffic rules, regulations and penalties per city or municipality, as well as their own local traffic enforcers. The FAQs posted on the MMDA website do not necessarily apply to them. This is one of the inconsistencies in our traffic laws that we all hope to one day be resolved.


2. Call MMDA hotline 136 in case of an emergency or urgent incident. This hotline is the fastest way to coordinate with the MMDA in cases of real emergencies or urgent issues arising from MMDA or MMDA-accredited personnel. A phone call to the hotline will connect you immediately with the MMDA Metrobase, which acts as the overall command, control and coordination arm of all MMDA traffic and flood personnel on the ground. Add the 136 hotline to your phone’s speed dial or favorites.

For matters that are not super urgent, or when you have multimedia files to share with MMDA, you may easily reach them via Twitter, Facebook or Viber (0906-1476975). The MMDA’s digital team processes these files efficiently, and acts as the digital coordination arm of the agency with its various units.

3. Get all the details immediately. If you find yourself in an actual emergency or urgent incident, note down all the relevant details immediately. These include the full name and the unit of the person you are dealing with, as well as the exact time and location of the incident. As a matter of law, the MMDA or MMDA-accredited personnel cannot refuse to give you their name and unit if they are in the lawful performance of their duties.

4. Record or photograph the incident. If you don’t have a dashcam installed in your car, go out and get one. Having one gives you road protection by ensuring that all road incidents you may encounter are properly documented. This protects you against "he said, she said" arguments, and gives you the evidence you need in case your incident would need to be adjudicated.

While you don’t have that dashcam yet, you can always use your mobile phone to take pictures and videos. It’s important that you capture the face of the person you are dealing with, to help in identification, as well as all relevant conversations you might have with this person. This is not a violation of the wiretapping law as a conversation with a public officer (or an accredited person) in the actual performance of his or her official duties on the road is not a "private conversation" covered by the wiretapping law.

In these incidents, a picture is indeed worth a thousand words, but a video will show the whole story. So always go with a video-recording device when possible.

5. Do not offer any bribe in exchange for your convenience. Do not be one of those people who feel proud that the traffic officer refused their bribe. Just don’t. Real change must come from each and every motorist, and this starts by refusing to even begin the discussion that leads to the bribe. Don’t try to insinuate ("Pag-usapan na lang natin to"), or explicitly make an offer ("Bigyan na lang kita ng pang-merienda"), or even beg to settle it on the spot ("Bayaran ko na lang dito"). Remember that it doesn’t matter who initiated this bribery discussion; what matters is that as soon as it rears its ugly head, you as a motorist should put a stop to it. Your bribing for your convenience now will only perpetuate this behavior from unscrupulous people. As long as people are willing to bribe, corrupt individuals will think that what they are doing is a lucrative (and socially accepted) source of income for them. "Sila naman ang nag-alok" is a common excuse erring towing personnel give when caught.

6. Do not be afraid to adjudicate or complain. Assuming that the incident has transpired already, there are processes in place to correct the wrongs committed. It is understandable that your first instinct is to report the matter to social media, but do take the time to file a proper complaint through the right avenues. Remember that guy who went viral for gun-toting on EDSA? He’s still out there now because the person involved backed out from his formal complaint.

Social media is one avenue, but the proper way to do it will always be to file a formal complaint or protest with the proper agency. Whether it's MMDA, MMDA-accredited or LGU personnel, there is a proper forum to protest and file your formal complaint, which will be the basis for a due-process resolution of the issue.

http://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/6-tips-from-mmda-chairman-on-how-to-avoid-being-scammed-by-towing-personnel-a1105-20160525-lfrm

[mozart123]

MMDA, sinermonan ang towing operators kasunod ng mga reklamong lumalabas sa social media

http://bit.ly/1ViezNe

[mozart123]

Should traffic education be taught in PH classrooms?

Why is Metro Manila the traffic violation capital of Southeast Asia? Two main reasons: lack of discipline and lack of information. Hopefully, our incoming President can help address that first bit, but the second one? It's going to take more than a few fines and citations to correct.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Emerson Carlos believes that the solution can be found in the Philippine educational system. Specifically, Carlos thinks traffic education should begin as early as high school, before young drivers apply for a student driver's permit.

"Kailangan siguro, mag-insert na ng traffic education sa curriculum natin," he said. "Hindi para sa grade school kundi para sa high school. Kasi yun ang tamang age. Ito ang panahon na gustong-gusto nilang matutong mag-drive. Between the ages of 14 and 16, yung level na yan dapat siguro tayo mayroong traffic education, which should be mandatory. Hindi kung sino lang may gusto ng traffic education."

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/should-traffic-education-be-taught-in-ph-classrooms-a00013-20160525

[marzi]

^ganda yan kung may AV interactive class like mag show ng isang 30 min clip na drivers view and for every kanto hihinto yung video para i-identify ng mga estudyante yung mga road signs pati yung paintings sa kalsada dahil walangya wala yatang nalalaalam dito ng yellow box.

[mozart123]

nakikita mo lang road signs sa mga testing area ng LTO 

[marzi]

nakikita mo lang road signs sa mga testing area ng LTO 

tsaka pag pinoint sayo ng enforcer na yun ang dahilan ang huli mo 

[mozart123]

GM Recalls 2.2 Million Cars in China

The recall was ordered after Shanghai-GM received complaints about engine damage

BEIJING — General Motors Co.’s main Chinese joint venture is recalling 2.2 million cars to deal with insufficient corrosion resistance on crankcase valves.

The recall was ordered after Shanghai-GM received complaints about engine damage, according to the country’s product quality regulator. The automaker is a joint venture between GM and state-owned Shanghai Automotive Industries Corp.

http://time.com/4350396/gm-recalls-2-2-million-cars-in-china/?xid=time_socialflow_twitter

[mozart123]

Here’s What Really Happened To The Cars From ‘Pimp My Ride’

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/25/pimp-my-ride-cars_n_6663840.html?

[rockophoria]

Wheels up, Phones down mga paps..

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/report-senate-finally-approves-bill-that-penalizes-phone-use-while-driving-a00012-20160531

[mozart123]

78 towing company workers fail MMDA’s drug test

Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/788422/78-towing-company-workers-fail-mmdas-drug-test#ixzz4AEQPca2y
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[qroon]

8 months na, wala pa ring bagong plaka. Tsk!

[Ace Of Spades]

8 months na, wala pa ring bagong plaka. Tsk!

sad life. yung sakin din 4 months na and counting  may idea kayo mga sir how much mag pa custom ng plate number?

[mammonchipz]

haha ako next month rehistro ko na ulit eh wala pa din stickers and plates. nakaka dismaya

[mozart123]

MMDA requires towing operators, personnel to undergo new screening

Don't you just love the power of social media?

Last week, we reported a towing incident in Quezon City in which the complainant accused a couple of towing personnel of trying to extort money from her. You know the story: They'll tow your car (or drive it themselves against your wishes), bring you to the impounding compound, and then offer you a "cheaper" way to settle the matter. We're sure you know the drill.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority swiftly acted on the complaint--the agency didn't have much choice, as the story had gone viral on Facebook--ordering the immediate suspension of the towing company (Arcson Towing Services) and the personnel involved.

Now, some people were saying nothing would really come out of this--that the MMDA was just putting on a show to appease an angry motoring public. Well, here's some really good news for all the doubters out there: The MMDA has made all its previously accredited towing services (as well as their towing personnel) undergo a new accreditation process.

Yesterday, those towing companies and their personnel attended a workshop conducted by the MMDA, and then took a "diagnostic examination" afterward. According to MMDA Traffic Discipline Office's Atty. Crisanto Saruca Jr., "the passing grade was 100%."

"The current accreditation will expire on May 31," Saruca told TopGear.com.ph. "It was originally valid until December 31, 2016. So as not to hamper operations, we will issue to all previously accredited towing operators on June 1st provisional accreditation pending their compliance with all the requirements--documentation, truck specifications, smoke emissions, drug tests, seminar, written exam, etc. After due compliance, new accreditation will be issued, which is valid until the end of the year. We will finish this process by mid-June, and we are closely monitoring towing operations."

http://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/mmda-makes-towing-operators-and-personnel-undergo-new-accreditation-process-a00058-20160531

[mozart123]

MMDA warns motorists about 85 flood-prone areas

As per the MMDA Flood Control Information Center (FCIC), these areas are:

Quezon City

C-3 (Sgt. Rivera) cor. A Bonifacio Ave.
A.Bonifacio cor Balintawak/NLEX/Cloverleaf
A.Bonifacio cor Mauban St.
Araneta Ave., (Talayan creek) Ma. Clara st.,.
Quirino Highway-Mendez creek (fronting Phil-Am Hardware)
Tandang Sora Ave., – Dona Soltera st.
Commonweatlh Avenue cor. Feria road.
Commonwealth Avenue cor. Don Fabian (Bitoon Circle)
Commonweatlh Avenue cor. Winston st.
Commonweatlh Avenue cor. Ilang Ilang st.
Commonweatlh Avenue cor. Tandang Sora Ave/Katipunan Ave. (KFC)
Edsa-Aurora Blvd. underpass(w/submersible pump)
Edsa-Tuazon underpass
Mother Ignacia cor. Samar st.
E. Rodriguez sr. blvd. near De Los Santos hospital
Araneta avenue near Rodriguez sr. blvd.
Quezon Avenue corner Biak na Bato
Central Manila

Blumentritt (Maria Clara to Calamba st.)
Maceda St. (Piy Margal st. Makiling st.)
Dapitan St. (Basilio to Casanas)
Espana Blvd. (Antipolo St. to Blumentritt)
Espana Blvd (Algeciras-to-A.H. Lacson)
Rizal Avenue (C.M. Recto Ave to Doroteo Jose St.)
Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. (D. Ampil St. to Ramon Magsaysay Flyover (to Cubao))
Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. (Overpass to Quiapo)
V. Mapa St. (Guadal Canal st. to old Sta. Mesa)
A.Mendoza (Mayhaligue to Alvarez)
Pasig

C5 –Bagong Ilog
C5 E. Rodriguez Jr. (Corner Eagle st.)
Makati

Buendia Ave, (Bautista St.-Washington St.)
Edsa-Pasong Tamo tunnel
Edsa-Ayala Tunnel
Magallanes Interchange
C5 Kalayaan
Pasongtamo (Arnaiz St.-Don Bosco St.)
SLEX under Sales Bridge
Pasay

Edsa Taft
Taft Ave. -Protacio
Domestic Road cor. MIA Road
Aurora Ave. cor Andrews
F.B. Harrison-Edsa
Taft Ave. Extension Baclaran
Roxas Blvd.-Fronting Madrigal
Andrews Ave. (Oval)
Paranaque

Redemptorist/Taft ave. extension
Quirino Avenue corner Kabihasnan
Quirino Avenue-La Huerta Market
Sucat Road-Canaynay Road
Sucat road-Fourth Estate
East Service Road. cor. Tanyag
Service Road Coastal near Bayview Hotel
East Service Road near Brgy. San Martin de Porres
Ninoy Aquino Ave. (in front of PACGOR)
Daang Batang near E. Rodriguez St.
Las Pinas

Quirino Avenue to Saulog
Quirino Avenue to D. Fajardo going to Aldana
Quirino Avenue near Naga Road
Alabang-Zapote Road, Junction of Quirino
Alabang-Zapote Road to Palace
Caa to J. Tiongquiao Road
Tramo Line to Casimiro-Camella Subdivsion
Tramo Line to Casimiro Subdivision F. Santos
Muntinlupa

Montillano st.
Montillano-PNR to National Road
National Road in front of City Hall
National Road-in front of Summit Circle
National Road-Pepsi Cola plant
East Service Road
M.L. Quezon Road
San Guillermo Road
PNR Open Canal Multi-Land, Putatan
PNR Track
JPA Subd., Tunasan
E. Rodriguez Ave
Arandia St.
MSSR
Malabon

Letre/P. Aquino Road
Dagat-Dagatan Avenue Ext.
C-4 Citi Square
General Luna/Hulong Duhat
Women’s Club/ Hulong Duhat
Letre Road/Lascano (due to Hight Tide)
Navotas

North Bay Blvd. (Agora)
The MMDA has cleared esteros, waterways, canals and gutters in an all-year round effort to ensure that in the event of a heavy downpour, rainwater will flow freely from the streets and out to the sea.



Read more: http://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/mmda-warns-motorists-about-85-flood-prone-areas.html#ixzz4ATy1rc8S
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[mozart123]

MMDA reminds motorists: Emergency bays not for parking

Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/789295/mmda-reminds-motorists-emergency-bays-not-for-parking#ixzz4Alieo3b5
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[rockophoria]

haha ako next month rehistro ko na ulit eh wala pa din stickers and plates. nakaka dismaya

parehas tayo paps, paprenew na rin ako ng rehistro by 1st week of July. Titingnan ko nga kung sisingilin nila ako ulit sa stickers na di ko naman natanggap.

[mozart123]

[mozart123]

LTO driver's license cards backlog at 600K

MANILA - The Land Transportation Office's (LTO) backlog in the delivery of driver's license cards is still in the hundreds of thousands, Assistant Secretary Roberto Cabrera said on Tuesday.
In an interview on dzMM, Cabrera said the agency has erased a backlog of about 700,000 cards dating back to last year, but more cards have yet to be delivered.
"Ngayon ang backlog namin more or less is for two months, nasa mga 500,000 to 600,000 cards," he said.


http://news.abs-cbn.com/business/06/07/16/lto-drivers-license-cards-backlog-at-600k

[mozart123]

Suzuki CEO resigns amidst fuel economy data scandal

Read more: http://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/suzuki-ceo-resigns-amidst-fuel-economy-data-scandal.html#ixzz4B5BdoR00
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[qroon]

http://arstechnica.com/cars/2016/06/tech-firms-want-to-save-the-auto-industry-and-the-connected-car-from-itself/

Still, I don't want anti-virus of sorts in the car, specially Symantec.

[mozart123]

when you see it.