When it comes to Manila’s airport…well, there’s nothing much to say about it, is there? Nevertheless, let me state that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is not as bad as others paint it to be. If anything, those problems people are citing about NAIA is with mostly with regards to Terminal 1. Terminal 3, while it has some problems, is a significant improvement compared to Terminal 1. But amenities and facilities of one airport terminal is just part of the problem. In recent years, air traffic going to and from the airport has risen to such levels that NAIA itself is finding it difficult to address. In addition, the infrastructure around the…
-
-
Introducing GrabCar
Ever since it hit the Philippine market in 2013, GrabTaxi has risen to be one of the most popular transport apps in the market. To say the least, it made its mark in the urban landscape, making a dent in the way taxi commuting has been done. That’s not to say that it has problems, something that I myself have experienced whenever I use it. Probably the one complaint I have that many others share is the unavailability of GrabTaxi units in certain times, especially during rush hour. That is something the folks at GrabTaxi acknowledge and are working in addressing this issue. Part of addressing it is related to…
-
The World Economic Forum in Manila: A Primer
Manila, and the Philippines in general, will be once again thrust in the world spotlight as the World Economic Forum will hold its East Asia summit this week from May 21-23 in this bustling metropolis. But for many of us, I suppose there are questions that will be asked about this event like: – what is this World Economic Forum? – what is this East Asia summit all about? – will we get to benefit from this event and how? So to the best that the Urban Roamer can do, let this piece serve as a little primer about this event with some of the basic information we need to know about it.
-
Roundup Bits: Ferry Fares and Erap on Escolta
After publishing a couple of recent pieces on this site about the Pasig River Ferry and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) plans for Escolta, we now have some interesting updates about them. Without further ado, here are the latest developments: