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Philippines 9th Light Rail Transit system eyed for Cebu

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If plans don’t miscarry, Cebu will soon have a modern, efficient and reliable light rail transit (LRT) system to keep pace with rapid population growth and economic expansion.

Cebu Rep. Eduardo Gullas has filed House Bill 310, seeking the establishment of the province’s first LRT system, in order to ease heavy motor vehicle traffic congestion in one of the country’s fastest-growing urban hubs. (more…)

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Manila Light Rail Transit Purple Line

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The Manila Light Rail Transit Purple Line is the second line of the Manila Light Rail Transit System. The line contains eleven stations and runs over 13.8 kilometers of mostly elevated track, with the exception of Katipunan station, which is underground. As the name implies, the line is colored purple on all LRT maps. (more…)

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E-Jeepney : Helping the Philippines to be Clean and Green

electronic jeepney philippinesMakati City, Philippines — Jeepney, a colorful transportation vehicle originated from a refurbished american jeep since World War II, has just become greener.

Philippines pioneer electric-powered jeepneys (e-Jeepney) rolled off Makati City last Friday (June 29,2007) in an initial test drive.

The 10 to 12-seater electric-powered version of the vehicle that has its origin in surplus US Army jeeps were developed by Greenpeace and the Makati City government and financed by the Green Renewable Independent Power Producer Inc (GRIPP) in an effort to encourage the use of alternative fuels as well as to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases on climate change. (more…)

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