Transportation in Philippines

This is a selection of resources on transportation in Philippines available from the NLB catalogue or the Internet. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

NLB print and digital resources

Are Metro Manila households willing to pay for cleaner public transport?

A study by the Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia on air pollution in Metro Manila, and investigates whether people would be willing to pay for a programme that would improve air quality by having a cleaner public transportation system.

All rights reserved, Singapore: Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA), 2010.

Jeep ni Juan: A history of the jeep in the Philippines

This book traces the history of the jeepney, a ubiquitous form of transport in the Philippines.

All rights reserved, Manila: Published and exclusively distributed by Anvil Pub., 2011.

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Creating sustainable transport systems: PH’s progress so far

An article about the worsening traffic conditions in the Philippines and the need for long-term and environmentally sustainable transportation projects.

Carpooling app helps Manila commuters create transport fixes

The writer observes a growing trend in the use of carpooling apps to provide a sustainable and viable transport solution in Manila.

Land Transport Office Portal PH

The Land Transport Office in the Philippines registers motor vehicles, issues driver’s/conductor’s licenses and permits, and enforces transportation laws, rules and regulations.

Manila in 5 minutes? Businessmen turn to air travel to beat traffic jams

The bad traffic congestion in Manila has led to businessmen paying more to travel by helicopter in order to save time.